I’m an Old Company S*ave (35 Years Old), but My “Magic Eye” Has Awakened ~ After Raising My Level in the Dungeon Beyond the Door That Only I Can See, I Became the Strongest in Both the Other World and the Real World ~

I, Arata Hiroi (35), woke up one morning to find that my left eye had turned into a ‘magic eye’. I mean, the left half of my field of vision is red, and there’s a door in the city that I’ve never seen before… What is this!? Wait, is this some kind of dungeon that only I can see? Well then… I guess I’ll explore the inside a bit.

Original Publisher

kakuyomu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on I’m an Old Company S*ave (35 Years Old), but My “Magic Eye” Has Awakened ~ After Raising My Level in the Dungeon Beyond the Door That Only I Can See, I Became the Strongest in Both the Other World and the Real World ~ Okay, let's dive into this title – and what a title it is! "I’m an Old Company S*ave (35 Years Old), but My “Magic Eye” Has Awakened ~ After Raising My Level in the Dungeon Beyond the Door That Only I Can See, I Became the Strongest in Both the Other World and the Real World ~". It's a mouthful, but it pretty much lays out the entire premise right there. I've spent some time with this story, and here's what I think. ### First Impressions Honestly, the premise is a bit tropey. We've seen the overworked salaryman gaining unexpected powers before. But I went in with an open mind, hoping for a fresh take on the formula. The initial chapters did a decent job of setting up the MC's miserable work life and the sudden appearance of his "Magic Eye." I was intrigued enough to keep reading. ### What Works Well One thing I appreciated was the pacing. The story doesn't bog itself down in excessive exposition or repetitive recaps, which can be a real killer in these types of novels. I also found the core concept of leveling up in a hidden dungeon and then applying those skills in the real world to be genuinely interesting. It's a classic power fantasy, but it's executed competently. The author also does a decent job of making the MC's reactions and decisions feel somewhat believable, given the circumstances. ### Areas of Concern While the pacing is good, there are moments where the story requires a significant suspension of disbelief. Some of the power scaling felt a bit arbitrary, and the way the MC so easily adapts to his newfound abilities can be a little jarring. I also noticed a potential trend with the characters surrounding the MC, and how they are all described as young or young-looking, which could make some readers uncomfortable. ### Final Verdict Overall, "I’m an Old Company S*ave…" is a perfectly passable read if you're looking for a lighthearted power fantasy with a modern-day setting. It's not groundbreaking, but it offers enough entertainment value to keep you engaged. Just be prepared to turn off your brain and enjoy the ride. I'd say it's worth checking out if you're a fan of the genre, but don't expect a literary masterpiece.