Reincarnation of the Sword Master

A good Korean novel. It’s a fun read with lengthy chapters and a decently fast pace. However, it feels a bit light on foreground details and background setting for my taste. There are no info-dumps in sight so far. The main character (MC) isn’t edgy, an anti-hero, or unfeeling. Instead, he’s stoic and old, which I find somewhat refreshing in this genre. Typically, Korean MCs are aloof and distant, and while they’re cool, I’m liking this MC more.

The only issue I can think of right now is that some of the information provided is too ambiguous and indirect. This might be intentional and could be a plus for others, but it definitely confuses me.

**Spoiler**
> The MC mentioned that his student’s father is his son. This was foreshadowed a few chapters back. Later, he stated that his student is at an age where she could be his granddaughter. So, she is your granddaughter, right? Why are you implying otherwise? You better find your wife, or some elf, or some milf out there to justify that romance genre, or I’ll be disappointed in you.
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, there are still a few chapters to work on, but I wanted to add a review to let people know that if you come across this while looking for something to read, give it a try—you might really enjoy it.

The premise begins intriguingly, but the story already shows signs of weakness. It’s an isekai where the protagonist, an ordinary individual, is reincarnated after dedicating his life to mastering his craft. His passion for practice is genuinely commendable and makes for a strong backstory for a main character in this genre. However, the issue lies in the lack of depth among the characters. The prologue portrays the protagonist as an introverted and single-minded individual devoted to his craft, but what you get is a chatty teenager who constantly complains about being "untalented." The other characters seem to exist solely to highlight the main character’s superiority, which is quite off-putting. It’s still early in the story, so there’s hope that the author will develop the characters further. The foundation is promising, but there’s not much substance yet.

It's a trap. At first glance, it seems normal, perhaps even intriguing if you're a fan of stories with overpowered protagonists. However, as you delve deeper, you'll realize just how absurd and ridiculous this novel truly is.

To put it simply, the plot is riddled with planet-sized plot holes that are impossible to overlook, no matter how hard you try.

Let me outline some basic elements of this 'masterpiece' without spoiling too much to give you an idea of what it looks like:

- Let's assume the story begins in Year X.
- Fifty years prior, humanity fought a war against demons, emerged victorious, and exiled them.
- In a classic move, the defeated demons vowed to return before fleeing.
- Thirty years after the war, the protagonist’s first life ends, and around this time, the demons start their covert operations.
- Twenty years after his death (and fifty years from Year X), the protagonist begins his second life.

So far, so good. You might expect that, given the relatively short time that has passed, humanity would be prepared to face the demons again, right? Especially since some people who lived through the war are still alive and well, right, RIGHT?

Well, yes, but actually no!

Here comes the kicker:

- In the fifty years since the end of the war, despite knowing that demons and monsters would return, humanity has lost all knowledge related to them!
- There are no books about them, and the victors didn’t pass on any information to their successors!
- Now, humans can’t even identify a lowly goblin, let alone more advanced demons like doppelgangers.
- Goblins are terrifying. People are trembling!

Do you want to know the author's excuse for this setting? Even if you don't, I’ll tell you!

The knowledge wasn’t passed down because monsters could prepare countermeasures!

SUCH A BRILLIANT THEORY!

In all honesty, I’m shocked too!

Yes! There’s no need to describe the basic characteristics of demons and monsters in the book because the monsters will prepare for it! Before the demonic invasion, goblins and orcs will definitely infiltrate human libraries and learn everything!

And then they will know that you know them! What a tragedy!

After this, to fool the foolish humans, goblins will likely disguise themselves as cute elven maids and conquer humanity from within! Probably.

Note that this is the most basic and crucial setting of this novel. I’m talking about the loss of knowledge, not goblins disguised as elven maids.

There are many more plot holes in this novel, some equally ridiculous. Even if you turn off your brain, it’s still impossible to ignore something so illogical.

This novel reads as if it were written by a teenager, and by chapter 13, the inconsistencies are glaring (does the author have such a poor memory that they can't keep track of 13 chapters?).

Moreover, the plot is a standard trope, poorly executed—a grand conspiracy by a demon race to lower human defenses.

The characters are superficial and adhere rigidly to clichéd stereotypes.

(Spoiler: The main character has encountered and fought alongside archmages and heroes in the past, played a role in subduing dragons and demon lords, yet is astonished by how powerful an aura is, describing it as inhuman and beyond anything he’s ever known—simply because it has enough power to destroy a single tree. WT...)

MY PURE EYESSSS THEY'RE BURNING

Yeesh, how do people even write stories like this? Do they have no self worth as writers or something?

Plz upload nxt chapter