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I'm leaving a review after reading the latest update.I rarely give 5 stars but this novel deserves it!Why?Because it hooks you the more you read it. As the story progresses, the more thrilling it becomes. I even lost sleep because I binge-read it. It's a pity that the updates are a bit slow though. But I'm still thankful for the translator team for translating this amazing novel <3 (the translation is amazing, btw - comprehensible & no grammar mistakes) Ok, onto the dissection of the story:
- PLOT - As per the summary, the premise itself is cliche but the execution of the story is great. The events are not repetitive either. In short, plot is compelling.
- CHARACTERS - The characters are not one-dimensional. At least, for me. Villains aren't third-rate either. They use their brains. I especially like our MC's personality and way of thinking. His sly and cunningness & how he handles the problems that come his way. Of course, there's plot armor and almost everything goes his way (which is the kind of trope I normally dislike but oddly enough, I liked it) Also, the face slapping events are sooooo satisfying!
- BATTLES - There's strategies! Thank god! This is a personal preference but I especially like battles with clever strategies and not just the protagonist & his entourage bulldozing their way through the enemy ranks with brute force and plot armor. So if you're like me, then the battles in this novel will satisfy you.
- ROMANCE - There's no romance. Throughout the story, Ian's prospective fiance was brought up a few times and there was even a scene where Ian met his soon-to-be fiance (and more likely the FL) and they had this moment (just for a second - like they literally just smiled and stared at each other) Apart from that, there's really no romantic scenes at all - which is good.