- #1
I absolutely despise the author's portrayal of gods in this narrative. While the idea of a civil war among deities is intriguing, the execution falls flat, lacking complexity and nuance. It is funny and kinda dark when you see the consequences of incompetent gods ruling the world, but in this story, every god seems to be intellectually challenged. The main character effortlessly triumphs over them, as they appear to be nothing more than mouth breathing lemmings.Moreover, the gods lack depth and uniqueness. They come across as one-dimensional and generic, lacking any distinguishing characteristics.I'm puzzled by the prevalent trend in many jap Isekai novels depicting religion as inherently malevolent. The recurring themes of corrupt priests, wicked gods, money-driven churches, and inept paladins lack subtlety and nuance. I'm so tired of this... it is honestly incomprehensible to me how badly JP fantasy treats religion. I mean come on, a D&D rule book has more commentary on religion in fantasy then all of Isekai novels combined.