Saihate No Paladin -
Unlike many modern isekai that use "stat screens" or RPG levels, The Faraway Paladin emphasizes a "soft" magic system grounded in prayer and ancient language. This shifts the narrative focus from numerical growth to character growth.
Yanagino Kanata (began as a web novel in 2015). Saihate no Paladin
Includes a Manga version (2016) and a two-season anime (2021-2023). Major Arcs: Unlike many modern isekai that use "stat screens"