Embers Ad Infinitum

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In this latest work by Lord of the Mysteries author, Cuttlefish That Loves Diving, be prepared for a well-thought out and detailed apocalyptic, cyberpunk world with a setting superseding Lord of the Mysteries!

Our protagonist, Shang Jianyao, is crazy—literally crazy, at least that’s what the doctors said. Living in a huge, underground building of Pangu Biology, one of the few remaining factions in this apocalyptic wasteland known as the Ashlands, he acts in unfathomable ways that’s head-scratching, comical, and shrewd. So is he really crazy? Probably.

He has a grand dream: to save all of humanity.

Intricately tied to this dream is something everyone in the Ashlands believes in: Deep in a particular ruin buried away by danger and famine, a path leading to a new world awaits. To step into the new world, one only needs to find a special key and open that certain door.

There, the land is bountiful, as if milk and honey flows freely.

The sunlight is dazzling, as if all coldness and darkness are washed away.

The people will no longer have to face desolation, monsters, infections, mutations, and all kinds of dangers.

There, children are joyous, adults are happy, everything is fine as they are supposed to be.

Every Antiquarian, Ruin Hunter, and Historian roaming the Ashlands knows: That’s the New World.

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birckof
birckof rated it
August 25, 2022
Status: Completed
Very interesting work, 5 stars!, everything was almost perfect, but the ending just morally killed me.

Big ending spoiler!!! Don't read if you're not sure!!!

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When Jiang Baimian constantly listened to this sad dream song (about 300+ chapters), at this time I had the feeling that they would die. They were too lucky all the way, they solved problems perfectly, but, as the author himself noted, such an end was a foregone conclusion from the very beginning.

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Very sad and want to cry, but I do not regret reading this masterpiece! Try it!
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Only Idealism
Only Idealism rated it
June 29, 2022
Status: --
At first 100chap is slow pace. But not all nonsense thing. If u want to read good mystery novel, you must know about background of novel. I know most of people who doesn't know style of Cuttlefish says slow pace blah blah. If you ever try to read this novel seriously, you will know its worth. Try it. You won't regret.
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sadboyislonely
sadboyislonely
May 20, 2022
Status: c821
This novel is like a wine, the more it ages the better it tastes.

Unironically I like this novel more than Lord of the Mysteries simply because of how the author craft the story, it give you a craving feeling and pleasure from finding the truth.

This novel is unlike the other, the main character Shang Jianyao does not have any special ability, his persoanlity are not that great either (thought so for the new reader who dropped the novel impatiently), you could see real time where his personality developed, hehe yeah... more>> developed.

The power in this novel is called awakening, the prices paid are more creative than the author other novel which make the fight a lot more interesting.

Seriously, don't drop this novel or you will regret it. I can't believe lot of people missed such a fine novel. <<less
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huy4512
huy4512 rated it
December 31, 2021
Status: c478
[SPOILER FREE - OR VERY MINOR SPOILERS]

I just wanna say I honestly think that this is better than Lord of Mysteries. I really don't understand why the rating is so low, at least currently. Different from LOTM's revenge theme, this one is like a team journey to unveil secrets of the world, and I think this is a must-read for fans of adventure genre. The novel starts slow but when it picks up the pace, it's simply awesome.

World building, combat system setting are on par with LOTM. The main rule... more>> for awakening powers is that you gain 3 type of powers, and you've got to pay 1 price. When your 3 powers get stronger, that price you pay becomes more severe. The price can become a strong point or a weakness, depends on the situation; but if it is somehow known and targeted by your enemies, even a normal person with a big brain can wreck an awaken one. There are many ruling powers and cults in this world, and people usually have an advantage depending on one's background, be it genetic alteration, robotic bodies, mech suits, etc.

The author describes team combat and investigation in a very clever way. Each member of the team, with or without awaken powers, contribute substantially to the outcome of the fight. Even when only the main characters have awakened powers in the team of 4, during combat, everyone has something to offer, and that's the thing I like more, compared to LOTM (well in LOTM we don't actually have a team on-site). In LOTM, normal humans can't really do anything when faced against someone with great powers (for example Adam), and this is not a situation here. With a good strategy and combination, even normies can rival against those with great powers.

In conclusion, if you are wondering because many others think that this novel is not as good as LOTM, I say it just depends on one's taste. Just definitely give it a try! And I advise to my fellow English viewers that you should wait until there are 200 or more chapters translated before actually attempt reading, as the initial build-up are actually really slow and may not live up to your expectation. Even I, who love this novel more than LOTM, drop it once after the first arc (<200 chaps available), and start waiting until there are more than 700 chapters to binge read the whole thing back from the start to fully enjoy the ride. <<less
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Bachingchung
Bachingchung rated it
July 23, 2021
Status: c50
The novel has a really slow start, I'm already at ch 10 and the MC's goal seems like a joke for his friends. Also, why save humanity? His father disappeared then suddenly he wants to save humanity? I just don't see his conviction behind his goals. That's why I really find it so hard enjoy this.

EDIT CH 50. 3 - 2 stars

The MC seems like not an MC at all. He's like the village idiot whereas his only purpose is to be the comic relief, unfortunately he's not funny... more>> at all.

I think Cuttlefish is trying too hard to make the novel as mysterious as possible so he doesn't spoon fed the readers with infos. However, he didn't account that those infos are the ones that would make the novel interestig. So what's left out are boring fluff and a sorry excuse of a world building, with some clarifications after 30 chapter... you'll probably drop this before you reach tjat part though. <<less
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ISuckAtWriting
ISuckAtWriting rated it
March 7, 2021
Status: c161
So far so good. The worldbuilding is nice. Post-Apocalyptic world with both sci-fi and mystical elements. The novel's setting is grimdark, especially after heading out the base, and is often masked by the comedic conversations that Shang Jianyao and Team Leader has. There are special people called Awakened who can earn three weird powers by making a deal with a higher being at a cost of a "Price", with the price being either a mental illness, social problems, or a monkeys paw. The Awakened powers is hilariously weird, ranging from... more>> being able to make the opponents hand slip to making them forget what happened within the time range of 5 minutes. So far its been interesting. The MC does not have any sort of cheats so far. His powers can only be used under specific conditions just like every other Awakened. There are mentions of gods so lets assume that they exist here.

I'm loving the Main Character so far since I like odd-ball, weirdo characters. Shang Jianyao never ceases to amaze and make me laugh with his behavior. He's intelligent and decisive, yet most of the time he acts like a complete and utter lunatic who likes to clap, laugh, dance and make other people annoyed. His skills at provoking and confusing everyone is top-notch that even the boss-level characters can't deal with him. Burrowing LoTM terms, if the MC were to become a beyonder of the Red Priest "Hunter" path, he would reach sequence 4 under two years even without cheats. I also like the team leader. Definitely one of the best girls I've seen so far who is capable and smart but also quite crazy. She's pretty much the best person who can keep up with the MC's lunatic persona and banters. As this novel supersedes LoTM, I can't wait to see where this novel's settings play out. <<less
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Pixeldrum
Pixeldrum rated it
May 30, 2023
Status: Completed
I thought Cuttlefish's Lord of Mysteries was a one-hit-wonder. I read one of his other works before this, Throne of Magical Arcana, and it was awful. Coming into Embers ad Infinitum, I was not expecting a huge hit. I was considerably mistaken.

Cuttlefish has visibly improved since 2018 when he debuted Lord of Mysteries, and it shows in his writing. While Lord of Mysteries is the better novel of the two, this novel shows a lot of experimentation and exploration into different themes and genres that Lord of Mysteries was never... more>> able to touch up upon, and it only makes me more excited for Lord of Mysteries 2.

Cuttlefish is good at writing unique power systems. Throne of Magical Arcana's only redeeming trait was that the power system was different from the typical cultivation novel. Lord of Mysteries and Embers ad Infinitum all have a unique power progression system that can't be captured in dumb stages like qi condensation, golden core, nascent soul, etc.

One price for three powers. You're faced with a stone statue that declares your fate in the ever-expansive cosmos conjured by the metaphysical collective consciousness. What makes Cuttlefish's power system unique is how it changes the psyche of the person wielding the power. There's a price with power. You don't just read a cultivation manual, eat a rare herb you extracted from somebody's private world, go into closed-door cultivation, and come back stronger. No, you go through mental obstacles, and while you do gain power, you also become more mentally unstable.

This brings me to fighting and combat. While Lord of Mysteries combat fell quite flat in many ways, Embers ad infinitum is a lot more strategic and makes use of supernatural powers, high-tech weaponry, and normal deductive reasoning to achieve victories if battles. Like I said before, the powers in this novel are very good, but not without a price. It's not like the golden core stage vs qi condensation, where you have no chance of winning against a stronger opponent. Even at the highest stages of power at the ends of Mind Corridor level in embers ad infinitum, you can still easily die to a stray bullet. This makes fights a lot more interesting. The best way to win a fight is to gather information on the person's weaknesses. What's their power? What's their price? Where do they live, and can they be caught off guard? What's the range of their powers? Can we take advantage of that? A lot of the time, Shang Jiangyao and his old task force group are underpowered and lack strong abilities, but they make it up through intelligent strategy, weapons, and quick thinking.

Next up is worldbuilding. Long Yuehong, Bai Chen, Jiang Baimian, and of course, Shang Jiangyao are our main cast of characters, and they're a large reason for the novel's success. There's a lot of character development over the long 953-chapter run, and they each have their moment to shine. Shang Jiangyao is the premiere main character, being a mental patient, yet through the entire run, you get to see many sides to him. The fact that this novel is told in a third-person perspective rather than the first-person perspective of Lord of Mysteries means that you don't really get to see a lot of the inner turmoil or thoughts of Shang Jiangyao. This means that you get to slowly understand how Shang Jiangyao thinks through his interactions with the rest of the Old Task Force. The character dynamics and dialogue are very good and it's only accentuated with how their group is structured. Shang Jiangyao and the others are in a group called the Old Task Force within Pangu Biology, their home "company." This means that they are a middling group in the grand scheme of things when it comes to pecking order in the company, but it also means that they aren't restrained by responsibilities. They're a small unit, which means a lot of autonomy, and due to the nature of their work, they basically don't have any immediate higher-ups, which means they can basically do whatever they want most of the time. The Old Task Force gets to basically experience and do what they feel like doing while also enjoying the benefits of having a big backer. This is AMAZING for all sorts of setups, and you get to see the Old Task Force go through a lot of turmoil. They're an independent unit, which means they still have to do everything themselves. There's no plot device that drives the plot forward. Do you know how in almost every novel or show, there's going to be some sort of impetus to drive the MC forward? For example, in Demon Slayer, you have the MC getting a report from a raven that something is happening, and he just needs to head to that location. What about even in epic fantasy novels like Stormlight Archive, where the main characters just happen to be in the right place and right time?

In Embers ad Infinitum, information is gathered carefully and methodically. Through the perspective of this four-person team in their investigations towards the heartless disease, you get to observe people, and culture, and obtain clues towards their goal. When something big happens, what led up to it was a result of careful planning, observation, and a chain reaction of small events that the Old Task Force experienced. You get to see a lot of side characters get introduced to the story, different events that don't seem to have any correlation with each other, and in general, fun banter between the members of the Old Task Force. This is something that Lord of Mysteries severely lacked. While there are a lot of side characters, and I liked them enough, there was never enough time spent on any of them, feeling like wasted potential. The world-building, cultures, and environments were never explored too deeply, and Lord of Mysteries felt like it was a lot more focused on story, while in Embers ad Infinitum, it was always about worldbuilding and characters.

What's more interesting is how worldbuilding regarding different cultures is viewed. Cuttlefish does a nice job of depicting a modern culture in a world where fragments of cultures get carried over to an apocalyptic world. You can obviously make connections between Ashlandic and Red River cultures and their counterparts, and there's always a basis for the behavior of people and their cultures. There are 12 Gods or Kalendarium, so how do they fit into the picture? How did their religions form, and what do they preach? What's the reason for Gods existing, and what makes other people believe in them? There are It's not just "people do this, " and that's the end of the discussion. This novel explores a lot of different places, people, and cities. Even Jiang Baimian is a "folklore scholar, " which only brings this point up even more. Best plus? This novel isn't nationalistic at all. In fact, it brings up rebellious themes that make me wonder how the hell Cuttlefish didn't get censored. The novel constructs a narrative that tells you that you shouldn't blindly trust authority and that you should think for yourself. Even the Ashlandic culture, which is more Chinese/Asian in the novel isn't glorified in any way.

This brings me to the bad news. All the good parts of the novel basically get slowly gutted away near the end. The drop in quality is quite obvious, and just like Lord of Mysteries, the last 50 or so chapters seem so rushed just to get to a conclusion. Worldbuilding? Yeah, that basically starts to happen less and less the more powerful the Old Task Force becomes. While the Old Task Force used to look through piles of garbage, investigate clues by talking to witnesses, and make bold assumptions based on their target's behavior, in the later stages of the novel, they basically become blessed by the Gods to fulfill their mission, and at the White Knight's territory, they actually just borrow someone else's god-like powers to investigate and find clues. Fewer side characters get introduced, and rather than get clues, you're rather just info-dumped a bunch of things by god-like existences. Basically, it's just power creep. The earlier stages of the novel barely involve the Gods and their powers, but the more powerful the Old Task Force became, the more they rely on Gods to do things. There's less autonomy, more plot devices to progress the story, and fights become a mere head-to-head battle of supernatural powers rather than a mix of strategy, technology, and quick wits. The end of the first city arc really starts the beginning of the end when it comes to the best parts of the novel, but like a lot of other novels, the concluding arcs tend to be pretty bad. <<less
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cleesus
cleesus rated it
January 3, 2023
Status: c65
Sorry to say that out of all of the three works I’ve read by this author this is by far the weakest.

Magical Arcana was just alright

Lord of Mysteries is one of my favorite stories, but here I am at chapter 65 having to drop this one because it’s simply kinda bad and boring.

... more>> some of the biggest issues is the third party pov, the slow aimless plot, and the fact that it does nothing to generate interest or caring about the characters.

The third person pov means you just get an outside view of 4 main characters but you never get a deeper dive of their thoughts, motivations or reasons to care about them compared to his other works.

The plot is boring and at the point I’m at in the story it’s very contrived. The characters are just going along being
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mind controlled for like 10+ chapters and it doesn’t make sense compared to how these characters dealt with similar situations previously, especially since they have been warned before hand

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this made me lose all interest especially considering how long this was going on for before I dropped it thanks to the slow plot.

Its not interesting reading characters being dumbasses nor does this story ever seem to get to the point. <<less
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fangyuan
fangyuan rated it
November 11, 2022
Status: Completed
In a nutshell, the novel tells about the journey of Old Task Force around the Ashlands as they complete assignments from the Company and investigate how the Old World came to an end and the origins of the Heartless disease.

While it is not as amazing as LOTM in overall, EAI is still, without a doubt, one of the best webnovels I have ever read. In fact, I find that the writing and characters in EAI are arguably better than his other works. Personally, I find that the MC and FMC... more>> have the best dynamics and chemistry among all the MC and FMC that I have came across, despite the platonic nature of their relationship.

The final arc of the novel seems a bit rushed but the ending, although bittersweet, is apt. Most, if not all, of the big questions are also answered by the end of the novel. There are also some tear-jerker moments in the novel that hit me real hard.

Overall, a must-read novel but I would recommend those who have never read the author's two other novels to start from the other novels first. I think it will help you pull through the slow start of this novel.

"For all of humanity! " <<less
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orchid5642
orchid5642 rated it
October 4, 2022
Status: c952
Im a slow reader, so my complete reading list only under 10 even though I start reading webnovel since start of covid. So maybe this not a good review. Of course I know this webnovel because LOtM. At first I thought it maybe similar in some sense. Like using guns. I mainly read story about fantasy so the main weapon will be sword of magic. Even in LOtM, its only revolver. The main source of combat still from the sequence. In this it's really talk about modern weapon. My head... more>> throb because of this. I dont f*cking now, complete newbie:). I always have a feeling of dropping this novel, even after I reach 900+. But I finally complete this and im not disspointed. There is the charm in this story that will make u in tears, laugh, sense of belong to the group, even second hand embrassment in the interaction of certified mental pasien:), his amazing team leader, his bad luck friend and his petite other teammate. That charm make me stay. The scene of "for all of humanity" really is touching. Especially the ending. Maybe this is my first complete poigniant ending webnovel. It's touching to the core huhu. Just read this webnovel in passing when you're bored. <<less
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nikiknight001
nikiknight001 rated it
August 2, 2023
Status: Completed
I can't believe I haven't reviewed this novel. It is one of the best, til this day I still think about it.

The characters are irreplaceable I'm always searching for something similar but it's a one of a kind masterpiece with amazing world building and character growth.

I read this novel when it was just translated and continued until it was completed.

It's one of those books you never regret reading
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SugarBunny
SugarBunny rated it
July 4, 2023
Status: c881
I haven't completed it yet, and I still intend to, but I just want to put down this review while inspiration is pumping through my veins.

First of all, the plot. Cuttlefish has never disappointed in this regard, and it's always a joy of peel back the layers of mysteries surrounding the characters and the world they live in. Coupled with the various existences that ensure the main characters encounter an 'accident' even if they're just drinking a cup of water, there is hardly ever a dull moment in this book.... more>> While there are complaints about the slow pacing, I have never felt that the story dragged. The same is true for Lord of The Mysteries.

The setting is rich and diverse as always, with multiple factions---both large and small---and vivid descriptions that paint a clear scenery no matter the location. I can tell that massive effort was put into the world building, and each settlement, faction, religion, and even bandit gang, has their unique customs and beliefs, all of which are influenced by their environment and history.

As for the characters, it was also a pleasure to join them on their journey. Each of the main characters have their goals and dreams, and they developed & matured quite well. The only gripe I have is with Shang Jianyao, and that's not because of his personality or anything, but with the way the author chose to present his actions. Perhaps it was a result of his mental illness, but I sometimes had the illusion that he was a human version of a plush toy. Squeeze a little and it will immediately squeak. Many of his actions or words were very... abrupt. That, coupled with the various adjectives/adverbs that accompanied him---words like immediately, suddenly, quickly, impatiently, interrupted, rushed---gave him a sense of urgency that I didn't find in other characters. It's something I could gloss over most of the time, but it definitely ticked me off on many occasions. In fact, this is the main reason a star was deducted.

This, coupled with the fact that we readers are not privy to his thoughts (and the thoughts of the other main characters, actually) most of the time (at least, not until much later when his different personalities emerge), means it's difficult to get attached to him on a deeper level. But I can definitely say I was terribly curious and desperately wanted to know all the mental gymnastics going through their heads.

In summary, this is a book I believe fans of LOTM and maybe World of Cultivation might enjoy. There are plenty mysteries to chew on, lots of worldbuilding to marvel at, and developed characters to fall in love with. P.S., Jiang Baiman is best girl. No questions asked.

Final verdict: 4.2/5. Some may love it. Some may not. Some may get to love it eventually. <<less
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bayukencanap
bayukencanap
February 27, 2023
Status: Completed
Superb!

Fascinating power system, exotic post apocalyptic sci-fantasy, thought provoking, emotionally present.

Enter the world of Ashland, where mutations were rampant, vagrants and bandits roamed the world, big organizations covering secrets of humanity's downfall in the cataclysm. Unlike the rest of Cuttlefish's protagonists who were gifted with cheat, Shang Jianyao was only a little bit special than most ordinary humans. He's just another cultivator/awakened of thousands awakeneds throughout the land. He's just a little bit lucky, statistically lucky even.

I really love the developments of each character, they were fully fleshed with their... more>> insecurities, worries, strengths, and destinies. A warning for those who dislike traffic story, because you might not like how this story ended.

5/5, solid and emotionally draining ending. <<less
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LeSteiner
LeSteiner rated it
February 13, 2023
Status: --
I came to the conclusion that this novel was simply a collection of the cuttlefish's idle thoughts. It was a due variety of reasons, one of which is to enrich and improve his experience before the second book of Lord of the Mysteries.

The reason why I gave it 4.5 stars is because of the simple idea and the solid execution. Even though the overall experience was limited due to the simple concepts, I still loved it and I would recommend reading that if you are now lost and searching for... more>> an excellent novel to read after many. <<less
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Emperor Midas
Emperor Midas rated it
January 1, 2023
Status: Completed
My review may be a bit spoilery about the very early world-building stuff, so be warned. One thing though; do yourself a favor and listen to Dvorak's New World Symphony while reading the ending of the novel.

Embers ad infinitum starts off a bit slow, and keeps a slightly episodic style throughout as the main characters go on missions and get closer and closer to their goal. The story is set well into the post-apocalyps, where rebuilding has started, and different factions rule over huge territoties. But it is still a... more>> very unforgiving world with bandits, s*avers (some factions are built upon it), starvation, nuclear wastelands etc. Most people have no understanding of how the old world's distruction happened, and we follow a taskforce of 4 people from one of the factions tasked with uncovering the truth behind the apocalypse, which is a very important question, as it may provide a solution for a problem that keeps humanity from truly rebuilding the world. Their personalities, relationship and personal philosophies are well fleshed-out, their conversations being very amusing. Shang Jianyao deserves an exclusive mention, as it is very rare to see a mentally ill protagonist, who worked living with it out perfectly (and is truly hilarious).

All in all, it is a great read, though sometimes it can get slow or depressing, but the hype at the end of each mission truly balances it out. It "discusses" quiet a lot of philosofical questions, with each of our protagonists (and some side characters) having their own understaning of them. This gives place to some really great character development.
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My only true problem is with the ending; while Hey and Big White's journey makes sense, and is really great (howewer heartbreaking), Little White and Red's deathes were not really needed, and it kinda felt like they have been killed off for a quick closure. Chinese webnovels are chinese webnovels, after all. The ending has to be a bit rushed at least.

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arcadefire35
arcadefire35
November 30, 2022
Status: --
What is the "point" of the novel? Am I just sitting here practising reading comprehension, maybe participating in some imagining of what a post-apocalyptic world may look like? Is this a post-apocalyptic slice of life? Even in mystery novels I "get" what the mystery is. "Well sir I have read the entire novel and I know what the mystery is." Well good for you that you stuck through that long. If I have to scroll past all the chapters to look for the point then the author should've put it... more>> in the synopsis. <<less
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Eblurry
Eblurry
June 27, 2022
Status: Completed
You'll like it if u liked lotm or just like mystery overall and are willing to read a slower paced fiction. I'm not a big fan but that's probably cause im used to reading faster paced stuff but still it was a fun read to go through as the writing style is just that good 😊
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SayMrrp
SayMrrp rated it
November 16, 2021
Status: c562
A good novel!

I don't think it's exactly repetitive, but slowly getting somewhere. Reeeally slowly. Just continue reading if you think it's boring... though it depends on whether you're willing to slog through a LOT of setup to get to the good stuff. If you aren't, that's fair.

The plot's starting to heat up at 500+ chapters lol

I actually really like the comedy (that can be repetitive though, so it depends on if it's your type), characters, worldbuilding, and fights! Lots of clever combat and cool use of powers. The worldbuilding is... more>> great! Lots of mystery.

The MC is a madlad (he's smart, but random lol) who is nicknamed Hey (it's supposed to be derpy) by his buddies, the female leader is a capable female boss type, then there's the cool capable girl, and we have the normie bro that gets teased. The novel is more focused on these four (particularly female boss + maybe normie) than purely the MC, although he does get special attention.

Nicknames: Hey, Big White, Little White, and Little Red.
You can tell this is a derpy group lol. Derpy, but capable.

Also, Lord of Mysteries is stronger, but I think this world (not novel) is equally interesting. This is a solid novel on its own (main flaw is that it's slow, but is that really a flaw if it eventually delivers?), but if you're gonna compare it to a masterpiece... <<less
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DicerX
DicerX rated it
August 21, 2021
Status: c211
The novel's progress is slow; background characters do not act unless the MC talks to them, and the world is never explored. This novel is similar to the "Silly Alchemist, " if you didn't like that one, you sure as hell won't love this work.

After reading several books from this author (Magical Arcana and Lord of Mysteries), I was intrigued by this novel. But gosh, the whole thing was a letdown!

The author creates a post-apocalyptic world where the only surviving remnants of the old world are private company's, gods, supernatural... more>> ruins, and mutated monsters. Ordinary people are helpless and are either nomads or live a life of a boring dystopia under a company's management.

Here comes the supernatural part, or so-called "awakened, " wherein exchanged for a superpower, you get a side effect that may be harmless or something crazy. Our MC has the crazy part in him, and throughout this novel, you'd get a sense of it EVERY SINGLE f*ckING PARAGRAPH.

I would not recommend it if you value your time. <<less
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avinashvamshi180
avinashvamshi180 rated it
May 16, 2021
Status: c320
I can't help compare with LoM. There are many similarities between the two. But it's not as good as LoM. It's actually good if you don't compare it to LoM. Edit: to get best reading experience I suggest you don't compare it to LoTM while reading.

The world building and characters are great. It's very friendly and light hearted between the main characters. You have to stick till 300 chapters for the story to pick up really good and the mysteries to unravel.

There are no nonsense characters, everything is tightly put... more>> together to form a neat plot if not great. I love how the MC is growing along with the supporting characters. I love how the mysteries are slowly unraveling. Sometimes I feel the comedic elements b/w characters repeated and boring but it's okay. I can feel the author put real effort into this. Yes the supernatural part of MC starts slow but it picks up in the later chapters, so just hang in there.

I still do not know how it will turn out. But I hope it keeps going good. <<less
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