Conquering My Enemy from My Past Life

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By 2re

3.4

CompletedkoreanWeb Novel

Genres

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adult adventure fantasy mature slice of life yaoi

Chapters

145 chapters

Started

2023

Description

Yuri, who transmigrated as the most powerful figure in the world, was living a comfortable life until he discovered a shocking truth—he had unknowingly transmigrated to the villain of the story. Upon transmigration, Yuri finds something that wasn’t there before: a system window. The system commands him to raise the favorability of Ateol, the man who killed him in his past life. The catch? The most effective way to increase Ateol’s favorability is through physical contact. Yuri despises this ridiculous setup but uses his “memory loss” as an excuse to approach Ateol. However… “Call me Ateol. Just like you used to. After all, we were… in a very secret relationship.” Ateol’s behavior is enigmatic and shrouded in mystery! Will Yuri successfully conquer Ateol and survive this time around?

Publication Information

Original Publisher: ridibooks
Original Language: korean
Type: Web Novel

Conquering My Enemy from My Past Life Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator

My Thoughts on Conquering My Enemy from My Past Life

I recently dove into "Conquering My Enemy from My Past Life," a novel promising a blend of fantasy, adventure, and a touch of mature romance. With its intriguing premise of past life revenge and a male yandere love interest, I was eager to see how it unfolded.

First Impressions

Initially, I found myself drawn into the European-inspired setting and the hints of game elements sprinkled throughout the story. The concept of an anti-social protagonist navigating a world of aristocracy and magic definitely piqued my interest. I was ready for a good slow-burn revenge story.

What Works Well

The author has clearly built a world with potential. The side characters, in particular, stood out to me, possessing a depth and stability that made them engaging. I found myself more invested in their arcs than in the main character's at times. The translation quality also deserves a shout-out; it's smooth and easy to read, which always enhances the overall experience. The backbone of the story, the core concept, is fresh and interesting, which is why I kept reading.

Areas of Concern

However, I did find myself struggling with certain aspects of the narrative. The protagonist's thought processes felt disjointed at times, making it difficult to fully connect with their motivations and actions. It felt as though the trauma had too much of an impact on their overall character and IQ. I found myself frequently having to reread passages to fully understand what was going on.

Final Verdict

"Conquering My Enemy from My Past Life" has a lot of potential. The world-building and side characters are definite highlights, and the translation is well-executed. However, the protagonist's inconsistencies and the occasionally convoluted plot made it a somewhat challenging read for me. If you're looking for something unique with a strong setting and don't mind a potentially frustrating protagonist, it might be worth checking out, especially if you're in the mood for a possessive love interest. Otherwise, you might want to look elsewhere.