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As of the latest translated chapter (38) : very good! This review is more for people trying to decide whether or not they want to read it.The premise from the summary shows that the MC is trying to hide his real abilities/identity and live a normal life. In a lot of series with this kind plot, this can be frustrating. The MC could spend way too much effort hiding for no real reason, even when it gets to the point that revealing himself would be a better option. Sometimes other characters in these series lose IQ in order to keep up the status quo: they either refuse to believe that the MC could be powerful in any capacity or start suspecting him for no reason/the wrong reasons to force conflict. Poor writing and monotonous plot make a lot of these stories exhausting to read. This is NOT the case for The Hunter’s Gonna Lay Low.MC is hiding, yes, but knows when to fold 'em and when he has to admit to being awakened. The ML is on to him, is really pushy at first, and unreasonably gets up into his business, but once MC and ML get into an agreement ML becomes the best backer he could have. MC isn't hiding his identity for flimsy reasons either. He seems unsure about what he really wants to do with his life and he can't just brush off his past traumatic experiences. He's OP, but he has served his time and wants to run away. He has a lot of potential for character growth that I'm looking forward to.ML has no interest in "exposing him" or anything like that, helps MC hide his identity, and seems to genuinely have good intentions (though vague foreshadowing seems to indicate that he is connected to MC's past and his true motives are still a mystery at this point). ML is the fox-like, "I do what I want and get what I want by force" type character, but his godly abilities and high status are balanced out by the fact that a lot of people don't like him because his personality is terrible. People are terrified of him like they are facing a villain in person, but also show no respect because f*ck this guy. And when he makes a commercial it turns out super awkward, causing the MC second-hand embarrassment and showing that the ML isn't absolutely all-capable.MC has realistic reactions to things and makes realistic decisions. His differing philosophy from most people and his gaps in knowledge from being thrust 8 years into the future aren't unreasonable. For example, he can look things up in the internet but "common knowledge" that wouldn't be considered noteworthy info to share or things that he doesn't even know about to research means his information gaps are realistic. There are actual female characters in a BL series, and they don't exist just to be love rivals or villains. The side characters in general are well-written, being more than just 2D cutouts, and are well-implemented. Contrived misunderstandings are few and cleared up quickly instead of being painfully drawn out. The plot at chapter 38 is starting to pick up, showing that there is more to this story than just MC trying to balance is double-life without getting caught.An excellent read so far. If you like stories with fusion fantasy "Hunter/Player" and "Dungeon/Tower/Gate" kind of genres, superhero and superpower elements, or "MC with PTSD just trying his best, " this is definitely one to try out. 5/5