Genius of a Unique Lineage Chapter 38 Discussion

The translator notes have helped me realize that the author writes very casually. It's no wonder that some small details in the story seem all over the place. I still rate the story well, because I am enjoying it. I'll update my rating and review if this changes later.

The largest contradiction may be that the MC cannot decide if he wants to be high key or low key. He knows the importance of hiding his strength, but can't seem to hold back when it matters. The most recent chapter I read has him putting his identity at risk. Spoiler

He reveals something okay to say and with the irresponsible thought 'it's not like it's a secret anyway', accidentally says a full normal introduction with his real name out of habit... to non-immortals. If his parents get into a fight and divorce or he ends up hunted down as a research subject, it's his fault.

[collapse] He's smart, so smart that he doesn't bother to think sometimes. His life has been too easy and his confidence in his own strength too high for him to keep his guard up.

The MC may be a mess at the moment, but I'm still interested in his journey through this rather new setting. He has a lot of growth potential and the world has enough background conflict. This story will be really good if the author can capitalize on the potential despite being dragged down by a weak start with issues in consistency and pacing.

I personally would like to see the author develop some less toxic character relationships for the main cast, despite understanding that most of the special humans the MC interacts with (shapeshifters and immortals) are irritable by nature. I honestly like the introduction of 'beautiful b****' type characters. To a degree. It's a nice break from unrealistic perfect likable beautiful characters with no depth. The issue is that almost every new character is this type, just with unique new ways to be rude. Some contrast is sorely needed.