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wow. this is genuinely such a fun read??? the protagonist is really likeable, the translation is excellent, and the fictional game created is interesting to read!! please note that this is definitely first and foremost an esports/gaming oriented story, with the romance being a slow burn secondary element. if youre purely interested in relationship development and aren't a fan of the game/strategy jargon, this might not be the novel for you.the MC, ye shaoyang, is basically just a normal guy LOL. he's powerful and has the experience (in his former life, anyways) to back it up, and I love when the author goes on long-winded explanations on his thought process in the game! really tickles the esports fan in my brain hehe! I love how bold and confident he is, without being condescending or haughty.the male lead, chi shuo is pretty standard of the genre— hes a skilled, veteran player looking for the last boost needed to get his team to the championship. there hasn't been much to go off him since the story is still quite in its early phases, but the player (not romantic, yet) chemistry between him and shaoyang is really pleasing to read!! they truly do feel like a power couple when they partner up hahai think what I like most about this novel's setting is that, compared to other novel's that start with one being a talented newbie taken under the wing of a master player, the power dynamic here is much more even, as they're both 100% gaming veterans in MOBA, so when they converse, they always feel like they're on equal footing. on the topic of the setting: im not really a fan of a/b/o, but I deeply appreciate the author's clear intent and worldbuilding used to express this section of the story. at first, I thought it'll be some gimmicky story trope, but the author has very clearly put in thought into how a society would function with this multiple gender system. it's also brought up fairly naturally? theres still some... awkward stereotypes ingrained since its a/b/o— but its pretty well implemented!tldr; a very fun read! if you enjoy esport novels, like the premise of a/b/o but not so much the smuttiness, this ones for you!