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2024-09-03 23:31

Dragons! Dragons! Dragons! I like dragons!

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Review: Great Potential but Disappointing Execution I really like the premise of the story, especially the teased late-game scenario where the protagonist might face off against humanity (at least that’s hinted at in the preview chapter). However, after 100 chapters, I don’t see much of that, and I strongly dislike some of the author’s decisions. The Main Character and His Abilities The story begins with a classic “weak-to-strong” setup: the protagonist receives an SSS-tier skill, a god-tier rarity that most people believe to be a myth. Despite this, he’s pitied by everyone around him simply because he’s a summoner—a class that’s generally considered weak. His friends even abandon him. This makes no sense. There aren’t any other SSS-tier summoners to compare him to, and such a rare skill should logically spark interest or greed rather than dismissal. Instead, the author seems to force a betrayal and revenge subplot that ultimately doesn’t add much to the main storyline. In reality, this isn’t a “weak-to-strong” story at all; it’s more of an “overpowered from the start” narrative surrounded by characters who act irrationally. It’s also not a “hides-his-strength” trope since the protagonist doesn’t conceal his abilities—just one of his systems. Pacing and Worldbuilding The pacing is often described as “slow,” but it’s not because of deep worldbuilding or a complex, mysterious plot. Instead, it’s padded with filler. Even after 100 chapters, the world remains underdeveloped. There’s a vague mention of an apocalypse involving dragons, yet people don’t seem to care that the protagonist can summon them. Humanity now lives behind walls because of monsters and some kind of illness outside, but this isn’t explored in any meaningful way. The protagonist’s backstory is equally lacking. He used to live outside the walls with his sister before becoming an orphan, but there’s no information about his parents, his past, or any significant trauma. Instead, we get POV chapters from irrelevant characters, like a typical “clown” character or a random girl who’s introduced just to be killed off by the antagonist. Ironically, this girl has more backstory than the protagonist. Overall, the story gives little information about the world or its mysteries. It feels more like lighthearted banter among characters in an apocalyptic setting than a genuine attempt at creating a dark or suspenseful narrative. Characters and Atmosphere The side characters are generic tropes: clowns, tsunderes, and other archetypes that feel out of place in an apocalyptic story. Their constant jokes and cheerful attitudes ruin any potential for a dark or mysterious atmosphere. The antagonist is a one-dimensional murderer who kills for power without a clear motive but is somehow also portrayed as a “caring lover.” This inconsistency makes the character unconvincing and uninspired. Conclusion It feels like the author is working through a checklist: Want a “dark” story? Add a murderer antagonist. Want a “weak-to-strong” tag? Give the protagonist an overpowered skill and make everyone else act stupidly. The story refuses to take risks. There are no meaningful stakes, no emotional depth, and no sense of struggle. The protagonist doesn’t seem willing to make hard sacrifices, and it feels like he’ll achieve everything through plot armor. There’s no reason to expect tragic or challenging moments, such as the death of his sister or the loss of key characters. Instead, it’s shaping up to be a predictable, happy story with shallow antagonists, chapters filled with jokes, and harem-style rivalry. Ultimately, it’s disappointing, especially for readers looking for an atmospheric and well-thought-out narrative in a apocalyptic setup with a morally ambiguous protagonist.

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