Despair from the Start! Save the Witch and Become Her Commander!
绝望开局！拯救魔女成为指挥官！
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- Sci-Fi & Apocalypse
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There are many things to complain about, but I'll say this in advance: I think it's still very good. The plot moved a bit too fast. While deadly crises can certainly evoke strong emotions, it felt a little too rushed. With one deadly crisis after another, followed immediately by a heart-wrenching farewell and passionate confession, it became quite monotonous.
Rare, 99% rare items Letting children solve adults' problems, the old man's decisions send the young to their deaths. A very classic worldview from 20th-century Japanese films and television, a very classic male protagonist. This isn't a wish-fulfillment story, but if you're this kind of reader, then this is your wish-fulfillment story.
It's really well-written, leaning towards a Japanese manga style with elements of H1N1 influenza, a post-apocalyptic setting, and witches. If it continues to be written, it could be adapted into a manga, which would be quite successful. This particular chapter isn't very long; you can finish it in about two hours on average.
The theme is novel, but there's too little interaction between the characters and the witch. Could you add more heartwarming romantic scenes? I love watching this kind of thing! (ﾉ∇︎ )
Large Medium The strengths are clear: the combat scenes are well-written, the plot is logically sound, and the subject matter is eye-catching. The main shortcomings are currently in the atmosphere, as well as the emotions and characters' expressions. A very obvious example is the latest chapter, "The Storm Is Coming," which lacks the urgency of war.
The author has ideas, and it feels like they've borrowed inspiration from Gundam, A/Z, etc. If they can really write it seriously and it has a happy ending, it will be a masterpiece. Also, since it's written like this, there must be multiple female characters, right? 😏 Don't forget to include any female characters! It's so good 😢, but please, author, don't make it so heartbreaking 😢, it hurts so much I don't want to read anymore.
It feels like a work that blends elements of National Team, MuVo, and '86. Overall, it's a pretty good read, and I look forward to the next update.
It has a strong anime feel, so there are many classic plot elements. The text has some flaws, but it's generally tolerable. The absence of nonsensical systems is a plus. The book isn't mindless, but it's also hard to call it intelligent; it's in a state of flux, so it's best not to delve too deeply into it.
Putting the male lead aside 😄 The author's writing skills are still very strong. Using a fragmented narrative style, the author pieces together a complete worldview from scattered information, and the events and plots are tightly arranged with one climax after another, similar to *Ling Cage*. Aside from the male lead, the supporting characters are also quite well-developed.
This is one of the few novels on Tomato that I can stick to reading every day. Although the writing style still has some flaws, the plot that the author has conceived is exactly to my liking. The various elements blend together perfectly; it's been a long time since I've read such a good novel. I hope the author doesn't abandon this book and that they'll continue writing it!