2 The "grudge against the concubines" is a recurring theme. The drama isn't just about Yang Nuo; it's about a system that forces women into marriages they didn't choose. The deaths of the concubines are tragic, not triumphant. The author handles it with nuance—they are punished, but you empathize with their reasons. That's good storytelling.
Beo's reasoning for choosing a gun over a sword is something I totally respect. He literally thinks about the competitive landscape: swordsmanship has Roger, Rayleigh, Shanks, Oden, future Mihawk and Zoro—way too crowded. But gunmen? Only a handful of top-tier ones like Yasopp, Van Augur, and Ben Beckman. It's a smart meta choice from a guy who knows the future. And his Observation Haki is perfectly suited for shooting: predicting trajectory, capturing details, potentially coating bullets with Haki. I also liked that he still replicates sword techniques on the side, because why not have options? It sets up a versatile combat style without the pressure of being "the world's greatest swordsman."
Overall, this is a solid start to a system apocalypse story. The zombie threat feels real, the protagonist is relatable, and the power progression is satisfying. I just hope the author keeps the stakes high and doesn't let Fang Bai become overpowered too quickly. The journey to level 10 should be a grind, and I'm here for it.