The Reader and Protagonist Definitely Have to Be in True Love

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An internet troll who wanted attention, the reader criticized his favorite web novel, saying: “The protagonist is dumb and the author is s*upid.”

Author: “…Got it.”

Unfortunately for him, the author actually listened to his (troll) feedback. The formerly lighthearted tale of a cute harem master suddenly became super dark and edgy. The reader could only helplessly look on as the protagonist was ab*sed and betrayed, finally embarking on the road to becoming completely evil. Everything was a mess!

After that the reader transmigrated into a strange world. How come the person in front of him looks like the protagonist (evil undead version)? Just what is going on?!

Note: Du Zhe (读者 meaning Reader) and Du Ze (杜泽 the character’s name) sound almost the same

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Độc giả và nhân vật chính tuyệt đối là chân ái
นักอ่านกับพระเอกน่ะต้องคู่กันอยู่แล้วนี่ !?
讀者和主角絕逼是真愛
读者和主角绝逼是真爱
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Mei_Mei9
Mei_Mei9 rated it
October 31, 2024
Status: Completed
I love this novel. The writing style is of meme material. Both ML and MC are cute in their own ways. Cuteness overload ✅. Obsessed ML ✅. Power daddy ✅. Indifferent mc✅. Those who says that ML is a rapist really has extreme mental fragility

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ML didn't r*pe MC. They both had understanding. It was Dub-con because ML was drugged. Yes, MC was hurt and developed little physical trauma which ML rectified it by making MC feels comfortable and was genuinely regretted and concerned. They were actually stuck in the situation where ML could either cheat on MC or f*ck MC. His last sanity doesn't allow him formal.

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MrsArataka
MrsArataka rated it
January 17, 2024
Status: --
One important thing is that there is that r*pe stuff, the kind that not one of those involved consents to, that scene served no purpose at all. In short, the story is fast but leaves you bored and sad with the progression of romantic events and the background story is not properly developed. I loved the background story, I hope there are better fanfics than the work

I didn't read until the end

the world where the story exists is quite interesting but in relation to the characters everything is very BAD,... more>> but in a bad-boring way not in a bad-interesting way.

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The plot is quite interesting full of arcs with different stories about each place and species they encounter, but the stories are not satisfactorily prolonged and explored, the "arcs" are extremely short like in 3 chapters they end. The species are cool and so is the setting but they just don't matter anymore once they leave.

The MC seems interesting in the first chapters, a simple, pitiful and cute boy (the author repeats this several times), but as the chapters go by he remains the same, without changing anything or absorbing anything about the world, he just seems a narrator, a background, doesn't know everything and does almost nothing. The only notable thing he did was captivate ML (he didn't do anything) and the pitful boy does not even know it.

ML, on the other hand, is full of history like a dark past, various forms, distorted and confused love in addition to being strong and talented. He falls in love with the protagonist because he is the only one who hangs out with him, not because of his power but for an unknown reason and maybe he thinks the other one cares about him, but as previously said the MC is one-dimensional and boring, he only serves to feel pity.

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Shira-senpai
Shira-senpai rated it
November 8, 2022
Status: Completed
glad that this was one of the first danmeis I have read, to be honest.

when I reread it for the second time, I started to think that it wasn't really that, THAT good. It was good but also had a fair share of bad parts. But being one of my first reads and also the first novel I've read in this genre, it did impact me a lot.

Du Ze and Xiu's characters are not that written deeply. However, how they feel and what they wanted to express was clearly written,... more>> I love how the author wrote them. Du Ze also has a very special place in me since he is the first character I've seen with a disability. Xiu on the other hand is pretty much the typical ML we all see in danmei. He is obsessed, cold and possessive. Although, his background made it reasonable.

i love the fact that, while he was in his darkest time, Du Ze appeared.

the way he started from using Du Ze as his test subject, to slowly trusting him and finally loving him, I love it.

i do not want to sugarcoat the fact that he did bad things to Du Ze.
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(the dragon part) however, I would also like to say that at that time, he was unable to control himself due to the influence of some kind of aphrodisiac (just, it was something that made him go into heat idk) that was forcefully given to him. After that, he never forced Du Ze to do anything else after that, he even swore to kill himself if he hurt Du Ze again.

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i am not justifying his actions, I was just telling the whole thing that caused that part. In the end, it's up to the readers how to accept it.

as for the plot, I don't really think it was messy like how some reviewers say. I feel like it was written well and in order.

and of course, the characters. I love the side characters. This novel don't entirely focus on the relationship between the main characters but also their relationship with the side characters. Because of this, I am entirely satisfied with the ending. Du Ze got a proper closure with the friends he made in Xiu's world.

also, plus points for showing how Xiu interacted with Du Ze in Du Ze's world <<less
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yellauraya
yellauraya rated it
August 29, 2022
Status: Completed
★★★★☆ [3.5/5 stars]

I wouldn't say that I loved this, but I can say that I enjoyed this novel. There are some frustrating moments such as when the MC was completely dense of the ML's feelings for him in almost the first half of the novel, or when the MC got kidnapped repeatedly, or when the author ALWAYS describes the MC as the 'silly, cute person', I was constantly rolling my eyes it almost rolled at the back of my head lol But it's definitely a subjective view because I've seen... more>> some comments from other readers and from there, I've noticed that it's not actually an issue for them. So, yeah. You just have to check this novel out yourselves and determine your own opinion.

If you like a yandere, OP ML who's deeply in love with his lover and an 'expressionless outside, chaotic inside' MC who's utterly dense but want nothing other than seeing the ML get out of his despairing fate, or some NSFW (explicit ppp) scenes of them while the ML is in his 8 different forms (lol) you will definitely love this. This might not be my favorite but I really enjoyed my time reading this for the most part. Still worth my time and I would also recommend it. <<less
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jasonbourne
jasonbourne rated it
May 5, 2022
Status: Completed
This story is a masterpiece! I read it three times from beginning to end and loved it every single time. Sometimes when I read this type of BL, I wonder why the main character and may lead are together, but that never happened in the story. I can tell that those two are truly destined to be together.

The ending was really something, too. It made me think about the meaning of life and the nature of my existence. Not many novels here on novelupdates do that.
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Eccentricstate
Eccentricstate rated it
March 15, 2022
Status: Completed
Rating: 4.0

Pairing Type: protagonist ML x transmigrator mc; gong ml; shou mc; standard formula gong; op ml; shapeshifting ml?; deaf mc

Tropes: transmigration into a novel; beastkin; dnd classes; western fantasy

... more>> Triggers: violence; death; a consensual but painful s*x scene with gong out of his mind under the influence of drugs

Heat level: very high; several very explicit s*x scenes with kink (consensual)

Re-readability: medium; might reread

You know, I had this under my list of “couldn’t finish” novels for over a year. I didn’t plan on coming back to it after getting to around 15 or so chapters. On a whim, I decided to give it another chance.

And it’s a good book, for what it is. There are certain things I liked about it and certain things I didn’t but I could probably see myself reading it again in the future.

The characters are... mediocre. The MC has facial paralysis and for the most part is a fairly common shou type character. Cute, a little dumb. Thought it was cool that he is deaf, and the novel somewhat went into his own self-reflection on his disability and acceptance of his disability. Somewhat at least.

Standard gong but he’s not too bad. OP, possessive, drinks vinegar and s*x driven. Considering he’s a stallion novel protag it’s somewhat predictable. For the most part he’s pretty considerate of MCs wishes.

The cast is pretty diverse which is neat. Western style fantasy with a mix of different fantasy races and characters are a decent mix of men and women. That’s a plus for this novel, which can not be said for many others. A lot of BL novels are very male focused with almost no women, which is just... unrealistic?

Honestly, screw the plot, it’s okay. The villains are okay too. The s*x scenes are honestly the biggest plus lol. It’s deserving of the smut tag, a lot of nsfw with tons of kink and detail. It’s got something for for everyone lol

Spoilers:

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One s*x scene I’d probably skip is the one with the dragon form when ML is drugged. The others are all fully consensual but that one was a little rough.

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Honestly though, it was a pretty fun book. Didn’t take itself too seriously. I was turned off from it at the beginning because I didn’t like how the ML treated the MC but it’s addressed later. Would recommend. <<less
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HitchHiker
HitchHiker rated it
October 1, 2021
Status: Completed
Loved this one. It's one of the few I followed along as it was being translated and it really helped that the translator posted 1 chapter per day. Very well defined plot and characterization, good pacing, and overall well-written. Very logical despite being a fantasy plot. The romance makes sense and is something worth rooting for. Most characters are relatable even if not all are likeable. Very well written and well translated.
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heisenbergeth
heisenbergeth rated it
August 22, 2021
Status: c96
I just want to thank BC Novels from the bottom of my heart for translating this.

For the author, I was expecting a shallow plot for this and I was reading it for comedy and romance but I was actually surprised about its depth and how it tied the loose ends of the story. Although there’s still some questions, I was still super satisfied in its ending.

For the translator, thank you so much for your hard work to bring this story to us, really. It has been years since you translated... more>> this but it still touches people’s heart like me till this day. Thank you so so much. It was a fun two weeks reading this story. I will miss Xiu and Du Ze very much. <<less
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Hungry sis wanna eat more bl
Hungry sis wanna eat more bl rated it
July 22, 2021
Status: Completed
This novel is really well written and such a roller coaster of emotions when I was reading it. Not going to lie I waited the longest time to read this because of the r*pe and yandere tag. But ML did many things as a compensation for that, soooo I liked it because I knew it wasn't his fault but it still is. The world building is pretty good and the side characters may be a bit 2D but they're pretty nice as an add on in the story. The villains... more>> here are pretty bland for my taste and did the job of making the ML go into a rampage and eliminating every character that get in his way, but the villains did stay in character for the bad characteristics of their race is born with, in which we can see this is the price their race has payed for their power and their downfall. MC and ML are in pretty bad shape in the beginning of the novel, like they are both abandoned and because of MC's longing to see or be with ML they got together.

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The first chapters of the novel I was wondering how the will MC and ML will have a "healthy" and loving relationship, MC was very much a bystander at first but his feeling for ML is changing because of the constant change of events that is not similar to the original world of the novel.

At the beginning MC already has feelings for ML but not as a lover yet, and that's most of the reason why he becomes a bystander after ML is all better. Since in the beginning when he was still a reader he was pretty much an introvert and no friends, because of his past experiences of his disabilities that ends his social life and caused him to be closed off and find happiness in novels and the novel where ML is in. He then gave all of his time and attention to the novel and being a black powder fan to be noticed and finally being in the novel that he loved and be with ML. MC had many hurdles in life and he was really naive in other subjects which is one of the cute sides of MC even if he has a very cold resting b*tch face most of the time, except when he is with ML or doing "it" with ML 😆.

ML showed the progression of being a yandere since MC is taking care of him when he was at his weakest and being betrayed by everyone he loved, basically he was is bad shape mentally and physically. Because MC is the ML's last light of moving on and reason of living and not destroying the world he chose to not let go of MC even if MC betrays him and worse kill him. If I were ML I would pretty much do the same and would be a yandere to MC. But I do want ML to be gentle with MC when they are doing "it" cause that's going to hurt afterwards for MC later. This is pointless cause ML can heal MC every time they do "it" and MC likes doing "it" and wants to keep doing "it" with ML.

At the beginning of the relationship of the two I was a bit sceptic of it because it not well explored of how much they love each other, but because of the development of the two and the sweet and loving moments the two have made me approve they're relationship and continue reading the novel till the end. And I have to say the "hot" scenes are very much to my liking and my reasoning for reading the novel because of the smut tag 🤭.

I won't be spoiling to much of the plot and characters but the characters that was has much depth was Eric whom used to be like ML when he still believe being in the light, naive and ignorant of other worldly concept that are out of his reach. And in the middle of reading it I just want him to get his dragon and have HE with him and educate himself for all of the "advice" ML said to him.

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The ending was pretty much a cherry on top and a bit unexpected for what I thought what the ending would be but I'm pretty satisfied with it's outcome.

So to anyone are reading this be ready to MC and ML's lovey dovey and ML being yandere and ready to lock MC with him for the rest of his life time.

P.S my stars should be 5 but cause I picked the wrong amount I picked 4, so my final vote is 5 instead of 4 stars. <<less
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Michelle-08
Michelle-08 rated it
July 6, 2021
Status: Completed
The setting and plot were both interesting.

The MC is like a driftwood to the ML, he's his only hope and was the only person who's there when everyone abandoned him. The ML's possessive to a T, for a reason and MC's in love with the protagonist's character from the start (black powder reader/fan), although at first he's a little bit confused and was pushing for the "real" plot to take place. The romance is a little slow but once the MC realised his feelings everything is so cute and fluffy.

It's a fun read with a healthy dose of smut. The etra chapters are good as well. Story- 9/10 smut 9/10.
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Mafuyuki San
Mafuyuki San rated it
May 9, 2021
Status: Completed
There are two types of people in the reviews:

One is the people who love abusive love, and the other is not. And I'm one of the people who love it.

Warning. There's r*pe.

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This story is not your typical " We're a good Main couple." The ML has loose screws in his head and the MC accepted it to the point he has loose screws too.

As for the r*pe part: I would say that the smut is good. I think this is less aggressive and more acceptable and loving compared to the real r*pe fanatic novels I have read.

The r*pe is Ok??? As long as the other party accepted it. (In my opinion. Cuz it showed that they accept the other party cuz they love them.. Or plain sl*t. Of course, MC ain't a slut)

The story has depth and almost everything has a reason. (Unlike the other reincarnated stories who doesn't give a single other reason for the MC to be there other than " I reincarnated in my favorite novel!")

The story is about the ML taking his revenge and fulfilling the MCs wish for him to be a god.

ML is already blackened to the point of no return when the MC showed up. So for the ML, MC is like the single thing he can hold onto in the vast ocean.

MC is a freaking simp for the ML. And to be honest. If my favorite character got ab*sed and blacked. I will also do anything for him. And that's what the MC did.

The MC is useless in combat but he knows the story so he leads the ML in the " correct path."

While the ML is super OP! He has the golden hand and protagonist halo in his head after all lol.

This story really emphasize the part where the ML is the " protagonist " and the MC is just useless who can only watch like a " reader "

THE VERY THING I LOVE ABOUT THIS! <<less
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Lazymizuki
Lazymizuki rated it
April 22, 2021
Status: Completed
i love this novel but I'm a silent reader so I don't really like reviewing but because of a certain comments saying that the ML just used the MC, I'll review. Lets be real would you even trust a person you just meet? And that was only at the beginning and another thing, the ML wasn't even that bad, he was forced to be bad and also when the MC got stuck at whatever that thing was, the ML was waitng years for him. So if the MC was a... more>> used person, would he even wait for him 一For the person who said that please delete the complete status, cause everything has it's own reason, and you probably haven't completed it or you didn't read it clearly. <<less
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Sonialu
Sonialu rated it
March 8, 2021
Status: Completed
Okay, I was one of those people who kept shelving this novel because I genuinely thought the beginning wasn't all that interesting and would surely turn out to be all cliche or whatnot but oh how wrong I was! *Shrugs regretfully*.

I really should have read this wonderful gem sooner rather than later *sighs*. Everything was so wonderfully crafted by the author - the most outstanding aspects would be how the plot and story stays constantly interesting and always keeping the readers captivated as well as keeping them on their toes... more>> on what's gonna happen next. In addition, there is almost no faults you can pick with the characters - every one of them seems quite cliche but at the same time their settings and characteristics makes a whole ton of sense. I especially loved the main couple, they were simply doing all they can to reach their own goals and strive to obtain what they want - I simply loved their journey, and the progression and dynamic in their relationship is mind-blowingly romantic as well which is a huge plus~ Additionally, the way how the author scatters humorous and hilarious bits throughout the novel is downright godly and it had me cranking up in laughter many times while reading this haha ^w^

All in all, it is not an exaggeration to say that I really loved every bit of this novel from the plot line itself all the way to the multiple characters that's introduced. The ending was very well summed up and aside from the feelings of satisfaction and fulfillment - there was only regret on having finally finished reading such a wonderful story. I totally recommend you to read this because it'll simply be a pity having missed out on reading this gem~ =>o^ <<less
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TheBeltCameBack
TheBeltCameBack
November 13, 2020
Status: c1 part1
WARNINGWARNINGWARNINGWARNINGWARNING

You will be confused by the reviews.

Want to know if the pacing is good? Sorry, the reviewers don't agree.

Want to know if the characters are good? Sorry, the reviewers don't agree.

Want to know if the ending is good? Sorry, the reviewers don't agree.

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Just look at the tags and genre again, and read the first couple chapters (and last if you're not afraid) then decide by yourself.

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That's what I'm about to do.
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Cindi01
Cindi01 rated it
September 25, 2020
Status: Completed
Another gem the word of Chinese bl has to offer. An amazing story with likable characters and a good ending. A must read.
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Vanlatte
Vanlatte rated it
September 6, 2020
Status: Completed
Okay, so it's like this. MC is dense and an airhead. ML is very possessive. This two characters become couple is... truly imbalance.

I think the author wants to make MC 's*upidly cute', but it is a big fail IMO. Especially the annoying and irksome words: the silly, cute person. Yes, that's what the MC was referred to by the author. Well, I usually don't really mind 'nickname', but those words mostly came out when the author wanted to give a clue, but suspended the truth. Let me give an example... more>> (not the words from the novel) :

Du Ze felt that he missed something crucial. He thought for days, but can't get a clue. So the silly, cute person decided to put it in the back of his mind.

With my imaginary eyebrow twitching, I respond in my heart with, "Yes, you are silly. However, you are not cute at all, you annoying thing." I understand if he can't get the clue, but what's with that referral to himself??? It's like a cheap excuse. I really can't get the cute vibe, sorry.

And it happened many times. Almost every chapters have those referral.

Put aside that nickname, ML's power and possessiveness are bad traits for MC. Even though MC himself doesn't feel it's bad and accepts ML with open arms, the relationship is kinda one-way. Yes, ML is caring to MC, he obeys MC's words. But MC doesn't have any power..! It's cute, it's fun, it melts ur heart and makes someome jealous when the ever powerful protagonist loves and obeys u; but..! When he binds u (literally, and not in a sexy way), u can't do anything!! My reactions won't be this bad if both are in modern world. ML's power, which I say is equal to gods in modern era and a man without power or anything (common human being) from modern era. See the extreme imbalance here??

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I don't count the 0 reset for MC's body and things from Earth. It's neither have a defensive nor attack power. It doesn't affect curse. It's useless, except for bringing MC to brink of death -- making ML anxious -- wait 'till midnight -- body was reset to normal OR doing *** 'till half death -- the next day: nothing happen/you're okay, let's go at it again.

Oh, yeah. Its main purpose is actually just for charging MC's hearing aid.

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The plot is surprisingly good. That's what prevents me for giving one star. As for plotholes... Well, ML is the protagonist from a novel and has many golden fingers so it cannot be considered as 'it's weird' or 'how can it be just like that?' when ML is concerned. The plot is not perfect, but compare w/ what I said in previous paragraphs, this not-perfect-plot is not a problem. <<less
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Milkshake
Milkshake rated it
August 22, 2020
Status: --
I don't want to write long. This is one of the best novels I've read. ML is also boyfriend material.

When I read 1st time, I only read the interaction between MC and ML.

Next time, I read this novel thoroughly. It's really interesting. Now, I can't count how many times I've read again.

(Edit) This is one of the novels that make me cry with sweetness. I cry cause of ML love for MC and ml's tragic past. I love all the dialogues ML said to MC. REALLY ROMANTIC. You'll regret... more>> if you don't read this. If you don't like fantasy like me, you can skip some facts. But I'm sure you'll addicted with this and will read details again. <<less
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XianYiXi
XianYiXi rated it
June 30, 2020
Status: Completed
This was good. The starting was a bit confusing, especially with the timeline but as it went on it was cleared to me. There were a lot frustrating and anxiety moment for me but well, a happy ending is all that I need.

I don't like yandere people but well, ML (Xiu) is exception. Love how possessive he is for Du Ze (which is also kind of Cringe but leave it) and as for our MC (Du Ze) (the main source of my anxiety) is so damn adorable and... more>> cute and everything but seriously his social barrier and not taking action most of the time is the real problem and sometimes so irritating.

Well, this got one hell of best smut scence (Raw). They f*cking got everything a hardcore BL fan can ask for; BD*M, Shouta, Beastality, Barb s*x, Double D***, Double Penetration, r*pe, Roleplay (although it was censored by crab), Love Drug, Marking, Biting, necrophilia, tent**les (actually Vines that act like tent**les), Outdoor s*x, Eight Race Time (Shape Shifting into 8 different Race form) (๑ ิټ ิ)

I liked how Du Ze is not OP but so OP at the same time. His Black powerder fan power is so OP having such a big impact on ML and influencing him, I mean his comment was the reason for Xiu experienced hard sh*t life, also the reason how he ended up with Xiu and fall in love and also the reason how he was able to make Xiu come out and give us a Happy Ever Ending.

The reader and protagonist indeed have to be in true love....... Eight Race Time, I'll miss you

I kind of want to know what happened with Eric. like Is he alive....... With his dragon (͡° ͜ ʖ ͡°) ?

RIP to all those who (excluding all b*tches and Disliked characters) died in the novel especially GOC (God of Creation). May you be the protagonist, next life. <<less
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idkvan
idkvan rated it
June 12, 2020
Status: Completed
Definitely in my top 5 favorite BL novels of all time. It's such a great story that covers such a great romance yet still has smut with an amazing plot. All the little details the author included within the story is just icing on the cake. I truly feel this is a gem among BL novels. Read it if you haven't!
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The White Rabbit
The White Rabbit rated it
June 6, 2020
Status: Completed
This novel is simply gold. The twist and excerpts from angels to mythologies is well blended.

Du Ze the is one of the most unique protagonist I've come accross with. He is the total opposite of most 'eager' but on the contrary he is the low key type of person (since most transimigration novel often have MC's set a personality that fun and outgoing).

Xiu's possesiveness and yandere side is really quite cute at times specially in his Gnome form (it always feels like a kid throwing a tantrum)

Overall this one... more>> of the best stories that one must not miss a chance to read!

Translations is fantastic and love the art inserted in between. Specially on how Xiu would look like on each form. <<less
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