Release that Witch

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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
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ปล่อยแม่มดคนนั้นซะ
放开那个女巫
마녀 사용설명서
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09/25/17 Seki – CA translations c378
08/28/17 Seki – CA translations c377
08/27/17 Seki – CA translations c376
08/25/17 Seki – CA translations c375
08/23/17 Seki – CA translations c374
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08/17/17 Seki – CA translations c369
08/16/17 Seki – CA translations c368
08/15/17 Seki – CA translations c367
08/14/17 Seki – CA translations c366
08/13/17 Seki – CA translations c365
08/12/17 Seki – CA translations c364
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DaveM
DaveM rated it
January 21, 2017
Status: c219
My favorite series of all the ones I'm reading right now. The majority of the events take place in an isolated backwater, particularly in the beginning, so the world-building can happen comparatively slowly, which is a great advantage with reading in a setting such as this. It doesn't have unexplained but familiar game elements but leans more realistic (for values of realism that include magic) nor does it have an omnipotent bugged main character, rather he's about as killable as any royal, which is to say, somewhat difficult but not... more>> because of omnipotence. His main abilities are knowledge from his previous life as an engineer, and perhaps more, someone who grew up in the modern era, and the resources he has in his current life as a royal. The other characters have their own motivations and personalities.

My only complaints regard the handling of the church.

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The reader isn't shown the good side of the church and it does far too much evil. I don't really mind the relative evil or good of the church, I just don't buy that something that is that blatant with as many information leaks as it potentially has (because of escaping witches and what not) would be able to possess that level of overt power. Especially since every witch is ultimately someone's daughter, and there are several who still accept their child as their child after she becomes a witch.. I'm not saying that they need to be any less evil (they're after all motivated by the most evil of phrases, "The ends justify the means") just that the reader should be shown a little more of why the faithful are so faithful. Standing up against monsters is not enough, after all, humans are too greedy to see such a thing as a benefit when it is actually happening far off. At least, in the long run. Plus, with all the starvation and what not it can hardly be said that the church is doing enough to overcome what should be seen as strong negatives and suspicious behaviors, such as the existence of the various pills and a superhuman army.

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tyes77
tyes77 rated it
January 10, 2017
Status: c204
Don't let the chinese tag fool you, this novel is pretty much city management alongside character interaction. The MC isn't needlessly arrogant nor being overly dense. This follows a person transported into a medieval world where things aren't as simple as it seems. Villians aren't needlessly black as they have a reason to doing things and not just because they are "evil". Recommend giving it a try though the MC knowledge is kinda cheaty.
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Doctor Hu
Doctor Hu rated it
January 9, 2017
Status: c201
This series is really good. Its a step away from the usual Shounen/Xianxia (and far superior in my opinion). The series has performed great in both believably and plot interest (Something that other generic shounens tend to fail with)

Aside from that this has probably been the first time my science classes has been proven useful outside of school.
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FangsOfSnoW
FangsOfSnoW rated it
December 30, 2016
Status: c191
I have seen a lot of great review but I must say that I was not convinced at first. The swapping of personality is way too quick or at least could have been explained with the: OMG he was a genius all along and was deceiving us from the start that everybody is thinking rn. I feel that assuming it would have been better for the story but it's only my opinion. The story is logical, the pace is good, but the first "fillers" are quite lacking compared to chap 100+. The intrigue is great with the church even if it feel a little forced sometime. The character development is quit good nonetheless. What really got me hooked is that the feeling I got in a few chapters. I read a lot of novels but the only time I got this feeling is when I was reading books from robin hobb (and I was like 10 younger).
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The scene on the tower with lightening is really oppressing and the situation unexpected. It really got me hooked.

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The only regret I have is that the progression of the story is quite slow and that a lot of my questions will not be answered before a long time. Give it a try!
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Rice1321
Rice1321 rated it
October 30, 2016
Status: c117
I am now totally addicted to this novel. Great pace, excellent domestic and military development. To top it all off, an excellent backstory of feudal scheming and conspiracies. The characters are all very personable and well thought out. Definitely looking forward and seeing how the plot unfold. I just hope it doesn't go sour and drag on certain events for 5-6 chapters.
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archigoel
archigoel
October 19, 2016
Status: c378
This is one of the best Novels I have read, and one of the few I have kept in track with Raws (including Cultivation Chat Group, Ze Tian Jie, Five Way Heaven).

This reads much like western novels, where a persons reincartion actually matters. MC uses modern knowledge to slowly transform the world. Writing shows the deep research author has done to write the book.
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XenoSteven
XenoSteven rated it
October 19, 2016
Status: c104
Just created an account to rate this, although there are novels with similar settings, I think this one takes the cake, it's really good paced and it has memorable characters, plus it's interesting to see how the MC mixes the otherworldly magical stuff with its scientific counterparts. It's been an extremely enjoyable read so far and I hope the author keeps the quality constant. Definitely recommended.
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Fathom
Fathom rated it
October 7, 2016
Status: c46
A very unique soul migration storyline. Unlike most soul migration stories, the MC will have some OP cheat skill out of no where. However, in this story, the MC was formerly was a mechanical engineer. So his knowledge of all sorts of mechanized inventions makes sense in a medieval era. I'm glad that the MC is not the typical guy into powering up and fighting off all the standard bullies. Instead, the MC is all about trying to fix his current situation into a more positive manner via hard work,... more>> his mechanical engineering knowledge, and his dedication into creating a equal place where witches will not be hunted. It's a pretty fascinating storyline on how the MC will use his knowledge to get by in this time period, and how he can make use of the witches and their unique skills. <<less
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Shivam
Shivam rated it
September 22, 2016
Status: c77
I read novels very frequently and most of that time I'm not very impressed, so I give them ratings only in my mind and rarely one gets above 4. For me, 5 must be a perfect piece of art. This one is.

I don't generally compare two different novel, but if I were to compare it with overlord (since the MC isn't a dumb, naive) I would say this one is better. MC here is like an ideal king with an intellectual, modern mindset who was a mechanical engineer in his... more>> previous life on earth. Story is one of the best too. Character compliment the story and vise-versa.

Some people here are criticizing it either for reasons which would disappoint only them, individually or reasons which are not directly related to this novel. I will not see you as having narrow point of view, but request you to think about a scenario where a person is reading it for the first time and has a slightly different perspective than you. <<less
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Hitexh
Hitexh rated it
September 10, 2016
Status: c66
The cover and title didn't represent how good this novel is. The kingdom building is contrasted a lot and the politic between royalty isn't shallow either. It was more like the "Fight over the throne" for now instead of "Release that witch". I believe if author can keep making the kingdom building interesting even further later like "Rakuin no manshou", this novel will be among the top notch.
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kidopitz27
kidopitz27 rated it
September 9, 2016
Status: --
I always like the MC transported to another world and he's a monarch and he wants to rebuild his kingdom but I don't get his logic on this one why create a gun? If you got witches with powers? I mean even the hunter said that the gun he invented is a game changer and don't want it to spread. Also he's weak AF to boot what if he got shot by his sister or brother's assassin? That MC is not thinking straight.

If I were the MC I will experiment... more>> with that gun mechanic and make the bullets from the witches power like a gun that can fire a fast and small fireball so that even if the gun stolen no one will know how it work because even the gun powder is not yet invented and only used for fireworks and everyone hates witches so that gun is practically useless to anyone rather than the MC and his witches. <<less
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xianxia_reader
xianxia_reader rated it
September 6, 2016
Status: c624
Mechanical engineer dies in the real world only to be reincarnated as a prince in near medieval times - a time where witch persecution is going on.

The positives:
1. World building - CN novels seems utterly confused about world building. Most of them, specially the xianxia where every other character is more genius and every city is larger than the previous one. So there is no overarching arc to carry the story forward. This one tries to clarify the world structure early and even introduces a mystery which first 100... more>> about the world itself. It touches upon the mystery every 20-30 chapters slowly adding to it. 2. Storytelling - Instead of following the MC all time (apart from minuscule time away for villain plots), this one dedicates some part of the story to other characters, main and side both. 3. The science stuff - Unlike the "science" stuff in Warlock of the Magus World which relies on the AI, it does try to include some elemental science stuff and the translator tries his best to include examples in the footnotes, which btw is amazing. Obviously because this is a story and a fantasy one at that not everything can be explained logically, specially things like "why there was no cement before MC arrived" etc so suspension of disbelief is required. Negative:
There are some parts of the story which somehow tries to be like Game of Thrones, where a character is revealed but gets killed quickly and its quicker than the random bully in a cultivation novel. The problem is the character doesn't have a build up and killing off doesn't have impact, it feels like cheap filler. <<less
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korezmi
korezmi rated it
August 24, 2016
Status: c50
Loved it! If I had to describe it succinctly I'd say it's Don't Starve meets Game of Thrones. It's not as sophisticated as GRRM's story but it's got the intrigue and the politics and the world building and winter monsters! MC and side characters are introduced and grown well too.
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SorrowSong
SorrowSong rated it
August 20, 2016
Status: c51
This is... better then what I expected. Much better in fact. The MC does not fit any of the traditional sterotypes that you would find in a web novel of this type... and that is quite refreshing.

I was pleasantly supprised by how enjoyable this series has been to read. I picked it up and 50 chapters later I realized that I had read the entire morning away. If you are wondering if you should pick this series up the answer is somewhere between "yes" and "hell yes".
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sillysally11
sillysally11 rated it
July 27, 2016
Status: c31
I really liked the story so far that I even read the raws painstakingly with google translate. I confess that I don't like too many girls in a story where they would be come a part of the mc's harem but this surprisingly have a very good plot. So far I don't find the girls annoying and it isn't to the point where I could say it really is a harem. Well I think the raws are still ongoing so I am eagerly anticipating for more chapters.
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Nekoreadsnovels
Nekoreadsnovels rated it
July 23, 2016
Status: c26
It is a story of an engineer being reincarnated in another universe, as a prince and will fight against his siblings for the throne. It seems he will use the sciences (his knowledge) and magic (with the help of the persecuted witches) to fight for the throne.

I read the 26 translated chapters and it is fun to read. :)
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WallEyeKnee
WallEyeKnee
October 11, 2023
Status: Completed
This took me 2 weeks to read, I enjoyed it quite abit and have no regrets picking it this up. It's quite refreshing to see a MC having no special abilities or major super powers, while he's started off with a bad hand surrounded by the unknown and he have to play it by the cards, building his place step by step. Eventually it comes downs to My guns are better than your swords so stfu and lay down. MC coming up with all sort of technology advance weapons to... more>> crush his enemies. I learned alot of Chemistry, Physics and territory management thanks to this novel, even it drive me crazy to fast forward sometimes because its takes alot.

The romance are not my interest, but it's healthy relationships, so I didn't mind it. They confess early and hit if off so they did a good job, not too much drama.

I love the Witches they all have their stories and different personalities. Their magic isn't overpower, there's flaws and training need to be done. Anyway fk the church!

I really enjoy others characters POVs in this novel, it's feels more alive and apart of this novel universe. Their happiness, pain and backstories. I enjoy their reactions to MCs place when they see new things, how they love the place and all their emotions. I think it's the favourite parts about this novel for me.

Though downside it gets boring when it gets too much into making things and explaining procedures in too much details especially when it became magic. Politics are cut short with power over BS. Game of thrones didn't play out like I want it too. I was disappointed about that. Also some relationships didn't finished writing like some between some witches and people. Like Paper and snake tooth. Also our boy Carter like he's just gone and do nothing after a while.

Overall Release the Witch is well written novel, everybody should give it a go. I am surprised how it doesn't have much attention as I thought. Maybe it go too much detail into making things in the middle. People want more action or more game of thrones less demons etc. <<less
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blank1134
blank1134 rated it
June 12, 2023
Status: Completed
Lighter than I thought but author gave it a bit or sprinkle of darkness which made the story more interesting. I wasn't sure of the novel at first given the title I thought it more like a cliché witch etc etc something, but it's not. I like the strategy theme of the story and made the story more unique than I imagined.
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alemain
alemain rated it
April 12, 2023
Status: Completed
I couldn't give a 4.5 so I gave a 5. I read this 2 years ago and it's one of the few web novels I've had the pleasure of completing. I didn't agree with everything this novel did but they did the kingdom-building exceptionally well. I enjoy stories where we watch a reincarnated guy with modern knowledge incorporate new technology into his kingdom/city/town. If you enjoy seeing a story like this I recommend you check it out.
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Iowagirl
Iowagirl
November 18, 2022
Status: --
This is a very interesting story. There are many things that work in this fantasy world. The characters are fleshed out. I love that each character has feelings and thoughts in their own motivations.

What I really don't like about this story is the harem tag. It's more of a love Triangle. I think the author did a horrible thing in alienating the secondary female love interest. I say this because she has feelings for the MC and the MC obviously has feelings for her. The MC does things to show... more>> his interests all the time but then he is Intimate with the first girl and leaves the secondary interest hanging and heartbroken

Im not finished with the story yet but I do hope that either the Secondary female love interest is embraced or the girl moves on to something else.

A real harem story is when everyone in the relationship is involved and nobody is left out. You can't have a harem with no real relationship interaction of the intimate kind. And I'm not talking about s*x but I'm talking about acceptance and genuine care for everybody involved. Willingness to go forward together. <<less
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