After clocking over three hundred chapters, I will be giving my novel a Review.
Firstly, I would like to say that while I am the author, my opinions on this book isn’t just based on bias.
It’s a wonderful and interesting story.
I have received a few criticisms, of which I will be addressing here.
As readers, you should also be prepared to see these factors. So that you’re not caught off guard, let me explain a few things.
[Sp0iler Alert]
*Some things mentioned may contain mild sp0ilers*
Firstly;
The MC acts like a kid even though he’s supposed to be an old sage internally.
Secondly;
The Academy Arc makes no sense because of how Mc is treated despite being of nobility
Thirdly;
Cliche routes like Demons and Academy being implemented
Fourthly;
The reasons behind some of Mc’s seemingly risky/immature actions
Lastly;
The story’s progression
To answer those major criticisms, I have made this Review.
Answer 1:
If you’ve ever watched Black Clover, or some similar Anime, you tend to notice some old personalities who act immature at times.
An example is Julius Novachrono.
Thanks to his love of Magic, and his goofy personality, he acts like a child sometimes. However, no one can deny how epic he is when he needs to be.
That’s exactly the same as the MC. If you’re patient enough and just accept this aspect of him, you’ll love his character more
He’s meant to be more relatable and expressive. Don’t expect an ‘Ayanokoji’ for the MC
He behaves childish sometimes, but he really isn’t. Those who have gone further in the story (especially the third arc) can testify to this.
Answer 2:
Ainzlark Academy is purely meritocratic
Even the Prince of the Kingdom attends, and the only reason he’s regarded well is because of his talent for Magic.
The MC’s path to success isn’t known by anyone, so they would naturally ostracize him by their standards
But, it isn’t permanent, so please… don’t get too annoyed.
Answer 3:
This novel may seem cliche from the start, but it’s nothing like that at all.
Some argue that the Academy was unnecessary, but that’s a lie.
If you read the story well, you’ll understand why I went down that route.
As for Demons, it’s not as simple as many works have depicted their existence. Again, you need to read the story to find out.
Answer 4:
The MC is very smart.
If you’ve reached the third arc, you’ll understand this perfectly well.
Even from the first arc, you begin to see traces of his intelligence.
Not just Magic, but strategy and knowledge in other fields.
But, some of his actions may seem a little off. Please do not impulsively judge
Many people dropped the book at first arc because they were too stuck up with their belief of the MC
Unknown to many, in the third arc, the MC explains the rationale behind his seemingly rash action.
Everything the MC does has a reason. I don’t mean he’s perfect and he’s always right. But… he’s not stupid.
Answer 5:
At some point, I changed the POV. Criticisms appeared because I didn’t focus on the MC for some chapters.
But, please understand that he’s not the only important person in the story.
Other important characters will be introduced.
I certainly hope you enjoy this story.
Cheers
