I want to know more about the side characters—her brother and sister-in-law, her parents. They’re mentioned as important but barely in the scene. I hope they come back later to give her real support (and maybe help take down these two).
This novel definitely needs the attention of a skilled editor. While I can grasp the intended meaning behind the translator's words, doing so often requires me to painstakingly rearrange the sentences in my mind. This sort of cognitive juggling disrupts the reading flow and detracts from the overall enjoyment that readers should experience while immersing themselves in the story. As for the narrative itself, it currently presents as a slice-of-life isekai, featuring a typically kind-hearted and trusting Japanese protagonist. This characterization is familiar, and while it certainly has its charm, I hope to see more depth and originality as the plot unfolds. There is potential here for this story to evolve into something genuinely unique, particularly with the intriguing concept of the "world tree." If the protagonist manages to grow into a world tree while harnessing his own distinct powers and carving out a meaningful role within the world, the narrative could fulfill its promise. While I wouldn't go so far as to label it a hidden gem at this point, I do believe that it has the capacity to carve a niche for itself within the genre of slice-of-life isekai. However, I do worry that if the main character transforms into a human form, it might veer into the territory of the many redundant and clichéd novels that flood the market. This concern is not unfounded, as it seems to be a repetitive theme in similar stories. It is still too early to assign a definitive rating to this novel, but based on my observations thus far, I would place it somewhere in the range of 1 to 3 stars, possibly stretching to 4 depending on future developments. Given the current quality of translation and the fact that the narrative has yet to fully realize its potential, I would lean towards awarding it a modest 2 stars for now. With some refinement and creativity, who knows how much it could improve?
I can't believe Han Qianxue and Han Qianrou played Su Chen for three whole years. That scene where they tied him up and mocked his appearance was brutal. The way Han Qianrou called him an ugly monster and laughed hysterically really got under my skin. I hated them both instantly. And then revealing they caused his parents' car accident? That was crossing the line. It made me actually root for Su Chen even before he got his powers. That's good villain writing, even if they're a bit over-the-top. Still, I wished they had given Han Qianxue a bit more subtlety, because her flip from fake affection to pure contempt felt a little abrupt? But the emotional impact was there, I'll give it that.
The side characters like Qiu Yue and Dongxiao are given distinct personalities just through their actions. Qiu Yue is the sensible head maid who speaks up, Dongxiao is the martial one who can block the heir. They’re not just wallpaper—they add depth to the household.
The system being a collection of old games is actually a creative twist. Not just another generic "check-in system" or "system shop" - it's literally a crashed hard drive full of pirated games. The conflict between different game folders causing the slow boot makes perfect sense. Though I'm slightly worried this might turn into a "gotta collect them all" situation later.
The writing has some good visual moments. The “red lamp on the door indicating surgery in progress” is a classic hospital image. The “dim hallway” and “feeling like a funeral” create a strong mood. When she first meets God in the darkness, the contrast between the glowing man and the pitch black is striking. Those visuals help set the supernatural tone. I also liked the description of the God’s outfit — deep orange, shorter jacket, like a game character. It’s not overly described but enough to picture. But sometimes the writing gets a bit repetitive with phrases like “big” or “very.” For example, the God says “very long time” and “very boring.” It could use a variety of synonyms. Still, it’s readable.