IvyWoods

Thank you! I’m really glad the twist landed. I’ll say some of it was planned early, but the way it unfolded grew naturally while writing—which honestly made it more exciting for me too.

Haha yeah, that scale might be a bit off—I’ll tweak the description.

Oh, that’s a good catch actually.

Yeah, definitely a typo. It’s 24,000 HP. Thanks for catching that!

Haha, Zoey's definitely one of my favorite characters to write, and I'm so glad she's resonating with you. Appreciate the love!

Great catch — and yeah, that confusion is intentional. To clarify what’s happening: Ethan did win the Stone of Glory in his original world, and he still retains all the memories, experience, and instincts from his past life — including being a top-ranked player. However, when the Stone activated, it didn’t simply continue his original timeline. Instead, it connected him to a parallel version of Earth — one where the Glory Lords X era began much earlier, and the version of Ethan who lived there had a completely different journey. The “30 restarts” belong to that version of Ethan — the one whose body and identity he now inhabits. That Ethan was an average player who struggled for years. So while our Ethan still has the mind and knowledge of a former top player, his current in-game account, units, and resources all come from this parallel world’s version of himself. In other words, he didn’t lose his skill — he just didn’t inherit his old progress. As for what happened to his original world, and why the Stone brought him to this specific version of reality instead of continuing his own — that’s part of a much larger mystery tied to the Stone itself and the forces behind it. You’ll start seeing more pieces of that puzzle soon, as Ethan begins to uncover the truth himself.

A standard Tier 14 Mythic Unit relied solely on its racial template. But a Level 90 Crimson Ultimate Hero would possess over two hundred additional attribute points on top of that template. By then, their raw stats alone would already exceed a normal Tier 14’s base parameters.

I appreciate you being honest about your impressions. Just to clarify — this is a human-written story, not AI generated. I draft and revise everything myself. That said, I absolutely agree that some early chapters and sentence flow can feel rough, and I’m actively revisiting and polishing those sections over time. Web serialization is a bit different from traditional publishing — the story evolves publicly, and improvements happen gradually rather than all at once. Platform moderation and comment visibility aren’t something I control, but I do value genuine feedback when it’s shared respectfully. Thanks for reading and for taking the time to comment.

Thank you for the detailed feedback—I really appreciate the time and care you put into it. Your points about exposition, relationship development, and Earth are fair, and they’re things I’m actively working to improve as the story moves forward. I won’t spoil future arcs, but I do want you to know these concerns aren’t being ignored. I’m grateful you’ve stuck with the novel and shared your thoughts.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and I really appreciate your honesty. I can understand your frustration with the inconsistencies in the story, especially with the pacing of Cicero's evolution and the shifts in character development. It’s clear that some elements didn’t align as well as they should have, and I apologize for any confusion or disruption that caused while you were reading. I’m currently in the process of revising and adjusting certain plot points to ensure the story flows more smoothly and the character progressions make more sense. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and I’ll make sure to address the issues you've mentioned, especially regarding Cicero's evolution and the timeline inconsistencies with the dragons. I’m grateful that you’ve stuck with it so far, and I hope the revisions will make the story more enjoyable and coherent for you moving forward. Thank you again for your support and for giving me the chance to improve!