Lord of The Mysteries is boring... but its a good kind of boring

[@mShashu17]

Currently on 2nd read of LOTM. And those so called "boring" 200 chpts will be so nostalgic and peaceful on rereads. Can't express how much I missed them 😭

[@LOTM_Peak]

Some things about LOTM that you might not have heard: LOTM's slow pacing is extremely necessary and has big pay off for it throughout the story especially the later on chapters when there is A LOT of set up The info dump gets a lot of people it either feels overwhelming or they try to remember it all but can't. The key thing tho is that its only done so you don't think later on why certain things weren't brought up earlier and anything relevant to the plot will be brought up again. Also info dump almost entirely stops after chapter 100. After chapter 200 it happens rarely and its easier to understand what's said (since you would have more knowledge of the verse at that time) Also reverend Insanity 100% has a better start than LOTM since LOTM's start was supposed to build up the rest of the series its not nearly as engaging

[@fork6057]

I almost dropped LOTM because of the first volume but it was so very worth it not dropping it. Cannot wait for your thoughts after reading the end of vol 1

[@Master10k2]

Yeah, when I finished volume 1 and understood why it was called "Clown", really changed my whole perspective of LotM.

[@hunn20004]

I just love how MUNDANE the low sequence 9 beyonders are. Take the MCs class "Seer". It is a glorified "Flip a coin" class, then think about the horoscope for 10 minutes to MAYBE...turn the response you recieved into something intelligent. Like, if you've ever been to a fortune teller, the author makes it so that their superpowers are the reason for why they have to be so wishy washy and vague. OH and you CAN see spirits BUT NOT ghosts of certain types. There's also some bs ones...Like Monster. It's a potion to activate hardcore mode. Like playing Nosferatu in Masquerade Bloodlines. Another good one is "Sleepless"... Their power is self-explanitory, EXCEPT without the cons. They can operate at a high level for multiple days without sleep AND they need 6 hours of sleep max to regain their "power" when abusing it. While unimpressive, it is VITAL for the artifacts in the story that are SCP level crazy scary. "This artifact will snap your neck if you turn your back to it, but if someone observes it, it remains docile...OH and if nobody observes it, it'll escape ENCLOSED STEEL BOXES without trace, to find a neck to snap." The book IS a slow burn BUT the various scenarious within it conclude within a few pages AND might be relevant in the conclusion of the chapter. It's an immersive sim in book form.

[@Urek_Mazino_]

My top 3 1. Lotm 2. Shadow slave 3. Mother of learning

[@maxwellrak]

I really want to try out shadow slave. from what I've read about it so far, it sound soooo good

[@taikasami2928]

@@maxwellrak I think shadow slave will be everything you enjoy in a non villain novel Guiltythree has captured my heart with the ever complex world building in the novel almost never can I expect how the next few chapters will resolve them selves. My favorite part so far was antarctica arc if you reach that far your self please try and immerse your self.

[@1m7he8est]

My brother, Mother of Learning is goated, not enough people recommend it

[@DesmondIgwe-d2m]

@@maxwellrak It's amazing and has more of that bang from the beginning. The worldbuilding in it is good too but not as good as the worldbuilding and foreshadowing of Lotm (It's amazing trust. I had the same issue at 1st but got more interest at chapter 80 then it just picked up from there)

[@bablabowbablabow3629]

Congrats your the first actual good webnovel youtuber! I will support you all thr way through!

[@maxwellrak]

@@bablabowbablabow3629 much appreciated ❤️ make sure to join the discord if you haven’t already!

[@Igorx222]

You need to make an update after vol 1, you will learn why those 200 chapters were worth it.

[@maxwellrak]

I 100% will. i really wish i made a video when i finished volume 2 of reverend insanity a couple of months ago because it was PEAK

[@ardynba2342]

Praise the Fool !

[@taikasami2928]

And don't use his name or you might catch the fancy of a lightning bolt

[@Kyerie]

@@taikasami2928 different guy bro.

[@AdarshMishra-th4yv]

it's pace is like a novel ,having good attention span i don't really mind it, i was mesmerised by the world of lotm from the start, nice review i hope we'll see more from you ♥

[@maxwellrak]

thank you!!

[@villain1419]

Started reading LOTM 3 weeks ago and i'm already 1100 chapters in and I can tell u it's the best story I have read I m addicted 😅

[@anishsaha383]

Op bro

[@anishsaha383]

How is your injury bro are you oky now

[@villain1419]

@@anishsaha383 it's nothing serious slightly tore my hamstring during a leg session it's almost healed now😅

[@anishsaha383]

@@villain1419 do you have Instagram let's talk about anime manga novels And get well soon bro

[@LOTMplusCOI]

Just want to inform both of you the second book of LOTM COI Circle Of Inevitability is is our and has over 900 chapters, also the next volume is nearing and in that volume our king The Fool awakens so in case you haven’t, I advise you read LOTM Book 2 #PraiseTheFool

[@semihaktas880]

I can agree that LotM can be a bit jarring if you are not much into world building but the future pay offs, plot twists and the overall atmosphere that is being created makes the world feel so real and significant and the first 100 to 200 chapters are like the tutorial, it always keeps on getting better with the more information you get about everything. Nice vid, a good whatever time it may be to you to and good reading Praise the Fool!

[@rexyellowcounty6482]

I wish to hear more about you talking about lotm in the future

[@maxwellrak]

i will definitely do so in the future so stay tuned!!

[@Zonum03]

@@maxwellrakespecially right after you finish it! Wanna see your 😮 face haha

[@meyy3667]

Am I who only loved the volume 1? I think its a really good volume tbh. Its also a bit biased since Dunn is one of my fave characters

[@AhmedHassan-kl8ew]

Fair review for where you are right now. I had the same struggle initially, but it was absolutely worth it after finishing the first volume. It picks up the pace right after.

[@Celestialfool]

The so called "boring beginning" is actually a lot more important throughout the whole story. You have to remember every detailing since nothing is useless information, like the various secret organisations that are introduced, the sequence pathways, classification of mystical items, potion ingredients, ritual ingredients, ritual incantations, honorific names, etc. which is clearly not everybody's cup of tea. Also, please share your thoughts on the first volume.

[@halorser]

Man this brings a lot of nostalgia, if you haven't already read Release That Witch as well, I recommend that you try it out, one of the most refreshing reads compared to the dime a dozen cn/kr/jp novels.

[@iBlameDokja]

My top 4 LOTM ORV TBATE SS

[@AdarshMishra-th4yv]

hey story in volume 1 is also moving with worldbuilding it's not all worldbuilding you'll get to know at later half of volume 1

[@phos2994]

Currently reading the second book; and I can confidently say that if you aren't hooked or interested by the end of Volume 1, it might just not be for you. Keep us updated when you finish the firs volume! :)

[@partapbejai548]

Top 5 webnovels in my opinion 1. Reverend Insanity 2. Lord of mysteries 3. Omniscient readers viewpoint 4. Second life ranker 5. Trash of the Counts Family

[@Kyerie]

its kinda amazing that orv is close/on par to lotm and RI even though it only has around 500 chapters while RI and lotm is around 1000 and 2-3000 chapters. sometimes quality trumphs quantity.

[@michaeldavis8918]

​@Kyerie ovr chapter length is also a lot longer then both

[@Urek_Mazino_]

My top 3 1.Lotm 2. Shadow lave 3. Mother of learning

[@maxwellrak]

all very valid

[@okay3226]

hmmm seems like you dont have shadow slave on that list, it should be

[@Evilgod-vf6xq]

LOTM is not for the beginners because the amount of information it dumps on people and the time it takes for the preparation of fight or any kind of development is long and also because it truly become addictive after 210 chapter and after that every arc is just peak

[@bablabowbablabow3629]

Then what would you say the best webnovel is for beginners? I've always recommended LoTM to non webnovel readers

[@Evilgod-vf6xq]

@@bablabowbablabow3629 shadow slave ,novels extra or mother of learning are great for beginners because they have engaging plot form the beginning not like LOTM which take a long building its story

[@egg.007]

​@@bablabowbablabow3629shadow slave

[@almosttherekid8650]

I love your vids man but the answer to the question " Should I read LOTM? " is obviously " YES!!! ". It's not that tricky, just simple YES!. I promise you'll love the chapters that will come. Praise the Fool!!! Praise the Lady!!!

[@KangPlayon]

I have recommendation man: 1. Dungeon Defense(Korean, Ongoing, Novel) 2. Throne of Magical Arcana (Chinese, Complete, Web novel) 3. I Shall Seal the Heaven (Chinese, Complete, Web novel) 4. Warlock of Magus World (Chinese, Complete, Web novel) 5. Archean Eon Art (Chinese, Complete, Web novel) plz give your time to read, it doesn't have too many chapter and it's good 👍👍

[@TheShakeship]

As a one piece fan, I am diving right in. I am used to 200 chapters of setup.

[@uriel-i1w]

correction: 1000 chapters

[@maxwellrak]

I think the fact that One Piece is my favorite anime is the thing that has allowed me to commit to things like martial peak and now on to webnovels lol

[@ecetic3287]

Well one piece is my favourite anime and lotm is my fav novel so that says something

[@retro__791]

I just recently started LOTM and my god It is peak Its slow but thats how it should be The slow build up and every single detail matters. I keep like notes on peoples descriptions and it actually paid off. Im like 100+ chapters into it and its pretry fkn good

[@lukedumoulin8204]

I find that the fan made manwha does a pretty good job of introducing you to the story.

[@pikudaopeyemi6742]

First volume was super slow ...but my favorite thing about the first volume is the divination club and tarrot club

[@loopesosu]

this channel has potential

[@vladanghel8581]

Still haven't read Doom breaker (aka Reincarnation of the Suicidal Battle God)?

[@maxwellrak]

ya i believe im just about all caught up on the manhwa and its very good. I've reread it once lol

[@taikasami2928]

Lord of the mysteries is a book which I sarted thrice and read once it's story is very good the pacing is masterful and the mysteries are riveting only complaint is the ending which was non conclusive in my opinion.

[@taikasami2928]

I read the book in about 1-3 weeks and thus the pacing might have seemed a bit faster than for most.

[@opatzo9165]

Have you read book 2? Because the ending isn’t the main ending for the story but only for book 1.

[@knocker9391]

Definitely not after 80. I have read about 100 chapter it still boring af...😢

[@sleepycat-f7z]

Had the same experience but for me it started getting good at 150-160+ and the ending of vol 1 was cinema (ch 213)

[@knocker9391]

@@sleepycat-f7z if even after 100 chapter it's not getting good then it's not good to begin with. I have completely dif experience from RI. It hooked me in the first 2 chap Lotm still couldn't. The character development of mc in RI is amazing. A contrast when it comes to Lotm, it's mc was just there...

[@sleepycat-f7z]

@@knocker9391 what I meant that it’s getting good I meant the plot starts picking up. The first 100 chapters are all world building and author was intentionally taking it slow. Lotm is in no means bad at all.

[@Celestialfool]

The author himself said in a side note that he purposely made the first volume slow to build things up. You must have noticed the insanely detailed currency system or the names of different areas or streets or cities. They all are important throughout the entirety of the novel. Literally everything is related to the plot and story and nothing is useless. And it's a different genre from ri. It's not your typical shonen edgy mc story. It's more like monster than jujutsu kaisen. Also, there's no romance of you're wondering.

[@sammyaksuryawanshi7304]

For anyone wanting to read LOTM at least read first 100 chapters of first volume

[@flyingbed302]

you should react to the new LOTM anime trailer

[@kevinanolin6011]

The world building and characters are memorable, not something you would usually see in "web novels" The 22 pathway sequences are so intriguing anyone reading is unknowingly searching for them. Usually, if you drop infos like that most readers even forget about it. But.... To each their own i guess, i just hope the animation does not f*uck it up. The comics completely botched it!

[@valkyrie7798]

Can you pls talk about how i am a good in a horror game? i think i wanns read it, but it has bl, which is sometimes too sexual and that puts me off

[@Evilgod-vf6xq]

So, I know reverend insanity fan will disagree but Adam first shown as a villain later changed into allies have done feats surpassing feng yuan in manipulating as in book COI making him best manipular currently, but as reverend insanity is not completed, I cannot say for certain but take this for me right now

[@kvasronx]

im at 901s rn. lotm is my fav (i only read orv , lotm .... , and 200 chatpers of ri . lotm is my favorite bc : steampunk world , world beauty , writing , but lotm has big mistake about it : boring,very very slow pacing and 0 action fight scenes

[@otakunemesis34]

Sounds like it would work as a ttrpg.

[@maxwellrak]

ya i bet it would be really fun

[@GreatOn-e]

Spoiler alert!! Spoiler alert !! After first volume author changes from "Cutter fish " to author called "Adam".

[@ProtectorKelvin]

Plot twist: Cuttlefish has been the Visionary all along

[@BartoszBąk-b8o]

Truly a reasonable development

[@waqarhaider2979]

yoo bro if you are looking for new manhwa or anything to read I would highly recommend "One Step for the Darklord" but if u want any cultivation onces i would recommend "Magic Emperor".

[@remero_0]

need that update fast

[@ugalikenshin1427]

We need update

[@weaverunknown]

Why would you put that on the click bait??Do you know how toxic LOTM fans are??

[@Celestialfool]

Really? From my experience, ORV fans are the most toxic. You can barely even find a person on web novel or light novels videos who has read LOTM.

[@Kyerie]

"reading a manhua/manhwa or whatever you call it." we don't talk about it. we. don't. talk. about. it.

[@Dhru_]

the manhwa was created by Amon to infuriate the readers

[@Banaaniapina692]

I found LOTM a bit overhyped. I mean sure it was good don't get me wrong but it just gets too complicated and boring at times. Its still an 8/10 Personally some buildups didn't even pay off for me and were just cringe.(Some of the last big reveals in LOTM). But hey some liked those so good for them.

[@uriel-i1w]

8/10 is almost a masterpiece, and by your comment it would be better to do a 6/10 or 5/10 (meaning average- above average)

[@maxwellrak]

ill have to lyk what I think about the buildups when the time comes

[@zeuzc3857]

For you maybe? For me, it just hyped me up since chapter 7 or so... And the hype quite literally never lost, only increased.

[@LOTM_Peak]

too complicated just sounds like you weren't paying attention early on missed stuff and things became way too complex which happens to some readers it will also not make the reveals hit as hard. You probably don't enjoy complex world building either since you used it as a con I would also say having a bad attention span could make LOTM boring often ( you don't need a bad intention span to find it boring obv) its just a common reason that people could find it boring Basically i'm saying it sounds like the story ain't for you

[@joshuagomes6273]

when i saw your vids title i cursed the hell out of you!! but then i fully read the title and realized you arent bad at all so for that i apologize

[@maxwellrak]

haha no its a completely understandable reaction 🤣🤣but thank you for the apology

[@ummair420]

I clicked this video paused it just to say your opinion means shit unless you read the book to end.

[@av7062]

Reverend Insanity better tho

[@semihaktas880]

I am reluctant to read it since sadly I have heard that it was canceled due to the chinese goverment but still over a thousand chapters of goodness but I only hear good stuff about it

[@av7062]

@semihaktas880 It's so good, it almost doesn't matter that it was canceled. I wouldn't even mind at this point.

[@remero_0]

nah