Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou (WN) Chapter 178 Discussion

This novel is actually a rather interesting read. The first arc is just mainly the MC's character's development.

Those that feel that the MC will want to get revenge, he doesn't. All he wishes for is to Spoiler

go home

[collapse], he doesn't mind much about other people, unless they are useful. He will only be ruthless to those who harm his loved ones.

The only offsetting beat is how dark the first arc is. The others are mostly comedy, with a tinge of seriousness, while having harem and romance blossom. It can be considered a rom-com harem in this sense. The author does focus on the harem tag quite a bit.

He is not someone who forgets generosity, and kindness. Spoiler

He even rushed down the dungeon to save Shirasaki. After all the things that Shirasaki has done for him. The other classmates saved were just 'might as well, they were also with her, so I can't leave them alone.'

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Do note that, he's rather of a loner, and has classmates showing jealousy because of how 'the most popular girl' talks to him, and has an interest in him.

For the harem moments, he's not dense, in fact. He knows when someone is interested in him. He has a habit of leaving things as they are, only dealing with them when 'the time comes.'

The harem members all have rather interesting personalities. One thing's for sure: They are not weak. In fact, they can be considered bugs since they are really strong towards the end. The characters grow with the MC.

The classmates do not realize how much exactly the MC had to went through in the first arc, to make it out of that place of despair. Although it was let known to a certain feel, he doesn't boast or talk about that moment. It's kept within his memories

This novel in overall, has a MC that's ruthless to enemies who stops him from reaching his goal, all the while showing feelings in his own way towards his loved ones. This MC is not about revenge, or getting stronger. He does things the way he wants, and it works out in the end. I recommend this novel for people who enjoy dark-character development for the MC, while enjoying comedy relief.