I Was Banished by the Power Harassment Knight Captain Novel Review
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By koharurun, こはるんるん
70 chapters
2021
Description
“Abel, a weak man like you is unnecessary for my glorious knights. I banish you!” I was summoned by the Knight Commander Balan — Abel was declared fired. In this world, at the age of eight, the goddess gives special skills. My skill was [Buff Master], the ability to increase other people’s status by a few percent. When I was given this, everyone made fun of me for my skill. However, if you continue to use your skill, your skill Lv will increase and become more powerful. I believed in myself and used my skills every day for eight years. “…are you sure? Not only has my skill increased to being able to buff 3000 people, but the effectiveness has also increased by 10 times. If this disappears, we will lose a lot of fighting power…” “Hahahahahahaha hahahahahahaha hahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahaha Do you want to remain in my strongest knighthood by you telling me so many lies?” And I was banished???? I realized that if I had buffed myself, my ability would increase by 100 times. With his power, he helps the princess who was attacked by assassins from an enemy country and is appointed as the head of the newly established Magic Knights. On the other hand, dark clouds hung over the strongest knights of the captain Balan, who had lost my buff. “The Knights were the strongest with the help of Mr. Abel!” This is the story of a boy who continues to be ridiculed for being out of touch and skilled, but is doted on by a princess and becomes a hero of his country.
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- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
I Was Banished by the Power Harassment Knight Captain Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on I Was Banished by the Power Harassment Knight Captain
Okay, let's dive into "I Was Banished by the Power Harassment Knight Captain." This one's a bit of a mixed bag, and I can definitely see why it's getting the ratings it is. It's got some classic wish-fulfillment elements, but the execution leaves something to be desired.
First Impressions
The premise is pretty standard: a protagonist, undervalued and mistreated, gets kicked to the curb, only to realize his true potential. We've all seen it before. The initial hook of a "buff master" being dismissed by a clueless knight captain is intriguing, setting the stage for the MC to rise above. However, the early chapters felt rushed, throwing the MC into convenient scenarios like saving a princess from a dragon almost immediately after being fired. It's a bit much, even for wish fulfillment.
What Works Well
The story does move quickly, and if you're just looking for a fast-paced power fantasy, it delivers on that front. The action sequences are frequent, and the MC gets his OP status pretty early on, which some readers might appreciate. There's also the promise of a brewing war, which could add some much-needed depth to the plot and keep things interesting beyond the immediate wish-fulfillment aspects. The character interactions, while not groundbreaking, are decent enough for the genre.
Areas of Concern
The biggest issue is the writing quality and the overall lack of realism. The intelligence of the knight captain is frequently called into question by readers, and I can see why. It's hard to swallow that someone in such a high position could be so oblivious to the MC's abilities. The translation also seems to be a major hurdle, with instances of poor vocabulary choices hindering the reading experience. World-building is minimal, and the plot relies heavily on convenient coincidences, like dragons randomly attacking princesses in major cities. It stretches credibility, even within the fantasy genre.
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Final Verdict
Ultimately, "I Was Banished by the Power Harassment Knight Captain" is a fairly generic wish-fulfillment story with a lot of potential that, unfortunately, remains unrealized. If you're looking for a quick, mindless read with plenty of action and an overpowered protagonist, it might scratch that itch. However, if you value well-developed characters, consistent world-building, and polished writing, you might want to look elsewhere. I'm giving it a tentative 2.5/5. It's not terrible, but it's definitely not great.