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This novel is actually pretty decent, all things considered. It has a solid plot, doesn't overdo the "ore tueee" of the MC as it develops the growth of the side characters, and generally has a nice sense for romcom. Above all, the enemies after Chapter 200 are genuinely a joy to read about - they logically think through their plans, make backup plans (that actually work!) to counteract the MC, and even in practice often defeat the MC - a rare gem in this general scheme of "ore tueee" novels.However, despite all this praise, the author is clearly not familiar with writing battle scenes, and it shows. 90% of a "battle" is dialogue and characters run around like chickens with their heads cut off. Ironically, the strong enemies I praised beforehand seemed to make the author panic, and the MC only manages to "win" because of a constant series of deux ex machina. Fights have zero deaths, even in cases when two armies clash with each other, and the author casually makes plot devices then throws them away just so the MC can scr*pe away a "win." Enemies who otherwise are carefully desired and continuously ruthless or cunning start chatting on the battlefield like its an afternoon picnic, ruining the immersion. Ultimately, that's why I can't give this novel super high praise, despite its otherwise pretty decent buildup.Spoiler
Water is supposed to be absolute against fire, and is shown as such many times throughout the novel. However, ONLY when needed to a water enemy seems to have all their attacks negated by a water MC "trying her best."
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