Thus Spoke Nidhogg

I think it's pretty good. The plot is strong and doesn't throw away the established settings. The writing isn't great, but it's definitely not bad either. It's readable! Especially the protagonist's subtle sense of death, and Daenerys Targaryen is very charming! What? You think I'm just self-promoting? Please, take a look! *Quack!*

This is an exceptionally, exceptionally, exceptionally promising book. I don't know if the author is a pseudonym for a big name, but based on my years of experience as a seasoned bookworm, it's already among Tomato's top-tier works—the setting is meticulous and expansive, the plot is logical, the characters are well-developed, the protagonist has a clear growth arc and a suitable personality, the…

The author writes exceptionally well; it's ignited my rebellious spirit. I personally despise dark themes, especially those depictions of society as entirely dark, where even clean air has to be paid for. My mind is racing; I'm thinking I must wipe out all those people, I must end that! Haha, maybe I'm being too naive.

From a storytelling perspective, this book undoubtedly scores full marks. It's novel and flamboyant, grand yet not confusing, thematic and profound (at least so far). However, it might overdo it in some aspects: ① Detailed descriptions should serve the plot, but too many irrelevant and complicated details are crammed into each chapter, making reading somewhat difficult.

It has an AI-driven feel, a bit depressing and crazy, but very inspiring; I reckon it won't be bad.

With its tight structure, vivid character portrayals, and fast-paced, unconventional plot, this is a truly rare gem of a book. The author has genuinely poured his heart and soul into depicting the world he envisions for us; I've finally found a gem! (˵¯͒¯͒˵) I stayed up all night to finish this book, but I have class tomorrow. What should I do? (=TェT=)

Awesome! This novel is quite different from traditional Western fantasy, even sharing the same background and title with some traditional Western fantasy novels. This kind of writing, if done well, can be very engaging; if done poorly, it can feel very nonsensical. I don't know how to put it, but it reminded me a lot of *Dr. Dawn*.

The combination of Western fantasy and steampunk creates a compelling world-building experience, and the depiction of a dark society is quite despairing. However, I have a small suggestion: the synopsis feels a bit too lighthearted and slice-of-life, which clashes with the atmosphere of the main story. Those who enjoy this genre might be tempted to leave after reading the synopsis (like I was).

This book is alright, but the biggest problem is the pacing is too fast (the protagonist, as a transmigrator, adapts faster than his companions; I hope more transitional chapters will be added later). Also, I hope the name Chen Li can be restored; his positive and uplifting behavior doesn't fit the characteristics of a world-destroying black dragon.

A very good story, a story of a puppet savior, a story about upper-level power struggles.