I'm Going to Hang Every One of You on a Tree

It's rare to see such a "non-pretentious" protagonist. Yuanze's fierceness has the undertone of an ordinary person. He would get angry if his pants were soiled by an old man, he would curse when he was hit by a truck, and he would be scared when facing monsters, but he never gave up - even if his hands were shaking from fear, he would hold on to the makeshift weapon; even if his whole body was injured, he would still think of how to fight back. The harsh words of "hang yourself on a tree" are more like his encouragement to himself, revealing the tenacity of "even if you are miserable, you will win". The monster setting is not perfunctory, and the plot is not procrastinating. Every time I see him overcome a difficulty, I can't help but breathe a sigh of relief. This kind of real satisfaction is rare.

When Yuan Ze's line "I'm going to hang every last one of you on a tree" first came out, I thought it was the protagonist saying harsh words, but I didn't expect that the further I read it, the more disturbing it became. He is not crazy and cool from the beginning. He will deal with it calmly when an old man makes trouble. He will be confused when he is hit by a truck and will be scared when facing a giant dragon. But when he is really forced into a desperate situation, he can no longer hide his fierceness. From an ordinary person to someone who dares to challenge monsters, this transformation is written very realistically. There is no sudden cheating, it is just the tenacity honed through life and death. It is particularly immersive to watch.

The rhythm of the plot is well grasped, and Yuanze's growth line is clear and realistic. From the small conflict in the hotel, to being chased after time travel, to daring to take the initiative to confront the six-winged wind dragon, every step is foreshadowed. The phrase "hang yourself on a tree" was not just an empty shout. Later when he tore apart the wind dragon and broke into the dungeon, you can indeed see the ferocity of "never bow his head". The partnership with Fudi is also very natural. There is no forced sweetness. They just fight monsters, explore ruins, and occasionally bicker together. This kind of "comradeship" is more comfortable than a deliberate emotional line, and it is very solid to watch.