Starting as a Mysterious Merchant, I Rewrite the Rules of a Ghastly Game
从神秘商人开始，架空诡异游戏
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- 466k Words
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- Mystery
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- Mystery High-Concept
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- 1y ago
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- From the Start, I'm a Mysterious Merchant: I Expose the Supernatural Hoax开局神秘商人，反推诡异编造超凡Alternate title on Fanqie
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Oh my god, this is so good! I love stories with such a high-class protagonist. I really like the protagonist's personality and the character development. The writing is also pretty good, it's just that the updates are a bit slow. Author, you're awesome! 😏 The world-building is grand, the purpose is clear, the content is very interesting, and the logic is sound. It's truly a high-quality book. 🥰
It's quite good, and overall I can't find any major problems. However, I feel the writing style is a bit immature, lacking in dramatic tension (perhaps that's just how the story is set up) (this is just my observation). The character development is somewhat superficial (personal opinion). But it's still very well written! Keep it up, author! ✊ It's really well-written, especially for a new author! Keep it up, I'll definitely keep following your updates ❤️💕
It's really good, except the updates are a bit slow. I highly recommend it, but I hope everyone won't maliciously inflate the ratings. I don't want this book to be abandoned because it's really to my liking. Thank you!
It's so good!!! I hope the main character and the clone's names can be distinguished, because they both use the same name when they speak, which sometimes makes it really easy to get them mixed up 🤦
The plot moves quickly and the storyline meets expectations, far surpassing many other writers on this genre on Tomato. Also, the author's statement that this book is yours, not theirs, and that they can write however they want is irrelevant; as long as you're satisfied with it, that's enough. At worst, it can be hidden; at worst, updates can be discontinued (no, that won't do).
I've read up to chapter 220 so far, just wanted to commemorate this (spoilers ahead). Overall, there aren't any major flaws, and it's quite engaging. The protagonist is neutral and benevolent, and well-developed. The protagonist's aliases include: Mysterious (Main, Invincible), Shadow Strike, Plague Doctor, Twilight Poet, and Coordinator (Logistics Manager).
The author writes really well. Don't criticize the author just because some parts don't suit your taste. After all, this is free, not paid. If you don't like it, don't continue reading. Why stay and ruin a book and author we love? (To the author: Dear author, there are many readers who genuinely love this book. I hope it has a happy ending. I sincerely wish you good health and all the best in real life!!! (ง •̀_•́)ง)
This book is very creative. Are authors these days really that imaginative? It's quite interesting; it even uses several pseudonyms. Hopefully, it suits my taste. Just when I thought it was going to end, it ended. Good, I'll give it five stars.
Keep up the good work, author! This book is really good. Could you write more about the clashes between different characters using multiple identities? Those clashes are so interesting! And please include more characters who are morally ambiguous and have a slightly unconventional tone. Keep it up, I'll definitely keep following the story!
I only realized it was a new book after I finished reading it. It's very well written! Keep it up, the rating shouldn't be too low.