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This novel is incredible. It takes a normally generic Korean Isekai story but it uses it to it's full advantages. However this story isn't for everyone. As much as the battle scenes are incredibly descriptive and intense as of c. 103 there hasn't been that many. The true part of the story lies within the protagonist (Ed) and his relationship with the three main harem members and the rest of the cast. Each arc has a different girl taking spotlight as a secondary protagonist or even antagonist to Ed. Since they're the highlight I'll give a brief overview over each. (Btw you'll catch me on Yonder leaving comments as the username Lun Ah) Ed: The protagonist. The best way to put him is a blend between a shounen protagonist and a KR protagonist. Like shounen protagonists he's a kind soul even if he doesn't admit it saying "it's for my survival" and like a KR protagonist he isn't a hothead idiot like shounen protagonists but a cold, smart, pragmatic one. He also isn't op but gets stronger over time like Kim Hajin in the Novel's Extra. He also strangely shares similarities to Kim Dokja from ORV. Especially the fact that both have crippling low self esteem. Also he's as a dense as a black hole but we all knew that.Yennekar: (nickname Spirit Yandere) : She is the first girl to have a dedicated arc. Yennekar is a kind, sweet, airhead, and is considered an idol and cannot lie for the life of her. She also loves making friends no matter who they are. Also like her nickname she has certain... yandere tendencies every know and then. It doesn't help she's a one man army either. Like the main 3 harem members she is hiding a sadness that I won't spoil (even though it was pretty early) Lortel: (nickname: Stonks Woman) The second harem member to get a dedicated arc. She is the one who is most naturally like Ed. She like Ed is not strong (at least compared to the other 2 harem members) but makes up for it by being the most intelligent of the three and is a shrewd businesswoman. She is also the most "evil" of the three and acts for herself unlike Yennekar who acts for the benefit of others. She is also the one most likely to fight dirty even more so than the pragmatic "I'll do anything to live" Ed.Lucy: (nickname: OP Lazy Loli) She's one of my favorite characters. As of c103 she has gotten the most development as she has basically had 3 dedicated arcs to her basically back to back to back. She is also a kuudere where her emotions are suppressed from past traumas. She is also so far the strongest character in the series. If Yennekar is a one man army shes the bomb that dropped on Hiroshima. Before her first arc she was kinda a side character (before c50ish) but as of c103 she is definitely the girl (or Yennekar sorry Lortel) who has gotten the most spotlight. She is also the one to fall in love with Ed last and it hits even harder when she does. Like above she is a kuudere however being around Ed has made her more expressive and happy. Her personality is basically a stray cat and that's what the story says as well. Actually if we were going for this animal comparison, Lortel is a fox, Yennekar is a loyal dog, and Lucy is a cat.Other characters (very brief) Ziggs: I like to call him the 4th harem member. Out of the 4 above he has definitely gotten the most screentime and he deserves it. Bromance is strong with this one.Tylee (and Ayla) : These 2 are the original protagonists. The best way to put it is that these two are heroes of another story they do their own separate thing from Ed unlike The Novel's Extra.Tanya: Ed's little sister and the funniest character in the series.Clevius: Aside from Ed, Yennekar, and Lucy he has definitely gotten the most character development and it's amazing watching him grow. Should the author make a whole story around him I'd definitely read.Anyway I really recommend this novel to people who love harems and isekais with actual fleshed out characters.