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Lazy, and Arrogant, Villainous Aristocrat Strives to Be Modest and Honest – Become the Strongest With Original Knowledge and Avoid the Ruin End –
By tsukishima shuuichi, 月島 秀一
59 chapters
2024
Description
Hollow von Heisenberg is a villainous nobleman in the blockbuster RPG Lonzolkia. He is a genius blessed with various talents in swordsmanship, magic and academics, but his …… personality is one of laziness and arrogance. Because he is obsessed with his own talents and lacks diligence, he is defeated by the protagonist – and not just because he is a genius. Hollow is a ‘walking death flag’ with a guaranteed ruined end, dying in every route. I have been reincarnated as such a villainous aristocrat If things continue as they are, I’m doomed. …… I’m doomed to a certain doom, to be killed by a ‘scenario’ …….’ …… No, that’s not going to happen! I’ll make use of the knowledge of the original story that only I know, work hard in a humble and steady manner, and evade a miserable doomed end!
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- kakuyomu
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
Lazy, and Arrogant, Villainous Aristocrat Strives to Be Modest and Honest – Become the Strongest With Original Knowledge and Avoid the Ruin End – Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Lazy, and Arrogant, Villainous Aristocrat Strives to Be Modest and Honest – Become the Strongest With Original Knowledge and Avoid the Ruin End –
This title is certainly a mouthful, and the story itself is… well, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The premise is familiar: our protagonist is reborn (or transmigrated, or whatever the chosen method is) into the body of a villainous aristocrat from a game he knows. The goal? Avoid the character's predetermined, unfortunate end. It’s a trope I usually enjoy, so I went in with a decent amount of hope.
First Impressions
Initially, I was intrigued. The idea of a lazy, arrogant character trying to be modest and honest is inherently funny. The "original knowledge" aspect, where he uses his understanding of the game's events to his advantage, also seemed promising. I was ready for some clever maneuvering and maybe a bit of meta-humor.
What Works Well
The world-building is fairly decent. There's a sense of established history and lore, and the magic system seems reasonably well-defined. I also appreciate the effort to give the protagonist loyal subordinates. These characters, if developed properly, could add a lot of depth and comedic relief to the story. The academy setting also provides ample opportunity for classic shounen-style power progression and rivalries.
Areas of Concern
My biggest issue, and something that really tripped me up, is the timeline. The story establishes that the main character has four years before the game's protagonist even enters the picture. However, there's also a looming threat that could end him in as little as two years, an event completely unrelated to the game's main plot. This creates a jarring disconnect. It feels like the author is trying to inject artificial urgency into the narrative before the main storyline even begins, and it ultimately makes the plot feel convoluted and nonsensical. If he knows the game, why is he in danger from something outside of it?
Final Verdict
"Lazy, and Arrogant, Villainous Aristocrat Strives to Be Modest and Honest – Become the Strongest With Original Knowledge and Avoid the Ruin End –" has potential, but the confusing timeline and the lack of a clear, cohesive narrative prevent it from truly shining. While the world-building and character concepts are interesting, the execution needs improvement. It's not a complete disaster, but it definitely needs some work to iron out the inconsistencies and make the plot more engaging. I'd say proceed with caution and be prepared to suspend your disbelief.
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