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Amamiya Hiroto is unlucky. His life consisted of misfortune after misfortune, culminating in an unlucky death during an incident on a school boat trip, trying to save a girl he barely knew. After death, he met a god of reincarnation who requested that the hundred or so dead passengers—one of them being the girl he tried in vain to save—be reincarnated into another world.

Yet a series of unfortunate events forced Hiroto to reincarnate with even less luck than before, starting with nothing but a tremendous amount of Mana. His second life, far worse than his first, came to a cruel end.

However, upon meeting the god a second time, he was informed that there would be yet another reincarnation—one that had already been set in motion and could not be stopped. Not wanting Hiroto to live long, the god cursed him before he was reborn in the hopes that he would either die quickly or commit su*cide.

Hiroto was reborn once more as a half-Vampire, half-Dark Elf. A Dhampir. Not wanting a fourth life, he is determined to live this third life with the only things remaining from his previous lives—death-attribute magic and his enormous Mana pool.

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TDM
The Death Attribute Mage Doesn't Want A Fourth Time
The Death Mage (LN)
Yondome wa Iyana Shi Zokusei Majutsushi
四度目は嫌な死属性魔術師
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The Second Coming of Gluttony (4)
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  1. Might read
  2. Ongoing addictions
  3. Action - Cultivation - Adventure (On going)
  4. Strong misunderstanding
  5. enjoyed my time

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Isaleafs
Isaleafs rated it
July 29, 2018
Status: c165
This is a very good novel and I really enjoy it, the story, world and characters development is great. Also instead of going the emo way that those f*ckheads below wanted, the author chose a different path but still kept the main wishes of Vandalieu, good and logical decision makings by Vandalieu which is really rare for a reincarnated protag but there are also questionable ones but its not that big of a problem.
Spoiler

SPOILERS : Vida is kinda sh*t to me because she doesnt love Vandalieu for what he is but because he has Zakkart's soul fragment, she doesnt deserve Vandalieu's love at all

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GabeZhul
GabeZhul rated it
July 28, 2018
Status: c160
The reviews under this novel remind me why I made a rule for myself that I should never review any kind of content until seeing a good chunk of it. The amount of people being angry about being "tricked" by the lack of revenge plot (which is freakin there, and it's one of the biggest motivation and character flaw of the MC) while not giving the rest of the work a fair shake is simply depressing. But I am getting ahead of myself.

The premise is as follows: The protagonist, along... more>> with 100 other people from Earth, die at the same time. The god responsible for the system of reincarnation, as part of a plan to develop an "inferior" planet, reincarnates them into a third world to gain experience and acclimate to the idea of magic, so that they can fulfill the job he has for them on their next reincarnation. However, due to said god being incredibly incompetent (plus some other circumstances), our protagonist not only doesn't receive a destiny and a special power like the others, he gets captured by scientists, tortured, turned into a guinea pig, and ultimately killed off by his fellow reincarnators. When he chews out the god for this, he gets offended and, while he cannot stop his next reincarnation (as he already put the gears into motion), he puts three curses onto the protagonist that were supposed to make him commit su*cide out of despair so he would not affect his plans. So, he gets reincarnated as Vandalieu, a dhampir. Before his first birthday, his father is killed by other vampires, while his mother is burned at the stake by religious fanatics, but due to his enormous mana pool (granted to him by the lack of blessings) and a unique form of magic, he survives and escapes into the wilderness, where he stumbles upon a tribe of Ghouls, which sets him off on a path of revenge, conquest and kingdom-building.

Now, while the previous paragraph kinda spoiled the first nine or so chapters, I did so intentionally; for you see, the tone of the first half a dozen chapters and the rest is very, very different. While the first couple of chapters paint a story of revenge against all the cartoonishly evil people who have wronged the protagonist, it is merely a small part of the overall story more focused on kingdom building, intrigue and some slice-of-life. As for claims of the protagonist becoming a typical isekai MC, considering that he is not above cold-blooded torture, and that he is willing to pursue and try to destroy even the souls of people who wronged him, even if those people have actually turned a new leaf and became champions of kindness because of their regrets over what they have done to him, I'd say he is anything but your generic MC.

That said, the story is far from perfect, and while I do think the protagonist's slow descent into being an eldritch horror is well done, and the world with its systems, reincarnations and history is well thought out, the actual writing unfortunately still suffers from isekai-itis. There are several chapters dedicated to bringing modern technology and food into a world in medieval stasis, plus it even uses clichés of the constantly growing unwanted harem of one note characters and the introduction of mayonnaise blowing everyone's minds and making them worship the ground the MC walks on. The villains are also either incredibly incompetent to the point where they pose little threat aside of their obvious power levels, or they are so cartoonisly evil they are impossible to take seriously, the latter of which is something the writer seems to have a problem with, as he tends to make the "bad guys" so over the top it kind of becomes silly. Case in point, later we learn that the protagonist was raised by his cruel uncle... who denied him all kinds of luxuries to the point he freaked out when he bought instant ramen with any sort of special flavors, as those are "luxury". It's kinda hard to take the tragic backstory seriously after bits like that.

Also, while this might sound nitpicky, I consider it a flaw when the reader pretty much has to take notes to remember the names of the hundreds of significant and not so significant side characters, with each arc adding a dozen or so more on top. I have seen so many works do this, to the point where even the originally interesting characters lose all their depth as they get flanderized over time.

That said, while it suffers for such issues, the actual story is surprisingly engaging read, with decent, mostly absurd comedy. In some ways, it remind me of Slime Tensei, except with better power scaling and time-scale but with less memorable side-cast. <<less
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Chillish
Chillish
July 12, 2018
Status: --
I didn't really like this novel but reading all these reviews make me laugh lmao. People are giving these bad ratings because the MC didn't particularly take revenge on the people that killed someone important to him (I dont wanna spoil). There are bunch of edgy people in this comment section, just makes me laugh how much of these guys will become serial killers like wtf why do you want fictional characters to kill so much like fr yall need to stop it.
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S4mur4i1
S4mur4i1 rated it
June 22, 2018
Status: c154
A very fun story with nice long chapters. I personally like the fact the MC is more interested in enjoying his life and protecting those he cares for the going on massive killing sprees.
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Grarg
Grarg rated it
June 16, 2018
Status: v6
Never seen a story filled with so much nonsense. Nothing any of the characters do make sense. Plot developments go forward solely based on the fact that all the villains are irrationally and cartoonishly evil or cartoonishly s*upid.

The main antagonist of the story, Rodcorte, despite being some sort of highly technically skilled god in charge of reincarnation, makes a thousand mistakes with the MC. We see later that there clearly is some flexibility with the reincarnation process. However, this cartoonishly s*upid god tortures the MC with a horrible fate for... more>> apparently no f*cking reason. Then, he curses the MC incompetently and hopes he'll commit su*cide in his third life, leading to a series of ridiculous events that make the MC ridiculously OP.

All of the minor, expendable villains seems to do terrible things for no reason other than because they're evil. All of them are constantly plotting to kill and torture people for no reason, all the while monologuing like 2-bit villains about how they're going to do all these terrible things.

The MC is stereotypically autistic, but gains various cheat skills that make people around him like him instinctively. All of his adventures happen between the age of 1-9, allowing the author to have the MC constantly touch various woman while keeping it all PG.

For some reason, there's tons of "slice of life" chapters where the MC re-invents various foods. These chapters add nothing to the story and nothing in terms of character development. You could cut 25% of the story and there'd be no change in plot.

The story is an endless chain of cliches and awfully convenient plot developments. None of the characters are relateable and often do things for absolutely no reason. I've held on for a while hoping the story will get better but it's become clear the author has no idea how to storyboard or write a story with believable characters. Do not recommend. <<less
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OCGD
OCGD rated it
June 11, 2018
Status: c153
Really like this, bit to much unnecessary sexy bits.

on the plus side: interesting world, a bit evil/brutal at some times. Lots of funny situations, and the main charters use of his powers.

on the negative side: way to many lazy solutions from the authors side. Weird powers that perfect for a situation and waaaaay to many s*upid demon god powers/parts.

really wish he would leave his town and go after people/countries after him.
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Old man
Old man rated it
May 29, 2018
Status: c148
This novel is one of the best novel here to read let me explain why

First pros

1. Srart as mass produced isekai world then the world buildings start and its great every thing have lore and history and reason not the usual sasuga it fantasy world

2. Very good power limitations there is no relly cheat ability tham make anyone invincible and its hard to lvl skills not as usual novel the MC hold a sword for minute then a message appears you gain maximum sword skill not the always the MC... more>> did it becuse he is special

3. Very deep MC personality I like how he is insane but the same time not crazy ant the more you think about him the more you will feel pity for him
Spoiler

walking around with corpses as his companions and his mother soul

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4. The enemies have personality and reasons and ideas for fighting the MC and you cant call the the bad people or at least half of them

Now for cons

Some of the side charters like the ghouls dont have mutch personality

2. There is a lot of talk about food

3. Its start bad like the first reveng wasnt satisfying at all

4.a lot of starngecreatures that become the MC harem I dont know if it the author fetish or that how the story goes becus there is not any s*xual interact with them

(so you will enjoy it very mutch but its kind of story like cigarettes it will be bad at first then you will get addicted for it (slowly)

All in all its great story and greatly recommend it and have amazing translation <<less
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Karch
Karch rated it
January 19, 2018
Status: ss 14
The reviews so far for this series... are amusing to say the least. This one is unique in the way it is written. Think along the lines of Japanese novel with the pacing and plot elements of a Xianxia novel. The start in itself, is more or less what you would commonly read in a Xianxian as well. However it still has the base useless details and musings of a Japanese novel, which is great. If you're looking for a strong to weak series, this is not it. If your... more>> looking for complex characters, this has it but it makes you look for them (complex side characters). As a main series to read, it falls some steps, but as a side series to read this makes for a fun view. <<less
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Greimour
Greimour rated it
January 13, 2018
Status: c118
Haha, well, hmm...

Plenty of good and bad points about the story but it all depends on what you like.

The MC refuses to follow the predetermined life forced upon him by the God of Reincarnation. He goes off to do his own thing for his own happiness. He is extreme at times and a bit of a laid back idiot at others.

... more>> The story definitely sets the MC as OP and the plot armor his thick.

If you enjoy an OP MC that breaks the rules and creates his own little bubble where his friends and family can build their own lives, then this is probably your cup of tea. He is the kind of MC that cannot die unless Divine intervention plays a part. And even then he might survive.

My biggest fault with this story is simple: The MC is about 6 years old and EVERYONE treats him like an Adult. I don't care how much of a genius a kid is, treating a 6-year-old like a Mighty Level Hero capable of battling Gods and taking orders from him is just mad.

Spoiler

"MC I want to have your babies."
MC: I am only 6, come back in 10 years.
"I will wait 10 years, sure!"

"MC, I know I am 200+ years old, but I only look like I am 16. Can you have a baby with me when you are older? And a baby with my daughter too. And my Granddaughter if it isn't too much trouble...?"
MC: I guess, I will decide when I am older. My hormones haven't developed yet so I will decide in 10 years.
"Haha, I look forward to it."

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Well, if you ignore some parts of the story, the rest is alright... as long as you like the style anyway.

If you want drama, suspense, intrigue and hardship. Go find a different story. >.< <<less
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Sami11
Sami-IB-Med rated it
December 30, 2017
Status: --
Typical Japanese story.

The beginning was great until it became all fluffy and shit.

Seriously, what's up with that sudden mood change?

It suddenly became similar to Desumachi.

But I'd still say it's worth reading.
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Arclite
Arclite rated it
November 24, 2017
Status: v2c39
Started good, but then it just went flat. I can't really recommend it. I mean it's not awful, it's readable, but.. Currently at ch39, he's a 3 year old supertoddler, and I just don't have the interest to keep reading it. Most of these 5 star ratings are from people who read the first few chapters, and decided to make a review, they don't really mirror the truth
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Razordor
Razordor rated it
August 27, 2017
Status: c39
This series is good and all but many chapters talk about nothing but food... seriously food is fine and all considering its one of the major necessities to live but to talk about nothing but food is like the author just talking about his favorite meals. what is with the japanese and food?

putting aside what I dislike about it I think it has a good premise but the game mechanics really get in the way of a good story. I really hate stories that just try to offer you the... more>> world in a game-like way but fail to deliver any real meaning as to why it's there. This story would be one of my top 10 if it wasn't for the leveling system.

I get that the system does interfere with his ability to "level up" but the story could probably stand alone without the system.

3 stars for a unique story but -1 stars for the game-mechanics and -1 star for rambling on about food for 3 consecutive chapters twice so far.

I should also add that the fights are pretty boring in my opinion as well. <<less
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Flores520
Flores520 rated it
August 19, 2017
Status: c63
Its good, for a Japanese Novel is quite above average. The beginning is pretty dark and ghastly, it becomes lighter but still retains a considerably dark atmosphere. The later parts of the navel is a lot like the Slime novel where there is a lot of kingdom building, but besides that everything else is pretty cliched. The cliche, however, is done quite well and it remains interesting, kinda like Tsuki..

If you are having doubts about reading it, read it till chapter 20 and if you do not like it after... more>> that you prob wont like it at all. <<less
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DreadNaught
DreadNaught rated it
August 3, 2017
Status: c57
It's worth reading in my opinion.

In the beginning it gives you the understanding to pity the MC because of his misery in his first two lifes. Reaching the third life as Vandalieu he starts rethinking, loving his mother for being so kind to him (he still has traumas from past two lifes). He goes mad though after she gets killed and is even now seeking ways to revive her (which is considered possible with his death attribute magic according to him and everyone he gets related to and considers... more>> family). His madness is the effect of not feeling disturbed to kill and also not afraid of the aftereffect to the body during and after it dies so he is more or less considered "mad" because you normally don't feel nothing at all...

His strife is still tied to the string of reviving his mother as priority number 1 unless circumstances appears where his family's life is threatened. His strength / power is till growing and it's also showing he will meet with Vida and gain a divine protection from her eventually too... so reading this really is interesting and it has only reached like 1/5th of its story so far. (The food making parts is a pain though but informative, sadly they mention only Japanese food and honestly I can't really care about food I haven't tasted on so... maybe you won't either? Well if you look past that everything else is worth while.) <<less
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alexpeki
alexpeki rated it
July 28, 2017
Status: c54
This novel is just wow, interesting story, if this continues it will be amazing novel. MC is interesting and not mass mu*dering psycho but will act like one if he is pushed to far, and even after his past experiences he is still good person deep down (i hope) His powers are interesting as well and his background. Give this novel a read if you like fantasy novels.

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Spoiler

now to the person that complained about him not killing villagers let me ask you what will hurt them more?Him killing them and being over or years of misery that destruction of village and all land (their means of survival) that provided them all they need to live?I think other option, also without the walls monster can enter anytime and that will cause them to live in fear of attack every night for a while, and then someone called that a gentle punishment, they would have been happier just being killed and put out of their misery.

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Now to the person that complained <<less
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pomoli
pomoli rated it
July 11, 2017
Status: --
Great read.

Main character is interesting, and the revenge part is actually not destroying the story, which is good. Aside from that, it's good that
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it doesn't revolve around the other reincarnated persons.

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Also, the chapters are long and fulfilling, and the translation is good (no awkward English here).
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Kiarthros Toveke
Kiarthros Toveke rated it
July 6, 2017
Status: c47
Very interesting characters, especially Van, unlike most MCs he is very nice, he is very nonchalant about his revenge. He is very careful to try and balance getting revenge with his societal appearances to improve his chances 0f survival. His attitude towards death is also strongly affected by his control over it.
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Thefloatingidea
Thefloatingidea rated it
May 20, 2017
Status: v1c3
Great Series!!!

It's a bit slow in the beginning, but once you get through the first few chapters it really gets good. If you real have to compare it to other novels, it's like

Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken with a darker tone.
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Amoki
Amoki rated it
March 6, 2024
Status: c363
Imagine slime + mushoku tensei + a goddess with zero believers combined and made into a dark fantasy. I've really been enjoying it quite a lot. It's a revenge story with good world building, politics, cast of characters and even tells multiple stories at the same time that end up converging together. The way that these two stories converge and the conflicts that arise from the two are things that make the story enjoyable for me. Many times I would pause and think about the situation that's happening in the... more>> chapter I'm reading and try to find what the best resolution is. In my opinion, stories that make me WANT to stop and think like that are special in a way.

Regardless, there's a lot to be said about this series so I'll try to condense everything. This story has many gods, multiple worlds, many countries and even more people. There is a massive cast of unique characters. The conflicts and drama that is set up between some of them is great because of the circumstances that the protagonist is under. Yes this is vague, but I don't want to spoil anything. The main character is born as a race that has many prejudices against it and seeing him deal with this and live his life regardless is one of the stories strengths. He's a bit insane but that's why we love him. The best part about this character is that we see him grow up from the very beginning with minimal time-skips. The world building is better than most isekai novels. The magic system is okay but not that interesting. The game-like mechanics are fun at first but become overwhelming and eventually they just become annoying info dumps. However, there are so many chapters and each is so long that these info dumps are a really minor thing in the grand scheme of things. Typical harem collector story but it for some reason has zero romance, no fan service and is forced. This is odd, because it makes me question why the author even adds it to the story at all but happy because I'm interested in the other stuff anyway. It seems its just a dumb gag? There is another one of these dumb gags with idol girls that makes me roll my eyes but whatever. All things considered, I don't have many complaints about this novel.

I would highly recommend anyone that enjoys dark fantasy to give this a read. Like I mentioned before, if you enjoyed mushoku tensei, slime or goddess with zero believers then it is absolutely up your alley. I give this novel an 8.5/10 <<less
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MorgrotSK
MorgrotSK
August 20, 2023
Status: c300
Wow, usually I am not writing reviews, but this time I had taken time to do it as to warn you. This novel starts absolutely amazing, but then it goes straight from the peak into the deepest latrine. MC for no obvious reason simply changes his entire personality, all the trauma, and desire for vengeance vanishing. He is also absolute garbage who as literals emperor of the massive empires decides to use the dumbest way to obtain ID card. Yes, he sells street food. Yes you have heard right! He... more>> doesn't try to forge it, bribe the officials or.... That isn't the worst, he fo no peeping reason decides to go to school... with kids.... I have no words.... I simply can't... It simply starts to good and then goes so wrong I have started to question if the author changed behind the scenes or had hea injury that turned him into someone else. This... I am loosing my sanity when reading the later chapters of it... <<less
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