Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint

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Kim Dokja does not consider himself the protagonist of his own life. Befitting the name his parents gave him, he is a solitary person whose sole hobby is reading web novels. For over a decade, he has lived vicariously through Yu Junghyeok, the main character of the web novel Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse (TWSA).

Through Junghyeok, Dokja has experienced secondhand the trials of repeatedly regressing in time, in search of an end to life-threatening “scenarios” that force people to act out narratives for the amus**ent of god-like “Constellations.”

After reading 3,149 chapters—long after all other readers lost interest—Dokja finally resigns himself to the story ending. However, he receives an enigmatic message from the author, stating that the story will soon be monetized, before his surroundings suddenly go dark.

He swiftly realizes that fiction has become reality and he is now living through TWSA. Although he is the singular omniscient reader of the events yet to come, his success in the scenarios is not guaranteed—but perhaps his advantage will empower him to step into the protagonist role that never suited him before.

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Omniscient Reader
ORV
وجهة نظر القارئ كلي العلم
มุมมองนักอ่านพระเจ้า
อ่านชะตาวันสิ้นโลก
全知的な読者の視点から
全知讀者視角
全知读者视角
전독시
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Chisato35
Chisato35 rated it
January 17, 2023
Status: Completed
I just dont remenber what made read this. I feel extremely alone, in fact I feel like I'm missing something that certainly won't be filled by the side story (they told me it's literally worse, heartbreaking, sad). So it will take some time to read it again. But I'm watching the manhwa so I won't die
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Scrt1414
Scrt1414 rated it
November 12, 2022
Status: Completed
How should ı said before when ı start reading this novel ı think its has like 'tr*sh of the Count’s Family' novel ;serious cool MC so start reading this novel. Well its not like what ı predicted. This novel has a completely original world of its own. Strong plot ant strong character devolepment, so I apologize to the novel for starting to read it with prejudice. When If you ask me how it was when I finished the novel, I'd say it was a great novel with a frustrating ending.... more>> Why ? Because The novel leaves you to imagine the aftermath:D If you are thinking of reading this novel, you should prepare yourself for a gripping intense novel <<less
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eu_kleides
eu_kleides rated it
September 27, 2022
Status: Completed
10/10 will cry again (add a tragedy tag please)

Made an account just to combat the low ratings. There's a very good reason why there's a huge difference in the ratings of new readers vs finished readers. A lot of loose ends/"plot holes" that you see earlier on get tied up neatly. And when you reread the series after the ending, it becomes obvious that it was foreshadowing being hidden by the appearance of a plot hole. This also is not a series that you should read casually without thinking... more>> too much about what it's trying to say.

A huge draw is the great character writing/development of not just the male main cast, but of the female main cast and side characters too. (BTW if you're looking for a harem series go somewhere else). The greatest part of this novel is the character writing, actually. Very character driven plot. You don't really realize how much you've come to care about the characters until around the ending, and then the epilogue runs you over like a speeding train.

The second best part is just the metanarrative of what it means to create, to consume, to be in a story. I'll be vague about it at risk of spoiling, but you can see the building blocks of this from the very first chapter.

In short: this isn't your typical male power fantasy knovel with a harem of shallow female characters that exist only to love the MC. This novel has a lot of genuine love and care put into it. It's a love letter to writing. <<less
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taestykookie
taestykookie rated it
September 13, 2022
Status: Completed
This novel is a masterpiece.

The characters, the plot, both are truly amazing. The thing I like the most about the novel was the way they portrayed the female characters. Unlike most of the novels where female characters are damsel in distress or an object for sexualization, the female characters were awesome here. In some scenario they even overpowered the male characters.

As for the side characters, although I wanted to read more of their POV I'm glad that they were not just introduced to glorify the MC and actually had their... more>> own storyline.

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when the identity of tls123, secretive plotter and oldest dream was revealed, I literally got goosebumps. And the reason behind it was actually so touching yet sad.

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The ending was so bittersweet.
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When all the companions were ready to go through that hell again for Kim dokja was so heartwarming.

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Read this novel everyone. I promise you won't regret it. <<less
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the horizon
the horizon rated it
July 25, 2022
Status: Completed
Heh. This is my first time writing a review and itʼs making me excited because I love writing and typing. Yeah, alright, that sounds super random and actually is.

Anyway, the main point. Yes, a review.

Actually Iʼm just reviewing this because I felt way too excited to comment about my mixed feelings of this particular novel. Or online. Or whatever. Technically my opinion is that what others commented always has a slight true of it. Because peopleʼs opinions differ, as much as how cliche that sounds, hoho.

As said, I love typing... more>> and writing. So for those interested in my (super, long-ass) comment, come on and read~~

THE RAMBLES:

You can say Iʼm quite of a thinker. So this type of mysterious, engaging, kind of novel sort of suits me. Although I do like relaxed types too. I did leave this hanging because I was too lazy at that time (early chapters) to follow a long book. Actually, all the time. But I picked it back up.

I said I have mixed feelings because I mostly turned off my emotions in order to not get swept away in the story. If you get it, you get it.

Yeah, but I still like it.

Haih, for an overall, simple review, this novel just clicked with me. Surely everyone understands that, right? No? Welp.

Although sometimes Iʼm too tired to think and didnʼt catch up on certain things. I did have to re-read it again. That sucks because the chapters are long~~

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Like the Disconnected Film Theory. To this day, I still have not completely comprehend how does that works. And trust me, I read a lot of nonsense in my life.

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By the way, this novel plays a lot with time and world-lines. So, youʼd better understand what that is before you dive in. And please, donʼt bother predicting the outcomes. Youʼll just get a headache (like me, yep), just wait for the plot to unfold~~ Itʼs better that way, it really is. The story is so goddamn long and painfully confusing so youʼd better yeet yourself outta here if you donʼt like 200 chapters and up. I read this in Wattpad and thereʼs like three books so thatʼs about... 600 chapters. A book contains 200 chapters, youʼre welcome.

Some said repetitions were a lot. Like, a lot, lot.

Repeat that a little more and there you have it. The goddamn, scenarios. Read to 20 or more chapters to understand what or how does the scenarios work. *thumbs up*

Yeah it could be boring and such, but again. If itʼs your taste, itʼs yours, really. Not really, but really. If itʼs not then, welp. Sorry for wasting your precious time reading something that you dislike. Hate is such a strong word, donʼt you all think so?

For me, the characters feel alive enough for me to feel them. Ohho, that sounds weird now doesnʼt it? Hehehe.

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Yeah, well weʼve got:

I. Kim Dokja. Yes, our self-sacrificing MC. One of the Holy Trinity of Sacrifice. Add Cale and Han Yoojin. There! Itʼs completed! There are some more but they are the famous ones, UwU. *wiggling practically gone eyebrows over here*

Yeah, so he knows of everything. Take that literally. And there is a (not-so) huge plot-twist at the end that most predictors already knew of... Okay, nevermind that.

Yeah, I actually like him. Like, a damn lot. He grew up honestly, if you ask me, lol. The scene that hurted my pride most was when he almost got killed off by our ML himself, dearest Yoo Jonghyuk. Letʼs not dive into every one of them, okay~~ Or this review will never end, I assure you.

II. Yoo Jonghyuk. Your average tsundere, cold, ruthless, killer protagonist. Lived 1865 world-lines using his infamous Stigma «Regression». Well, hello there sir. Ah, so youʼre a gift (tragedy) from a loved one, I see.

Will kill you off if he deems that youʼre a f*cking threat. Haha, quite literally.

III. Han Sooyoung. Our favorite author. Early in the book sheʼs a "copycat". We all know sheʼs not and if she is... then sheʼs literally copying off of herself. This is the character that we all love because sheʼs clever, the back-up plan, and overall saves everyoneʼs asses. We all should thank her. Thank you Han Sooyoung~~

We also have:

IV. Our cute and lovely Shin Yoosung.

V. Another (small) tsundere who loves his life-saver, Lee Gilyoung.

VI. Made of the finest steel only, Lee Hyunseong. Oh, he lost a lot of things.

VVI. Jeong Huiwon. The blade of the group. Or justice. Or whatever. Letʼs clap for her everyone...

Eighth, because I do not know of Roman numbers. Yoo Sangah. Hmm, perhaps the groupʼs morality? Sure, sure. Oh yeah, you could say she has the most potential being the heroine? Second place next to our tsundere protagonist, of course, hehehe. 💅🏻💅🏻💅🏻

Ninth, Lee Jihye! Ah, so sorry I almost forgot my third favorite character. I like her very much. Because she is a hidden card~~

The constellations. Uriel, Abyssal Black-Flame Dragon, Sun Wukong, Persephone, Hades, Dionysus, Surya, Metatron, Gabriel... Woah, didn't think Iʼd remember quite a lot.

Thereʼs also Jang Hayoung, Kyrgios, Is that how you spell his name? Breaking the Sky Sword Saint, Anna Croft.

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Ah, too long. How did I survive... Iʼm just rambling about this novel now. *cries*

Okay, stop. The biggest reason as to why I love it was because it made me ponder certain things about life. Yeah, my all-time favorite books always has this trope, trust me. So, goodbye I guess. I just rambled, literally. Bruh. Swear Iʼm never writing a review again.

I lied. Okay, for real now, goodbye.

-A certain human

[By the way, I added this section later on because—well. Itʼs me.

Anyway, since the story is so goddamn long you began to wonder why you existed, when you finally finished it I guess it gave some sort of satisfaction to me.

Like, itʼs almost like Iʼm in there myself. Donʼt sue me, please, bear with me.

I think that was the only good thing about it having so many chapters. Youʼll feel like, "Ah, it finally ended. I followed them for so long, I canʼt believe it actually ended."

Because every time climaxes happen I always go like, "I wonder how this will end. They suffered so much—blablabla."

And the torture continues again.

Sometimes I wonder have I mingled with it too long it began affecting my mind. It probably did. Now every time I thought of ending Iʼll always be reminded of this. I didnʼt lie this time. What, you thought I canʼt be serious for once? I can, lol. Itʼs just too boring, haha.

Since the plot was so detailed and I actually almost got swept away with it every single time, I guess the author nailed in making it so adventuresque. Since you followed it from the "beginning", it feels like watching a whole goddamn movie. And the MC finally got what he wanted all along. Man, writing this new section made me emotional somehow.

All right, Iʼll see what more can I add to this later on, toodloo.] <<less
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luisivich
luisivich rated it
May 28, 2022
Status: c50
i had tried to read this about a year ago- inly reach about chapter 200 then.

i had tried to read it again but I cant get immerse in it. The MC already know what will happen and where to get good stuffs but I cant get it why does he goes from point A to point B so inefficiently like he is really ret*rded. That 50 chapter I had read could be rewritten to about 20 chapters and it will be much better- so many wasted words in this writing... more>> style. The MC us inside a game but to hide the fact that the story is so unoriginal it changes the premise that they are a game to being in a book story instead. But there are status window and cash shop so the premise is closer to being a game rather than a book. There are reviews here that says this is the best novel they have ever read- that right there proves that they are many fake review of this novel. <<less
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Palisa
Palisa rated it
April 23, 2022
Status: Completed
I just loved it so much

Summary:

If you like action/science fiction/fantasy novels with hardworking MC, many funny and interesting characters (and their dynamics), plot twists, FEELS, a good amount of crying and angst (so-so), this novel is for you.

... more>> It is very broad, in the sense that the reader gets transported inside and can feel the mood of each chapter. But there are instances where the action o scenery is not enough detailed.

Certainly, there were too many translators changes, and following the thread was sometimes complicated, because there are many concepts and names.

I recommend it a lot, I loved it so so so much, that I am glad I stuck to the end of it, and I want to read it again and again. <<less
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Storyfairy
Storyfairy rated it
April 20, 2022
Status: c400
The story’s great the characters are fun! He’s definitely a sunfish that calls someone else a sunfish lol! I stopped reading at around 400 because the translator changed which would have been fine if they didn’t decide they were going to completely change the names of each character and add and subtract all this useless information it was a real pain in the bu*t and a ton of other readers kept complaining as well. I’m trying to continue reading it so we’ll see how it goes but ya only 4... more>> star because the new translator is horrid. Also important note;

THE NOVEL IS STILL ON WEBNOVEL!!!!

im not sure why it won’t show up hear but the novel is still accessible through its original platform. <<less
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Arutia
Arutia rated it
April 10, 2022
Status: Completed
There is a beginning in every ending. Everything is connected to each other. This novel pretty much sums that up.

You can see there is a difference in reviews with people who got off the novel early, and people who stuck to the end. It's ironic how this happens in the novel too. Some people will love it, and some wont.

Kim Dokja is the very epitome of every reader (read until the end and you'll know why). You will love his character development. Not only him but also the main character... more>> Yoo Jonghyuk, idc care how anyone else describe it, Dokja and Joohyuks bromance whatever you call it transcends, time, space and dimensions LOL. All the other characters have developments too! There is never a dull moment in this novel and the authors will make your brain fried and watery from the things that happens in the novel.

I am glad to be counted as one of the "readers" who have read this story so it can continue on :) If you're just in the early chapters, dont stop. It will get interesting. If you are deciding whether to read this novel or not, I suggest start it and you're in for a roller coaster ride. <<less
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Esfor
Esfor rated it
April 2, 2022
Status: c551
it was an amazing ride, I gasped at every plot twist and I loved all the unique characters. I don't want to expand further my review since I think that this novel is best experienced blind but I will tell you this, it's amazing and if you stick around for a bit you will understand too.

Super recomanded for all the action, myths and fanatsy fans.
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triking
triking
March 29, 2022
Status: Completed
I started off reading the manhwa and I enjoyed the concept not realising what I got into. I'm the type that loses track of everything else when I read a book I really like and this was one of them, this easily jumped to number one on the list of books I've read.

Why would I rank it no 1? I ranked it based on the void it left on me after I finished and I started watching edits on the characters for a week or so...

Sure it has it's flaws... more>> but with how much I enjoyed it, I didn't even notice it until I read peoples criticisms on it.

I really enjoyed how the epilogue was handled, I could see myself in the characters not wanting to let go of the story even though I knew it was coming to an end.

The story has an open ending and a lot of people have mixed feelings on it, yet for me I felt the same until I went back to read the final chapter after I got over the empty feeling I had. I noticed the final few paragraphs and especially the last sentence on the story made me realise that Kim Dokja possibly did have his own happy ending. <<less
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Brasdf
Brasdf rated it
March 26, 2022
Status: c411
Started well, but got increasingly random and repetitive.

The beginning is pretty great, really. Interesting characters, fun events. However, as the story progresses things became increasingly baffling and random.

For example, everyone becomes a story and the winner in a fight is about who has the best story, only god knows what that means or how it is judged, as a reader you have no idea. Just complete nonsense.

For some reason good stories have some effect on probability and that somehow affects whatever and everyone is busy sacrificing themselves for each other... more>> all the time, which really gets boring the fifth time.

I already lost most of my interest in the story when we got to the edgy plot twist that angels and demons are both equally evil. Really didn’t see that one coming... and dropped.

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I was also somewhat annoyed The scribe of heaven who is so cunning and crafty and the best planner made an insane plan with huge risks without any steps towards ameliorating said risks, such as preparing beforehand the weapon against the dragon of the end. I’m pretty sure that was a thing, I dropped this like a month ago.

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MachiV
MachiV rated it
March 13, 2022
Status: Completed
Good: Good plot twists. Fleshed out supporting cast.

Bad: Towards the end, the writing is just messy and draggy. The change in translated names is annoying so much so that I often have no idea who the character is until said character did something or activate a stigma or something.
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Ometa
Ometa rated it
February 7, 2022
Status: Completed
Amazing! This and TCF are my all-time favorite Korean novels.

The characters and setting are amazing. The development between the MC and his companions and his relationship with them near the end is fantastic. The plot is thrilling, and exploring the setting of the novel's novel is great.

It goes to show how fantastic this novel is to me as I have put off finishing this novel for quite a while just so I can find the time to savor the whole novel in its entirety from start to finish.

A novel I... more>> recommend wholeheartedly! <<less
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yu_ann
yu_ann rated it
February 5, 2022
Status: Completed
This novel is a beautifully written masterpiece. I highly recommend this novel if you're interested in mythology, action, system-like elements, and fantasy. This novel has a perfect mixture of action and angst. I absolutely love this novel, it is my most favorite one. And I'll tell you, you will not regret reading this masterpiece.

Also, prepare a box of tissues once you get to the final chapters.
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Gribochek
Gribochek
February 1, 2022
Status: prologue
Read to the 174 ch. I really don't like it, author is just making even simplest things difficult, truthfully if there wasn't his mother in the mix maybe... but f*ck, just everything around the MC should be f*cked up so that author was satisfied... yeah.. why not, when whole world is going down why we don't do some f*cking family drama with MC's life on the line...... it all just so stretched and tiring, really.

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by the way, he died one because someone tried to protect his lower part in the middle of the sh*t live indangering drama with family, wow, the best timing to do it, really

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Let me be straight, it just complicated that's all, it's not any great read or anything, playing with others emotions is a sure way to succeed and that exactly what author doing, not worth my time <<less
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mnyj
mnyj rated it
December 12, 2021
Status: Completed
Started a few days ago and finished it in 3 days, I just couldn't put it down after starting it.

The MC is clever, but not in an OP way, the novel really captures how he and his group struggles throughout the scenarios as well. His inner monologue and thoughts are interesting as well, sometimes it not what you might expect.

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I would say that things get really interesting after chapter 200, but everything before that is still essential to the story. Up to now, the manhwa adaptation is around chapter 90, so I'm looking forward to see how the rest of the arc will be drawn.

The character development in this novel is really great as well. Not just the MC, the side characters and even the constellations get their own development. I enjoy how Kim Dokja's original team grows with him and the relationship they have. If you like the found family troupe, then you'll like this. I also really like how the dynamic between Kim Dokja and Yoo Jonghyuk changes throughout the story, I think that it's written very well. The importance of Han Yoosung also progresses from the start of the story to the end, you can really see how she shines nearer to the end.

Things do get confusing closer to chapter 500, and it turns out to be an open ending as well. Lots of angst and feelings towards the last 100 chapters.

10/10, would reread it over and over again <<less
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forgetdrunkenmoon
forgetdrunkenmoon rated it
December 10, 2021
Status: c551
What can I say to this masterpiece?

Unlike solo leveling, the MC isn't as op as everyone thought. He need others help to complete the scenario and even die multiple times.

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and even despite him being the cretaor of star stream, he's powerless. That's why even the dokkaebi king calls him a powerless king, if I'm I'm not wrong. The last part when reaching the final wall only resulting him sacrificing himself again and became the oldest dream, repeating the cycle.

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The ending is a bit sad tho, but this part is where I feel like the author is a frkin genius. We as the reader decide the ending as that 1% remaining of him. That's why the angst feels right to the heart and I i can't move on from this masterpiece TAT <<less
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mixernix
mixernix rated it
December 1, 2021
Status: c117
The characters don't feel like people, but like plot devices. Everything drags on and only about 20% of the information is relevant to characterization or the story.

The world building is alright, I will give it that.

I am honestly surprised how many average stories get 4.5/5 on this site, it's disheartening that I can't even rely on the ratings or public reception here.
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MycReader
MycReader rated it
July 16, 2021
Status: Completed
Okay, I finished this novel a while ago but only reviewing now. In my opinion, this is one of the best novel I've read. Even though the ending is an 'open ending', I really really enjoyed the entire novel.

First of all, the MC has a unique personality, he doesn't vault himself all that much. But cares deeply for his friends and companion, he has a clear goal and determination to archieve it. Even though sometimes even us readers can't predict his plans, he always surpises us with everything he got.

He... more>> is not overpowered, he has many limits, thus resulting in his.... (Spoiler) many deaths. But he always plan for it, and even in situations where he didn't, he would still try his best to protect his group. It's super funny to see his teammates get mad at him everytime he does something reckless haha. He's smart and charming in his own way that make me wanna both give him a hug and punch him (lol) He's a lovable idiot, he always tries to shoulder the hard stuffs. Sometimes he wouldn't even consider himself part of the group, and that's why his teammates always get irritated with him. But they all love him deeply in their own way. This is the type of novel where MC found his family and they stick with him till the end. If they are the sword, the shield, the brain,... then MC is the heart. The entire group wouldn't be together without him, and that is proven many times in the novel.

The whole world this story is set in gets more and more complicated as the story goes. It envolves many things like worldlines, gods, myths, fables, channels, time travel, world crossing, recainations,... To be honest, near the end of it all I couldn't be sure if I understand everything. But the reason I said this OE didn't bother me is because this story isn't about the ending, but the entire process you read. Each senario gives the reader a new excitement and curiousity, sometimes even sorrow or hatred. It's such a detailed plot and amazing story that leave me drigging up a bunch of websites, looking to see if there are any side chapters. Haha sadly there aren't, but I'm still more than satisfied with all this. An advice, you shouldn't try to understand the timelines and worldlines completely, it's quite hard. Instead you should focus on the next best thing...

The characters development, especially for the 2th main of the story, Yoo Junghuyk. He went through so so many changes and turns, by the end of it you could see clearly how much he have matured. And it's 'matured', he didn't change completely or gets corrupted, no, he matured in a way that make readers like me proud. The author put so much thought into his development in every single details. And hands down, I really thought he would get swallowed up by all the crazy stuffs that happen throughout the story. But no, he was still himself in the end of it all.

There are loses and there are merits in this story. There are some small parts that talk about romance but it's not really anything. MC doesn't have a love interest (damn guy doesn't even vault himself haiz...) and the leads are a trio: Kim Dokja, Yoo Junghuyk, Han Sooyoung. Each person has their own development throughout the story.

[Spoiler!] hsy used to be an enemie but then side with MC while yhj used to never see MC as his companion, but in the end risks his life to save him. And MC, well, I can't really name it, but he definitely went through a lot. His family was the one that changes him the most is all I can say.

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Okay by this point I'm showing my fan side too much. But everything I said is true, and I fell in love with these characters. This has got to be the novel that keeps me on my toes almost every chapters. 5 out of 5, you should definitely give this a go. Don't read too fast, just enjoy the process, I was even a little sad when I almost finished it.

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