Second Life Wizard

Neil Harrington had it all—wealth, success, and technological brilliance. Until he died. Transmigrated into the sickly body of fourteen-year-old orphan Neil Chambers, he awakens in a world where magic is real but still two years beyond his reach. In this realm where wizards harness the power of imagination to cast spells, create potions, and craft magical artifacts, Neil must adapt his analytical mind to an entirely new kind of power. With nothing but his memories from Earth and a mysterious interface only he can see, Neil navigates life at St. Clement’s Orphanage while preparing for his magical Awakening at sixteen. Determined not to waste this second chance, he leverages his unique perspective to understand herbalism, laying the groundwork for a future in potion-making. As Neil builds relationships and creates opportunities from nothing, he discovers that his technological background gives him a unique approach to magical theory. But in a world where magical education is expensive and opportunities for orphans are scarce, he must use every advantage to secure his future. When a chance meeting with a Potion Guild master offers a potential path forward, Neil seizes it, taking on the challenge of cultivating rare magical herbs that even experienced wizards struggle to grow. Success could mean a coveted apprenticeship; failure would leave him with minimal training and limited prospects. With his magical Awakening approaching, Neil must navigate orphanage politics, master preliminary magical knowledge, and prove his worth to the Guild—all while the memories of his past life and present body gradually merge, creating an identity that bridges two worlds. In a society where imagination shapes reality and knowledge equals power, Neil’s greatest asset may be his ability to see magic through the eyes of someone who once lived in a world without it. The Imaginative Wizard is the first book in an epic progression fantasy series that combines detailed magical systems with the unique perspective of a transmigrant protagonist. Perfect for fans of cultivation novels and magical academy stories who enjoy a protagonist who relies on knowledge and innovation rather than overpowered abilities.