can anyone say me how can I vote ??
Got till chapter166. The FL is so weak and always in denial. She rather seeks comfort in drinking wine instead of growing a spine during confrontations. She also got pregnant deliberately despite his refusal. At least the ML has a spine. Why is the ML being targeted I'd like to know. His friends are
nice book indeed
The dialogue in this section is absolutely razor-sharp. Every conversation is layered with meaning that goes far beyond the surface. Let me start with Xiao Mo's exchange with his grandmother, because this is where the author's voice really shines. Old Madam: 'You still remember to come back?' Xiao Mo: 'There were ladies here, Grandmother. What business had I to intrude?' The casualness of his deflection is almost comical, and then she immediately calls him out: 'Don't play games with me. Was the Shen girl not a lady?' And his response? Nothing. Just silence. That silence says everything. Then the real conversation begins. 'You don't want this marriage, do you?' 'Yes.' One word. Crisp and direct. No elaboration, no drama. And later when he reveals the Shen family's royal ambitions, he does it with this almost amused tone—'The Empress secretly gave the Shen family hope'—while his grandmother is sitting there processing the fact that she's been manipulated. The dialogue between the aunts is equally revealing. Madam Liu's rapid-fire complaints about marriage timing versus Madam Chen's measured, conventional responses tell us everything about their characters. And Xu Shuyao's line when she's asked about the heir—'He told me that if Aunt asked, I should pass on that he had gone to the palace'—is delivered with such perfect composure that I could practically hear the silence that follows in the hall. The author's narrative voice also has this wonderful dry humor, especially in passages like 'The answer was clear: he was deliberately avoiding the match' and the description of Xiao Mo's routine palace visits versus the seriousness with which everyone treats them.
To begin with, the series starts with a typical edgy protagonist seeking their goals, and the world-building might not be top-notch at first. However, as you progress, the world expands significantly. By the time "Arifureta After" commences, the world-building becomes extraordinary – it's not just one-dimensional but intricately connected and well thought-out, akin to a Marvel Cinematic Universe experience in anime form.
The author truly stands out in creating a universe that keeps growing even after the initial novel concludes, ensuring each subsequent installment offers unique experiences without becoming repetitive. There are occasional filler chapters to balance the narrative, but they're engaging in their own way, offering insights into characters' thoughts and side stories.
"Arifureta After" can be seen as a prequel to the main series, with its own slice-of-life aspect and a fresh storyline that follows Hajime and his companions on new adventures, tackling absurd situations compared to the previous plot.
This series blends multiple genres, including comedy, action, fantasy, mecha, and isekai, delivering a lighthearted tale with a touch of darkness. While it may not delve deeply into realism, the focus is on the humorous and unconventional aspects of the characters' journeys, which can be quite entertaining.
In conclusion, for its impressive world-building alone, this series deserves a solid 5-star rating, and I'd even argue for a 6 if possible. If you're considering reading, start with "Arifureta After," as the anime adaptation is on its way. And remember, it's not a dark and gritty story; instead, it's a comedic, fantastical adventure that celebrates the absurdity and quirks of its characters. Enjoy the ride!
"This is the most captivating Quick Transmigration story I've come across. I truly admire how the main character seeks revenge for the life he's taken on, demonstrating both genius and deviousness as he subverts the narrative. The system he possesses is rather adorable too, hehe."
I was looking for something akin to "After Transmigrating into a Book, My Father Emperor Could Hear My Inner Voice" — a story set in the harem but focusing on the children — and this definitely hit the mark.
There’s a good mix of antagonistic forces, ranging from political enemies to those within the harem, yet the series maintains a heart-warming tone. The main character's (MC) interactions with everyone are absolutely adorable (though I do wonder how everyone finds it normal for a two-year-old to perform multiplication? I guess they just assume he’s precocious. In fairness, as a Rui beast, it makes sense that he can do more than an actual two-year-old, but they don’t know that).
It’s refreshing to see him win over everyone while holding onto his own moral compass, despite others often telling him the opposite.
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Consort Yi (his mother) tells him he shouldn’t save his brothers just because they don’t like him. Smh. Thankfully, our MC has a stronger sense of moral obligation.
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The real villains are the adults who manipulate the children, eroding any potential sibling bonds.
I wasn’t really prepared for
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the emperor to emerge as the villain behind the scenes, showing more autocratic tendencies than expected.
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It’s not that I have a problem with this, but it felt sudden. It could have been an interesting exploration of conflicting goals and different faces, given how well he treats the MC, but the transition wasn’t smooth.
**Spoiler**
At the start, the author emphasizes the emperor’s prime and vigor, but a year later, he’s taking medication for high blood pressure and needs to avoid stress.
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More foreshadowing would have helped. (Upon further reading, I suspect what I thought was an abrupt shift was the author’s attempt at foreshadowing... Since afterward, the emperor returns to being nice and doting. In that case, that’s not exactly how foreshadowing works.)
Apart from that, I enjoy the relationship between the MC and Ah Wu, particularly how Ah Wu always respects the MC’s choices and feelings (like retracting his request for the MC to accompany him when the MC is sad about having to choose between loved ones — he’d rather wait than stress the MC now).
In conclusion, this book keeps you engaged without causing anxiety over the main characters. The supporting characters’ primary trait is their adoration of the MC, but sometimes that’s exactly what you need. And this book delivers it well.
As you wanted a Daoist reply...
"Words born of the mind are not true
True words are not born of the mind
Those who have virtue do not look for faults
Those who look for faults have no virtue"
~ Tao Te Ching, Verse 81 ?
I dont remember. Omg cant find it anymore??if you want i can make plot spoiler
it's good, but very slow(this is boring sometimes). i will give a pause at ch 64, maybe few weeks later i can go back
i don't know how to classyfy that but seeing as the pizza is lacking pineapples and corn, it clearly is not at the top grade. .))
Oh, so they are f*ck buddies, huh? Well I guess this fine, maybe? Its kinda weird for his adoptive father to share his wife but I am in no position to say anything about it after reading too many *nc*st. Maybe I am late to ask this but does it have a good plot (normal one)?