Zaelum
Why do MCs regularly undercut their own efforts, no matter how extraordinary? In this chapter, he gave valuable information to Orochimaru and Orochimaru thanked him for it and the MC responded with “it’s just a small favor.” You shouldn’t undermine your efforts. I see this a lot in fanfics, especially with Chinese fics. They act all humble about everything. The phrase they use it something like, “Oh senior, you overpraise me!” Sometimes, it’s okay just to accept gratitude or a congratulatory statement. It’s not arrogance to acknowledge and accept one’s own work.