First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude for your understanding, as English is not my native language.
Now, onto my review:
At the outset, I found this novel to be an entertaining face-slapping story filled with amusing moments and engaging characters. However, as I reached Chapter 40, I began to struggle with the glaring inconsistencies that detracted from my overall enjoyment of the narrative.
For instance, at the conclusion of Chapter 34, two characters are dramatically hoisted onto a flagpole—an intense moment that set the stage for what I anticipated would be a thrilling continuation. But to my bewilderment, as Chapter 35 unfolds, the characters's circumstances seem to revert entirely. One of them, despite being previously raised on a flagpole, is now armed and attempting to defend himself. This character is subsequently defeated, tied up, and hoisted back onto the flagpole once more. The beginning of Chapter 36 then inexplicably finds him once again suspended aloft, creating a confusing narrative loop.
The second character experiences a similar fate. Initially, she uses her last poison needle while facing impending doom, only to conveniently regain two additional poison needles just three chapters later. The absurdity escalates as she finds herself in a dire situation, hoisted onto the flagpole, then somehow on the ground with dislocated limbs and a dislocated jaw. Surprisingly, despite her injuries, she can still speak and miraculously use her previously "exhausted" poison needles once again.
What’s particularly frustrating is the pattern where the start of one chapter seems to serve as a direct continuation of the previous one, yet is fraught with inconsistencies that leave me feeling disoriented. There have been numerous instances where I've gone back and forth between chapters, rechecking the narrative progression to ensure I wasn't misinterpreting the events.
In summary, while the story starts off as a captivating and enjoyable read full of action and intrigue, the recurrent inconsistencies—particularly regarding character conditions and abilities—have made it increasingly difficult for me to maintain my suspension of disbelief. I hope the author addresses these issues, as I genuinely want to enjoy this series to its fullest potential.