This story has now reached over 100,000 words. Seeing everyone's comments, the main issue raised by most readers is that Adam's leveling process feels too slow.
I considered starting a discussion thread in the comments, but realizing not everyone checks there, I decided to write this 100,000-word reflection instead.
Adam's current leveling process isn't just about grinding levels, it's also laying the groundwork for some unique strategies to come.
After all, facing the Nazarick with only higher levels won't be enough.
For a novel planned to span at least a million words, some readers might find the leveling phase slows the pace, but it's necessary.
Without it, Adam's strength in the broader story would feel like a house of cards, lacking foundation.
That said, the leveling process is starting to speed up. The introduction of the Hobgoblin is meant to accelerate this.
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