I also find it unexpected that the ML is very open-minded and considerate despite his race. Most of the characters with dragon characteristics that I've read before are most of the time selfish and overbearing. So this ML is an unexpected delight. I think the author did a good job in portraying a healthy relationship between a superior and inferior race (as per the novel's setting). I also like how the author flesh out the MC's emotional development along the way. I might not personally relate to some of his decisions and actions but I like that the author made him more humane by showing the readers his internal struggles and dilemma. Although, MC could be categorized as a Mary (or Jack) sue protagonist but the author also showed his independence and bravery.

Honestly, kind of worried about the MC's special constitution and him being subjected to experiments and various oppression but.. It didn't happen :D. Which is nice, kinda tired of those kinds of dramas hahaha. The dark stars people are actually more simple-minded than humans are when you think about it, which is cute xD (well there are a few unpleasant ones but they were easily face-slapped so they don't matter lol). And aaaaaaaa the kids are cute <3. There's pregnancy care and child-care and I am satisfied UwU.

Seriously, other "potential" gongs were not even given enough spotlight for the story to be considered harem xD. I dunno why someone tagged it that. But yeah, MC basically has 0 - 0.5% level of ambiguity with the other "potential gongs". They didn't even pursued MC rigoriously. They are just like a friend/business partner supporting characters. As for the villain, hmmm, he's not so 2D but his appearance is so short for me lol. It's just a few chapters then bam! Forgotten hahaha. Well, it's fine but I think it would be nice to know more about his perspective on why he did those things. I also wonder how he developed his own individual personality despite him (Silver ash?) and the ML coming from the same gene pool/gene donor. They are both basically clones of the previous dragon king. So it's kinda strange that they are polar opposites as it was mentioned that all memories and perhaps, personality, of the predecessor were being inherited by the new generation/clones.

It was good. As a picky reader, I could point out some plot holes and irregularities but it was compensated in other aspects so it's okay. For me, the whole plot is light-hearted and have less drama or conflicts. I think the main point of conflict is the discrimination that humans were being subjected in, in the story setting. But it was resolved later on thru the MC's efforts.

he is obtuse, in denial, and gets jealous with ml's nonexistent potential lovers. ML already offered marriage, MC refused because he thought ML was just kind to him because they were having children. The annoying part comes after: even after MC realized he got jealous when he heard gossips about ml's non-existent potential lovers and that he liked ml, he just. Wouldn't talk it out. He wouldn't even explain to ML when ML asked him why he was angry. It's frustrating.

he is possessive but doesn't restrain MC unreasonably. He also put mc's safety first. He's bad tempered but willing to talk with MC.

A special human that is able to get pregnant, has the golden finger of knowing how to plant crops and cook good food. It seems like he is weak to authority at times (ie: spineless), but there are occasions where he has ideas and thoughts of his own (when he is not being overshadowed by the dark star people)

Overbearing gong, many people fear him. Very overbearing. Has a single night together and became super possesive. There are occasions where he shows a soft side but even then it is not very obviously gentle.

Past a certain chapter, the people I thought to be part of MC's harem became supporting characters and they barely appeared in the text. Another guy I supposed was the villain was also done in a few chapters after he was revealed to be a minor villain. There isn't much focus on the side characters.

Their relationship is very ambiguous. As in, they cohabit, ML has possesive tendencies towards MC, there is also a child between them, but MC doesn't think/admit that he likes ML and ML doesn't admit he likes MC. Hence there are minor misunderstandings here and there. (They seem to be in a purely business type of relationship for now)

not much thought given to realism, more of plot convenience in settings. Suitable for a casual read if you aren't the type to think too deeply into the story.

Today is another day to cry for the love of paper people.

The initial set up was dark, with humans living in dire conditions almost inexplicably, and yet believably because it does happen. When immigrants (in any country) aren't allowed into the general work force and thus have limited funds for education and healthcare these social downfalls do occur. The poor exist, and so do the factors that keep them poor. I thought it was nice of the author to not really demonize the Dark Star races but to show the difference in their philosphy.

I did have some issue with the reproduction problem because for propaganda reasons things like invitro-fertilization and especially surrogacy are heavily demonized in Chinese society. In this case the Dark Stars abuse cloning, which works almost magically, but not? Like our ML Dragon King is different from his progenitor, but supposedly children are born with intact memories of their previous existence and are trapped in the life they previously led. Like if you were a driver, you'd end up a driver. Somehow no one thought of genetic combination and diversification. Or just doing things differently. These people live for hundreds of years like this, which from a human perspective is nutso. No one is ever one thing and societies aren't constant.

But still, this novel invokes some philosphic ideas, and the cute dragons are a plus. I didn't really like the harem aspect, but that disappeared with no resolution, like the evil dragon brother and the magical Elvish bed.

They end up having three children and the two males have some incest.

he knew about MRS feelings after reading the book his secretary wrote but doesn't actually do anything about it. He's also always sarcastic when talking to MC which made me think that MC is slightly masochistic to fall for him

in the beginning, ML is 700+ but later became 500+.

MC was said to not have eggs at the beginning of his pregnancy but gave birth to eggs.

no talk about the prophetic dream being slightly different from reality when it happened.

Some characters endings are not found out, like Yinhui, the king whose abusing his wife so she ran away (mob so I guess it's fine), the previous adjutant, the ones who seem to want to get together with MC (high priest, MC's boss and others, I guess)

the lack of progress/development between the MC and ML's relationship frustrated me A LOT. Even at this point (ch 148, that's about 85% of the novel), there is still no development in their relationship. I really wanna smack hard both their heads. The misunderstanding was so dragged, and stretched out, mainly because they don't f u c k I n g talk! Goddamnit. Just communicate properly for once, and stop talking in a way that always requires the other person to read between the lines! I'm talking to you, ML! And this MC is no better either (actually worse than the ML), always getting angry, sad, frustrated, always putting words into the ML's mouth (a.k.a. Assuming) and, not saying what he's truly feeling---does he think the other party can read minds? Goddamnit. I'm so tired of this he-loves-me-he-loves-me-not shenanigan.