The reincarnation trope is handled with nuance. She’s not ultra-savvy; she makes mistakes, like telling her father part of the truth. She also battles physical symptoms—headaches—related to trauma. This humanizes her and makes her revenge arc more relatable than a typical power fantasy.
The phrase “new era’s demon lord, who else could it be” when Su Yuan comes up with his delivery loss scheme made me groan and laugh. He’s so proud of himself, but his plan is essentially food fraud. The author uses a lot of exaggerated internal narration to highlight the gap between Su Yuan’s sense of grandeur and the pettiness of his actions. It’s a style reminiscent of comedic xianxia webnovels. Some might find it repetitive, but I enjoy the self-deprecating humor.
The pacing of this chapter is excellent. It starts with the action, then smoothly transitions into flashbacks explaining her backstory, then back to the camping and cooking. It never feels rushed or boring. You learn about the characters and the world organically through the events of the day. It's a very natural way to introduce the reader to the setting and the dynamics of the group.