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First published August 30, 2016

The Great Cleric is an engaging blend of isekai reincarnation storytelling and slow-burn fantasy progression. Written by Broccoli Lion, this first volume lays the groundwork for Luciel’s journey from a diligent salaryman on Earth to a newly minted healer in an unfamiliar world. While it embraces many genre tropes, the author adds a refreshing focus on grit, patience, and the unglamorous aspects of survival in a foreign land.

“The Great Cleric isn’t about flashy battles — it’s about the grind, the patience, and the quiet victories.”
Luciel is far from the brash, headstrong archetype often found in isekai. Instead, he exhibits a meek and submissive disposition — a holdover from his Earthly life as a modest salaryman. He avoids confrontation, defers to authority, and focuses on doing what’s asked of him rather than pursuing grand ambitions from the start.
While this humility earns him allies and keeps him alive, it can also be a narrative handicap, slowing his agency in the plot’s early stages.
The Great Cleric (Light Novel): Volume 1 is a slow yet rewarding start to a grounded isekai journey. It favors persistence over instant gratification and appeals to readers who appreciate character-driven progression more than constant spectacle.
