How Can You Become a Great Archmage Without Cheats?

[Fantasy] [Swords and Magic] [Death Regression] [Leveling Up]

(Not a BL novel)

"Mr. Luodika, I imagine you've encountered plenty of hardships and obstacles on your journey. What do you think it takes to become a great mage like you?"

"Cheating."

"...Is there anything else? Something like hard work, perhaps?"

Luodika thought it over and answered honestly, "A good background."