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This novel seems to incorporate a lot of Korean elements despite being JP in origin. It is an interesting mix between the two cultures, and there is a chance that it could be a perfect fusion for you if you enjoy both. However, it could also take your least favorite elements from both while leaving out the ones you think are best. Either way it is worth reading a bit to find out.I personally like the very KR setting (modern urban dimensional dungeons) and protagonist (a bit edgy, way more assertive than a typical JP MC, and very proactive). The novel also brings several things I like from JP novels. A lot of sections are very slice of lifey (and mostly entertaining to read through). The (potential) heroines are a less forceful in approaching the MC (I think KR novels go too far in the other direction a lot of the time). Also, the story is mostly about the characters rather than the world or events taking place.Unfortunately there are some flaws with this story. My biggest complaint is that the MC acts very much like a typical shounen protagonist that thinks they are immortal. Every time a risk vs reward decision comes up MC decides it is worth gambling his life despite the fact that he is absolutely not in a position where he can afford to die. His sister that he is supposedly very attached to relies on him financially. It is revealed that he never buys any luxuries for himself because their financial situation is so tight. Despite that he risks his life in fighting strong enemies when he could make more experience and money killing multiple weak ones with no risk instead.The worst part is that I don’t think he started the novel this way. The author just suddenly made him Spoiler
Choose to fight an overwhelming boss instead of running away
[collapse] After the author changes his personality the MC is retconned to have The experience of constantly fighting enemies stronger than himself and he is made to have had something in his personality that made him a true adventurer compared to others. None of that seemed to be present at the start of the novel though.I think the novel is still worth a try though, and I definitely recommend you give it one if it sounds at all appealing.
