This is perhaps one of the best written stories on this site where... surprise!!! ... the main character is not a violent apathetic murderer. He's killed only a couple humans at this point in time. The entire point of the magic system seems to be well-designed and at least somewhat thought out. I enjoy the fact that he's a space mage because I also can't necessarily think of op applications of his power which leaves less plotholes. I'll admit it's less dramatic than most things you'll find here but I find it's more realistic when it is dramatic, with a more subtle tone to it. I have to say I'm incredibly impressed by this story and writing even though I see toxic comments complaining on almost every chapter. I especially enjoy these recent story lines where the main character is researching in a reasonable fashion.I do however, have one complaint. The main character, before being reborn, finished an applied maths degree. One line in particular bugs me, when he's surprised that maths have applications. Like what the hell did he study if not that. Outside of the fact that I have the perspective of a mathematician, I quite enjoyed this novel and the writing.