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Definitely one of the better ones. Although nothing new, an abused child transmigrating to a fantasy world becoming an assassin, it’s very well written and had some good world building. The problem is, the MC is so detached and emotionless with no overlying goal, besides becoming stronger, that it becomes repetitive. Kill, train, forge weapons and repeat. Side characters had potential, but were soon discarded. Doesn’t look like there is a FL. I still like the story, but I feel like the MC character makes an otherwise good story boring, with constant edge lord behavior. Quote: “Do you need other people to cover your weaknesses?” “I have no weaknesses.” Spoilers: I have to say for the first 100 or so chapters I was fascinated with the plot, great pacing and good character development. As soon as he got to the academy things got worse with some plot holes. He seems to be the best genius to ever lived, even though it was stated he had no talent. Some kids in their first year were sent as spy’s to foreign country, cause why not and after falling out with the academy the royal family instead of taking in this incredible genius they wanted to kill him, because they’re big bad nobles, that’s why.
Dear author, I was/am still a huge fan of this book, due to its in depth world building and good story (at least at first). The problem I’ facing and I read a lot of comments feeling the same way, is that you introduce way to many characters and I mean WAY to many. The pov switches literally every chapter and it feels like the characters are in the 1000s at this point, to the point that I’d probably would need a list next to it to remember them all. Especially as this a chapter updating novel and you come back after some days and don’t remember anything. At the moment I’m skipping to most parts until we finally see the MC again every 10 chapters. I reall liked this novel and I’m saddened to see it like this :(
It’s rare that I give a 5/5 rating, but if one novel deserves it on this dumb app, it’s this one. You can tell that the plot is well thought out, as there are no real plotholes to speak of. The world building is also well done, especially because we learn about the world and beyond at the same pace as the MC, which makes the most world feel more real. But where the author truly shines is character design. Our MC is a regressor, but not a former god, nor your typical complete bottom worker. He had the potential to live a mediocre life, but was at the wrong places at the wrong time and unluckily learned about the harsh and dark side of humanity, where he managed to live a more or less meaningless life. As a regressor now, he uses his experiences from the dark side of humanity combined with future knowledge to shine. He still makes reasonable mistakes along the way and I mean reasonable as a I’d have probably done the same. I like how the side characters and his enemies are not stupid to let the Mc seem smart and have their own motivations. All and all we have truly ruthless MC, who is still has a small softspot for his little circle of loved ones, who carves his way through the world (worlds hopefully in the future) and leaves rivers of blood behind.
Honestly the only problem is that they are to few chapters.
Two thing I hate in novels: - purposely nerf the Mc with injuries, but make it so he always pulls random power-ups from somewhere - Unnecessary info dumps, not using “show-not-tell” The author is a master of bullshitting. Every chapters is just unnecessary info dumps and I mean every chapter. Fight? unnecessary info dumps. Dialogue? unnecessary info dumps. Worldbuilding? unnecessary info dumps. This novel could be reduced by 30% and still be long winded. And for the love of god: Don’t. weaken. the. mc. all the. time. Just to buff when he has to protect his loved one. The novel isn’t bad, but frustrating the longer you read. I could live with the info dumbs, but stop nerving the mc all the time.
This has to be one of the worst books on here and this says a lot. If it was free to read, I wouldn’t have minded, but to have the audacity to demand for this is beyond me. The writing is bad, really bad. Switching between tenses constantly and always saying: „He is now standing in front of…“, „He is using his ability now“ feels like I’m reading a police report. If this was all, I’d be annoyed, but the plot could maybe not be necessarily bad, but weird. There are constant time skips. In the First 9 chapters 2 years has already passed and we get to see nothing. The guy literally went from F to B rank like that in 9 chapters. The character interaction, if you can call them that, are weird and we get two oneliners per chapter. Now don’t give me this: „ It will get better after 1000 chapters“ nonsense. You expect me to pay 50€ for this?! This review probably gets deleted, but dear author, maybe this is your first book and English isn’t your first language (isn’t mine either), but then just upload your work for free and if you get better at writing then demand payments otherwise just don’t bother.
This story had so much potential. The premise and worldbuilding are really thought out and different from other novels. But there are TWO MAYOR FLAWS: 1. Boring / no progression I have nothing against a slow paced story, but after 300+ chapters our MC is still in the „beginner village“ and is still somewhat weak and does weird things all the time. (He still is below 10 years of age) It just gets repetitive and boring. 2. Flat and dumb characters So our MC was this cold blodded emperor with half the universe under his rule, who lived for thousands of years. Now he immediately becomes mommys boy, does everything in the household, is the provider and complies with every order of his parents. All the side characters are just annoying most of the time and again no progression. I constantly find myself skipping passages and entire chapters, but suprise the story hasn’t progressed the slightest.
Truly a gem. The best cultivation novel I’ve ever read. The characters are great and I love the arrogance of the main character, especially because it’s warranted. He fails, doubts himself and moves on, while keeping those close to him in his hearts and being merciless to his enemies. The world building is great, not forced at all and Not introduced with info dumps. The action and power system is wast, but still easy to understand. You truly feel with the characters and the plot is not easy to predict and enticing. All in all just great f****** novel!!