I Rely on Drawing Cards to Set Up a Persona

By dào cháng dān fēi, 道长单飞

4.3

CompletedchineseWeb Novel

Genres

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adventure fantasy shounen ai yaoi

Chapters

148 chapters

Started

2022

Description

A distinguished guest was welcomed to the palace of the Arilance Empire. This lord was said to be a noble emperor. After hearing this, the people of the empire scoffed. Whose emperor would wander around in despair? This man must be a liar. The emperor of the Arilance Empire was a tyrant. The people of the empire placed their bets, speculating on the date when the liar would be beheaded by the emperor. Three months, five months….. Months have passed, yet the liar had not been beheaded. The people of the empire could barely remember it anymore. One day, the blue sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds. Holy archangels and black-winged demons stood together, headless hors**en rode on abyssal dragons, and thousands of troops came from a distance. ——They had come to meet their emperor. That day, almost everyone in the city saw the powerful foreign race at the head and the thousands of troops kneeling on one knee before the liar in the palace, with their right hands clenched over the left side of their chests. ——The world is ignorant, only the emperor shines with the sun and the moon. ——I offer my heart and loyalty to my lord. The people: …… No way, was this for real? ***** For some reason, Qiao Xingnan pretended to be the emperor of a great nation. Who would have thought that he would be brought back to the palace by the idle tyrant? If his identity were revealed, his life would not be guaranteed. Qiao Xingnan warily covered himself, trying to rely on his card draw system to maintain his act and secretly build a nation. Qiao Xingnan: … Bah! How can he pretend with this? System Note: The host can try to upgrade. Maybe there will be a surprise, or there may not be, lol 🙂 ***** The cards of the Chaos Card Pool were a disgrace to the entire Starfield. They were eccentric, incompetent, withdrawn, and possessed the darkest side of the cards. They had been abandoned and returned to their initial state. Sinking into the darkness of the Chaos Card Pool, they became the loneliest of beings. Then, later, a man appeared and said: ——Will you follow me? What’s the point of following? The man would soon abandon them. The cards in the Chaos Card Pool had long been accustomed to this. Without expecting it, from that day on, they were dragged out of the abyss by their emperor. Thereafter, light shone into the darkness.

Publication Information

Original Publisher: jjwxc
Original Language: chinese
Type: Web Novel

I Rely on Drawing Cards to Set Up a Persona Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator

My Thoughts on I Rely on Drawing Cards to Set Up a Persona

"I Rely on Drawing Cards to Set Up a Persona" is quite the ride! As someone who enjoys web novels with a unique premise, I found myself drawn into this story of an MC pretending to be an emperor and using a card-drawing system to solidify his lies. It's a blend of fantasy, adventure, and shounen ai that kept me entertained, though not without a few reservations.

First Impressions

The initial concept is undeniably intriguing: a scriptwriter transmigrates into a madman who's pretending to be an emperor. Add a gacha-style card system where the MC draws "waste" cards, and you've got a recipe for chaos (pun intended!). I was excited to see how the MC would bluff his way through, especially with the odds seemingly stacked against him.

What Works Well

The card system itself is a major highlight. I particularly enjoyed how the MC utilizes these seemingly useless cards, turning their weaknesses into strengths. The cards are not just tools; they have distinct personalities, and I appreciated the found family dynamic that develops within the Chaos Card Pool. I also found myself laughing at the MC's creative solutions to problems, and the misunderstandings that arise from his lies are genuinely funny. The kingdom-building aspect is also well-done, and I found myself visualizing the MC's empire as it grew. The slow-burn romance between the MC and ML is another plus, as it allows their relationship to develop gradually from collaboration to friendship to love. Many readers praised the ML as a green flag and appreciate the author's attention to detail.

Areas of Concern

While the novel is entertaining, I did find myself noticing some of the flaws other readers pointed out. The plot can feel flimsy at times, with solutions appearing too conveniently. The "villains" sometimes lack depth, and some plot points are introduced without much explanation. I also felt that the romance, while sweet, could have been more developed. The ML's childish courting, while endearing to some, felt a bit stale to me at times.

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Final Verdict

Overall, I'd give "I Rely on Drawing Cards to Set Up a Persona" a solid 4 out of 5 stars. It's a fun, lighthearted read with an interesting premise and lovable characters. While it's not without its flaws, the novel's strengths outweigh its weaknesses, making it a worthwhile read for those looking for a unique and entertaining web novel. If you are looking for a face-slapping story meant to be read lightly and savored in moderation, I recommend this novel for you. Just don't take it too seriously and enjoy the ride!

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