The NPC's Counterattack

I've been following this novel for a long time, and it was only after finishing it that I became interested in the keyword "NPC" and searched for it—a previously popular NPC survival story. Let me summarize this book: 1. First, the shortcomings: the only problem is that the author is usually very busy and often misses updates. It seems like they're trying to convince the author to be a full-time writer, but it feels a bit unfair. 2. There are so many strengths. At the beginning, the most attractive part is the plot arrangement, which is indeed very novel and unique. I feel like the author won some kind of award for their amazing imagination. 3. Looking closely at the characters, the author successfully portrays Asgoth's intelligence; this character is truly well-developed. And Rudy goes without saying...

I've been wanting to write something lately, so let's start here! I first encountered "NPC's Counterattack" through General Ya's personal promotion (of course, I probably don't remember it very well). Before that, I hadn't read any original light novels by SF, nor had I read any other online novels elsewhere. So, considering the long development of "NPC's Counterattack," I'm probably a relatively early reader? The last time I read this work, it was only up to chapter 5 and a half, and there seemed to have been a considerable hiatus in between. I've been putting this work aside for quite a while, but of course now...

Actually, I'm not a big fan of RPG games... Running around on a map... Constantly grinding monsters and clicking options would absolutely drive me crazy. I haven't read many light novels on this theme either, so my humble opinions are bound to have shortcomings. Please forgive any inaccuracies. I saw some book reviews from a few years ago by a user named "Lubricant." Some of the points raised were very interesting. I'd like to offer some of my own thoughts, in conjunction with the works themselves, for discussion. So, the first interesting point is: how should NPCs in a work be positioned? "Lubricant" was both curious and surprised. How should they be portrayed, especially...

I'd thought about writing about this work for a while, but I was too lazy, so I'm only starting now. Why did I come across this novel? It was during middle or high school. Back then, I read novels on SF (a Chinese online literature platform), and I discovered they had an app, so I downloaded it. Having read many "overpowered protagonist" novels, where the protagonist is mostly incredibly strong, with girls throwing themselves at them or having a harem of thousands, I felt a sense of longing for a more relatable, ordinary, and weak protagonist. That's how I stumbled upon "NPC's Counterattack"...

This work is rare in my opinion, not because the protagonist is an NPC instead of a hero, but because the protagonist treats that world and every character in it with seriousness. Unlike mindless wish-fulfillment novels where everything in the way is slaughtered, the author doesn't treat their characters like dirt. This kind of so-called "kind-hearted" work, while easy to say, is actually quite rare in my experience. Furthermore, the story of an NPC bravely fighting against fate and upholding justice in the face of power and violence is also remarkable. However, the updates are too slow, so I'll see if the update speed improves...

I remembered my account, so I came back to update.

I remember finding this book while searching for cross-dressing characters. The title was catchy, and it was the kind of lighthearted and humorous book I like, so I started reading. The protagonist's personality is interesting; he gets angry at the hero's actions and seeks revenge, but he rarely holds grudges and doesn't resort to violence. It has the typical RPG setting, but the plot is different. The NPCs also have their own ideas and strive for their own goals, which vividly portrays the personalities of various characters in an RPG world. (This isn't enough words...)

Author, couldn't you just grit your teeth and finish this book before abandoning it? It's been ten years, maybe nine. I still remember back then SF was just an unknown little site, Pineapple Bun wasn't even a prototype yet, you could occasionally see Lucia and Motorola cars in the neighborhood, Android was still a child, the iPhone 6 had just become famous, students were still using XP machines in internet cafes to play S1, Annie's auto-attack still only dealt 630 damage, Lux could use a sword instead of a staff, Master Yi could wear a hat, Garen was still a young man, Tryndamere was more durable than he is now, and Xin Zhao...

It's a pretty good work, but its popularity is surprisingly low... The plot itself is quite well-designed, but I personally think there's a lack of focus. The main attraction was the entanglement between the NPCs and the hero, which was very engaging in the early stages. However, starting from the academy arc, the hero barely appears in many chapters. I only read the first few chapters of each volume of the VIP chapters before giving up. The plot felt a bit too clichéd and lacked appeal, or perhaps it just lacked excitement and thrills for me. While the protagonist's cross-dressing is a selling point, the excessive time spent in this role actually seriously undermined the established dynamics between the NPCs in the early stages...

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Utsumi saving the world. Forward this message to five groups. Today, you'll encounter a bespectacled man breaking his cane in front of you to swear allegiance, with "Be the One" playing in the background. I've tried it, it's fake. Your groups of Knights fans will just keep repeating the meme, but today truly is the one-year anniversary of Utsumi saving the world.