I Was Supposed to Be the Cuckold, Yet I Watch the Heroines Fight Back

It started with writing about shadows and then turned into a defense; it feels like the author became less active afterward, because the defense really did become a defense.

First, let's talk about the strengths. I quite enjoyed this book. The plot of the first volume, "Knight Princess," was indeed excellent, perfectly embodying the "suffering constitution" mentioned in the title. It also featured many interesting extensions and laid numerous foreshadowing elements for later plot developments. By the end of the first volume, the novel had demonstrated both strong storytelling and satisfying moments. The male protagonist wasn't a mindless character; he had his own principles and bottom line. Among the novels I've recently read with a male protagonist, this one (in the first volume) did a good job of developing the male lead, and it's clear the author put considerable effort into crafting the story. The first volume certainly has its unique aspects...

Plagiarism check result: 8%? Oh, great, I passed! I'll never have to worry about this stuff again!

I initially abandoned this book after reading about the fake hero stealing the protagonist's power, but recently remembered it and reread it. What initially attracted me wasn't the protagonist's supposedly tragic nature, but rather the concept of a "knight"—the male lead's abilities and profession are related to knighthood. However, I regret that as the story unfolds, the protagonist's character becomes completely unrelated to the word "knight." His pointless concealment makes him devoid of honesty, and his relationship with the saint lacks the warmth expected of a knight and lord. Honesty and honor are nowhere to be found in him. Perhaps what I've described only reflects the fantasies I had from knightly novels during my middle school years, but this is indeed my most...

Well, the writing is good, but from what I've read so far, I haven't felt much of a thrill. I don't really like the hidden strength aspect, and the later scenes of having your power drained are particularly toxic—first the man in black, then the fake hero. What kind of all-powerful tonic is this? Can just anyone drain your power?

To be honest, author, the opening scene where the protagonist's tragic aura explodes, with all the women in the village, especially the protagonist's female relatives, being NTR'd, was really unnecessary. It's bound to make many people uncomfortable and disgusted. Because you're writing a commercial novel, whether you like it or not, you have to cater to the market to some extent. You can gradually build up the enjoyment, but starting with something so offensive is really hard to tolerate. Personally, I thought the first two chapters were okay, but this scene was truly disgusting and left me speechless, with no desire to continue reading. However, I thought I'd still share my thoughts and engage in more discussion with the author.

The writing is decent, and the plot is somewhat original, with the female protagonist breaking free on her own. There's no NTR as some comments have suggested; some people are ridiculous, even calling it NTR with the sister and mother. It's just a case of the protagonist's halo being terrifying—is that what you call toxic? Do you think every woman in the world has to be the protagonist? The female protagonist has a good personality; the female knight and saint are written quite maturely, unlike the typical BL novel where the female lead relentlessly pursues the male lead, but this also means the book is a slow burn. The male lead is steady and calm, which I personally like. The worst thing about this book is the complete lack of satisfying moments, absolutely none. Even the first villain... Because the author wanted to show the female protagonist struggling on her own...

There's a kind of beauty in just getting by.

Additional review: I've finished reading it all. Aside from the first volume ending a bit too quickly, the rest was great. The slice-of-life scenes in the second volume were excellent; they deserve a lot of praise. More please!

It's best to let whoever wants to read it read it; the constant use of cuckoldry metaphors is just toxic.