I want to know more about the other world’s magic system. So far we only know that Hinami has a spirit summoning skill through singing. Are there other types of spirits? Can she learn other songs? Is magic something anyone can learn, or is it tied to aptitude? The God mentioned that people normally have at least one magic skill, so magic seems common. But Hinami’s skills are special because they’re from her past experience. I wonder if she can learn magic from books or teachers in the town. Also, what is the currency? Society? The info dump about continents was too brief. I’m hoping the next chapters will show us the town and the people. The beastkin and spirits sound fascinating. The warlike emperor on Mushbar sounds like a potential future conflict. So the world has depth behind the initial tutorial. I’m curious to explore it through Hinami’s eyes.
OK, so the Drummer, the Lantern Spirit, the fragrant oil, the pig blood. The logic of the spirits is very "this is the rule, follow it or die." It's simple, but effective for creating immediate stakes. I'm curious if there's a deeper lore behind why these rules exist. Why does the Drummer like fragrant oil? Why does the Lantern Spirit need pig blood? If it's just random, that's fine for a survival horror vibe, but if the story can weave in a mythology or a reason for their existence (like a spirit realm leaking into this world), it would elevate the setting significantly. I'm hoping for some worldbuilding reveals as Qin Feng gets stronger.
The way Jiang Li shut down the idea of keeping Jiang Nian's things by saying "cut your losses, do I need to teach you this" makes her seem more competent than the whole Jiang family. The family heir was about to leave emotional traps open. Her pragmatic mindset is something I wish more protagonists had. It’s not about being mean; it’s about protecting yourself legally and socially from future attacks.
I’m loving the moral grayness here. Xia Nan’s predecessor signed up for adventures partly to escape family bickering, not out of heroism. And now Xia Nan himself is stuck in a dangerous mission because he’s too awkward to back out. It’s not a grand choice; it’s just life pushing him around, which feels more relatable.
The story makes you feel the desperation. It makes you feel the heat. It makes you grateful for modern plumbing. The author did a great job of making a primal problem feel very personal.