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I'm kind of surprised by the negative reviews posted. It almost makes me feel like we read totally different stories.@simasisius said that every arc has to show what a good guy the MC is. I'm not sure where he got that idea, but that's just not it. What he described did actually happen, but the MC didn't do them because he was "good". His sense of morality changes based on the situation and avatar. It also varies depending on the world.In the fantasy-like world, almost every action he takes is for karma. The means may vary depending on the avatar and their position in the world, but basically, as long as he affects the world in some way, he gains karma, which he can then use to upgrade his abilities, get stronger, and gain more karma. Of course, he tries to limit killing innocent bystanders, but that's mostly because doing so brings no benefits, or sacrifices long-term gains for limited short-term karma.Sure, MC's background is a bit cliche, but I'd say it actually fits the story. Would you rather read about a dimensional mastermind, controlling everything in the shadows without anyone knowing his real identity? Or one where he is still a mastermind, but has to take care of (most likely) burdensome parents who will just slow him and the plot down? Rather, him having parents would pretty much delete the overarching plot. The author would have to create an entirely different story....What was written fits the narrative.@AsianFiend wrote that the MC feels bland, is undeserving of his powers, and the avatars aren't unique.Honestly, not sure how he made it to ~200 chapters and having only that to say.To be fair, the MC's original body is a little bland, but we also only see from his perspective a few times. Even up to chapter 200, you almost never transition to his POV because the original body is essentially a hub that controls all his other avatars. All of his brain power is being transferred to other brains.Then again, technically, every avatar is some version of the MC. Their thoughts, actions, interests, morality—it's all a part of the MC. Due to the avatars, we just see different snippets of it from different angles.I wouldn't say each avatar is forgettable either, since the author ensures we don't forget. A few of them take a more supporting role in the story, but they're still there, gathering information, money, connections, knowledge, and more in the background.As for not deserving his powers... I'll admit, the MC gets a few lucky breaks, but his power suits him well. Deserving or not, I'd rather read about this MC with such powers than another.Now, besides those points, the actual story is highly engaging. A complex narrative, with complex characters, switching between different worlds and time dilations. I have no idea how the author can keep up with everything. He must have more notes than chapters with how much is going on.Something is always happening, people are always growing, and the world is constantly deepening. You'll just have to read it to find out more.For a clone/avatar story, this is the best of the best in my opinion. Normally, I hate this kind of setting (where the MC has clones) since things just become messy and the authors don't know how to juggle that responsibility, but this does it so well that you can't help but want to continue reading. It's not completely perfect, but I can't think of a way to make it any better other than cleaning up a few minor inconsistencies.Regardless of your tastes, there's probably something in here that you'll enjoy.4.5/5Highly recommend
