Ard Meteor is the reincarnation of Varvatos, history's most powerful Demon Lord, who defeated the Evil Gods and united the world over three millennia ago. Crushed by loneliness stemming from his unmatched power and the resulting distance from former companions, Varvatos chose death and rebirth in a future era, seeking an ordinary life to experience genuine friendships and human connections without fear or reverence. He was reborn as Ard to seemingly average parents in a peaceful village. Despite craving normalcy, Ard retained Varvatos's vast magical knowledge and abilities, now considered extraordinary in the present era of significantly declined magical prowess. His common spells far exceed modern capabilities, and he wields mastery over lost ancient magics. This disparity caused social difficulties; childhood attempts at friendship repeatedly failed due to his unfamiliarity with contemporary social norms and his formal, archaic manners, misinterpreted as unsettling or overly intense. He also lacks common sense regarding modern magic, underestimating his own exceptional power. A pivotal moment arrived when Ard rescued Ireena Litz de Olhyde, daughter of the Heroic Baron Weiss, from an Ancient Wolf, forging his first meaningful friendship. Years later, both enrolled at Laville National Academy of Magic. There, Ard intervened to protect Ginny Fin de Salvan, a bullied succubus, from the elf Elrado, expanding their circle into a trio. Confronting Elrado forced Ard to use double-casting, a lost technique that alerted Olivia vel Vine, his former subordinate and adopted sister, to his possible identity as Varvatos's reincarnation. Ard possesses a calm, collected demeanor combined with deep kindness, thoughtfulness, and empathy. He willingly risks his life to protect others and actively supports the growth of friends and allies. However, he remains emotionally unaware of Ireena and Ginny's romantic affections, misinterpreting their feelings as simple friendship. Lingering common sense from his past life skews his perception, making him view his immense power as unremarkable. This social awkwardness coexists with sharp perceptiveness; he easily discerns others' true intentions, a skill honed as Demon Lord. When embarrassed, he speaks rapidly, breaking his usual composure. Significant relationships define Ard. Ireena, his first friend and Lydia's descendant, harbors deep romantic feelings he fails to recognize. Ginny, indebted after his rescue, becomes fiercely loyal and openly pursues him romantically, advocating for a harem, much to Ireena's jealous opposition. Olivia vel Vine, his past-life adopted sister, initially suspects then confirms his identity. The trauma of his past centers on Lydia Beginsgate, a former comrade, lover, and Heavenly King. Forced to kill her after demonic brainwashing, this failure became his deepest regret and primary catalyst for seeking reincarnation. Her final wish—for him to find companionship—haunts him, motivating his persistent efforts to connect in his new life. Ard's magical abilities are vast, stemming from his creation of many spells now considered lost or legendary. Elementary spells like Heal or Wall are executed with extraordinary power. Combat spells include high-destruction capabilities like Giga Flare (known as Ultima Flare now), Mega Flare, Hydra Blast, and Script Magic using ancient runes for rapid, explosive effects. Defensive spells include Reflect Wall and the special-class Ultima Wall. His ultimate attack, Ultimatum Zero, generates planetary-scale energy. Utility spells include Search for target location, Dimension Walk for teleportation, and Skywalker for flight. His physical capabilities include superhuman strength and sonic speed, enabling him to defeat opponents like Elrado, the ancient dragon Elzard, and his alternate-world counterpart, Disaster Rogue. He wields holy swords like Demise-Argis and Vald-Galgulus, possessing unique authority as their creator; the swords choose worthy wielders and reject others like Alvarto Exex. Transformation occurs when merging with spirits or accessing past power: entering "Brave Demon" mode turns his black hair white and eyes celestial red, significantly amplifying mana and combat prowess. Further transformations, achieved by merging with Lydia's spirit via Vald-Galgulus, unlock greater power levels resembling his Varvatos form. Ard faces conflicts testing his desire for normalcy. He discovers his parents were heroes who defeated an Evil God, contradicting his wish for an ordinary lineage. Ireena's kidnapping by Elzard forced him to reveal his Demon Lord identity to save her, shattering his anonymity. He confronted Disaster Rogue, his alternate self seeking to alter history and save Lydia. Ard rejected this path, honoring Lydia's sacrifice and wish for him to find friends, ultimately defeating Disaster. He also grappled with preserving fate when encountering Lydia in the past; she pleaded against changing her destiny after revealing her role in killing demons who opposed Varvatos, deepening his understanding of her burdens.