Thriller Trainee

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The washed-up magician Zong Jiu transmigrated into a horror, infinite flow novel about a survival show, taking the place of the cannon fodder who died tragically in the first evaluation round. This show was very interesting. Out of the tens of thousands of people, only a hundred people could survive, and the c-position (strongest contender) could even get a universal wish ticket.

If it were someone else, they’d probably be scared to death.

No one expected that Zong Jiu was not only unafraid, but also caused a sensational stir, shamelessly showing off his tricks the whole way.

Once his tricks stopped, and his life could be considered safe and sound, he ended up in a rivalry with the novel’s big villain.

Today you try to get at me, tomorrow I’ll get you back, back and forth, it’s pretty fun, heh.

As a result, though it was just playing around, one time they got carried away and really did end up sleeping together. Watching the nemesis who was pressing him to the ground, Zong Jiu lazily lifted his gaze. “If you want to kill me then kill me, don’t speak nonsense.” Even when at a disadvantage, he showed no trace of fear, and actually continued to provoke him.

That person used his ice-cold finger to trace his ear, and the action heading toward the aorta suddenly stopped.

“What a pity. I’ve changed my mind.”

He was once very willing to personally give Zong Jiu death. Every day, he used to regret not gouging out his flesh, personally snapping his neck. But after this person fell into his hands, another, more urgent desire grew like weeds.

Compared to winning or losing, he would rather see him crying and panting, with eyes red, begging for mercy.

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惊悚练习生
无限练习生
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kkatherineee
kkatherineee rated it
January 19, 2022
Status: Completed
I don't speak English very well and have never commented before, but gosh, I can say that this is the best novel I've ever read, I'm not sure if I can find a better one. I am glad that I found heroes who are close to me. Thank you for letting me find this work, I will re-read it for the rest of my life
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Oku_HMG rated it
November 3, 2022
Status: Completed
Very easy to MTL, and was readable.

I loved all the character and the chemistry between them. Originally I thought number 3 was the ML but yeah, clearly proven wrong. The way it built up and the way that the devils feelings kept changing was just 🤌. I highly recommend this to someone who loves enemies to lovers.
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Dorooo
Dorooo rated it
May 10, 2022
Status: Completed
Excellent novel! (♡˙︶˙♡) I started this novel with low expectations because many unlimited flow novels are unable to maintain the initial hype as the story progresses so I didn't want to disappoint myself. However, this novel was pretty consistent from start to finish be it the story or the characterization. The story isn't that gory but some arcs are a little disturbing.

The thriller trainee competition is where current players in the infinite loop and non-players in the real world compete for the c-position aka the No.1. The reward is a... more>> wishing ticket where the best player can make any wish they want. This is one of the main reason why the MC and ML are enemies as the both of them have different wishes/goals. However as the story progresses the ML's goal became unimportant as compared to the MC.

I actually really do like the MC even though he is somewhat emotionless. He's born lacking emotions so he's not so expressive and may come off as cold but I actually find him pretty nice..? He doesn't understand what is right or wrong so he "chains" himself to stand by the promises he made to others, making him come off as somewhat reliable and compassionate. This is what sets him apart from the ML as the author has stated a few times that the MC and ML are actually really similar. Also, although the MC is OP like he's smart and all but he's not omnipotent.

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For example, he can't physically overpower the ML because the system have a limit to how much one can improve their physical qualities, he's not a solo player that can pass every instance but still needs his teammates help and he's not like other MCs who knows every little thing while the others are kept in the dark. In fact I find Zhuge An, another S-rank way more OP than the MC lmao. It's mainly because the MC and ML are fated enemies hence the responsibility of dealing with the ML is on the MC.

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Oh boy, next the ML. I never expected to like the ML as much as I did. Well, I never hated him but I thought he'll be a typical ML but he's actually really cute. He's playful and charming but it's only when we reach the Arc where his backstory is revealed that I ended up liking him so much (*˘︶˘*)

Spoiler

The ML only lived as a human until he was 6 years old and got sacrificed to accept all the malice and evil accumulated for a hundred years from everyone in the entire world (an s-rank world). Essentially he have already died when he was 6 and reborn into true malice. His "goodness" for 6 years is also returned with betrayal so I can see why he is filled with nothing but evil.

When he regressed into 6 years old in the Judgment day Arc, he is really so cute and obedient TT not willing to let go of the rabbit doll the MC gave him when he was scared of sleeping alone during thunderstorms. Keeping the rabbit doll in his bed even after the instance was over despite the doll being burned and ruined (ಡ‸ಡ)

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I can't get over the rabbit doll TT it's like the softest part of him was given by the MC.

For the romance, I really like the dynamics between the couple and how their relationship developed from enemies to lovers. I don't think the leads hated each other but it's more of standing in different camps and ML's playful mu*der attempts antagonizing their relationship. It doesn't help that they're fated enemies too lmao. You can tell they both enjoy and find fun one-upping each other. The MC is apathetic while the ML is not really human so the both of them don't understand the concept of love. So things like ML's faded killing intent and MC allowing ML into his personal space represents the change in their hearts.

The last bit that has my heart was the fact that the ML understands the concept of, "If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you, it's yours. If it doesn't, it never was.".

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My one complain is that the novel is too short and people die too fast (・・;) ゞ Alas, I would also like to see more extras about the couple after the main story.

Anyway this is getting long so, to finish, I highly recommend anyone who is still contemplating about starting this novel to read it. It has both thrilling and emotional arcs with great chemistry and s*xual tension between the leads so what are you still waiting for (。•̀ᴗ-) ✧ The translation is great so thank you to the team for their hard work! <<less
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trash_generalist
trash_generalist rated it
May 7, 2022
Status: c195
Interesting premise, but I found myself losing interest multiple times and only continued reading because I wanted to see the end. That's not to say that it's bad though, I feel I might have just been misled by my expectations. So I'm going to wait until more is translated to give it another! (Although it should be said that the MTL is not too bad to read because the author has a very straightforward approach to writing -- not a lot of metaphors in the description!)

CHARACTERS:

Zong Jiu (MC) : A magician with a Dr. Strange-esque background (his hands were ruined after the incident and he was no longer able to perform magic). After entering the Thriller Trainee competition as a transmigrator, he gets a chance to turn... more>> his luck around.

Minor Spoilers:
Spoiler

The MC is the apathetic type. He doesn't feel much emotion, which is explained later on in the story. As a transmigrator, it stands to reason that he knows a few things about the Thriller Trainee competition, but it's really only just a little. He stopped reading the novel before the first instance was even solved.

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No. 1 (ML) : The No. 1 trainee, also called the Devil, is the ML of this novel. He has an appropriate devil-may-cry attitude and is pretty mysterious in the early stages of the novel. It seems like he doesn't show up at all in the beginning, but he ends up actually being one of the most present in the first instance.

Important Side-Characters: There are many side-characters in this story, but because of the way the instances are arranged, they're pretty scattered. The only constants are:

  • Zhuge-An: No.3 S-Rank! He has the appearance of being omnipotent.
  • Xu Sen and Xu Su: Newcomers (non-voluntary trainees) that have sworn themselves to the MC.
  • Von Zuo: No. 2 S-Rank! Vampire with a mysterious relationship with the original!MC
  • N0. 10: The 10th S-Ranker is also featured a lot but his name is so mixed between the clean translation and the MTL that it can be confusing at first LOL. He has really bad luck.
ROMANCE:

The novel isn't really very romantic but I kept reading primarily because I love their dynamic. It follows the enemies-to-lovers (???) trope, wherein the two main characters start off as rivals but through twists and turns, their interests in each other begin to change. Etc. Etc.

SETTING:

Zong Jiu, the MC, appears in the Thriller Trainee competition along with thousands of other newcomers. After the first task, the remaining newcomers were instantly thrown into an instance along with the Thriller Trainee volunteers. Each instance is of course different, but they all function the same way -- the trainee must complete the main task in order to be able to pass. If they fail, they'll either be thrown into the punishment instance or they're obliterated by the system. If they pass, they win survival points and the chance to move up a rank (note: after the instances, trainees in the lowest rank will also be thrown into the punishment instance.)

PLOT:

The apathetic MC is confronted with a daredevil ML~ The two are prophesized to be against each other, and while the MC doesn't believe in fate or destiny, the enmity between the two is pretty undeniable -- it's clear that they seem to have been purposefully set against each other, somehow both similar to each other and complete opposites.

RATING:

For now, my rating for this is somewhere between 3.5 and 4 out of 5. We shall see if it will improve in my next read! I don't really have much to say. Can't explain why I decided to stop reading. Might be leftover enthusiasm from the last novel (which was an ult. Fav) overshadowing my enjoyment for this one. Still recommend that you try to read it for yourself if you like the relationship dynamics and the premise. <<less
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LeniSnow
LeniSnow rated it
October 6, 2021
Status: Completed
Just made an account to write for this. It's amazing, I've been looking for a novel to read for about a week now as a lot of the novels I found irritated me one way or another with the illogical content or annoying s*upid MC. This is just perfect, it doesn't make my head hurt. I love the chemistry.

Mtl is understandable

Edit: completed, I love it so much. Thank you
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ylial
ylial rated it
May 3, 2021
Status: Completed
Good novel! My rating is around 4.5

Although The ending is somewhat predictable, it is very satisfying for me, esp the after stories of the characters. In addition, the copies and events of infinite loop are really well thought. However, the love story of MC and ML is just a common trope where the S1 rank is the ML and is overpowered. Nevertheless, it gets more and more interesting in the 2nd half of novel. But the near ending story disappointed me since... more>>
Spoiler

I expected a more exciting climax in the copy yet I was given with a yaoi scenes

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Most of the readers will find to dislike the ML (like me) !! But his personality is still bearable

Spoiler

ML oppresses (wants to kill at first) the MC every time due to his boredom and difference in ideology. He seems like a child. But he is really a child (6y/o) but is forced to become an adult due to malice. The story will become unpredictable and more exciting If only the author makes the S#2 or S#3 the ML.

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The MC is also described as cold, indifferent and similar to ML yet he is kind and chivalrous (which I like). This is probably due to his childhood-brought up by nun.

Downside: there's an indefinite rating in trainees (changes are minimal in S rank, yet great in low levels etc), unlike some infinite flow or episodic horror BL where there's a systematic ranking from viewers, copy completion, side stories accomplishment.

Second, some little plot holes. Third, the author insisted that each stands in the opposite sides yet they are similar but the author failed to describe the details of comparing or stating the similarities between them (mc/ml) in the beginning of story. Only near the end that their each pasts are told (very briefly).
Spoiler

It was only stated that they're on opposite side but have similarities. It's better to narrate in the early chapters the past life of MC and in the middle, the life of ML so the readers can see the DISTINCTIONS (similarities or differences to MC and ML that led to each present personalities).

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Blithe
Blithe rated it
July 17, 2023
Status: Completed
Everything about this novel is simply scrumptious. Everything.

Firstly, gotta love our MC. Cunning, strong and unyielding, even to our ML (except in bed 😉). Like other BL novels, the MC of this novel is extremely beautiful but his attractiveness plays only a small role in the entirety of the novel. Compared to some other BL novels I've read before, the author doesn't mention MC's beauty on each and every page, which I appreciated.

ML, well he is someone you want to strangle at one time and kiss at another time. He... more>> is both enticing and irritating. The attraction between ML and MC is sizzling hot. The kind in which you can't help but squeal every time they interact. This is a real enemies to lovers romance novel.

The plot itself is well rounded and very intriguing. You always can't wait to see how MC fares in each instance and what will happen next.

N.B. Except for an interactive audience that played a small part at the start of the novel (they were bardly mentioned by the end) , there isn't much mention if any trainee program. Can't really figure out why the novel's name is thriller trainee. <<less
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Dracarya
Dracarya rated it
November 19, 2022
Status: c20
I loved the premise but the ML being an assaulting perv/creep just turned me off so much.

Spoiler

and based on comments here it looks like this behavior isn't even gonna change for about a hundred chapters

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I like the MC but with this type of stories I feel like the author is just gonna make him overshadowed by the ml

making him strong but ofc the ML had to be stronger lol
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Pcrome
Pcrome rated it
May 3, 2022
Status: --
DONT TALK TO ME I'M SPASMING BECAUSE OF ADRENALINE.

What did I just read?

Triller Trainee... Triller Trainee... Gosh, TAKE MY MONEY.

... more>> That's so good. The author is obviously a genius. One time I thought the MC is really a goner, then I got slapped in the face over and over again.

Dude's a BAD*SS COLD-HEARTED POISONOUS FLOWER POWER BOTTOM. I luv black and white couple and this is it. The MC is a fierce white "beauty". The ML is that black bellied Devil. It's like Night and Day, Cold and warmth, Moon and Sun, Light and Dark, Hero and Villain. They're so opposed to each other, their encounters makes my blood boil and sends shivers down my spine. The excitement, thrill and fear is real.

I feel like I'm back in those days watching shounen anime fight scenes where the protagonist turns the table 180° against their opponents. It makes me so excited I got goosebumps.

This is actually one of my favorite Infinite flow Horror BL novels. <<less
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Ouryane00
Ouryane00 rated it
April 19, 2022
Status: c90
This is a pretty interesting novel

Pros:

I love how the ML is really out to kill the MC, I love how they retaliate against each other

Cons:

If you’ve read a lot of novels with the same genre/plot, you might find the arcs not so surprising or thrilling anymore

Overall:

Good read, will continue reading this again when more chapters are translated
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Rida
Rida rated it
March 12, 2022
Status: Completed
What a disappointment. I had had high hopes for this novel seeing all the reviews but it was a complete letdown.

First of all, the MC. The author is forcefully pushing this narrative that he is this cold, emotionless guy. However, that's not the case at all. He feels guilt, friendship and even anger and lust. And the author tries to cover it all up by saying that it's because he made a promise. He also doesn't suffer any defeats. Everything is smooth sailing, especially since the ML is helping him... more>> all the time.

None of the side characters particularly stand out either.
Spoiler

Apart from Zhuge An, who ended up actually being the dead teacher.

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There character called Xu Su also got on my nerves. He didn't have any other purpose other than constantly bursting into tears.
Spoiler

He was only there to push the MC into making the wish to revive all the dead, as his lover, Xu Sen died.

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He's nothing but a weakling who is constantly pinning all his hopes on the MC. And I don't know how the MC seems to have developed a friendship with him? In the dungeon where they met, Xu Su was only a follower who didn't make much of an appearance.

There were a lot of plot holes.
Spoiler

For example, in Las Vegas, how did Zong Jiu, the MC, get the 20, 000 points at the start (After the first 10, 000) ? I thought he traded the S-class item but clearly not? And the main system wants to return to a higher dimension. How did it fall to a lower dimension in the first place? And how did the MC transmigrate into the book?

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The author seems to just mention things and then proceed to forget about them.

Overall, a novel with unlikeable characters, an inconsistent plot and with no major plot twists. I was really hoping the ending would redeem it but it was just a waste of my time. <<less
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lazyfujo
lazyfujo rated it
August 25, 2021
Status: --
This is my favorite novel. It's the best- perfect plot, perfect MC, perfect everything. I think the fact that I created an account to say how good this is should be enough to make you read it.
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reflect2moon
reflect2moon rated it
June 18, 2021
Status: c21
THIS IS LITERALLY SOOOO GOOD!!!

I'm going to MTL this lol

Although my small brain takes a while to understand what's going on, I'm still hooked. I personally don't like thrillers, but for the sake of reading this, I will perservere. *Pray for myself*
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harupin
harupin rated it
January 27, 2024
Status: Completed
That was a great ride reading Thriller Trainee

The horror gore was really great mixing it with romance. And as a fan of enemies to lovers, I love how the word enemies is still there but with love. The slow burn really made every interaction so precious and tension burning. (How I wish this was smut but dont worry there r scenes but not in explicit detail)

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Spoiler

School instance was probably my fav, how the author wrote supporting characters like index 15 and 99 was great. That even with their small scenes I cried for their death like real hard. AND CLASS 9'S UNITY!

The circus instance grotesque details made me weak to the core but that chuuni Jiu got me rolling

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While it was dark, there's also a good comedy mixed in that got me laughing real bad

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It's so funny when the 2 main are having seggs (even rp-ing) while the trainees are there worried/fighting for their lives LMAOO. While I want moaar of Jiu and the devil's flirtings after their marriage, I'm still satisfied with the ending of parallel Jiu having parallel no. 1 with him in the real world. Result of both worlds will have their rings!! (THE DEVIL IN WEDDING DRESS WHERE THO) ALSO XU SU AND XU SEN T_T

Tsuchimikado unexpectedly became my fav lmao

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I can't never ask for more, the whole novel was great. Spent my half week reading this and now I feel empty. Also big thanks to tlers and good mtl sites <<less
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beyukii
beyukii rated it
October 11, 2023
Status: Completed
One of the best Unlimited flow bl books.

World building: 5/5. I love that it has games and challenges that can collect some items outside of "horror" game worlds. Also live streaming aspect and netizens comments are fun.

Plot: 4/5 Pretty decent plot and storyline. Arcs don't drag too much, enough horror aspect and survival.

... more>> MC: 4/5 MC is strong and cold like many other UF protagonists, it's just author writes about his beauty in every page.

ML: Pretty dislikable in the beginning. I would have killed him. He is so OP and the strongest one in the game

Romance: 2.5/5 Romance was kinda rushed, it has enemies to lovers trope which I like. But ML was genuinely trying to kill MC in the beginning. <<less
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forgetdrunkenmoon
forgetdrunkenmoon rated it
June 28, 2023
Status: Completed
MC/Zou Ji
Very smart but not completely apathetic because he save class 9 (100+ ppl), Xu Su, Xu Sen, etc. He's described as beautiful with albinism and also have skill as a magician (he can kill someone with plain poker card like a throwing knife, maybe he's hisoka long lost brother). Have a very height issue because everyone is 2m tall while he's 1.8m.
ML/Number 1/devil
He can control others (including all S-ranks except some few) but only MC is immune. He disguise himself as npc most of the time... more>> but when teasing and kissing MC, he will use the real body. He's an accomplice with the main system, that's why he looks so overpowered, because he is. The relationship between MC and ML is exactly depicted as enemy but very spicy, their relation is already ambiguous from the start but they got together at the end. The way author write the story is good, I can feel the tragic of some characters death. Spoiler about ML past

Spoiler

In the judgement day arc, the young ML show MC his original memory. ML is actually from a S-rank world. After Guiguzi die, he left a hint about the savior who can use purification, ML ability is transfer. Ggz students discover the young ML as the savior and try to bring him to the infinite loop, but the system mission issue they must sacrifice young ML so that everyone can go back without dying. The high priest make young ML to absorb all the malice and burn him. This create a newborn evil from the malice young ML previously took in, that's when Hong Lie and the others know their mistake. The devil is born from the body of the savior. Before the young ML dissapear, he said that the adult him is unwilling to kill MC, likewise, MC is also unwilling to kill ML.

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Side Characters:

Messiah Mu Bei (number 7) controlled by ML, but actually is a good person
Zhuge An (number 3) grey area, know a lot of secret
Van Zhuo (number 2) the og zou ji fiance in the novel world, also is controlled by ML
Black Robbed Azan (number 4) controlled by ML
Dark Warlock (number 8) controlled by ML
Tsuchimikado (rank 10) very unlucky yin-yang master and funny. Very skilled in crossdressing.
Exorcist (number 4) friend with Tsuchimikado, I almost thought those two will be side couple. Xu Su (Ally) and Xu Sen (Ally/Dead but alive again later)

The side couple is really saddening. Xu Su fall in love to Xu Sen and was about to confess to him after the S-rank movie, but Xu Sen ended up dead. He leave a book that contain their first meeting and the last confession of love. They will later have a reunion (at the ending spoiler). Class 9 members from the school arc, index 15 and index 99 are the best and saddest one because of their sacrifice. NPC mad hatter and the clown at 6th arc are the best

Spoiler Plot/arcs (very messy)

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1st arc (mental asylum) ML is the evil doctor, sheng yu, and instructor
2nd arc (casino) ML is in original body/first appearance
3rd arc (corpse village?) ML is Lin Guoxing to Black Robbed Azan (number 4), Grandma Yin
4th arc (king game) ML is Messiah
5th arc (school), ML bring his og body and dark warlock (number 8)
6th arc (amus**ent park) ML is Messiah, dark warlock, the ghost king
7th arc (judgement day), young ML as the high pope, keep calling MC as gege, and ridicule the grown up him. Because Zhuge An enter the door that MC is supposed to, they exchange door. This cause ML to change direction and make a mistake. MC become the mini ML babysitter. This arc show a huge spoiler about ML.
8th arc (masquarade ball), MC dressed up as ML. Tsuchimikado dressed up as a girl in sailor uniform. Zhuge An dressed up as a penguin. The worst thing is ML still the same so there's 2 number one which caused an uproar. There's very funny scene with Tsuchimikado that got me laugh so much. ML AND MC KISSED AT CHAPTER 172, SUPER LONG FRENCH KISS
9th arc (super s class/crazy circus), all kind of benefits all players got from system is greatly reduced and the game is depend on luck. Because of system error (bad luck), MC and Tsuchimikado get dragged into a different super s class that's more dangerous. It's a place where animal is human while human is animal. MC is a cat while Tsuchi is a dog. Later ML roleplay as the cold powerful duke (black panther) that even the royal family is scared of and never fall for someone but MC. Conclusion for this arc is very chaotic, MC got cursed and is unable to enter the infinite loop.
10th arc (system punishmrent), MC got into a punishment from the system. Because of the curse, he's unable to return. He played as a little actor 18+ horror movie but because of the curse, MC looks like a walking aphrodisiac. MC and ML did the papapa.
11th arc (final battle) MC and ML have a battle (very spicy). MC already suspect about Zhuge An and reveal him as Guiguzi. If the infinite loop is destroyed, ML will die too. Zhuge An die in the end, his time runs out.
12th arc (faust) last 1v1, the system create an illusion of MC real world. MC memory got sealed and return to the time he got into the accident that cause his hands to be broken, he summoned ML (still have memory intact). The ML name in the contract is Mephistopheles.


Note: ML can use puppeteer in the game to make multiple identitiy at once (controlling others). Almost all the S ranks are under ML control except for some like Zhuge An, Tsuchimikado, and Exorcist
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The ending spoiler

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MC choose an ending where those who want to leave the infinite loop can leave and bring back their lost one. MC wait for ML on the throne, he decided to stay on the infinite loop with ML (because ML can't leave the infinite loop).


Everyone lost their memory about infinite loop. A strange ads of a game infinite loop pop up to the previous players, they all enter the game with the feeling of nostalgia/familiar. Xu Su and Xu Sen reunite. They all turns out to attend a wedding of ML and MC, even MC himself didn't know about the wedding. ML give back everyone's memory for temporary, everyone was surprised MC and ML get married. Zhuge An appear as the witness of their wedding which caused everyone to feel complicated because he's Guiguzi. Xu Sen explain to Xu Su that he (and the other resseructed dead) is bound to the infinite loop and need to work to redeem for permission to return to the real world. The rings ML give to MC have special function, because MC reveal about the real world and his origin so that ML can find him no matter where he is.
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There's also extra chapter of the side couple and parallel world ML but too lazy to indlude them in. <<less
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A-Zedel-Zong
A-Zedel-Zong rated it
May 24, 2023
Status: Completed
Oh boy this story has been a real ride to get through.

I will say however it has been exceptionally great. For the most part.

Yes this story does have some flaws. Shocker.

First let's start with the fact it's an unlimited flow story with Danmei. Enemies to lovers, and truly thrilling dynamic. Toxic? Lol nope not this story, sure it is a slow burn but I will say it is beyond satisfying to watch this great bond form. Yes I will say ML is most definitely a villain, not a condescending villain... more>> with heroic aspects, truly a menace, most likely why there is a sadistic characters tag on the story. He is sadistic. Yet you will still love him with the typical apathetic yet intrigued by MC vibes. Yes I will say despite the 5 star rating, I do believe the romantic relationship between demon and magician could have been more throughly introduced, as it did feel thrown in, but I will not complain. The bond you get is undoubtedly enemies to lovers. Even if the actual 'love making' isn't as strong as I thought It would be, however as the story isn't mainly centred on romance, it gets a pass here

However aside from the romance the MC is just super sick.

Spoiler

It is noted that he has antisocial behaviour tendencies, very cold/indifferent to people, and even he is sadistic in his own actions. However the key underlying factor that makes him and the instructor (ml) different is the fact he is still a responsible man. He will not break a promise he makes just as he does with class 9 in the school arc

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Really however Zong Jiu is genuinely a lovable protagonist. You really do agree with the bullet chat and the constant raves they make about him.

But outside of that, I really just love the story most of all. The description and execution of each arc, really allures you in, even somebody like me who will usually drop stories and come back after a while due to a very slight disinterest. With this story I really was captivated, especially with the side characters, who all are well made. While not throbbing my heart in particular (coming from one who has read a little too much of angst) even I felt sorrow for some of the fates and sacrifices characters will make. Especially the unexpected ones too.

also.

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I legit screamed a little inside when ML kissed MC for the first time lol

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all in all this story is superb while I would give a 4.7/4.6 due to the story feeling just a little lacking after the school arc. Also because I normally critique harshly, I let my emotions sway me today. This story while not really flawless in receiving a 5, in my heart it will always be a five and maybe yours too. I really do love Zong jiu from the bottom of my heart. You go S magician.

Honestly however, even when the story lacked slightly, romance slightly rushed, the characters really did save the story. Yes it might have fell in quality slightly after a school arc, however the 'end' arc and the arc with baby devil still felt great in my personal opinion. So yes I would recommend this novel. Thriller trainee was good enough for me to make an account. Take that with a pinch of salt I guess. <<less
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aitakm1
aitakm1
September 15, 2022
Status: c227
I'm almost done... almost, but I feel like I missed out on a lot of the really good stuff from relying on MTL. One arc could potentially be my favorite IF I could fully understand it. And then I finally reached the ... more>>
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spicy

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parts of the novel and that's when the regret hit me the hardest orz why was I impatient? I should've waited for the full translation... now I'm struggling to decide whether or not to finish it on mtl nc I don't want to experience more regret...

So one recommendation from me, if you're really impatient like me i, I recommend not to read this until it's fully translated.

If I do end up completing it tho, I don't plan on rating it or putting it in my "completed" novels list until I actually read the fully translated one. <<less
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Eustoma White
Eustoma White rated it
June 30, 2022
Status: c120
I had already read this novel when it had only 60 chapters or something so I came back to read when I found that it was updated till 120!

But it felt very less (͡° ʖ̯ ͡°) I mean, that's how good it was that it felt as if I started it only a moment back for it to finish in less than an hour╥﹏╥. I wanna read more~!! It's just my cup of tea.

Both the leads were just right my alley and the tension they always had between them??... more>> ('-'*) ♪ I enjoyed it Thoroughly! It was the best chemi I could ever as for~~

Anyways, do read if you like twisted/apathetic leads. Both the leads aren't quite right in the mind, the view of the world they have aren't normal if I have to say. In shirt, they both like controlling and having people in the palm of their hands.

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The leads are destined nemsis, it seems (͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°). They both are similar but also different, like the male lead is already psychotic while the prota still keeps 'wildness' inside as it seems he wouldn't be who he was if he did so. Since prota is from the real world which is quite peaceful, he might view the world with apathy but he still has that humanity in him unlike the ML who really likes watching people struggle, betray an kill each other to live. In any case, they are similar type of people as said I the novel but are also different.

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kuzuhaTL
kuzuhaTL rated it
June 2, 2022
Status: Completed
Ahhh ahhh ahhh this novel is gem

You will find it boring in the beginning (well not me, I'm interested UF story)

"The story between magician and a puppeteer, they both lack emotion but they know deep inside they love each other"

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xu su and xu sen story makes me tear up just reading it and I cried between the magician and no.1 story

📌Romance is good

📌good plot

📌good stories every arc

📌slighthot scene is good also👀

I'm not hypeee but this story is gem the romance is aghh I can't describe it, this is slow romance just need more patient😜😜 <<less
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