is a Japanese light novel series written by Noboru Yamada and illustrated by Posuka Demizu. It began serialization on Shà Âsetsuka ni Narà  in October 2019. It was later acquired by Media Factory who began publishing it under their MF Books imprint in August 2022. A manga adaptation illustrated by Hiyoto Yunoki began serialization on Kadokawa's KadoComi manga website in July 2022.
The series focuses on Almark, the son of a northern mercenary. Having an aptitude for magic, Almark, similar to his father, becomes a mercenary at a young age. Despite that, his father wished for Almark to become a magician. So Almark heads to the south, where magicians are commonplace, and enrolls at the Norkh Institute for Magic in order to follow his father's wish.
Written by Noboru Yamada, Almark began serialization on Shà Âsetsuka ni Narà  on October 19, 2019. It was later acquired by Media Factory who began publishing it with illustrations by Posuka Demizu under their MF Books light novel imprint on August 25, 2022. Four volumes (including one released digital-only) have been released as of September 25, 2025.
In February 2025, Yen Press announced that they had licensed the series for English publication.
A manga adaptation illustrated by Hiyoto Yunoki began serialization on Kadokawa's KadoComi manga website on July 25, 2022. The manga's chapters have been compiled into six tankà Âbon volumes as of September 2025.
In February 2025, Yen Press announced that they had licensed the manga adaptation for English publication.
In commemoration of the release of the manga's first volume, a promotional video was released on January 23, 2023. The video features a voice performance from Nobunaga Shimazaki.