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The Protagonist Makes You Retreat About Thirty Miles
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After transmigrating into a world overtaken by the protagonists of various novels, writer Ji Mo, once accepting reality, quickly entered the role of ambushing protagonists, cannon fodder, and villains alike. But just when he had sharpened his knife against a protagonist once more, something unexpected occurred with the target.

That Ye Mingjun over there, what do you mean by a harem protagonist from a BE novel like you has been bound to a Romance Capture System? Everyone’s scrambling for world dominance but all you want to do is fall in love?

Wait a minute, this guy’s capture target is him? A fine protagonist bending just like that, where’s your pride as a male-oriented novel? What impropriety is this!

Ye Mingjun: I’m very curious about human affection, come flirt with me.

Ji Mo: Scram, do you think you can do whatever you please just because you’re some big shot?

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主角令人退避三舍
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12/20/21 RBKTR Translations c39
12/06/21 RBKTR Translations c38
08/26/21 RBKTR Translations c37
01/18/21 RBKTR Translations c36
01/11/21 RBKTR Translations c35
01/04/21 RBKTR Translations c34
12/28/20 RBKTR Translations c33
12/21/20 RBKTR Translations c32
12/14/20 RBKTR Translations c31
12/06/20 RBKTR Translations c30
11/27/20 RBKTR Translations c29
11/21/20 RBKTR Translations c28
11/13/20 RBKTR Translations c27
11/07/20 RBKTR Translations c26
10/31/20 RBKTR Translations c25
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yujuank
yujuank rated it
June 23, 2020
Status: Completed
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Hey, this is the translator speaking, to talk about my favorite parts of this novel. I don't usually write reviews, so please bear with me.


This is a story about an author who was accidentally thrown into a crowd of protagonists and tries his best to survive among them despite not having a golden finger. Three years after his arrival, he meets a 'protagonist' who is somewhat different from the other protagonists he's met, grudgingly goes along with him for the sake of returning to his world, and falls in love with him along the way.

I think the highlight of this novel is most definitely the relationship between the two main characters, particularly because of the ML (and his system). Ever wondered what would happen if a capture target knew the system's existence and that he was being captured? This is the story. Also, Ye Mingjun is such an oblivious sweet-talker I wouldn't be surprised if honey was slathered all over his body at the moment of his creation. Some people wonder why the MC fell so quickly for him, but this is the reason. At the start of the story, the ML is curious about love and picks the MC as his capture target after mistaking his 'interest' in him as something more (it's actually just an attempt at probing out a likely enemy). As he regards himself as being straight, as well as other reasons due to the ML being a part of something that hurt the MC in the past, MC tries (and fails) to push him away, and the ML sticks on because of his growing curiosity of the MC. This then develops into a pretty interesting relationship of getting to know each other via completing System missions. I love how the System goes about with the missions, which goes through all the basics of knowing each other as a person rather than delving straight into the romance (also, the System's punishments are hilarious. Stare apologetically at your capture target? Write a letter begging for forgiveness? Comb his hair? Wash his clothes? It gets increasingly better as their relationship progresses)

Then there's the father-son relationships between the authors and their characters. This is probably the major source of conflict in this particular novel, which I think is the absolute nightmare/horror story for authors - what would you do if you woke up to find a character you wrote has been brought to life? Especially when this protagonist is horrifically OP and you tortured him for his tragic backstory. This is what happens between the MC and his protagonist, and I cried many times leading up to their resolution.

More questions are raised towards the end such as - is it truly the author's fault when he didn't know you existed? Who was the one to summon all these protagonists, and cause them to suffer when they should have thrived in their own worlds? The plot develops more as the mastermind behind all of this is revealed. Contrasted with the MC's experience is probably the story of another protagonist and his author (who abandoned his novel) and the numerous other protagonists who were summoned to this world (Ye Junhou's story was a tearjerker even though he's a massive womanizer).

Also, this might sound weird, but I love the author's writing style? It's pretty clear the author isn't a newbie, and they weave comedy and sadness so masterfully I find myself laughing in one scene, then crying in the next.

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XxShining_HopexX
XxShining_HopexX rated it
May 29, 2020
Status: c67
It's not bad, but it's not good either. I MTL'd it up to chapter 67 but I was struggling to maintain interest since the beginning.

The story is about the MC who is an author in the real world who was transported to an alternate world where the protagonists from different stories have appeared as men in the sky. MC is the "god" of the demon king as he is the author of that particular story.

The ML is an ancient artifact with a human form who had his power sealed and... more>> now has to fall in love with the help of a system to unseal it. He keeps the system on "speaker phone" so everyone can hear it since ML decided it would be easier to do the tasks that way. ? He's a cutie.

I'm not sure what the point of the story is though; another "god"/author was summoned and is trying to have a good relationship with his "children" though his "younger son" hates him.

But yeah, if stories like this are your thing then I'd say give it a shot, this just wasn't for me. <<less
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namio
namio rated it
August 19, 2022
Status: Completed
But he still gave him a bright smile, which, just like at the moment of the pearl's birth, illuminated the world devastated by war.

"You've grown up, I'm relieved."

During a city siege, the Morning Star Priest of the Temple, Ji Mo, was distracted from escape by the appearance of an immortal. This immortal, at first gaze, was betrayed by the loud sound of a system speaking: Would you like to set this man as the target of your love system?

... more>> The goddamn bastard had a love capture system on speaker mode.

Ji Mo was an author forcibly pulled into a world where protagonists of various novels were pitted against each other, their clashing powers resulting in untold suffering for the people. A victim of this himself, the once-college student thrust upon this might makes right existence had learned that sincerity and love was a vulnerability his weak self could not afford. A past pain had blinded him and shut him off in the darkness, both literally and figuratively.

But Ye Mingjun was the brightest light upon this world, and even the light of the sun and the moon had to give way to it. And Emperor Xi's qiming pearl had always lit the path forward, representing humanity's hope for the future.

With this light on his palm, Ji Mo found that he could steadily walk out of the dark tunnel he had been trapped in, and onwards to a kinder tomorrow.

This novel is just... so many things. A story talking about the different relationships a protagonist could have towards its author, it doesn't shy away from all the complicated feelings birthed from knowing that someone plotted out your life to have such tragedies. Authors write for their love of writing, for money, for their ideals; protagonists in turn have different motivations and personality, and when faced with the reality that their "creators" are within reach, they react differently too. Sometimes, the sorrow of this knowledge is so all-encompassing, the only sentence that resonates between them in the end is a wish that they had never met in the first place.

The Protagonist Makes You Retreat About Thirty Miles is frankly a hilarious novel. ML truly has no shame, and after MC comes around and agrees to be in a relationship, he indifferently (and spitefully) plays along to shovel dogfood at the most unwilling of third wheels. They have a wonderful dynamic, accented by a really diverse cast consisting of protagonists from across a multitude of genres. The worldbuilding does get a bit much, especially when it starts weaving in the other half of the plot-- one concerning Ye Mingjun and the Diorama of Civilization in his hands, and the mysteries that surround the latter's current state. But it's really worth it to see it through to the end, if the characters and their struggles appeal to you, because they are given developments worthy of them. Not everything is happy, but everyone is given a respect that-- well, Ji Mo might not love the author if they ever transmigrate into the novel, but Tianshu had definitely written them all out faithfully.

And just like its main characters, the novel acknowledges the state of the status quo, but still fights for a better future through empathy. Not kindness for its own concept, but through understanding and accepting human nature, taking into account limitations, yet persevering for a future that doesn't hurt so many people quite as much.

I almost bawled like a baby at the end. But I know that they'll be fine. Ye Mingjun is the pearl that illuminated the devastated world, and Ji Mo will be there with him to protect that hope. <<less
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ylial
ylial rated it
December 22, 2021
Status: Completed
This is a gem honestly, especially the love development!! I had my laugh at every chapter!! There's also depth in tackling human emotion and dark undertone due to the grievances experienced by the MC.

SUMMARY: The MC (a writer) was transportated in a different world without a rule of heavenly law. In this world, other protagonists of the several books were also summoned. Before, those book protagonists were captured by the aborigines royalty of world to be used, Until a powerful and vengeful protagonist transmigrated. Eventually, several other book... more>> protagonists followed each with their own ideas and faction. The MC, an ordinary human without a power was summoned but eventually tortured by the protagonist he created. His meridians was damaged and was blinded by the character he treasured (spent half of his school life writing that chara) ; he was forced to tell some of his secrets. He then became untrusting and manipulative after he survived and was saved by the High Priest. This is where the chapter1 starts. Fortunately, he met a pure hearted ML with a romance system ❤️ he was pestered and begun to trust and love again. Their goal is to find the person who summoned the book protagonists and go back to ML's world <<less
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Alysx
Alysx rated it
December 15, 2021
Status: c42
Premise of the story is interesting and fresh. We've always seen stories of authors transmigrating into their own story, but this story resembles more of a battle royale, starring lots of MCs of different novels in one single world. Our MC of this story has an identity of an author who tries his best to navigate this enormous trainwreck.

While the premise is good, the execution falls short. The flow of the story is choppy as the author likes to withhold important information from the readers and scatter them throughout the... more>> text, but always forgetting to describe the reactions of other characters regarding the information reveal. It's glossed over and takes away the fun of reading. The characters are just blandly accepting whatever that's happening without much questioning or even much reaction to those earth-shattering reveals. Sometimes the characters just magically and suddenly know something without much explanation, or that their deduction process is not explained well and lacks coherency. Many times I had to back up a few chapters and reread to see if I missed out something (and surprise, I didn't). As I was reading, I also found the MC and ML's relationship progress to be rather stiff. Rather than a smooth transition, I always felt that it was disjointed and abrupt.

In the end, I'm reading purely just for the storyline and closing many, many, eyes to the rest of the things. The only silver-lining is that the characters are quite dimensional and have certain depth to their personalities. This is just my personal take of course, feel free to try it yourself to see if it's your cup of tea. <<less
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CynicalStrawberry25
CynicalStrawberry25 rated it
August 19, 2021
Status: c53
This is excellent. The MTL is eh, but provided you read up to the translated chapter then continue with MTL, it's still comprehensible. The relationship between the MC and ML is slow calm and all about healing. Plus, it's all about understanding that although the ML attaches himself onto the MC, that's more on a whim and the emotions slowly develop later.

Their relationship is also very cute and healthy. The ML just wants to see the MC smile and the MC struggles to trust in the ML after his past... more>> trauma. Once they get together as well, it's more of a teasing, playful, but warm relationship than a brainlessly possessive one.

I also really enjoy the setting and plot. The MC is basically an author in a world containing several protagonists, one of which is his own. You eventually get to meet another such author who also comes to the world and honestly, the depth and whole logic behind how the protagonists are somewhat reflections of their authors, is so interesting! There's no black and white, each character comes in shades of gray with their own desires and motivations.

The main character also isn't OP nor does he have a protagonists halo. Honestly, this novel reminds me of "Spring Trees and Sunset Clouds" in that it's about a guy learning to heal after the trauma he has faced in transmigrating. You see that less often, usually the main character is simply OP or the ML helps them be OP in the new world. Here, the protagonist just wants to survive and eventually, with the help of the ML, learn to dream again.

After reading to chapter 85...

I agree with all that I've said above and along with it there's more. In this novel, while the protagonists' relationship is central, there are plenty of other important characters and their stories are in no way neglected. The whole idea of the relationship between an author and character is so interesting and unique to each set of individuals, really, this author manages to display how everyone is their own person and there's no point in generalizing reactions, personalities, or people. Authors and protagonists are more than just that, they're people too, struggling to attain their different, sometimes conflicting, sometimes in harmony, desires like a clamorous confusion. I especially find the second author they summon interesting because...

Spoiler

He's created three of the protagonists. The first reflects his ideals as a child. The second is based off of the dark and scheming person he has become in adulthood. And the third is a reflection of his less than societally applauded desires for numerous women and plenty of wine.

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WhyDidIDoThis
WhyDidIDoThis
June 24, 2020
Status: c3
It's very sweet! So far, the protagonist is at the top of my 'honestly oblivious' list and the system is just trying to do its job correctly. Everyone seems to have trouble with the MTLs so I'm going to enjoy the ride along with the current translator and wait it out till the end.
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MambaMunchingMango
MambaMunchingMango rated it
February 8, 2023
Status: c39
First of all, why did the update stop at the moment of the most anticipating cliffhanger (┬┬﹏┬┬)

I love the dynamic between MC and ml. It's so freaking cute. The story plot is also interesting.
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Wonzu
Wonzu rated it
May 21, 2022
Status: c39
Really, the very idea of protagonists (evil or good ones) transported into one big world is really interesting! It's like how we're always wondering between One Punch Man and Dragon Ball, whose protagonist is going to win in a battle.

I really like how the author revealed the characters' change one after another, and how their character/personality are somehow or even greatly different from the supposed to be "character setting in the original novel they came from".

I want to continue reading the MTL but, well, sadly the MTL version is not... more>> as readable as other novels. There are a lot of small details that if I missed due to bad or wrong translation, it will definitely hinder my understanding to the plot in the future chapters.

So I really, really beg the translator here to continue translating😣😖 <<less
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Evesneon
Evesneon rated it
March 22, 2022
Status: c39
Really spectacularly written and translated by the fanatastic RBKTR Translation.

This story is unique and it tugs your emotions as you follow the MC and ML along. Hints of their past are slowly hidden and you can't wait to cheer for a HE for them.

To be honest, I had put this novel down in the early chapters but decisively took it up again and I've never regretted. Awaiting for more ❤️
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alliknow
alliknow rated it
December 7, 2021
Status: c38
Typically I wouldn't review unless I've finished reading it completely, but wow.

The author interweaves worldbuilding and character development so well. The world building is visceral and the characters are nuanced and complex. I could write a dissertation, but I'm still trying to digest it. In regards to the other reviews, this is not something to MTL, I imagine it would melt your brain and still wouldn't give you more than 40% comprehension. Hopefully the current translator continues as they've done an amazing job.

Fascinating premise done superbly. I've been at the... more>> edge of my seat. <<less
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BambooTriangle
BambooTriangle rated it
May 13, 2021
Status: c36
A wonderful novel!!

It's incredibly hilarious but the way Ji Mo hides in his shell is also very tragic and relatable. All characters are very three dimensional and the whole creative idea of 'gods' and 'celestials' is fascinating and fresh.

I love the whole build up to MC and MLs relationship because it makes it extremely satisfying to see Ji Mo gradually start to trust Ye Mingjun and Ye Mingjun learning how to feel and act like a human.

also... this is the first novel where ML is straight up a ... more>>
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pearl!

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rhianirory
rhianirory
May 25, 2020
Status: c6
I tried to read ahead with mtl but there are multiple systems and multiple transported people and multiple POV and I got confused very quicky when the POV jumped back and forth to the point where I'm not sure who is who? Half the time I'm not sure which system is speaking to what person or who is looking at who's favorability, or even the difference (if there is any) in their missions, so I'm hoping the translation will make things much clearer. Right now my brain hurts.
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shiro_neko7656
shiro_neko7656 rated it
August 16, 2023
Status: --
Its a freakishly amazing novel. The comments persuaded me on reading and as well guarantee the quality of the translation. Not only did their comments were on point what consists in the novel, the translation didn't disappoint either. Its an amazing translation quality that portrayed the story quite accurately.
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PicturesqueSeeker
PicturesqueSeeker rated it
December 18, 2023
Status: Completed
This novel is not the best or groundbreaking thing in the world but the setting is so weirdly unique and fresh that I find myself rereading it again (and hope the translations will continue).

I especially adore the ML the most and his relationship developing with Ji Mo.
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