Return of the Calamity-Class Death Knight

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By orange mango, 오렌지망고

3.3

koreanWeb Novel

Genres

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action adventure fantasy

Chapters

352 chapters

Started

2023

Description

The Death Knight, who mu*dered his family and brought calamity upon humanity, is given the chance to go back in time and correct his mistakes. Damien Haksen possessed talent that would have gone down in history. However, an Archlich, the pinnacle of Dark Magic, turned him into a Death Knight and made him live as a s*ave. Under the Archlich’s command, he ultimately mu*dered his own family and destroyed an entire Kingdom. He regained his senses at the very last moment, but it was already too late. Just as he was about to give up everything, a miracle occurred. Regression. Returning to where he was before it all began, his goal was clear. “This time, I’ll live solely for the happiness and future of my family. Of course…” After condemning every last one of those filthy Dark Mages and giving them a taste of hell!

Publication Information

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

Return of the Calamity-Class Death Knight Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator

My Thoughts on Return of the Calamity-Class Death Knight

"Return of the Calamity-Class Death Knight" promises a thrilling ride of redemption and power, and while it delivers on some fronts, it stumbles in others. As someone who enjoys a good regression story, I went in with high hopes, eager to see how the protagonist, Damien, would navigate his second chance.

First Impressions

The initial chapters hooked me with the classic "OP MC fixing past mistakes" trope. The idea of a death knight trying to save his family from the consequences of his previous life was compelling. Damien's determination and emotional depth, especially his fierce protectiveness of his sister, were immediately endearing.

What Works Well

Damien himself is a strong point. He's not an emotionless machine, and I appreciate that he carries the weight of his past mistakes. The action sequences, when they're not bogged down, can be quite exciting. The premise of the story, a powerful figure returning to right his wrongs, is inherently appealing. I also liked that Damien is focused on his goals, and the story doesn't get bogged down in romance.

Areas of Concern

However, as the story progressed, I started to notice some issues. The world-building felt inconsistent at times. Power scaling felt off. I also found myself agreeing with the sentiment that some plot points felt underdeveloped or abandoned altogether, and the author introduced a lot of things that weren't needed towards the end. The pacing in the latter half felt rushed, and the ending, while conclusive, left a lot of loose ends dangling. The side characters, while initially interesting, faded into the background. The "good vs. evil" dichotomy is overdone. Also, the enemies escape the MC's grasp way too often. There are also some logic and writing issues as well, such as the world being peaceful despite the presence of evil, the MC actively putting his family in danger, and civil servants being corrupt.

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Final Verdict

"Return of the Calamity-Class Death Knight" is a decent read with a strong protagonist and an engaging premise. However, inconsistencies in world-building, power scaling, and pacing, especially towards the end, hold it back from reaching its full potential. If you're looking for a quick, action-packed read with a flawed but likable MC, this might be worth your time. Just be prepared for some frustrating plot holes and a somewhat rushed conclusion.