These Protagonists Are Too Powerful, I Quit!

【Protagonist + Non-Villain + Lighthearted + Slow Start】 An Yi: “They accused me of dining and dashing, and even slandered me for harassing the waitress. You all need to stand up for me, your boss! @everyone!” Special Forces King Lin Chen: “No useless messages in the main group! Message retracted!” An Yi: “Damn it! Poker face, give me the group admin rights!” Martial Arts Emperor Fang Jueming: “Master, what happened? I’m coming to save you!” Disowned Young Master Bai Xiu: “I finally got three months of sleep, and you woke me up with that @. What did you retract?” Reincarnator Chen Bing: “Can’t even handle such a trivial matter? Boss, don’t blame me for looking down on you (pushes glasses up).” Reborn Shangguan Qianqian: “Oh, harassing a waitress? Does Mu Xuan know about this?” An Yi: “No, it’s not like that, Qianqian, let me explain!” Poison Doctor Zhang Fan: “Ahem, need some sterilization drugs? I just learned a new recipe, works pretty well.” Sword Saint Xiao Ye: “A sword will do the trick, guaranteed not a drop of blood.” Fire God Ye Tian: “Let’s think about how to save An Yi. Is he in danger? I’m not too familiar with the rules of your world.” Son-in-law Dragon Long Aoyun: “Already gathered 100,000 troops, on the way.” An Yi: “…” An Yi: “@Son-in-law Dragon Long Aoyun, bro, no, don’t be impulsive, just transfer some money!”

Original Publisher

fanqie novel

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on These Protagonists Are Too Powerful, I Quit! Alright, let's dive into "These Protagonists Are Too Powerful, I Quit!" After reading the initial chapters, I can definitely see why it's garnered some positive attention. It's a wild ride that doesn't take itself too seriously, and that's honestly refreshing. ### First Impressions My first impression was definitely "lighthearted chaos." The premise itself is intriguing, and the execution so far is, for the most part, entertaining. It's clear from the get-go that this novel is poking fun at common tropes found in anime and web novels, particularly within the martial arts and fantasy genres. ### What Works Well The protagonist is a definite highlight. He's likeable, and his approach to the overpowered protagonist trope is unique. Instead of striving for more power, he's trying to… well, quit! This creates a fun dynamic, especially when paired with the system he's saddled with. I found the system to be well-integrated into the story, adding to the humor rather than feeling like a crutch. The action sequences, while not overly detailed, are engaging and don't shy away from portraying the consequences of combat. The balance between lightheartedness and the realities of battle is well-maintained. I also appreciate the author's willingness to play with the concept of a "villain-like halo" protagonist who stays true to his own moral compass, even if it's a bit unconventional. ### Areas of Concern While the comedic elements are generally strong, I can see how some readers might find certain aspects repetitive or over-the-top as the story progresses. It really comes down to personal taste, and what you're looking for in a light-hearted novel. ### Final Verdict Overall, "These Protagonists Are Too Powerful, I Quit!" is a promising read for those looking for a comedic and trope-subverting take on the martial arts/fantasy genre. It's not a groundbreaking masterpiece, but it's a fun and engaging story that's sure to provide a few laughs. I would rate this a solid 3.5/5. It has the potential to be even better as the translation continues, but it's already a worthwhile read for fans of the genre.