The Magic of a Returner Should Be Special follows Desir, a mage who returns to the past after humanity is destroyed by an evil emperor. With his memories intact, he seeks to prevent the catastrophe using his unique power to cancel others' magic, called counter-power. The story combines strategic action, character development, and an intriguing magic system. Readers enjoy the revenge and redemption plot, tactical battles, and the capable protagonist who uses his knowledge of the future to change his fate.