Ben's initial shock at his reincarnation quickly gave way to the crushing reality of his inadequacy in this new, magic-filled world. Despite his classmates being courted by various nations for their impressive combat and magical talents, Ben, with his "worst affinities ever seen" and craft-oriented blessed skills, was universally rejected. Left without an offer, he found temporary refuge at the communal church, where his quiet desperation inadvertently caught the attention of Myriad, a desperate, cube-shaped god who had lost all his followers. Myriad, eager for any believer, offered Ben guidance and insights, revealing the existence of Falk, a master craftsman. Challenged by Falk to hunt an Amarok wolf, a task seemingly impossible for a non-combatant, Ben ingeniously devised a system of traps and strategic baiting, successfully felling the beast. This feat, born of wit rather than power, not only secured his apprenticeship under the gruff yeti but also deepened his bond with Myriad, who became his divine patron, offering information and a unique skill, Connect, for his prayers. This initial triumph established Ben's core strength: his ability to leverage seemingly weak skills and unconventional thinking to overcome challenges, setting him apart as an unlikely hero.

Under Falk's tutelage, Ben rapidly advanced his crafting and enchanting skills, discovering the power of sacrificial enchantments and his unique ability to infuse materials with various resistances. His progress was accelerated by his unlikely partnership with Thera, a succubus princess ostracized by her own charm magic and low control. Tasked with creating staves that could withstand Thera's immense, volatile mana, Ben delved into experimentation. His breakthrough came with the creation of a passive magic suppression brace, an invention that could filter out Thera's charm, allowing her to interact normally with others without inadvertently affecting their minds. This invention, however, had to be tested under pressure when Roan, Thera's mentally unstable stalker, attacked them with a tamed alseer. Ben, relying on his quick thinking, the newly developed brace, and his still-evolving skills, fought back, not with direct combat, but with traps and a desperate, life-saving application of his Connect skill, temporarily incapacitating the monster. This pivotal event not only validated Ben's innovative approach but also forced Thera to reveal her royal lineage and the true nature of her charm magic, solidifying their trust and friendship.

To overcome Thera's magical limitations and secure her future as a mage, Ben agreed to accompany her through the Trial of Anailia, a divine challenge designed to test their bond and resilience. The trial immediately assaulted them with psychological warfare, manifesting Ben's deceased younger brother in peril, forcing him to make an agonizing choice between an illusion and his real-world companion. Following this, invisible, illusionary monsters and formidable stone warriors tested their combat prowess. During these harrowing encounters, Ben's Connect skill dramatically leveled up, granting him the "Complex Mind" passive, allowing him to link minds with his duplicate, effectively thinking with two brains and dramatically boosting his intelligence. His defiance against the trial's challenges also saw his Sacrilege skill increase. Leveraging their combined intellect and Thera's raw power channeled through Ben's rapidly repaired and enhanced equipment, they systematically dismantled the stone warriors, with Thera achieving the max level in her Apprentice Mage job. This section of the trial pushed Ben's unique skill set to its limits, revealing unexpected synergies and evolutions that significantly amplified his mental and crafting capabilities, preparing him for even greater feats.

Fresh from the Trial of Anailia, Ben embarked on a quest for Myriad: to establish the first church of Myriad. In a move of audacious ingenuity, Ben bypassed conventional church construction, instead creating a "portable church" in the form of a mythril-lined, enchanted jacket. This innovative solution, which incorporated temperature control and a cube-shaped zipper representing Myriad's avatar, not only fulfilled the quest's conditions but also pushed his Crafting job to its maximum level, earning him the Sacrilege skill for his unconventional approach. More profoundly, Ben discovered that his Connect skill allowed him to directly link with and copy enchantments from objects, opening a revolutionary pathway for skill acquisition and magical crafting. This newfound ability, combined with his high resistances, positioned him as a unique powerhouse, capable of replicating and enhancing magical effects. Accepting the Priest job, Ben's journey shifted from mere survival to actively shaping the magical landscape. His unwavering support and innovative crafting also empowered Thera, who, now having maxed her Apprentice Mage job and with her charm magic suppression improved, committed to her path as a mage, her confidence bolstered by Ben's unwavering friendship and his promise to perfect her charm-blocking brace.