Reader and Protagonist

Chapter 12.1 of The Reader and Protagonist Definitely Have to Be in True Love <— click that link to read it. Have a great weekend, everyone! TGIF.

The reverse side of the continent

Now, about the pillar of light. Du Ze knows about it because he read it in “Mixed Blood” and Xiu read it in Louis’ Magic Codex.

It’s a magical place that allows people to go from the positive/top side of the continent to the reverse/bottom side. I hope that the picture above can help you visualize how it works.

In a previous chapter it was mentioned that Louis came from the other side of the continent, which means there are people (or at least undead) who are living in that place. Or maybe “unliving” if they are undead.

Thank you to everyone for your support and feedback. I see that more and more people are leaving comments here, as well as ratings and reviews at Novelupdates. Thanks a lot! That really makes me happy.

Someone seems to be giving off that yandere vibe, tsk tsk. Click here to read Chapter 11.2, get it while it’s fresh and hot!

Male Yandere

Yandere (ヤンデレ) definition: it is a combination of two Japanese words. Yanderu (病んでる), means to be sick , or, n this case, meaning sick in the head, i.e. crazy. Deredere (デレデレ), means deeply in love or love-struck. Combine these two and we get someone who is “crazy in love” and violent. In fact, many male leads in Xianxia or Chinese fantasy web novels are pretty yandere. They are often that type that would kill for the one they love.

In most anime and manga, female yandere characters are common. In Chinese novels, yanderes of both sexes are common. Do you like to read stories with male yandere characters?

As for The Reader and Protagonist story, well… please read it and find out what I mean.

Thank you for reading! Please let me know if there are any errors. I post updates daily but there is no set hour or time of the day.

Chapter 11.1 of The Reader and Protagonist is here! <—- click that link to read it.

I hope that everyone is having a great day. This chapter has a cute moment but also more shenanigans.

What’s in the doujinshi?

Some people have asked what is in the doujinshi. I can’t say because of spoilers! But the manhua has this image. It’s some horny – *cough* I mean horned guy and some other guy. Du Ze also said that it was hardcore yaoi so we know at least that much.

I wanna read it!

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Chapter 10.2 is here <— click that link.

Guys, was it not clear in chapter 9? Xiu and Du Ze were only there for a few days. The three years was from the excerpt. All excerpts are from the original “Mixed Blood” novel. Please remember that this novel is “The Reader and Protagonist Definitely Have to Be in True Love.” The contents of the two do not always match.

Xiu is unable to trust people now

Just a few chapters ago Xiu was betrayed by his friends. Then everyone hunted him down. The straw that broke the camel’s back was when Daniel, one of his closest friends, pretended to help him but sold him out.

When I was first reading this story, I was very annoyed when Xiu used our poor, cute, socially inept, poker-face Du Ze as a test subject. But don’t worry too much, even though the social barriers are high, Du Ze can still do something cool! And Xiu just needs to redeem himself.

Time to get this party started! Chapter 10.1 is here, click on this link.

This marks the second time that Du Ze tries to influence the story using the knowledge he got from reading the novel. Some of the readers have been asking when there will be another cute moment. Well, this story is actually very epic in scope. Right now we have only read of black powder fans and Xiu in the Lost Land. It might seem to some people like this is just the love story of Xiu and Du Ze. But please remember that the story of “Mixed Blood” is that of a hero who becomes god. I don’t think it’s a spoiler to say that since that was said in chapter one. Du Ze  has also stated that it’s his goal.

Xiu and Du Ze have a long way to go

Now that they have met, it’s time to go on a journey for Xiu to become stronger, just like Du Ze said in the last chapter. One of the most exciting scenes is coming soon. I’m stoked!

Please leave a comment or two, I notice people have been reading but there hasn’t been that much feedback lately. Thank you to those who are reading my translation, especially the ones who have taken the trouble to comment, and leave reviews/ratings at Novelupdates.com. You’re the best!

You can now read all about Du Ze’s clever plan and what Xiu thinks about it. Click here for chapter 9.2.

I’m rooting for you, Du Ze! By the way, Du Ze said that he has to donate half of his soul to Xiu every night. So they are kissing every night? Hahahahaha, those two are fast workers, aren’t they?

French kissing every night, for many days

Someone asked me: Do you think Du Ze’s face will still be emotionless when they have ***?

I’m like, um probably not!

When you troll the author, he might troll you back

LOL, I put the English text on this manhua panel. The text is shortened because the full dialogue wouldn’t fit but I think it’s still good. Poor Du Ze is really regretting trolling the author now.

It’s only been 12 hours since I posted the last update but that chapter ended on a rather worrying note so I rushed out this chapter. Click here for Chapter 9.1.

As I mentioned before, chapter 8 is the most shocking chapter. There won’t be that type of thing again. I promise!

This chapter is pretty good, IMO. Du Ze shows us what he can do! Which isn’t that much but if you kick a pebble down a mountainside, there’s a change it could trigger an avalanche. In future chapters we will see whether or not Du Ze can help the protagonist.

Click here to read it: Chapter 8.2.

Very shocking event

I posted this great art for everyone to enjoy. Xiu in this chapter is blackened (evil) but still extremely good-looking. Even the skeletal hand isn’t a turn-off.

Slight spoilers:

You might want to read the chapter first then come back here to read the (slight) spoilers.

This is the most shocking chapter in the entire story, IMO. Other people probably won’t agree with me but I was like – *mouth falls open, then starts gasping like a fish* – “did that really just happen?” You probably haven’t read the chapter yet so you don’t know what I’m talking about, right?

*sigh* Even now I still think , “why!!!” You can take a look at the second picture of chapter 8.2 to know what I’m talking about. Don’t worry though, everything will be alright. Just wait for chapter 9!

Here is Chapter 8.1 <—- click on that link. This chapter comes right after the previous one so in case you forgot where the last one left off, then click here for chapter 7.2. Du Ze’s wacky adventures continue!

By the way, Baidu (China’s Google) has an interesting entry for The Reader and Protagonist Definitely Have to Be in True Love.

Du Ze

Here is the character description for Du Ze from Baidu:

The main character of the book. He has a high degree of myopia and severe hearing loss without his glasses and hearing aid. Due to his disability he developed a social disorder (a high social barrier) which lead to him becoming an otaku. Originally an ordinary computer science student, he is very handsome. Outwardly he has the appearance of the social elite, but he is really a stupid Meng (an adorably cute, stupid creature such as a small, furry animal).

A black powder fan, his troll review led to the tragic fate and blackening of the hero of the “Mixed Blood” novel. Later, he was transported into the world of “Mixed Blood” by an unknown power. Using his knowledge of the “Mixed Blood” novel’s events, he got to know Xiu, the protagonist of the novel and started an adventure with him.

Thanks for reading this. I hope you enjoy this image of Xiu and Du Ze that I posted. Xiu is really tall! Or it Du Ze just really short?

Click here to read chapter 7.2. If you want to read the other chapters, too then go to the project page, it has all of the chapter links.

Types of the Undead

I translated the types of the undead as:

• skeletal
• spectral
• dead bodies/reanimated bodies

But they can also be called:

• skeletons
• ghosts/phantoms
• zombies

The first two are mostly the same. It’s the third term that’s giving me a headache. Xiu is specifically a Lich, meaning the most powerful type of undead. That’s no problem. What I don’t like is using the term “zombie.” I mean, this isn’t a horror movie and the word zombie just makes me think of a lot of zombie movies or weird things like Plants vs Zombies. As far as I know, the Z word is mostly avoided by writers, and for good reason.

The original Chinese raw used 死尸 which means “dead body” or “corpse.”

But the poem at the end used 僵尸 Jiang Shi which is very specific type of Chinese folklore monster. That’s very troubling to me, lol. I’m confused as to whether I should just use reanimated dead, zombie, or Jiang Shi.

Thankfully, the author also wrote “undead” in English. That is what I prefer to use as a general term.