Grant Leauvas Monogatari(1989)

Grant Leauvas Monogatari

Grant Leauvas is the highest title given at a school in the far east where wise men from all over the world gather. Siam, a fake sage who calls himself a member of this fearsome group, spends his days deceiving the villagers in order to get food and lodging. One day, upon hearing that a Grant Leauvas is approaching the village, Siam plots to drive him away, but he meets a playful old man who is far from the image of a Grant Leauvas. Siam takes a liking to the Grant Leauvas and they end up traveling together...!?

(Source: Usio Publishing, translated)

Notes:
- Won the Nebula Award in Comic Category in 1994.
- Co-won the Seiun Award for Best Comic of the Year in 1995.