The setting also plays a big role. If it's set in the Yu - Gi - Oh! universe, it should be consistent with the overall lore. But it can also be interesting if the author takes some liberties and creates a unique spin on the world, as long as it still feels like it belongs in the same general universe. This can add an extra layer of intrigue to the fanfiction.
The relationship between Yami Marik and the reader has to be developed well. It can't be rushed. There should be a gradual progression from initial encounters, perhaps filled with suspicion or fear, to a deeper connection. Maybe they start off as enemies in the story and slowly realize they have more in common than they thought.
Chapter 231, "Investigating Yang Lu by Day—Whose Side Are We On?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Chen Yingba's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on They are now located southeast of the hill, and the west side happens... and ending on Two on the first floor, four on the second floor, one on the third....
Chapter 175, "Ape Mountain, Xiao He Camp", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xiao Daoyin's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Hearing Xiao Yuan's recounting, both Xiao Yu and Xiao Hen turned... and follows through with This was not what he had anticipated!.
Chapter 141, "Intermediate Thunder Kui, Second Reshaping Skin [Three in One]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, It's a pity that Xia Hong and the fourteen members of the Hunting.... By the end, Based on the speed and power of the Snow Mane's spikes and the....
Chapter 168, "Snow Bamboo, Longyou, Sudden Wealth - Part 3", is the clearest early answer because it turns Great Xia's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Xia Hong encompassed the entire Arrow Bamboo Forest on the scroll,.... By the end, So far, Great Xia has ventured only about three to four kilometers.... Inside the broader family politics storyline, the chapter closes with Xia Hong paid it no mind at all;
Chapter 152, "Mirror Immortal's Killing Intent, Who Has Been Framed?", is the clearest early answer because the violence around Xia Hong becomes final instead of hypothetical. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on They plan to wipe us out in one fell swoop!" Xia Hong turned back to... and ending on Once the Second Leader arrives with reinforcements, they'll all....
Chapter 173, "New Regulations of the Hunting Department, Building Upgrade", is the clearest early answer because Great Xia finally turns buildup into a real advancement. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Hong Guang, standing nearby, immediately pulled out a wooden plaque... and ending on In its place was a massive three-meter-wide tripod cauldron..
Chapter 206, "Pleas, Cold Element Festival, the Leader Emerges", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Chuan's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Xiang Liang stepped into the silent hall, hearing only the echo of..., but the pressure keeps building through This solemn and majestic atmosphere undeniably made him more and more....
Chapter 204, "Homecoming, Unease, Avian", is the clearest early answer because it turns Great Xia's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Using millions of pounds of iron ore to make a gate?. By the end, With more information deduced in his mind, Xiang Liang's expression....
Chapter 158, "Preparation, Arrival", is the clearest early answer because it turns Iron's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, First Year of the Great Xia, March 16th, around midnight The mine on.... By the end, If not for the special methods of the leader, who could convert....
Chapter 177, "Population Growth, Trouble for Hong Guang【Big Chapter, Votes and Subscriptions Needed】", is the clearest early answer because it turns Zeng Fan's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from First Year of the Great Xia, April 1st, late night. to Their base at Zeng Ping camp was just at Four Ape Peak, very close to....