rural — in the countryside, far from big cities

the craziest part — the most surprising or unexpected thing

hidden genius — a clever idea that isn’t immediately obvious

booming — very successful and growing fast

leave behind — to go away and not take someone/something with you

side by side — next to each other, very close

things get interesting — the situation becomes surprising or exciting

had no idea — didn’t know at all

went around — moved from place to place doing something

fire brigade chief — the leader of a team of firefighters

mana — energy points used to perform special moves in a game

deal damage — to hurt or reduce the strength of an opponent

take damage — to be hurt or lose strength yourself

a watchful eye — careful, close attention to something

in my eye — in my opinion / the way I see it

all that was left to do — the only remaining thing to do

a local hero of sorts — someone who is admired in their community, in an informal way

guaranteed — certain to happen, promised without doubt

ultra-rare — extremely difficult to find, very uncommon