The Strongest Guild Master Founded a Nation in a Week

By inoue mitsuru, 井上みつる

3.3

CompletedjapaneseWeb Novel

Genres

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action adventure comedy ecchi fantasy harem martial arts shounen supernatural

Chapters

2 volumes

Started

2017

Description

Renjin Yanase is an ordinary member of society whose occupation is a sales person. His hobby is an online VR game “Einherjar” that has been on for over five years now. It is a game with high degree of freedom and Renjin silently works hard to nurture his subordinate character. The next day was a holiday so he’s going to use it for boss hunting all night. When the boss hunt is finished, Renjin falls asleep in the game. He felt like someone was calling his name so he woke up. Standing in front of the half-asleep Renjin was Eleanor, a character he created. When Renjin looked outside after being puzzled to the characters who behave like they are alive, the outside scenery changed into one that he did not know at all. Renjin who surveyed the surrounding, realized that the castle and the 200 subordinates that he created with time and money was transferred to a different world. The transferred Renjin announced the declaration of the founding of a nation after a week.

Publication Information

Original Publisher: overlap
Original Language: japanese
Type: Web Novel

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My Thoughts on The Strongest Guild Master Founded a Nation in a Week

This web novel certainly sparked some strong opinions, and after diving in, I can see why. "The Strongest Guild Master Founded a Nation in a Week" promises a power fantasy with kingdom-building elements, but whether it delivers depends heavily on your expectations.

First Impressions

Initially, the premise is intriguing: an overpowered guild master transported to another world with his loyal NPCs, ready to build a nation. It's a familiar setup, reminiscent of titles like Overlord. This immediately sets a certain expectation.

What Works Well

The fast-paced nature of the story is definitely a draw. If you're looking for a quick, relatively easy read where the protagonist effortlessly overcomes obstacles, this might be your cup of tea. There's a certain wish-fulfillment aspect to it, seeing the MC flex his power and quickly establish his domain. It also appears that the story can get better after a certain point. The humor is also a plus.

Areas of Concern

However, the simplicity that makes it accessible also becomes a significant drawback. The world-building feels shallow, with countries and characters often blending together. The MC, despite his power, can come across as bland and passive, letting events unfold around him rather than actively shaping them.

The kingdom-building aspect, while central to the title, feels superficial. The MC doesn't seem to grasp the intricacies of running a nation, leading to questionable decisions regarding resource management and governance. This lack of depth can be frustrating if you're seeking a more strategic or realistic portrayal of nation-building.

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Final Verdict

"The Strongest Guild Master Founded a Nation in a Week" is a mixed bag. If you're after a lighthearted, undemanding power fantasy with harem elements and don't mind a simplistic plot, you might find it enjoyable. However, if you're seeking intricate world-building, compelling characters, or a nuanced take on kingdom management, you might be left wanting more. For me, it lands somewhere in the middle – a decent time-waster but far from a must-read.

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