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Resourceful Victoria ~Former Operative Rebuilds Her Life~
By syuu, 守雨
55 chapters
2021
Description
Haggle Kingdom operative Chloe (later Victoria), triggered by an event, decided that ‘There is no reason to continue working here anymore’. So she disappeared from the organization by staging a scene that could be taken as either an accident or su*cide. She then entered the Kingdom of Ashbury, two Kingdoms away, changed her name to Victoria, and decided to start her life over as a normal person. However, on the first day of her entry, she reluctantly became the guardian of an abandoned child. In the process of protecting the child, she seemed to have left a good impression on the leader of the Second Knights’ Order, but she is wary, as a former operative who had fled the organization, she can’t get deeply involved with a knight who pledges loyalty to the nation. Victoria tries to use her knowledge, skills, and talents that she has cultivated during her operative days to protect herself and her girl and lead an ordinary civil life but … Victoria, unaware of her loneliness at the bottom of her heart as an operative, notices the many things she lacks in addition to her loneliness in the process of leaving her organization and living as an ordinary commoner. This is the story of a 27-year-old woman trying to repair her lacking life.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- kadokawa
- English Publisher
- yen press
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
Resourceful Victoria ~Former Operative Rebuilds Her Life~ Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Resourceful Victoria Former Operative Rebuilds Her Life
"Resourceful Victoria" promised a compelling story of a former operative building a new life, and while it had its moments, my reading experience was a bit of a mixed bag. The premise is certainly intriguing, but the execution left me with some reservations.
First Impressions
The initial chapters definitely hooked me. Victoria's escape from her old life and her desire for a fresh start resonated. However, I did find the early plot developments a tad rushed. Her decision to adopt a child so quickly, while heartwarming, felt a bit too convenient and lacked a convincing build-up. Similarly, the male lead entering the picture and immediately becoming her guarantor felt rather unrealistic.
What Works Well
Despite some shaky beginnings, the core concept of a strong female lead trying to navigate a normal life after a past filled with betrayal and danger is undeniably appealing. Victoria's resourcefulness and her attempts to create a peaceful existence are engaging. I especially enjoyed the slice-of-life aspects, like her cooking and adapting to apartment life. The dynamic between Victoria and her adopted daughter, even with its rushed start, provided some genuinely sweet and touching moments.
Areas of Concern
My biggest concern lies in the pacing and character development. While Victoria is presented as a highly skilled operative, her actions sometimes felt contradictory to her supposed experience. There were instances where she seemed surprisingly careless, drawing unnecessary attention to herself and revealing sensitive information too easily. This made it difficult to fully buy into her character as the seasoned professional she was meant to be. Also, the emotional depth of Victoria's trauma and betrayal felt somewhat glossed over, leaving me wanting more insight into her inner world. I felt a disconnect between what the story told me about her past and how she reacted to it in the present.
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Final Verdict
"Resourceful Victoria" is a novel with potential, but it falls short of delivering a truly satisfying experience. While the strong female lead and slice-of-life elements are enjoyable, the pacing issues, inconsistent characterization, and rushed plot developments hold it back. If you're looking for a light and easy read with a capable protagonist, this might still be worth a try, but be prepared for some bumps along the way. I'd give it a cautious recommendation, hoping that future chapters (or a potential re-write) will address some of these concerns.
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