Reading Tips for Newcomers/continue readers:
1. Expect a slow reveal: The early chapters lean on slice-of-life comedy and light school tropes—but everything ties into the grander world. Pay attention to Jay's laziness; it hides intelligence.
2. Multiple POVs: From Chapter 30 onward, perspectives shift between Jay, Alicia, Rei etc (your head will hurt from chapter 66-68). Each one gives you a different piece of the puzzle.
3. Flashbacks are clues: Any dream, vision, or strange memory is probably not filler. These are echoes from collapsed timelines or old code.
4. Stick through the confusion: Yes, it can also feel like "Season 2 without Season 1." But the design is intentional. Each arc recontextualizes what came before.
5. Additional Scenes: These optional moments help explain events or character motives. If you're confused by a twist, these scenes often clarify the why behind it.
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Here is the outline to enjoy this webnovel (Copy pasted from pinned review):
1. This is not a typical linear progression story. If you're used to straightforward power-ups, school arcs, or dungeon grinds, this story might surprise you. While it starts with academy and system tropes, it gradually shifts into mystery, surreal exploration, and metaphysical twists. That's intentional. Think of it like peeling an onion: the surface is familiar, but the heart is strange.
2. Story structure bends with the characters' minds. Many chapters reflect the character's fragmented mental states or corrupted worlds (especially Jay and Rei). So, if something feels "out of place," it may be by design. Pay attention to dream sequences, glitches, or timeline resets, they're key clues, not just randomness.
3. The Observer is not a narrator-you are. The Observer is a character, not an author stand-in. It doesn't always know the truth. If it says something is final or real... question it. In this story, the system lies.
4. The pacing shifts between arcs. Some arcs are fast, action-packed. Others are slow-burn, layered, and introspective. If it slows down, don't worry, it's likely a calm before reality breaks again.
5. Try reading in "pairs" of chapters. Many revelations are hidden across dual perspectives (Jay + Rei, or Alicia + Observer etc). Reading them in isolation might feel disjointed but together, they paint the full picture.
6. You're not supposed to understand everything yet. The early arcs drop subtle foreshadowing for much later events. Some things won't make sense until 10-20 chapters later. This is part of the layered storytelling style.
7. If you're confused, ask! I, the author, am always happy to help readers decode scenes or explain references. Your enjoyment matters and your reviews help shape the world too.
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