I Reincarnated as the Mob Flame User Destined to Die in the Early Stages of the Game, but When I Cleared the Event Before the Protagonist, the Heroines Followed Me

“I was reincarnated and got bullied by the Protagonist, so I decided to steal his harem.” As a corporate s*ave, I worked tirelessly, and one day, after sleeping and waking up as usual, I found myself reincarnated as a “mob” in a world strikingly similar to the game “Brave Quest Fantasy.” My fate is to die at the beginning of the game story, attacked by bandits. Moreover, the protagonist, Dust, treats me like his underling. “I’m tired of being bullied by the Protagonist! I don’t want to die! I’ll overturn the story of the game!” After continuing my efforts since childhood, is it possible that the game heroine has feelings for me? No, it’s just my imagination. After all, I’m just a mob! Right now, I’m resolving the death flag! Once that’s over, I’ll move on to the next step! On the other hand, Dust, who was also reincarnated, tries to rise up using the Protagonist character, but the dungeon’s treasures are already gone, he’s abandoned by the beautiful characters who were supposed to be his allies, and his aversion to effort leads him to decline rapidly.

Original Publisher

kakuyomu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on I Reincarnated as the Mob Flame User Destined to Die in the Early Stages of the Game, but When I Cleared the Event Before the Protagonist, the Heroines Followed Me This title is definitely a mouthful, but the premise hooked me instantly. Reincarnation, a mob character, and a harem twist? I had to dive in. After reading a fair chunk of what's available, here are my thoughts. ### First Impressions The initial chapters definitely grab your attention. The idea of a reincarnated character trying to avoid a predetermined death flag is always appealing, especially when the protagonist is, shall we say, less than heroic. I found myself rooting for the underdog MC pretty quickly. The game elements are integrated well enough, and the world-building is decent, though not groundbreaking. ### What Works Well I appreciate the focus on the MC's hard work and determination. It's refreshing to see a protagonist who isn't simply handed power but has to grind for it. The translation quality also seemed pretty solid, which is always a huge plus. The story's pacing, at least in the beginning, kept me engaged, and I was genuinely curious to see how the MC would navigate the challenges ahead. ### Areas of Concern As I progressed, I started to notice some cracks. While the initial premise is interesting, the execution felt a bit lacking at times. The plot felt like it was hitting familiar beats without adding much in the way of exciting surprises. And honestly, the heroines could use some serious development. They felt a bit flat and interchangeable, making it hard to really care about them or their relationships with the MC. I also began to feel that the writing style was becoming more of a sequence of events rather than a well-crafted narrative. ### Final Verdict "I Reincarnated as the Mob Flame User Destined to Die in the Early Stages of the Game, but When I Cleared the Event Before the Protagonist, the Heroines Followed Me" has a fun premise and a likeable protagonist, but it ultimately falls short of its potential. While the initial chapters are engaging, the lack of depth in the characters and the somewhat predictable plot prevent it from being a truly memorable read. It's an okay time killer, but not something I'd go out of my way to recommend.