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Callius von Jervain.

A character who dies no matter what he does. A character who falls into a forced choice route where he can only die, no matter his choices up to that point. However, there is a single route where the character can live and play the game.

And I have to carve out that route somehow.

Because I’ve become Callius von Jervain in the game.

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03/31/24 Ashen Clouds Translations c134
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12/24/23 Ashen Clouds Translations c124
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BigBadBoi
BigBadBoi rated it
December 12, 2021
Status: c35
It's extremely ret*rded when you think about the worldbuilding deeply but I'm willing to ignore it just to enjoy the novel for the basic popcorn tier story it is. It doesn't deserve the braincells I need to waste for me to think about it.

The MC is your generic cold and calculating OP MC that somehow pulls something out of his ass when he's about to lose. The story is just the MC trying his hardest to survive because his talent is tr*sh so he needs to grab as many opportunities... more>> he can to grow stronger for future events. The gods in this world is absolutely ridiculous because they represent different types of weapons. No wonder the setting is a medieval shithole.

Translation is pretty good tho.

It's okay but doesn't deserve this high of a rating.

3.7-3.8/5 <<less
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MilkTEA
MilkTEA rated it
November 19, 2021
Status: --
I admit I only read abit and it’s personally not for me, however I still did want to give my 2cents in.

First is the translation, they did an amazing job, but like one reviewer said, they chose a safer generic route instead of stylising (rewriting it to fit English lanuage). So a lot of the descriptions sometimes don’t fit for the concept they’re trying to explain.
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”He looked like a weasel, but his swordsmanship was very honest. Just stab and hit. An honest swordsmanship without any finesse.” I think they could’ve switch it to straightforward, honest is just a tad odd in this. Or even just change the meaning all together to fit such as ‘simple’ or ‘rough’.

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Overall, it’s not for me but I do think the concept of this story is worth giving it a try. Just take your time reading the first two chapters, it’s abit of an information dump towards the second chapter.
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CandleLight
CandleLight rated it
October 27, 2021
Status: c23
After reading so many novels, Chapter 1 rarely leaves any impression on me now. However, this novel did just that. The plot is very intriguing! The title does make so much sense from the get go. The MC is okay so far, in a sense he's a bit of an a**hole, but an as*hole with bottom line which is just right for these kind of dark novels imo.

Overall, I would highly recommend this novel! If the low chapter amount bothers you, then at least put this in your to read... more>> list. Let's encourage TL-nim to pump more chapters out! <<less
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lukeos
lukeos
October 26, 2021
Status: c22
This is a great novels so far but what I want to write about is the tone and world building of the story because I think that's what it gets the most right. A dark story about religious battles a world where people kill each other to turn them into swords. A interesting concept reminiscent of stories like those of the souls games most specifically demons souls and berserk.

The concept of a pilgrims moving from battlefield to battlefield killing each other to forge the greatest sword is an amazing idea... more>> and it fills out the world so much. It creates a desolate feeling to the world. You can tell from this story more than most that this is a dog eat dog world. A hopeless environment that you would never want to be in and this is portrayed by all of the minor characters. The only people who don't see their world as a cruel dark place are the ignorant or strong.

It creates this tone that a lot of isekai stories don't have. It makes it more of a fleshed out world without really having to describe much. It takes a lot more from dark fantasy than the typical videogame fantasy. Just breaking from the mold in an uncommon way.

I want the author to continue reaching into this tone, the story doesn't need to be lighthearted in any way and if the author keeps this going it will be truly great. <<less
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Lolistalker
Lolistalker rated it
July 8, 2023
Status: c105
It is very similar to "The tr*sh of the Count Family" with a mix of "The Villain Wants to Live " sprinkle in here and there. Oh and it reminds me of "The Amber Sword" too when it comes to the situation of the politic and the Kingdom the MC is in.

Basically, the MC transmigrated into a world that he helps created and now he is trying his best to survive while also changing the world. The MC is still affected by the original body soul and past who was... more>> a total lunatic as*hole which is in total contrast to how he is originally but not as extreme as "The Villain Wants to Live ".

It has everything that I like from a novel. Politic, life and death battle, romance, family drama, and struggling MC fighting against the world weak to strong from nobody to badass last boss so 9/10. The problem is that the update is super slow, like less than once a week sometimes once a month and idk how good it will be at later chapter so I didn't give it a perfect score yet. <<less
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OrderedChaos
OrderedChaos rated it
September 21, 2022
Status: c83
A pretty cliche story of an OP protagonist going into a body of a villain, but the worldbuilding is very interesting.

Enjoyable and somewhat different from the usual fare of KR reincarnation into a game due to the MC actions being under the influence/consequences of what the original character did. It feels like the MC has lived in the world and became part of it compared to other novels where some leads feel somewhat detached from the world they find themselves in.
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theduffman999
theduffman999 rated it
September 3, 2022
Status: c80
Meh it's alright. It has a lot of elements I like and does stuff with tropes and such I wish other novels would do. But it also feels like somethings missing at times. For example action scenes or transitions like somethings been skipped over. Overall has boring and some quite entertaining chapters. Not as good as many think but I don't regret reading it. Had some good and funny moments.

2.5 🌟
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Xevlon
Xevlon rated it
July 17, 2022
Status: c75
First the short review. It is definitely worth reading this novel.

Now to the longer answer. The world building of the novel is pretty interesting and it brings a few fresh ideas and twists. Personally I have to say that I like the characters, but they can be a bit flat at times. This is also true for our main character but nethertheless they have enough character so that they are interesting enough.

Another point on the plus side is the power system of this world. It's unique, but intuitive enough that... more>> you can accept and like it. Another important aspect was the humor. It is pretty dark at times, but this is just the way I love it.

Also the translation is very well done. It gives you a nice flow while you are reading. While I had to read a few descriptions more than once it, it is pleasing all in all.

So if anyone ever reads this comment to this point. Just give it a chance and I think that you will be like me and don't want to stop. <<less
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GameofMoans
GameofMoans rated it
June 12, 2022
Status: c13
Good novel so far, I like the pacing so far. Dialogue reminds me of Master Hunter K, it's quick and to the point, but still has some character to it. The novel has a lot of potential and I like how slowly they are introducing new powers and elements into the novel, while still keeping it interesting.
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WingedOne
WingedOne rated it
March 31, 2022
Status: c58
This novel is great! Superb translation, no harem nonsense and interesting MC. Don’t listen to the one star reviews of people who haven’t even read past the first chapter and go see for yourself.
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Leinyl
Leinyl rated it
February 8, 2022
Status: c25
I was quite expectant to read this considering all the praise from the reviews and the high ratings but as I've read it, this isn't that special. The setting is the usual fantasy setting but with a little tweaks and the characters aren't that special in my opinion, even the MC. In fact, he even started to annoy me. As others have pointed out, MC is quite a cold and calculating scoundrel but that isn't my gripe about him. It is about him having quite the short temper while purposely... more>> not giving a f*ck about anything that isn't about his survival or strengthening himself. By chapter 20, I've been bored of reading about his monologues that basically focuses about those two things every damn time. I also don't like the fact that MC seems to be ignoring the implications of the previous Callius's misdeeds by saying to himself that it wasn't really him that did it (as if that would be enough to avoid those problems). If it wasn't for a certain revelation from the reviews I would have dropped this by now.

Spoiler

So despite only being on chapter 25, I decided to skip until the revelation that Emily was actually Callius's daughter to see how he'd react. Fortunately for me, it revealed a side of him other than an MC hell-bent on survival and it was honestly refreshing. In addition, he finally acknowledged that this isn't something he should ignore just because it was the cause of the original Callius's actions and not his. I'm looking forward to how this father-daughter relationship develops since this is incredibly rare unless it is the main focus of a novel.

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As for the action, it is nothing remarkable as of now considering that the opponents aren't the type to be the very intimidating villains while what leads up to the fights are nothing special.

Spoiler

One of the fights was against a another sword pilgrim named Esther and the MC had almost died against her. But this fight only started because the original Callius had bullied her so much that she started to hate the MC enough to kill him. In addition, I expect some mid fight power-ups in future fights considering the MC has a skill in which he could grow stronger when he is about to die. In fact, he only won against Esther because of that skill

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Honestly there isn't that much to consider remarkable in this novel but it at least had enough interesting things to keep me reading for now.

Edit: Welp, looks like I judged the fights in this novel too early.
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As the fights against the orc army was actually amazing.

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Selha
Selha rated it
December 11, 2021
Status: c85
I like the world a lot. It's very unique, and I want to know more about it. It was enough to make me read the mtl, if that says anything.

It does have its fare share of negatives though. The biggest is probably how the MC will always deus ex machina his way out of critical situations instead of something like outsmarting the enemy or using something to his advantage. His form of deus ex machina doesn't change at all either. Of the last 4 fights where he almost died, 3... more>> out of the 4 was turned around
Spoiler

when he gained sudden enlightenment and unlocked a new move of his sword art.

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I wasn't a fan of having a crazed group of lovesick mu*derous women chasing him around as well, but I will give it the benefit of the doubt for now since it was in the mtl. Maybe the translation will make it less painful and completely out of place. I doubt it though.

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It's no masterpiece, but it's worth reading if you're looking for a fantasy where you don't need to think too much, while also avoiding the feel of your brain turning into mush. <<less
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Nightmare123
Nightmare123 rated it
September 5, 2023
Status: c114
Quite the unique novel.

The MC transmigrates into a character, Callius, from a game he wrote the scenario about. The problem is he set up this character as someone who sacrifices himself at some point as per his Noblesse oblige. He set up only one survival route for this character only because of a reason you will find out early in the novel.

The world is quite dependent on gods as a lot of people depend on their 'gifts'. The different gods have different weapons and our protagonist is a pilgrim of... more>> the Church of the Sword God. All gods give their believers the ability to turn corpses of dead humans to their chosen weapon, swords in the case of the god the MC believes in. This was originally done as a noble act of granting the requests of dead people and then sending them back to god, but as time passed people grew obsessed with the power strong swords give. The swords have different grades based on potential, abilities, strength and etc. Depending on the person. A pilgrim is basically a "trainee" who sets off on a journey to find his own sword

The other characters have their own motivations and the novel is rich in terms of interesting character backstories.

As for Callius himself, he is a protagonist I very much enjoy reading about. The person who transmigrated is a calm person, enough he could be called apathetic, but this slowly changes over time as he meets Emily, his supposed younger sister. He is also influenced by the OG Callius who is a womanizer, yet takes nobility more seriously than anyone. Oh, he also has daddy issues, which are quite justified though lol.

Spoiler

So it turns out Emily is actually his daugther he had made when he was 14 (now he is 26 btw). And I cannot stress how quickly she became my favorite character. I can't wait for more awkward yet cute interactions between her and Callius.

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Mr.Mochi
Mr.Mochi rated it
June 4, 2023
Status: c1
It’s fun, but you have to turn off your brain and go with it.

It’s one of those MC becomes OP and ends up killing everyone evil with his ultimate lie detector sword. This is after you know, discovering a lost technique, singlehandedly ending a war, and learns ultimate moves like you eat meals.

It’s really good at making the OP MC trope readable. You almost don’t notice the plot armor.
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Lussankya
Lussankya rated it
October 20, 2022
Status: c281
The first few chap was he best first chap i've read in a while, that got my hope up quite abit. After that the story become very generic and predictable. I'll say that although the first arc is the most well written in this whole story. Each character here is unique and feels special but after the first arc alot of the character becomes an empty shell of their former self. Moreover, this arc is the best at dealing with action an consequences, cuz here there's actual stake and a... more>> real chances to lose. Later arc, the consequences is just not there anymore. The dragons and devils which were hype up as a big threat just seems to be pushovers. These either being crushed at the hand of the MC or the destruction they cause just happend elsewhere like the empire or some random country that we dont have a reason to give a f*ck. Alot of things that are matter and setted up as important only to get dumped in the later arc. E.x: His barb talent and the near death skill is only being used in the 1st arc and then it just get yeetted afterward. Still credit where credit is due the power fantasy is still done quite well, the fight are pretty good and the setting are unique and interesting. (The final battle which should be where the twist happend is very anti-climatic so yah kekw) It'll be better if the story telling is handle better because the first arc compare to later arc seems like its from 2 diff story.

Overall 3.7/5 <<less
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CisternBoy
CisternBoy rated it
October 6, 2022
Status: c85
Really unique story; a breath of fresh air among transmigration novels. It's a slightly dark setting where death is commonplace, but it doesn't feel grimdark or edgy. I love the world building around the religions of the world and their connection to weapons and death. We need more of this.
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readerx10
readerx10 rated it
May 23, 2022
Status: c66
This novel has quite a dark setting. Brothers of the order are killing others to make each other swords for their use until they get a sword of their own. It is like killing everyone in your path to find your own path; it's quite a grim world. And I like this novel precisely because of this harsh world. Here gods are not beings who do good, and devils are not beings who do bad; everyone is chaotic. A church of evil god can do more good than the official... more>> church in this world, but still it will be hunted down in the name of god, that much chaotic this world is.

Besides this, the protagonist is similar to the one in "The Villain Wants to Live". Both have been transported into somewhat useless characters they modified a bit personally. Both had a female colleague in their company who motivated them to make these changes and are responsible for their transmigration. Both of them have characteristics or debuffs under which they are forced to act under the influence of the emotions of the original characters, and both original characters are nobles who are the epitome of nobels. Still, their efforts are not recognized, leading them to become the shame of their families. Both of the characters are just mirror copies, it is not bad for me, but the author could have made some effort to differentiate them a bit.

Overall, besides some issues here and there, I fully recommend this novel. And this novel is one of the novels which deserves to get an anime and comic. <<less
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Adorable_arachnid
Adorable_arachnid rated it
April 18, 2022
Status: --
This story for me is that fast food you snack on occasionally when you want to indulge yourself in the good old grease and the commercial taste.

This story has a premise interesting enough that you can keep coming back for more albeit it's not the most original in the world, but being a fun little distraction is more important.

It doesn't have: the most ambitious world, masterful character writing or the most fashionable writing style, but it's a fun one to read when you are looking for a distraction or something... more>> to scroll through when you are in your bathroom. <<less
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AiriMage
AiriMage rated it
April 17, 2022
Status: c61
I’m rather bad at reviews so I won’t say much, but what I will say is, the story so far is absolutely amazing. From the very start, it has a very dreary yet somehow mystical feel to it, as though the world is completely in gray yet has fantasy elements that intrigue you and want to drag you in. Along with that, it’s very serene most of the time with the slightest feeling of unease. Along with that, the actions scenes, although very intense at times, don’t completely remove the... more>> dreary feel from it either. This next part will be odd, but if I had to choose a color for this series, it would be grey. I can only imagine everything about the world in grey, specifically from the POV of callius, our main character’s, eyes. Speaking of which, our main character is calm, cunning, yet sometimes will make witty and a little bit snarky remarks while overall being a good person, yet not so good he’s foolish enough to sacrifice himself for something unnecessary, and is willing to kill if he must, but isn’t so overboard when it comes to killing he’s edgy. Overall he’s a very balanced character who’s interesting to watch. <<less
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shimar
shimar rated it
March 6, 2022
Status: c54
I enjoy reading this novel though I understand some people's negative review. The MC is hard to like maybe because he's like a bipolar person. What can he do? It's in his 'character's trait'. Like the MC in TVWTL, the person's rationality is affected. Callius just grow on me. 😅 I'm looking forward to next chapters.
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