Young Master's PoV: Woke Up As A Villain In A Game One Day

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SpringnAutumn

Ahem! Writing this review to let people know what true peak fiction truly is. It's been so long that I actually carve for the novel chps every day that I can even remember. AND I am glad to say that it was one of my best decisions to follow this novel since it has like 10(?) chps Every second I spent reading this novel was worth it Initially I thought this was going to be one of the copies Of the famous novel IWKTA since I saw a review saying how 'he' likes this novel n wanted to finish it curious I found this novel And O' boy the author proved me wrong with the start. This novel seriously has potential to compete with the peak fictions like Advent and Hade's Son Ahem! anyways enough of my glazing n let's talk about what truly matters • Writing quality is peak. Proper dialogues ✅ correct grammar✅ simple writing n no over description ✅ lengthy chps ✅ Instant five stars no hesitation Not only that but the author also actually knows how to write the transition of internal monologues n quotes appropiriately and doesn't feel forced at all!! • World building is not truly exposed it but the author gives us hints about various family names n places of 'that' realm • Character design is great the backstories of how the character's behave and their relationship with each other. The author is definitely a fan of the Avatar: The last air bender n always drops several hints of that series. (⁠ ͡⁠°⁠ ͜⁠ʖ⁠ ͡⁠°⁠) The introduction of the characters and the interaction that always leads to misunderstandings are hilarious n the mc is actually someone we can relate to and boy it's hilarious when we know it from the perspective of the other characters especially the og mc 😂 • Update stability is improving atleast since it has gone premium (⁠ ͡⁠°⁠ ͜⁠ʖ⁠ ͡⁠°⁠) good work author Being in the basement we will always support u on this crusade of urs!! The last and the main thing THE STORY OFC!! I really liked the story so far and the latest chps r peak ( goosebumps fr!) It's a shame tho atleast the mc should have punched 'her' face to get revenge on what 'he' did to the mc Anyways More face-slapping will always be welcomed (⁠ ͡⁠°⁠ ͜⁠ʖ⁠ ͡⁠°⁠)

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IamMountTai

Read as of chapter 95/111 A very pleasant surprise. I highly recommend this novel for anyone who enjoys the Academy genre and can tolerate a trash protagonist. To be honest, one of the best academy novels on this site if we are talking about writing quality. Especially the characters. The character dialogue quality in this novel is quite high. There's a clear difference in level when it comes to this point. They really resemble much closer to how real people talk. However, not everyone would enjoy this. This is due to the protagonist. And when I say trash, I do not mean weak. Rather his personality is as the title says, is that of a Young Master. So the actions of the protagonist may seriously trigger some readers. He's narcissistic, acts trash, treats people like tools, very arrogant, manipulative, whiny and all. Why would you read this then? Because despite his flaws, he is a very compelling character. He has his reasons of why he became like that, tragic backstory, intelligent, will always aim to win at the end, isn't the most heartless garbage, hilarious young master shenanigans, and at the end of the day he embraces the image of a young master. A character that is obviously the stepping stone for the protagonist. There is also a nice, simple card (power) system, and the author has demonstrated that he can write some intense fight scenes. Ones that span many chapters if the author wishes to do so. Other characters aren't much inferior to our protagonist either. Because of the quality of the work, I'm forced to look at the novel with a bit more critical lens than the usual leniency I give. ------------------------------- SPOILERS for the Author. Some things I felt were inadequate. The whole set up of Noah honestly feels more like a way to justify a self-insertion of a person from reality becoming a game character. While it did do it's job, it feels more on the redundant side. It could've been done much better. Rather you can just remove the idea of something like a past life, and just make him a straight up regressor. But of course, this would mean losing the commercial value of a self-insertion, so it may be fine as it is. Still, it can be executed much better. Regarding Juliana, I just can't seem to fathom how the original Samael was able to tolerate Juliana. Juliana is depicted to be basically Playing the pig, eating the tiger. Awaiting a day so she can have her revenge. Seemingly able to tolerate much abuse in order to have that perfect moment. That's fine. However, she seems to quip and give a lot of snide remarks to Samael, to quite a large extent. How did a "cold, calculating, demoness" girl like her not get killed for such actions. After all, the original Samael was someone who did not tolerate anyone looking down on him and would go after them relentlessly. All she's doing is asking for a beating and it feels out of character. Sure it can be seen as a stress-reliever, but that doesn't mean Samael himself would tolerate it. If she is a calculating crouching tiger with such tolerance, then I would feel that she wouldn't do anything that would jeopardize her position, Don't get me wrong, Juliana is great as a character and enjoyable to read, but this point really bugs me to the point that I even mentioned it as a comment on one of the chapters. That's my only issue with her and her relationship with Samael. They have great banter. Another issue is being careful with Samael of his portayal. He is still trash, so be mindful not to make him seem appear so good if written in a omniscient perspective. I hope the author understand what I mean by this. Those are the only 3 issues I remember that I was compelled to speak about. Since I read it months ago and only recently picked it up again. -------------------------------- Suggestions/Hope to see Samael and Michael one day becoming actual friends with one another. It would honestly be beautiful. Perhaps even a great genuine relationship. Regarding romance... I am shipping best girl Alexia with Samael. That girl is amazing. She has great energy, and honestly I think someone like her would be able to charm and make Samael happy. They are both ridiculous. The combination between the two when they stir up something can be amazingly comedic and crazy. Just imagining it is exciting! It would also be really cool if there is a moment in the story where she regains her sight, maybe its a temporary thing but it could be very special if done correctly. Even perhaps a future goal to make her character even more compelling. Juliana is also the other best option. Great banter, but personally I would prefer Alexia. Juliana is not much inferior to Alexia, and the complex relationship between Samael and her can make a very compelling love story. However, it would be hard to pull off, especially when it comes to the relationship being believable or not. I would suggest contemplating seriously whether to make her the one who wins. Since I enjoy drama, I would like a love triangle. Harem is a no though. Difficult to pull off to make it believable, especially with your characters. Alexia aside, I can't see it with Juliana. As for Samael, I think he can be open to either single lead or polygamy depending on the direction. Would be more meaningful if it's single lead, considering his tragic life. Perhaps leaning into the direction of someone who wants a genuine relationship, despite being a person who adorns a mask of trickery. And because love is war! Final thoughts: It's a very good academy novel and I highly suggest reading it. It might be my favorite on this site if we are strictly speaking about character dialogue. It is definitely up there with something like Advent of the Three Calamities or Bastard Instructor. Love the work, please keep it up! You honestly deserve more readers, so it's a little surprising you don't have more, but I suppose the young master being too flawed may be the turn off. But conversely, this makes him much more human and a compelling read.

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Simz_

I like how you write your novel keep up a good work and continue update the story.

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kawakiuzumaki2

I see you are contracted now, author. Don't drop this. I think I will like this story. Though I don't comment or review much, I think this novel deserves some attention.

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Noah_234

I hope MC interact with his sister... Sweet Home Alabama !!😎😎😎😎 This would spice up the novel more and I know many would want to read it... Other things are good Author.....keep it up👍👍👍

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SkyPolaris_r5t

The novel is good. I would have continued reading if it wasn't for its snail like pace. I praise the author for their ability to drag out every little thing they can. Imagine, walking up to a podium—took an entire chapter. I witnessed the author writing on things so irrelevant, it left me dumbfounded, thinking, "why am I reading this right now? And when is he going to reach the podium?" The main character didn't until the next chapter. He/She continuous to write on the irrelevance such that if you should look back 5 chapters, especially 5 that you spend fast passes or coins on, you would be so disappointed with how little you saw, it will leave you frustrated. The writing quality is good, it can or will make you want to see more. That's only going to make you more frustrated, as that "more" is inadequate. Btw, did you know that the entrance exam took around 16 chapters? Now imagine events more intense than the entrance exam. How long will those take? Well, I'll leave you all to see. I still believe the novel is good, and I enjoyed everything else apart from the pacing. So give it a try and decide if you want to continue despite the pace

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hamwdz_G

Hello Mr. Author, your novel is great, as are the three calamitys. I think it has great potential too. My overall rating for the novel is 4.8 (to sound experienced). The main character is a 5. The side characters like Michael and Lily, I don't like them, but Alexia is a completely different story. In my opinion, she is the best female. Julie is also good. If you choose to make for Sam a love interest, I hope Alexia is the chosen one. The comedy between her and Sam is very great and funny. She is the only character who can make Sam fall in love. In the end, I wish you the best 👍

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Vainglory0

After well over a year since IWKTA's unfortunate 'end,' I finally managed to find the catalyst for catharsis that fills the void left behind. YMPoV (as I decided to call it) is a novel filled with things I can praise to no end, especially after spending an unhealthy amount of time reading the usual claptrap posted on this platform. For starters, the writing quality. Top-class, exactly the way I like it. A novel’s writing quality is, to me, one of the most important qualities it can possess, both in attracting readers and enhancing the reading experience. Going by that, YMPoV has undoubtedly conquered over 90% of the dross this site has to offer. The author has struck that perfect balance of lyrical beauty and raw, real emotion, making every page feel like it’s been carefully crafted while effortlessly flowing. The author has a way of making complex thoughts and moments feel accessible, pulling you into the story without it feeling heavy or overworked. But honestly, what really won me over were the characters. The interactions between them are so rich and real, it feels like you're eavesdropping on genuine conversations. There’s a natural flow between them that makes you believe in their relationships from the very start. Whether it’s the banter, the not-so-subtle tension, or the deep moments of understanding, the chemistry between the characters is what truly drives the heart of this book. Samael, as the main character, is absolutely rocking his role. Why? Well, mostly because he reminds me a bit too much of Kirito from SAO (Abridged), and any character written even remotely close to that guy will automatically be better than most of the 'very original' main characters we see in novels these days. (And yes, I did notice the very obvious reuse of jokes from SAOA, not that I am complaining—those are too good not to be used.) The side characters are no slouches either. While not nearly as dashing as our narcissistic protagonist, they still hold their own charms. The story development so far has been slow, yet smooth. Web novels are oversaturated with fast-paced stories that put zero effort into plot (largely due to the majority of the reader base wanting wish-fulfillment power fantasies rather than actual stories), which is why I appreciate a novel that takes things at its own pace. Nearly 140 chapters in, and only a few arcs have passed. Seems slow? On paper, yes. But the experience I had reading it was entirely different. Each chapter is filled with content that keeps you on the edge of your seat while perfectly managing to build tension and deepen character development. It’s not about rushing from one plot point to the next; it’s about savoring every moment and allowing the story to breathe. The slow pacing lets the author explore the nuances of each interaction, the subtle shifts in the characters’ emotions, and the gradual unraveling of the world around them. Even though the arcs take their time, every chapter feels essential, like it’s contributing to a bigger picture that will eventually pay off in ways you didn’t expect. The world-building and power system of the novel are yet another aspect I can appreciate. While it still follows the 'portals opened and monsters came out' trend, YMPoV builds on this concept and develops its own rules. The power system, most of all, has its own twists that make it all the more interesting. Without spoiling much, the versatility and elements like being able to 'break' an opponent’s ability (by breaking their cards) add more variables to the fights. Speaking of fights, I have to say that while fight scenes in novels usually bore me, making me skim through them, I found myself not doing this as much in this novel. I suppose that’s another plus point I can give. As for update stability, I can't really comment much, as I only caught up recently. But it doesn’t seem bad either. One thing I never understood, however, is all the Juli-glaze the readers have going on. I mean, I’m all for crazies, but she hasn't really done much in the novel, objectively speaking. As much as I want to like her, Alexia has had much better interactions with the MC so far. But when it comes to ships, I always seem to support the loser for some reason. So, as tradition dictates, I support Vereshia, the Cadet Council President.

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6_Kartik_Rawat_9

I have read 100 chapters. [Here's short and concise review] Solid Power system with no inconsistencies Solid writing quality Good pacing Solid Character design World background good Interaction between characters is peak. Author is very good in answering questions if you have some doubts regarding anything in a chapter. After reading chapter 96, MC became the MC of this novel for me. He is smart , cunning and his solid personality is top tier. What I Didn't like:- Yeah the most common thing you can find in most novels like Top authority of world makes Questionable decisions. Example how King of Anvil in SS

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Malakar

i started reading this novel because the cover was similar to i will kill the author novel and turns out the author is also the fan of the book and wrote in one of his comments that he wishes to complete the novel on his own and i couldn't have asked for a better author to do it this novel is simply one of the most hilarious novels i have read and there are so many gag character that love and i want them to return for example they guy who has a sister with chronic illness MCS northern friends even jake writing quality is great and pace can get sometime slow during fights (not that i hate it) even the World building is some what unique with power system being game cards i don't have anything negative to say but i did have few complains / worries 1. the protagonist (Michael) is some what a downgrade from nero he is just a goody too shoes without much of a intresting backstory 2. the main villain of story whatever and whoever they might be i doubt they will match the dragon god(sam) and background of villains rising both are just my worries and no fault of author and author has only published 90 some chapters so things may change and protagonist (micheal) might become intresting because he is supposedly 2nd most important character in the novel so i hope he has some depth otherwise this is perfect for me atleast

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Mr_Outsider

Goated novel, Juli the best girl. I hope she ends up as the fml. The build up points to that way, hope that is the case. That aside, this book is a gem. Gets you hooked instantly.

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Jacky_Donnie

[Review after 100 chapters in] {Good Points} Writing 9/10 Character interactions 11/10 World building 8/10 Power Scaling 10/10 Pacing 10/10 (perfect, situation dependent) Chapter Updates and Doubts 10/10 No-Harem , Well developed characters. Now About {Bad points} Not really (minor npc characteristics of NPC characters & anti-Hero MC)

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6_Kartik_Rawat_9

I just read 5 chapters and...... Writing is Solid World Building is Smooth Likable MC Intersting story. This is just so good. Better than 99% of this type novels

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kylo_stekreo

We need more chapters of this masterpiece 🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Justin_Brooks

Why are you writing the story like this in third person it’s irritating and annoying and it’s only a huge monologue

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Iamthe2333

Dear author ....I heard the MC is the most handsome character is it true? cus I want it to be like IWKTA where Lucas was. Please answer I hope it is and if not ......MAKE IT

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Joshua_Suherman

One of the most entertaining novels on this website, the story is basically about the MC regaining his past memories and realizing he is now a third-rate villain in game. Well, do you think the MC changes after remembering his past life? Nope, he's still a lovable asshole. The only difference is that now he uses his brain instead of relying solely on his power. One of the refreshing aspects of this story is that the original male protagonist is not boring like in other novels with similar clichés. Though he is just as much of a justice-obsessed idiot as in other novels, at least I enjoy his interactions with the MC and other characters. The MC and the protagonist are always arguing with each other. For a moment, I thought I was reading a BL novel, but then I remembered that the original protagonist already has a girlfriend. If this were a Japanese novel, there would be fujoshi trying to ship the MC and the protagonist. Oh yes, his girlfriend is the MC's ex-girlfriend. Because the MC is so tsundere, he never admits that he regrets her leaving him and that he loved her in the past. Yeah, I can see the author will have challenges making the MC fall in love with someone. The only candidate I can think of is Alexia, his teammate, because she is the type of person who will pursue someone if she fall in love. But that depends on whether the author wants to make her fall in love with the MC. Although I love his interactions with his maid, I still don't think she is the type to fall in love with someone. She's an ex-noble tactical kuudere who was forced into servitude as a maid when her family was destroyed by the MC's family. That's why she plans to kill the MC and his family for revenge. So, you can expect how the MC tries to outmaneuver all her plans. That will make for an interesting story. I think this novel will take hundreds of chapters, I still think the author need develops other characters carefully and hopefully the author builds the story without rushing.

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Vana_Freya

I'm at chapter 98 and I'm gonna write a review now. The story is great overall. The author is also good at playing the feelings of readers. A player, manipulator, just like Samael! The pacing is a bit slow though it's NOT a bad thing but because the build ups of everything (e.g. fights) are that worth it, just like you're eating food at a fine dining restaurant and not at fast food. The author just really cook well. And, obviously because we're only at the early stages of the story. Main Character — 4.5/5. Why? Because he's NOT a beta MC who is afraid of making changes in the story! He's NOT a simp but only to his own face! He's a player NOT a chess piece! I love that he's NOT unreasonably too overpowered nor too weak. He's also a flawed character... but that's alright, it's understandable because of his past, two pasts even! Like the author stated, he's an anti-hero NOT a villain NOR a righteous MC. I'm just waiting for his character development where he would open up more to others, especially to Alexia and Juliana (can't wait for her arc). Side Characters — 4/5. Most of them are not one-dimensional. You can empathize why they did that or why they said that. They're hypocrites and can be annoying now, but I can see a lot of potential growth there. For me, Lily is like Cassie from SS or Rachel from TOG. I admit they're great characters, well-written even. BUT I F*CKING HATE THEM PERSONALLY UGHHHHH (do you get me???) For now, it's great and will add it to my new favorites. But I'm gonna wait for more chapters to say it's peak because several novels I have read fell down bit by bit after 250+ or even 600+ chapters. Anyway, I almost lost my hope for the recent academy novels (like harems) but thanks to this novel, it's back again.