I would like to address some of the comments on the last chapter —
EtherealStar writes —
arguably one of the worse chapter of the fic.
I can also see some ai once in a while. Quality is lowering slowly.
BryndenRivers writes —
this fic has gone downhill pretty fast...
cringe aside the use of ai is just embarassing...
First of all, what is your problem with AI?
I understand that a lot of authors on Webnovel completely surrender to AI but I haven't done that. I write the dialogues and the scenes myself and use AI for enhancing the expressions because that takes the most time.
I have clearly stated before that I use AI and I find no shame in admitting that. Whether you like it or not, AI is here and it is here to stay. Smart people will use it to save time and money, while dumb ones will complain about the good old times before AI.
As for the apparent drop in writing quality?
I have a life, guys. I have parents, friends, students and a girlfriend, and I like spending time with them. I love watching movies and shows, reading books and traveling. I have a full time job and I am still studying to better myself. My life doesn't revolve around writing this story, and it shouldn't.
And yet, in less than 2 years, I have written 375k words.
Do you think that is easy? Do you know how much... just how much time and effort writing 375k words takes?
I have never had a patreon, and I never will. That's because I know how hard it is to earn money, and I would never ask anyone to pay to support my hobby. I am writing this story for myself, to put my thoughts on paper or screen. And I am not going to change anything for anyone.
So, if you don't like what you read, then kindly just quietly leave. You are of course, free to provide constructive criticism, but don't just spit on the hard work of others for no reason.
Reaperx13 writes —
I am sorry but it is quite cringey the lovey lovey part I mean come on he reincarnated and still acts like mentally of a child seriously
First off, I am no grammar nazi, but come on, bro.
I have clearly added a slice-of-life tag to this story, and that means there will be mundane, everyday moments including romance, and not just dramatic, plot-driven narratives. Romance will be a significant part of this story, not just for Ben, but also for other male and female characters. So if you can't stomach that, once again, feel free to leave.
About Ben acting as a child — he is 15 years old. Yes he was in his twenties before he died, but now he is fifteen. He will act with maturity most of the time, but that doesn't mean he won't act willfully every now and then, especially in front of his friends and family.
The world is not black and white — it's grey. Different shades of grey, at that — and so are people. So don't expect linear protagonists from me. In case you still haven't realised, I'm a Raymond Reddingtion fan.
And finally about the presence or absence of a harem.
I have also made this clear before, and I will say it for the last time — there will be two female leads in this story, and eventually Ben will marry them both. I prefer my protagonist being loyal to whoever he truly likes (even if it is more than one person) than shamelessly flirt with every pretty girl he crosses path with like a constantly horny dog.
Polygyny (Two Wives): A specific type of marriage where one man is married to two women simultaneously. It is practiced in some cultures, religions, and under certain legal systems, often with guidelines on equal treatment.
Harem: Historically refers to a specific, restricted domestic space in Islamic households (the haremlik) reserved for women (wives, concubines, and female family members). While some definitions in English include multiple wives, it is often used colloquially to describe a large group of women rather than a simple two-wife marriage.
Distinctions: A two-wife marriage is considered a standard form of polygamy in places where it is allowed, whereas a harem is a specific, often highly structured, and larger household arrangement.
Source — Wikipedia.
So, no. There is no harem in this story. Hope this once and for all satisfies the harem haters out there.
Good night, you all. Sorry there's no chapter today. But hopefully I will see you all on Sunday. Bye.