A rare and dangerous variety of item that has been cursed through either intentional or unknown means. They offer incredible powers at a hefty price, which is often kept a secret until they are 'bound' to an unlucky induvidual. Holders of cursed items are widely known to have a short life expectancy through a combination of Inquisitors hunting them and the effects claiming their lives.
The Inquisition believes that cursed items are a corrupting influence that clouds the minds of those who wield them. They have dedicated their cause to finding them and seeking a way to destroy them for good.
A young man killed in his early twenties by an unfortunate car accident. Ren was reincarnated into a new world as an 'outwordler.' Born an orphan and raised by thieves, he has a realistic and combative outlook on life. While scavenging for valuables on the battlefield, he runs into a cursed legendary sword named Stigma. Under threat of death at the hand of the Inquisition, he takes up the blade to defend himself - setting forth a series of events that will change the world.
An Ashmorn battlemage born to an influencial noble family. Cali suffered emotional trauma at a young age thanks to a sheltered upbringing and nearly dying during an assassination attempt on her family. She acts with little regard for her own safety, and often seeks out danger wherever she can find it.
A powerful and tall warrior-hunter from a small tribe on Versia. Awarded to Ren as a bride after he slayed a great beast near their home. Her unusual apperance and cheerful demeanor make her a stark contrast to the people around her. She has a love for foreign languages, but has a lot to learn about the world over the seas.
Formerly a German native, Adelbern Weiss is the prodigal son of the Inquisition. An extremely talented warrior and illuminated thinker. Adel's motivations do not align with the order that took him in. Rather than dedicating himself to finding and eradicating cursed relics from the world, Adel has a vested interest in seeing their full power.
An American outworlder and self declared 'missing persons expert' who somehow found himself in possession of the legendary thunder sword, Raiju. He is overly-familiar and earnest to a fault. He also has an utterly terrible sense of direction.
A young outworlder who loves light novels and RPGs. She was reincarnated into a well-off and caring family, but seeks adventure after being granted the legendary wood sword Veritas. She was taught well by a local man named Danton, but she continues to ignore his warnings about the dangers of life on the road.
- Chapter 187 – The Long NightSep 7, 2023
- Chapter 186 – Shock and AweSep 5, 2023
- Chapter 185 – Fully FormedAug 31, 2023
- Chapter 184 – Content as One Can BeAug 20, 2023
- Chapter 183 – BattlementAug 15, 2023
- Chapter 182 – Riding to the EndAug 10, 2023
- Chapter 181 – A House ApartAug 4, 2023
- Chapter 180 – Marcus’ Last MistakeJul 23, 2023
- Chapter 179 – EridusJul 9, 2023
- Chapter 178 – Shoot the MessengerJun 28, 2023
- Chapter 177 – Element of SurpriseJun 15, 2023
- Chapter 176 – The Buy-InJun 5, 2023
- Chapter 175 – Never a Moment’s RestMay 25, 2023
- Chapter 174 – New DigsMay 15, 2023
- Chapter 173 – Clearing the AirMay 9, 2023
- Content Warning
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The story is well written, the grammar is good, the setting is interesting and what character interactions there are are well done. But major problems exist with the context of those character interactions and with the main character himself.
The main character has no ambition and never has a plan, ever. A side character will always pop up and tell the main character what to do and how to do it, always. The main character never engages his companions, ever, it is always the companions who engage him. To put it simply the main character isn’t a real character, he has no agency at all within the story.
There’s some other small problems with agreeing to dumb stuff or disagreeing and then immediately agreeing again repeatedly. Some scenario’s that don’t fit or progress anything or devalue the rpg mechanics. But those are all minor problems compared to the main character that isn’t even a real character but a puppet.
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I like the story but currently the story is going downhill for me (Tho looking at the views of the 10 latest chapters of the story, that might be the case lol), With the MC easily giving in to cali whenever she says something even if that something is not what he wants to do.
Like look what happened in chapter 27 where he let this inquisitor dude in his team even tho he doesn't want to but since cali wants the dude in and that she finds him interesting then the MC couldn't do anything about it other than give in like a pushover
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End of Volume 1:
Story development: Very event-driven and mysteries which slowly unravel. I’m hooked.
World Building: Great potential and well done so far.
MC: Portrayed as rational. Has too many principles for someone who went from modern Japan to the slums in my opinion but not too fussed. He screams ‘character growth’ as the tags indicate so I have some expectations :).
That stunt he pulled with the gold ingot at the end of v1 was very satisfying. I’d really thought he wouldn’t keep it due to principles or some bs.
Characters: Where a lot of the mystery is at-
Seems there’s other transmigrators/reincarnations called outworlders
Even though not much has happened in terms of schemes and conspiracies, side characters (and enemies) seem rational i.e not dumbed down to cater for the MC. Also has some interesting, if a bit weird, potential interests for the harem.
Update stability: Once every other/few days- consistent + long chapters = perfect.
As in Charlie’s review, this does what has been done previously very well and is entertaining so an easy 5*s. Looking forward to starting V2.
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This isn't a bad story. The character dialogue is great, the pacing is excellent, and I feel immersed in the world.
The only thing that sets it back is how generic the plot and setting are. It doesn't do anything special, it has a protagonist from another world, a way to level up, and it's set in a fantasy world. So pretty basic stuff.
But what it does makeup is how well it can play these tropes and uses them to their best extents. So while it doesn't do anything special, the author is good at using what is already done, incredibly well. There's also bonus points for not having the protagonist be super OP. It really breaks the tension some scenes could have with a protagonist like that.
Overall, a good read to pass the time.
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The biggest problem with this story, is that it focuses on the outcome of things, to the exclusion of almost all else. There is extremely minimal build-up or contextualization for events (mainly combat), which leaves the story feeling heavily scripted. You can very clearly feel the author taking a heavy hand to introduce or achieve something for the main character, which doesn't allow him to grow on his own.
I am of the firm belief, that no matter if it's an author, parent, or god, they should only ever seek to guide their creation, but never control them.
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Not really my cup of tea but the story itself is well writen. Worth giving it a shot.
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An enjoyable read if you like Isekai's where the MC gains a weapon that's also a character. While it does follow some tropes, the author pulls it off decently in the moments.
The interaction between MC and the artifact is entertaining.
Overall, the story is easily digestible with a decent cast of characters. The world-building is also enjoyable without overloading the reader in the beginning.
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