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Great early chaps. Plot and golden finger seems well thought out. Good job for doing a good portrayal of fear of death. The MC doesn't behave one-dimensionally.

Listen here, folks. I've stumbled upon yet another fantasy novel that thinks it's reinvented the wheel – This novel It's one of those stories where the protagonist wakes up in a world far superior to Earth, full of monsters and supernatural creatures, yada yada yada. You know, the usual spiel.And, oh boy, in this world, power comes in the form of cards. Groundbreaking! Never heard that one before... cough Yu-Gi-Oh cough. Humans embed these cards into their hearts to become so-called 'Card Masters.' Each card turns them from mere mortals into powerful beings. Alright, enough with the card metaphors already! This isn't a poker night.Then we have the hero of the piece, our protagonist. I guess, by some divine act of laziness on the author's part, he just so happens to have a Divine Quality Card - a unique system that lets him summon and customize monsters. How convenient! Another overpowered protagonist with no substantial obstacles. It's like watching a kid play a video game with cheat codes on.As if the cliché count wasn't high enough, our protagonist has to pass a 'Card Master assessment' to officially join the ranks of Card Masters. Oh, surprise surprise, an important test. Where have I heard this one before? Almost every coming-of-age story in existence? Probably.Then there's the usual hardships - poverty, heartaches, battles, and politics, wrapped up in a world that's miles away from Earth. The protagonist struggles, fights, and finally, predictably, rises. Yawn. Didn't see that coming at all.In conclusion, This story is a journey, alright. A journey of tropes, predictable plot devices, and an overpowered protagonist. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of readers who will eat this up. But for those of us looking for something fresh, something genuinely innovative, you might want to keep looking.