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Chen Yan travels between worlds, ending up becoming an honorable prince in a medieval fantasy world. Yet this world was not quite as simple as he thought. Witches with magical powers abound, and fearsome wars between churches and kingdoms rage throughout the land.

Roland, a prince regarded as hopeless by his own father and assigned to the worst fief, spends his time developing a poor and backward town into a strong and modern city, while fighting against his siblings for the throne and absolute control over the kingdom. Join Roland as he befriends and allies with witches and, through fighting and even farming, pushes back invaders coming from the realm of evil.

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Fang Kai Nage Nuwu
Fangkai Nage Nuwu
Fàng kāi nàgè nǚwū
RTW
ปล่อยแม่มดคนนั้นซะ
放开那个女巫
마녀 사용설명서
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Konstantin
Konstantin rated it
September 23, 2018
Status: c234
Someone said what "this is just another form of wishfulfillment type of web-novels" and I'm glad what this is it, because otherwise it would be super boring. So called wishfulfillment novels exist because they are interesting for us humans, they use our basic instincts to become addictive. If Release that Witch was just "realistic kingdom building" then it would be super boring novel, actually "realistic" parts weren't really interesting and it is good what most of the works was done by witches - this is how it should be. First... more>> hundred chapters or so was very interesting, there was a lot of conflicts and some intrigues with industrialisation and some science in between. But later this novel started to deviate from its initial path, fights and conflicts become more rare and most problems were solved way too fast, while we get a lot POV's of other characters, often those POVs were irrelevant to the main plot or just plain boring. There is not enough wishfulfillment in this novel and I prefer eastern type of novels precisely because it have it, instead of telling me plain boring story which is the case for vast majority of western literature. It would be more fun to see how MC conquer one country after another (like in Sengoku Rance, lol) while making progress in science and technology, instead here so far we have only three main "enemy sides" and nothing what couldn't be beaten (or rather one sidedly slaughtered) by already developed technology in case it would be expanded to army of 10 000 of soldiers or more. Also people mentioned what "how MC could know so much", you people think what everyone stop to learn something new after completing the school, or something? I know some people who have very broad knowledge in all basic science disciplines and if they were in place of MC then could do much more than he is, just because intelligent people don't talk with you about science doesn't mean what they have same level of knowledge as you are, MC here is just a little above average in basic knowledge and have a little above average memory, that is all.

Other than that there is no solid romance or some incredible plot twists in the novel, there is no amazing and unique characters so far either, so it is hard to say how good it is, maybe my opinion would be changed if I'll read to later chapters. <<less
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Xanax
Xanax rated it
June 4, 2018
Status: c700
Read the Chinese raws, till the point where ... more>>
Spoiler

he discovers that he has a dream ability after killing that magus that could absorb other people

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Frankly, not bad. Like not bad if you do not try too hard to verify the scientific accuracy of most of the MC inventions and question how he has genius level memory skills (frankly I made up a canon in my mind that he memorized all this due to the pressures of the Chinese gaokao system). It is a breath of fresh air among all the god-damn cultivation/VR/gaming novels in the Chinese webnovel sphere.

Here, we get to see an interesting clash of science and magic, and frankly watch the author play out many of our "what if guns when against demons" and "what I will do to pwn the world if I go back to the past" fantasies. Don't think too much about it an just enjoy the ride.

The best part about this novel is the setting. I am a sucker of good settings and world-building. There is a sense of mystery in the world, as the author slowly peels apart what the world the MC inhabits actually looks like. As the chapter goes on, we get "oh shit", "oh damn" and "oh wow" moments as we too experience how the world the MC lives in is not what it seems. The greatest draw to me about this book the promised moment where bad-ass demons will finally invade and get screwed over by guns and artillery shells. Man, don't f*ck that up and I will always be reading this book.

The demerits though, are the authors conflicting emotions on whether to make this novel a harem or a pure romance story. You could see it in the chapters about MC relations with Anna and Nightingale. Like, come on, I am rooting for a pure romance story but make up your mind damn it.

Another issue I have is that the author could have done a bit more to explore the demerits of industrialization. I know I am expecting too much out of a webnovel but it is wholely possible for the author to have talked about how this transformation to industrialization may be affecting the land and the environment as a whole. If he could do that, then.......

All in all, recommended for those who are sick of typical big-d*ck MC pwning n00bs and need something fresh. <<less
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f2sigma
f2sigma rated it
June 3, 2018
Status: c972
This is certainly a one-of-a-kind web novel, at least as far as Qidian goes.

The story is engaging and well-paced, allowing you to see a "realistic" timeline for the development of an entire civilization/empire while also balancing a few sub-plots involving side characters. Characters are well-detailed and multi-faceted, rather than just falling into tropes and stereotypes. Perhaps the only demerit for the novel is the actual magic of the witches, which seems rather random, like X-Men powers rather than relying on a more solid magic system, although that's more an issue... more>> of my personal preference.

Speaking generally, this is a great read and easily recommendable as a first-time recommendation when trying to get others into reading web novels. <<less
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ombra30
ombra30 rated it
May 24, 2018
Status: c800
it's my first review.

just amazing.... what do u need to say ? nothing more!! ;)

one of the best light novel I've ever read.

Incredible fusion between real knowledge, with in depth explanation, and fantasy world. It's really logical, either the MC choices, either the powers, the atmosphere, the interpersonal interactions!! It's a really well built world, with interesting fantasy elements like witches' powers and fascinating events.
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snsdforever
snsdforever
April 1, 2018
Status: c751
An excellent Chinese novel. (Good) Japanese LNs suit my taste. I also read KR/CN novels time to time. But never a novel became my favourite. This one is an exception. The translation quality is the only thing I am worried about but as long as I understand the gist of the story it is fine for me.

It is also the first novel I am following day to day. I am the type of person who reads novels after a bunch of chapters Coe out. But this one I am reading... more>> the 2 chapters coming out everyday just because it is too good.

The MC is intelligent, kind and likeable. Though he looks like hypocritical Japanese protagonist when it comes to witches. The other characters are also well explained and given a lot of time unlike many other Chinese novels. The world building is good and not so huge (like planets, universe, etc.) as of now which is perfect.

I recommend everyone to read this novel <<less
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Kvothe_the_wind
Kvothe_the_wind rated it
March 30, 2018
Status: c600
For once we have a real story.

In typical Chinese LN it's all about cultivation. The MC roams the world to get stronger and completely forget his home. He is surrounded by beautiful women who loves him but he just doesn't seem to be interested in s*x.

In RTW, there are no cultivation but it's alright. The MC's goal is to survive and everything he does is for that goal. If he doesn't get enough power he will die. He is a prince so he is immersed in the political game, showing... more>> weakness means dying. You'll never question him about what he does because it makes sense in his plan.

The real ennemies will gradually come to light and it makes things better than just get ennemy because the other party lost face. The MC mainly builds his nation by beginning in a backwater town. He improves his home little by little to resist his ennemies so he doesn't travel far to get strong. It means characters stay important for a long time. He doesn't leave his friends behind because he became too powerful and they are useless. If you like a character he won't disappear after 100 chapters unless he dies.

Side characters are extremely important and aren't just decorations.

There is a real love story. Things progress way beyond just knowing they like each other.

The MC is well constructed. He knows a lot about science because of his past but not all. He is familiar with military, politics and other stuffs thanks to movies and general knowledge so appart from having a fresh point on view in these things, it's clear he is not an expert.

The only thing that differs from middle age is the witches. It brings an interest tool to the MC because even if he knows how to do things, he can do them because he doesn't have the modern tools he knows. Sure he can create them but it will take him years to do that. Magic helps to accelerate things.

I recommend greatly to read this story. <<less
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L611
L611 rated it
January 31, 2018
Status: c380
Pros:

Its your typical world building novel which tries to do everything perfectly and logically.

Many people tend to complain on how the MC has infinite knowledge. Well I disagree with them. As an engineer myself I can attest that a lot of those things are indeed taught to us either in school or early science classes. As to his town building and ruling skills, those can be in all honesty be ignored. I mean certain people can indeed be talented in leading people. As for his weaponry knowledge: its not difficult... more>> to that much knowledge in those aspects. I have had friends who were interested in military so time looking at these stuff instead of random youtube videos. Interest in weaponry + interest in chemistry (necessary to enter an engineering college) and you can have a person equally as good as our MC.

Cons:

The author tries to do everything perfectly and logically that a lot of the time is spent just explaining that and very little interesting stuff happens. Like I don't want a normal town building story about a futuristic person sent in the past. Do something. Show some action. Some plotline. Its been 380 chapters and still it feels like the plot hasnt been started. <<less
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Teleclast
Teleclast rated it
January 5, 2018
Status: c637
The story is very well paced, the overall idea is pretty good, and I can see the well-planned arcs making this a very long lived story, which is awesome.
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joggernaught26
joggernaught26 rated it
December 31, 2017
Status: c628
Why is there a harem tag? This is definitely not a harem.

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At most there are two main girls who are in love with the MC. The other witches like the MC as a person and leader, and not as a romantic partner. Although one point/cheat they have been pointing that is not very realistic is that the MC has insanely good memory, which is very weird. I am a relatively fresh (NORMAL AND AVERAGE) engineering graduate and I believe I speak for much of the engineering graduates when I say that most of college lessons not applied in our work (especially basic chemistry) are not remembered by us, atleast not as good as the MC.

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I agree with the positive reviews below me, although there is no perfect story and because I am sure there will be critics for everything in this world no matter how big or small things are, but the high rating (number 1 ranking in novel updates for months now!!) and the positive comments speak for the novel. In the end, it is up to the individual if you like the novel. BUT IN MY HONEST OPINION, THIS IS A VERY GOOD ONE. The writing, the story and the character POVs are all better than many light novels these days. With this, I say have fun fellow readers! <<less
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Fernandom241
Fernandom241 rated it
December 11, 2017
Status: c130
It get's boring as the story goes on. Especially with the army part. Only the politics, religion, and the romance is making the story bearable to read. Of course, if you guys think otherwise it is not wrong as well. I can totally see which parts that makes this story good. I guess it's just doesn't stick to my taste. Still, its quite the novel and can get spicy in some moments. I'll suggest to read at least 100 chapter a week then, read other novel first so you will... more>> be intrigued by the plot of the story when you read it again. <<less
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SeventhTale
SeventhTale rated it
December 3, 2017
Status: c568
I wrote this review without touching the complicated parts of the story.

Release that Witch is one best Kingdom Building I read, but if I'll be general, its not the best of all. The Kingdom Building here is good to read, and there's so many things to look forward. The MC also didn't become arrogant which is common in CN WN. The different perspective of many characters makes the story and storytelling really interesting. As new characters are introduce, it adds a new things to look forward, same when there's a... more>> new goal. What I like here is I can see the results of our MC's in kingdom building

Release that Witch also has a different approach of storytelling than the other novels I read, it's like using a tv drama kind of story telling. You will be annoyed as each chapter changes focus frequently. If I will draw it's story line in line, it will be a wavy line. The amount of knowledge the MC have, is also a bit bothering, but let's just let it pass and tell ourselves this is fantasy. Speaking of fantasy, its level here is really low as our MC tries to modernized the world.

This is fun to read because of the development, you know that you have something to look forward, that's why even though it's a bit boring type fantasy, it will not be like that when you read it.

Rating: 3.8/5.0 <<less
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Tuo
Tuo rated it
November 12, 2017
Status: c532
My favorite thing about this story is the world building as the story unfolds through many narratives. Highly recommended with its mix of magic, planning and development, intrigue, conspiracy, and romance.
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mazorx
mazorx rated it
September 16, 2017
Status: c427
All in all, one of the best reads i've been doing.

I really like how the story is writen, they pay a lot of atention to scientifical stuff that I really don't understand about and also makes the main character (at the same time that is kinda op) not god-like, since he doesn't have an infinite-cheat-hack-memory.

The political stuff is also really cool, although as it shows what the other party is thinking, I more than often don't get the suspense thinking if something the MC thought of is going to work... more>> or not. <<less
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Chrish
Chrish rated it
July 10, 2017
Status: --
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After reading dozens of cultivation novels, I kinda found it hard to continue. I thought I might not encounter any web-novel that would pique my interest anytime soon. But all that changed when I started reading RTW.

It's refreshing and welcome relief from hard-core cultivation novels. Contrary to popular opinion, the story has a lot of flaws. For example, some people might get annoyed with the fact that despite having just a office mechanical engineering job in previous life, our MC all of sudden becomes chemist, biologist, civil... more>> engineer, mechanical engineer and aerospace engineer and start pulling one invention after another like revolver, air-balloon, microscope etc. For fun.

But when I rate the story, I rate it based on how good it is compared to rest of the web-novels. For example I rated ISSTH five stars despite MC taking a deep breath, looking coolly or his eyes glittering at every other sentence. All this considered, this story is definitely the step in the right direction for evolution of web-novels and will hopefully inspire future authors to think outside of the box. <<less
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Darkzeta
Darkzeta rated it
June 14, 2017
Status: c321
Wow! Seriously.

I found the Chinese twin of Eric Flint of the 1632 series.

If you loved the 1632 series by Eric Flint, you will MOST likely love this series as well. Modern man seeks to rebuild a modern world in medieval times. He starts small and works his way up the tech ladder. His only cheat is that is that his he smart, resourceful and driven. And he is willing to earn the loyalty of people with super powers to help his tech ladder grow faster.

They say throughout the world there... more>> is a twin for you. This twin is Eric Flint's.

The world building is top notch. The tech building is paced nicely. NO sudden OPness off the bat. The characters, all major and minor have role. Nothing is left to chance. All build up a superb story that leaves me wishing this was actually just a novel I could buy to hold me over and reread in my hands.

And again, if you loved 1632, Raj Whitehall of the General series by S.M. Stirling / David Drake, or Belisarious by David Drake and Eric Flint you will LOVE this chinese web novel.

I cannot wait for more. <<less
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southsiders
southsiders rated it
May 15, 2017
Status: c273
A really good novel. It really is a good concept, different from the mainstream xianxia theme. Also, the setting and the world is very interesting, you just want to watch how an engineer transported from modern days fare in medieval times by applying his knowledge. Kind of like science vs magic. So, I put 5 stars because it's one of my favorite web novel.
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rizuya
rizuya rated it
April 15, 2017
Status: c284
Warning this is not usual aggressive Chinese novel, don't expect face pace story with OP MC that thirsty for blood.

The story more focus on how MC doing industrial revolution with witches power. For the action part there MC must do a tower defense against monster, his crazy brother and evil church. The world building is great, also POV chapter from minor characters adding story richness how MC has changed the world.

The downside why not full 5 stars is because author circumstance the story not enough romance and snu-snu, even though... more>> there a lot cute witches.

Must read for all fan of isekai and modern technology VS middle age technology. <<less
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RE
RE
April 14, 2017
Status: c280
Absolutely recommended!

First thing you'll notice is that the writing style is almost completely like that of a Western fantasy novel. World is realistic, MC progresses quickly but so do others, MC is not omnipotent nor omniscient and unaware of many future dangers, world moves and acts realistically and not as if it revolves around him. Romance is slow but realistic yet hardly the reason to read this. Occasional moments of comedy and side characters receive due attention and are adequately fleshed out. All in all a great read if you... more>> don't mind the fact that the story moves a bit slowly to make sure all developments across the world receive attention. <<less
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swordnoob
swordnoob rated it
April 3, 2017
Status: c272
Good kingdom building fic. The MC also behaves like an actual human being which is quite rare with these Chinese novels. Its also one of the few fics where a transported character actually uses their knowledge from Earth. My biggest gripe is the introduction of gunpowder weapons. It kind of kills most of the suspense. The army of the MC is virtually unstoppable in a straight up battle as of now.
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EdemaRuh
EdemaRuh rated it
March 30, 2017
Status: c267
It's truly a winner this one. Would never have guessed from the title (and the picture). Thought it was some randy lad forming a kyonyu harem. I was actually forced to read it.

In terms of the economics, ruling aspects and such is well presented (IMHO second only to commons sense of a duke's daughter), it's not very subtle, to be honest, author kind of displays the general populace (excepting about a dozen or so unique characters) to be akin to livestock. But it's a fictional book, and a fantasy... more>> novel, no one cares if it isn't perfect (except me, I have issues).

What's really spectacular though, is the plot, it's full of tension, very realistic, very catchy, it's a fantasy template (what I believe) is commonly seen in more western novels, but add in the typical OP character and perfection.

Characters are a win, the romance is vanilla (that, to me, is what ruined arifutera). A beautiful story. <<less
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