Beyond the Mirror

The people the protagonist encounters are all extraordinary. The old man in the village who forges kitchen knives and wood-chopping knives can teach the protagonist how to forge swords. His roommate, who gave up archery due to injury, can catch up with the protagonist's progress years later and even reach the top three in the provincial competition.

The author has actually played with these weapons, and having the protagonist choose plate armor, a beautiful hunter, or a European sword are all practical options, unlike that cyberpunk novel next door where the protagonist insists on using a Tang sword no matter how much you try to persuade him.

Full armor is not recommended for plate armor. Plate armor is heavier than Chinese full-body plate armor and lacks flexibility. Plate armor is more suitable for mounted charges. In the Mirror World, where one-on-one combat is required, infantry armor is recommended. Full armor has three layers: cotton armor, leather armor, and an outer plate armor.

The real world is too realistic; there are no clowns causing trouble, and the protagonist doesn't cause trouble either, focusing on making small amounts of money and developing his character. There's too little conflict. The exploration of the mirror world is quite interesting, but there's one thing I want to complain about.

Actually, the best and most convenient weapon isn't a sword or knife, but a spear or lance. They're easy to use and perfect for transitioning between different situations.

The writing is solid, with no idiotic or dramatic plot points, making it a high-quality work. However, it's considered high-quality because it still has some flaws: 1. Female counselor The counselor isn't actually that strange; her description is within the normal range, without any vulgar descriptions like "pearl teeth, jade hands, fragrant sweat," etc.

Oh dear, why not rename it "The Mirror's Tale"?

This name is terrible; the original title was much better.

I almost deleted the book 😅  real toilet paper

I've read about thirty chapters so far and it's alright, but it seems like Chinese martial arts have declined. All I see are Western things 😥, and even the weapons are European greatswords 😥. No offense intended, just venting.