A Hymn of Blood and Fire

The protagonist initially struck me as a genuinely intelligent, born aristocrat. His views on family and attitudes towards the people and the nation were no different from other nobles in this world. This isn't inherently wrong; some authors prefer realism, while others incorporate modern elements. However, forcibly adding a time-travel setting can feel uncomfortable.

This book consistently crafts an intricately linked and tightly woven design and plan, depicting the plot under the pressure of this plan. However, in reality, such a plan or scheme is utterly impossible, as it is guaranteed to fail. Any scheme involving multiple people cannot escape the influence of "human beings," the most unstable factor in any time and any world. Therefore, the more meticulous the plan, the more prone it is to failure.

This book reveals three lifestyles and mindsets of the aristocracy: feudal aristocracy, impoverished aristocracy, and spiritual aristocracy. Two are described in the main text, and one in the comments section. 🤭

If possible, I hope this novel can be completed properly, and not hastily concluded because of its ratings. This work deserves more. I've only read 12% of it, but I'm already captivated. Some reviews say the author didn't develop the protagonist's unique personality. But I think the author's character development is already excellent.

There are a few things I just have to say. First of all, it was unsatisfying to watch. Why? Because the protagonist was always on the defensive. From being dragged into a murder case at the beginning, forced onto the battlefield, forced to cooperate, and assassinated, to passively rising to power, he was always being led by the nose. Isn't that incredibly frustrating?

It's a pity. This epic Western fantasy novel is worthy of publication. It's a waste to serialize it on Qidian. Only hardcore readers can enjoy it. Being unhappy on Qidian is the original sin.

It's well-written, a rare book that brings the main and supporting characters to life. However, the constant intrigue and betrayal throughout is incredibly frustrating; everyone seems like a complete idiot. The writing is overly descriptive, making the tone too gloomy. I was already overwhelmed after just the first two chapters.

The writing is actually quite good, though it might lack some truly satisfying moments; it's dark and realistic. Seeing all those pretentious, simplistic novels on the bestseller lists makes me feel this book is a real shame.

The human mages in this book are all minor characters; all I read are orc mages. One minute a human mage dies, and the next, another human mage dies, and another tens of thousands die.

Ugh, I read halfway through and suddenly couldn't continue. The transmigrator's identity is seriously questionable; after becoming a lord, he just slacks off, and the constant descriptions of his pursuit of power are not much different from Sindar. It's really painful to read. He might as well just cultivate immortality directly. Why write about him being a lord? Doesn't it get tiring for someone like him to be a lord?