Seirei Gensouki ~Konna Sekai de Deaeta Kimi ni~ - Reviews

I despise this. Let's address that right away. I genuinely厌恶这种感觉。起初，我确实喜欢并期待更多，但后来……唉，我真的不知道从何说起。

首要问题就是我不认同给任何人贴上“备胎”标签，但如果要评选年度最佳备胎男主，我想非他莫属。他手握足以颠覆国家的力量，却像懦夫一样应对一切渣男行为。起初，我试图为他的忠诚和情感缺失找借口，但经历的那些事情，就连圣雄甘地也会怒不可遏，采取极端手段！然后，他的青梅竹马和妹妹登场了。我能理解他对妹妹恨意的恐惧，承认有些胆小的人在这种情况下可能选择沉默。然而，他的情况特殊，因为父母离婚，妹妹一直误以为他是最差劲的人，他知道这一切，却无所作为。哪个哥哥不会因妹妹这样误解自己而心痛？正常人会尽力去澄清，但他没有。他默默承受着，知道妹妹讨厌自己。

在是否向青梅竹马揭露真相的选择面前，他竟然选择了寄信，还是在他与她共同生活了几个月之后！一封信！直接告诉她，你这个愚蠢的家伙！接着有人透露会有后宫剧情，主角撕毁信件，而因为他的谎言，青梅竹马开始追随他。我不想看到那样的情节。即使不考虑后宫，故事本身已经糟糕透顶，那在100章里逐渐建立起对主角好感的情况下，加入这样的剧情会怎样？所以，我果断停读了。

从第40章开始，几乎每章都让我感到困惑：“到底怎么回事？”阅读的过程痛苦不堪，不是因为故事本身的悲剧，而是主角这个矛盾重重、四不像的角色让我难以忍受。作者似乎只是照搬其他作品中的桥段，自以为能奏效，但实际上并不适合。

总之，这样的叙事方式和人物塑造让我彻底失去了兴趣。

The world and the magical system in this novel are intriguing; I found the protagonist's adventures captivating, and several supporting characters, like Liselotte, kept me engaged. However, to truly appreciate this story, one must possess immense patience. Our main character, who reincarnates as an orphan with retained memories, showcases typical isekai protagonist abilities, rescuing a princess from bandits and subsequently attending a noble academy. Unfortunately, he faces relentless bullying, eventually leading to a false accusation and expulsion.

Despite the trials, he maintains composure and embarks on a journey. In terms of relationships, his affections remain fixed on his childhood friend, having unintentionally friendzoned multiple potential love interests. It's unclear to me the purpose of introducing so many female characters if he consistently avoids pursuing them.

What frustrates me is the author's penchant for dragging out predictable plot points. For instance, the reunion with his childhood friend, who also arrives in this world, is repeatedly delayed, despite being a major plot twist. I found myself eagerly anticipating their connection to be resolved, only to have it continually postponed.

When he finally gathers the courage to confess, yet another obstacle arises, causing the declaration to be delayed once again. And to make matters worse, a love rival intercepts his heartfelt letter confessing his love and kidnaps the女主角, lying about the situation to others.

In conclusion, this novel tests one's patience due to the numerous obstacles and delays in resolving key plot points, even when the outcome seems clear. If you're up for a slow burn and can handle the setbacks, then you might find enjoyment in this story.

In summary, I've read all the translated chapters and the raw web novel up until the author's last update over a year ago. The light novel version might differ significantly from the web version, but I still have concerns. I rate it 3 stars, acknowledging that it's not perfect, despite my criticisms. Here are some positive aspects:

1. The world-building is consistent, which is crucial for me, as an author myself. The laws, magic systems, and distance travel are well thought out, making it a plus.

2. Character development is handled well. Characters maintain their identities and evolve naturally, avoiding the issue of feeling inauthentic.

Now, onto the drawbacks:
1. The plot starts off promising, with a dark fantasy backdrop involving a traumatized teenager seeking justice. However, the focus shifts away from revenge and the pace becomes slow after around 20 chapters.

2. The main character is a major point of contention. He's overly perfect, lacking any formal training but displaying superhuman abilities effortlessly. His lack of anger, assertiveness, and extreme humility make him feel unrealistic and one-dimensional. Despite saving a princess multiple times, he consistently downplays his achievements and remains apologetic.

The romance aspect, being a potential harem manga, doesn't progress satisfactorily either. While the author might prefer the light novel format, with more novels released, the main character's character traits lead me to believe that the issues may persist.

Overall, while there are redeeming qualities, the flaws in the plot and main character hinder my enjoyment. I remain cautiously optimistic that the light novel might address these concerns, but my expectations are not high.

I believe that the chapters we've read have been outstanding, and perhaps my perspective is slightly biased compared to others. However, I feel that the novel has been somewhat unfairly judged. It stands out as one of the more realistic isekai stories, depicting how characters interact and conduct themselves in society, emphasizing that not everyone will defend others, especially against the nobility or those above them. The plot unfolds with Rio being ostracized due to his dark hair and common background, trying to navigate life at the academy after rescuing a princess. Initially, he faces bullying and isolation. What I appreciate is that the protagonist's character development is well-paced, and readers, including myself, can easily empathize with him. Despite his somewhat overpowered nature, Rio remains earnest and caring, tackling his own challenges with determination. His genuine connections with others, including heartwarming reunions, make for engaging storytelling.

It seems more like a jumbled collection of ideas rather than a coherent narrative. Many books start strong, but unfortunately, the author loses focus after a few chapters, resorting to filling pages with unsatisfactory content.

Pros:
1. The main character (MC) is not an otaku, nor does he have a teenage or youthful reincarnation. Instead, he is a relatable college student with exceptional qualities like appearance, upbringing, and athleticism.
2. The story starts off with a dark tone that is seamlessly integrated, showcasing the harsh realities of society and human nature, such as rape, murder, and abuse of power by other characters.
3. The MC demonstrates authentic Japanese cultural practices, including showing respect, formal communication, and礼仪, which stands out in novels where the MC typically respects authority figures.
4. The MC's backstory is well-developed, explaining his skills and abilities without relying on divine interventions, which is a refreshing change from other works.
5. The MC isn't entirely oblivious to love and affection, adding depth to his character.

Cons:
1. Although the MC doesn't actively pursue a harem, the trope still forms organically, which may be a drawback for some readers.
2. The MC is almost invincible, making it challenging to find meaningful challenges throughout his journey.

Personal Cons:
1. Initially, the writing and editing were strong, creating a cohesive narrative. However, around chapters 30-40, the quality significantly deteriorates. The use of Japanese words代替 English ones, inconsistent naming, and unclear intentions become glaring issues, causing a drop in readability.
2. As I'm reading, the editing errors are so severe that it feels like the novel was hastily put together, as if the content was shredded and pieced back together poorly. This is a major reason why I'm considering discontinuing my read.

Regarding the "pro" mentioned, all the female companions are depicted as lolis, which might be a positive aspect for fans of this genre but a turn-off for others.

The main character demonstrated an abysmal lack of qualities typically found in a compelling protagonist. It's hard to believe that the MC feels disgusted with himself for almost harming bandits, when his actions, like nearly allowing a young girl to be kidnapped despite having suspicions about her fate, reveal him to be a truly despicable individual. This is hands down one of the worst protagonist I've come across. Usually, I can tolerate weak MCs for a while, but this one's toxic mindset makes it the worst I've encountered so far.

The narrative began promisingly, even with a dark undertone, but unfortunately, it evolved into a generic harem story featuring an overpowered protagonist. The initial darkness took a backseat as the plot progressed. Despite that, I might persist if not for the译文 quality, which deteriorated significantly in the later chapters – it was strong initially. In conclusion, I wouldn't recommend this book.

The novel seriously lacks a compelling male lead. The protagonist seemingly becomes the sole virtuous man in the world, surrounded by a harem. It's tolerable if the main character doesn't possess an arrogant, delusional belief that he's akin to Haruto or Rio. However, a major plot inconsistency arises when Haruto holds a grudge against Lucius for the death of Rio's mother, despite her demise being an unfortunate act by a deranged individual. It doesn't make sense for Haruto to go to such lengths for revenge over a deceased child he barely knew, leading to questionable logic.

Thankfully, the supporting characters are well-developed and provide companionship for the protagonist, alleviating his loneliness. However, these friendships remain platonic, avoiding the issue of the main character being portrayed as the only acceptable male while others are portrayed as inferior or immature, reinforcing the initial premise.

I stopped reading at Chapter 105 because the main character reached a point where I found his progress overwhelming. Here's an excerpt starting from Chapter 50 of the web novel:

From the beginning, I understand why Rio was treated poorly despite saving the second princess. As a politically imprisoned individual with limited education and power, he lacks understanding of the various types of magic present, which can happen in real-life situations. Additionally, not disclosing his true identity to his childhood friend, Haruto, is understandable due to his nervousness and fear of burdening her with the truth. However, his excessive adoration towards her becomes creepy.

Despite this, Rio's behavior is far from typical masculinity. He fails to clarify misunderstandings, displays excessive humility, doesn't utilize his newfound background knowledge to his advantage, and is indecisive when it comes to women who have feelings for him. The supporting characters also contribute little to the plot.

A crucial moment occurs when Rio, posing as Haruto, saves Miharu. When she recognizes his name, he should seize the opportunity to clear things up, but instead, he gives a nonsensical response. Discovering he's a prince, he allows lower nobles to mistreat him abroad without leveraging his royal status or mentioning his connection to the Yagumo region's king.

Throughout the story, Rio showcases exceptional skills, yet he downplays his accomplishments with self-deprecating comments, which can come across as disrespectful. His physical appearance and talents attract numerous admirers, but he doesn't address these dynamics. His obsession with Miharu intensifies, leading him to rescue Celia from a forced marriage, yet he chooses to ignore her and focus on talking to Miharu and another female character, Satsuki.

In the light novel adaptation, Rio's character behaves more like a typical guy, albeit with retained denseness but less than in the web novel. This slight improvement offers a different dynamic.

In summary, the main character's lack of assertiveness, communication skills, and decision-making in the web novel create a frustrating reading experience, but the light novel provides a slightly more balanced portrayal.

The narrative feels repetitive and unengaging to me. It constantly alternates between intense anger-inducing scenes followed by underwhelming, predictable chapters – whether it's supposed to be frustration or happiness. Despite the author's evident attempt to hint at a positive conclusion, they fail to maintain my interest, which is crucial. Perhaps the intention is to build anticipation through those生气的情节, but many readers might lose motivation before reaching the end. The mundane dialogue and insignificant description only exacerbate the problem. Overall, I would not recommend this.

The beginning was promising, but it took a drastic turn for the worse. Initially, I held onto hope that it would improve, but now I've decided to stop waiting. It's become a frustrating and unenjoyable experience, almost like a chore. The book delves into tedious details that serve no purpose in advancing the plot or enriching the narrative. It's difficult to overlook the unnecessary aspects, especially when reading for pleasure, as I usually do with other novels where the main character might be less plausible. This one simply fails to engage me and is a waste of my time, at least from a satisfying storytelling standpoint.