This work is delightful. The prose is solid, the characters are compelling, the pacing kept me up late at night, and the focus of the story helped me get a more complete picture of what I like in a litRPG. Specifically, I really appreciate it when an author goes through the trouble to really think about the implications of something like a System (the focus this work places on the preconditions necessary for something like that to arise is a bonus). Like, when a level 50 fisherman can catch enough fish to feed a village, what implications does that have for the economic conditions of the world at large?  Especially where the story is at as I write this review,  this work has a heavy focus on that kind of question, and I truly love to see it.

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An interesting novel about research, creativity and diversity of fantasy settings. In terms of combat, I rate it as poor, but in terms of fantasy scenes, it is quite interesting and attractive. Guide, the main research topic is mana and systems, the main character's interpretation and discovery process is unique and I appreciated the main character's perspective as a researcher.

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I think this is a great go at a system story. I like the 'part' where Alice takes a more scientific approach to things, and like how she at least partially knows her actions can cause lots of attention, not all of which would be good.

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I really enjoy the deep world building that goes behind the scenes as Alice uncovers the mysteries of the system. It is really amazing how well thought out her rationale is, and very human! She is smart and curious, but still often tunnel visions, AND yet she acknowledges it. Kudos

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