Once again, it seems you talk without listening. I don't mind the criticism while not being rude. I have a problem with those who "are rude nd hateful" towards the book.

Now this is a beautiful take. Between Sunny and that slaver, Sunny never new that slaver. He was tossed into that nightmare without any relationship with any of the characters within it.With Nephis, Sunny was friends with Nephis before she became his slaver. That said, Sunny never trusted Nephis as his slaver, he only trusts his friend. That's where human emotions come in and Sunny is human. Nephis has promised to never use her power against him and he has always warned her that the day she does, he would kill her even if it costs him his life in the process. That's why he is becoming powerful enough to rival her in might. Because of this, Nephis is very careful with her wording with him. Making sure that she doesn't make a demand from him so that the effect doesn't kick in unintentionally.Look, I'm not sure why you felt the need to argue this far but nothing really changes. You didn't read the book and you're just going off using excerpts and comments without an actual deep dive into the book while vindicating the rude and hateful comments made about the book. You keep saying a person can offer criticism without being rude and I agreed multiple times while pointing out that the comments here were rude without criticism yet you continue to ignore and defend them. It isn't me prolonging this argument but you. Most of the comments here were hateful without criticism. You were trying to criticize but you haven't even read the book and is judging based on excerpts. How is any of this fair criticism towards the book? People complained about the pacing in some volumes, the lengthy descriptions in some among others. You don't see me arguing with them. Every book has its flaws and Shadow Slave is no exception. I just don't think the concept of the book which is hinted and the title and tailored towards escaping a cruel fate is a flaw. A concept that encompasses all of the characters within the book even the Nephis that everyone is on about. He is a slave and that has been established, but he is much more than uncontrollable condition of his aspect. Calling him a willing slave just because his slaver happens to be his friend and a person whose interests usually aligns with his (because they're both mostly trying to survive) without any context to prove it is just pathetic. Now you aren't saying that yourself but you're somewhat defending the ones saying it. That's the problem. I think I've used you as an example for being critical without being hateful at some point in my comments. That is because you bring context without just making claims. My only problem with you is that most of your criticism are based in assumptions from excerpts and comments without the full context of the book. The concept of Shadow Slave is not a flaw. That is my point

About this, I've said it before. While a book being good is subjective to its readers, there are qualities of a good book. I don't know why you don't get that. I've already listed those qualities and this book meets them. Based on those qualities it is a good book. Then that is further decided by whoever reads it depending on their preference.

Going by that logic (which is basically what I said earlier), this book cuts it because it is the most popular and successful book on the platform rn. That shows how well it resonates with the readers. It also has all of the other features of a good book (which I also listed before). I never said it is an absolute good book. Of course no book is absolute. I said it is a good book for recommendation to any reader interested in reading a good book. Whether they like it or not is subjective. I said it before, it's just pathetic when you decide to hate on the book without criticism for concrete contextual reasons, instead repeating one sentence like a broken record. Especially since it's literally hinted in the title.

I think I answered this earlier. There is nothing wrong about not liking the book. Criticizing a book is also okay as long as it's constructive and valid criticism. When it becomes hateful words without any substance or valid reason, it is bad. I also said it in my comment earlier that a person's preference determines if they will like a book or not. But a book's quality itself isn't dependent on people's preference if it portrays it's story with the qualities I mentioned. It is a good book because it possesses those qualities. Liking it or not is totally based on a person's preference. Like you, you've had your views about the book but overall, you haven't denounced the book like most people in this comment section have. Imagine some people saying they only signed up to warn people against reading the book? It just doesn't make sense especially when they can't provide any criticism except that "he became a slave". Something that is literally hinted at in the title. That's my problem. That is also why I always add the line "no one is forcing anyone to read".

Exactly. Which is exactly the same thing I tell everyone. If the book isn't to your preference, ignore it instead of badmouthing it. It makes life a lot easier. Or give constructive criticism if you care that much about the book and wish it improves. Not crying over spilled milk.

Okay. I don't know why you added an excerpt of the book only to end up disproving yourself but I understand your points. About Sunny being a slave, I have said it everytime. It is literally in the title. Don't be peeved about something the author already made obvious from the start. About him not being as strong as MCs, I really don't know how you compare the power scales considering that they widely differ. You should know that an MC doesn't have to instantly be more powerful than a book's side characters. Most successful comics and animes thrive on this fact. Jujutsu Kaisen is a good example. Is Yuji weak just because he hasn't surpassed Gojo yet? Most novels on webnovel might have programmed your mindset to believe that but most creative writers don't. The presence of stronger characters and competition helps to improve character development. An attainable goal gives a character something to strive for and therefore induces growth. Also, we can't be certain Nephis will never use her power over him for herself one day. That is the beauty of reading a book; not knowing exactly what happens next. The book is obviously centered around Fate and its compelling power, and all of the characters' struggles to escape or defeat it. That is Sunny's fate. If it happens then it does. My problem with most comments is why ignore all of the rich storytelling and everything else this book has to give because of that one thing. It's quite strange. Finally, there are elements that make up a book. Almost perfect grammar control, a good pace, great storytelling and an all-round engaging setting as well as vivid portrayals with words. This book has all of those so regardless of preferences, it is a great book and perfect for recommendations. That is why I can recommend it to anyone on a general scale. They can then choose if it fits their preferences or not. If I doesn't then they simply don't read. It doesn't take away the fact that it's a good book.

Look, I don't understand if you are trying to criticize the book or just trying to badmouth it. You read one chapter of the book. One chapter of a book with 1300 chapters and literally the most successful book on webnovel presently. You are literally judging the whole book based on one chapter. Not even the guys who are badmouthing it did that. Like I said earlier, you don't have to read the book if you don't want to. No one is forcing you. About people recommending it as a good book, they have every right to because it is a great book with exceptional grammar and a rich, intricate storytelling filled with lore and well portrayed personalities. Also, Sunny is quite literally one of, if not the most talented person in that book if you're talking about raw talent. You are simply agreeing with the negative comments which emphasize on him being a slave when that is easily explained if you take the time to "read the book". Once again, don't read if you don't want to. No one. Absolutely no one is forcing you.

I like the fact that you talked about preferences. This is also one of the reasons why I have a problem with some of the comments. Criticizing the book is okay as long as it's constructive criticism. Most of the guys here are just badmouthing the book without giving a valid reason except for the fact that he became a slave. I'm not going to advocate for you to read the book if you don't want to. Sunny's and Nephis dynamic is pretty difficult to explain and a lot of character development happened in the book. Dunno what you mean by being a simp but the MC cares for his friends. Finally, the MC is morally dynamic. He is cruel to those he believes deserve it, and nice to those who deserve it. Finally, you only read one chapter of the book. You can't judge a book from one chapter but you're doing so because of the hateful comments which is my problem. About power, the power scale is strict, but the MC is pretty strong for his level but he is neither overpowered nor the strongest at his level. I think that's the best I can give about the book. Don't read if you don't want to and read if you want to. Don't judge a book based on comments, not even mine or the others.

If you read anything at all, you would realize that I emphasized that the novel is called Shadow Slave (I don't know why you're so peeved about the story when the title literally hints at it). Also, the author does things with a plan like you have seen if you read the novel at all. Sunny becoming Nephis slave isn't forced. It is a thing of necessity. Cassie told Nephis his true name to protect her just in case Sunny overpowers her in the end. She said that true name to protect Sunny himself because he decided to stay back in the forgotten shore with her after realising that she was only letting him win. How is that forced? There's a process to it and you would know that process if you diligently read the book.To answer your question, Sunny might be cunning enough, but in terms of raw power, he cannot kill Nephis. She is more powerful. That isn't the reason why he didn't kill Nephis though. He didn't kill Nephis because he is human, and she is his first friend and the closest person to him. I don't know if you find it easy to kill your friends because you are inconvenienced, but most humans don't. About plot armour, of course everyone has plot armour. Like you said, every character is covered by plot armour. In Shadow Slave though, Sunny suffered for everything he has, even his divine aspect. He almost died in that nightmare and repeated the process countless times while in most other generic books, the MC just miraculously gets a system or broken power which makes them overpowered in a second without any process to it. Sunny's divine aspect didn't make him overpowered the next second. Not even Nephis is overpowered and she obviously is more favoured by the plot than Sunny. That's the difference between their plot armour. Like I said, the book is optional. If you have a problem with the story or the author's style, don't read. It's that easy. Don't come here to ruin the book for future readers.

I don't think the two steps enhances the muscles. It's more like basic fighting principle. With better placed feet, one can dramatically increased the power of a punch. The two step enhances the punch itself and not the muscles. With the dark energy hitting the pillar at the same time as his punch, a greater effect is created since they both hit with enhanced force. Dunno if this part is right but you can still consider the fact that dark pulse hits at point blank range when compared to the first time. That could also be a factor.

No one's forcing you to read

I really have no problem with them being h*rny and in search of generic overpowered, harem MCs with literally a one dimensional personality and no realism to them. My problem is simple. If they don't like the book, they should simply ignore it rather than mindlessly and pointlessly badmouthing it and repeating one sentence like a broken record. "He became a slave." Like dudes, it's in the damn title and there is a valid reason and direction to it. The guy doesn't even act like a slave, and his master is a figurehead who doesn't use her power over him. The book is a gem and they ignore all of the rich and exceptional storytelling just because he isn't their usual generic MC, yet they won't ignore it. They choose to badmouth it so that others don't read. It's annoying and really pathetic of them. The author is human too and quite sincerely, he's doing a really great job on this book.

Changing Star's puppet, how? First of all, Changing Star was trapped in the forgotten shore for the second Nightmare. The second Nightmare is a test they take to become Masters and Nephis took that test alone while Sunny did so with the rest of the cohort. You mean their first dream realm expedition which is their test to become awakened. He fought alongside her as the three of them survived together and when things got too strained between them, he left her to live alone. She asked him to join her on an expedition which he did with a condition. It was a deal between them. They worked together to overthrow Gunlaug the king of the bright castle which was paramount for their escape and then the fight and eventual slave bond happens. How was he a slave then? Give an instance. Also, just in case you don't know, the origin of aspect and their conditions is a mystery to humans even until now. That means there's no clue however on how to break the bond. Also, breaking the bond means going against fate itself and you would need to be freaking powerful to manage that. He's doing exactly that. Becoming powerful. So what's your complaint about? Once again, you would do yourself a great favour by reading the book first before badmouthing it. I'll also ask again. Give me an instance where he acts like a slave. So far, you haven't named a valid one. You just keep repeating the same thing.

Lol. So what exactly do you think the conviction in the chapter referred to? This is the exact reason why you should read the book before making unfounded claims. Nephis' conviction was the downfall of the Legacy Clans for her revenge. Knowing she is going against the strongest people in the world, she does her best to become stronger. Sunny on the other hand has no quarrel with the great clans. He simply wants to grow strong enough to live a normal life and be happy. That's why he lacks conviction. He doesn't have a great goal he's working towards. That's why he lacks conviction. Now, tell me as the honest person that you are since I'm a liar, how does that make him a willing slave? Please enlighten me.

Okay. I never denied Sunny being Nephis slave. That's a fundamental part of his aspect so I dunno why you're peeved about it. My issue is you saying he is a willing slave. Now that is just a lie. You still haven't provided proof too back that up. I'm sorry but you claim to have only read the early chapters so I'm gonna ask you this. What part of surviving together with the only other people he knew (Nephis and Cassie) is forced? On the forgotten shore, they literally had no choice but to do just that. Once again, your claims are unfounded and ignorant.

Yeah, cool. Thanks for your time. I sincerely appreciate it.

You aren't giving proof because you don't have any. The premise was truly that the MC would become a slave. It's a fundamental part of his aspect. Now, you're saying he accepts it? That's just a false and stupid claim. He has never accepted it but at the moment there is nothing he can do about it. He can only be freed by killing Nephis and he can't kill his friend. Finding other ways has also been delayed because he is literally in Antarctica where he is fighting on the edge of death almost everyday. Especially when the master is a figurehead who doesn't use her power, becoming powerful is more important rn and that's what he's doing. He joined her clan in the war to help protect the people he has protected for months. That's only natural because she's his friend. Despite being human yourself, you are quite unfamiliar with how human emotions work but that's okay. You claim he's a willing slave but can't provide proof? That's just pathetic. You should at least be able to back your claim. That's the most basic requirement for making a claim in the first place.

Lol. Now, you're being funny. I'm basically giving you book contest and you call it excuses when you have barely provided any valid book context to support your claim except that one part where he says he doesn't have any pride. You ignored both the cause and reason of the statement and just holds the statement itself and you say I'm making excuses? That's more like you. One instance where he acts as a willing slave. That's what I'm asking for, and you haven't given any yet while I've clarified every single point you've put forward. Who is making excuses between the both of us? You say he's a willing slave so give context. The book has 1200 chapters. If you've read them all like I have, then you should have the information that I ask.

The Carapace Centurion they fought was in their way, on the quickest and only path towards a Citadel that they knew, and at the highest point they could see for miles. Their only other option was going back which was a death sentence because they've already lost time. The flooding would definitely catch up to them. They had no choice but to fight the Carapace Centurion. It also isn't weird that most of their interests align because in the forgotten shore, all of their interests were basically the same. Survive. They have to fight to do so and also they had to figure out a way out of it. Nephis was working towards that goal and their interests align. Also, try living for months with just two people alone and no interaction with anyone else and tell me you wouldn't feel attached to them. Also, following a valid suggestion or plan especially since there are basically no other options is being a slave? Finally, I read the title, but it doesn't take a genius to know that every book is a lot more than its title. I'm not a genius, I just have common sense.