Pierre's fingers flew across the screen.
MemoryMan404:
"The physical contact is merely the conduit." Right. And I suppose it's just coincidence that this "conduit" always involves groping women? Strange how Jack never needs to touch his male crew members for these power-ups.
Your commercial success doesn't validate your writing. Fast food is popular too, but that doesn't make it good cuisine. You've created the literary equivalent of a greasy burger – momentarily satisfying to the undiscerning, but ultimately bad for them.
The real insult is that you're clearly capable of better. The Mist Island arc had genuine tension and mystery before you ruined it by introducing the "Mist Maidens" whose clothes conveniently dissolved in the fog. You build interesting female characters only to reduce them to walking power batteries for your protagonist.
I don't need to write my own story to recognize mediocrity when I see it.
This was no longer about the wasted hours – it was about principle. The author responded within minutes.
PLGA_Author:
You want to talk about principles? How about the principle of respecting creative work? You consumed MY creation, then come here to insult it? Your entitlement is showing.
And for your information, Jack DOES share energy with male crew members – it's called the "Brotherhood Bond" and was introduced in Chapter 827. Not my fault you didn't read that far. Maybe do your research before spewing ignorant criticism?
You claim to care about female characters while simultaneously dismissing my female readers who LOVE these characters. The Mist Maidens arc has some of the highest ratings among my female audience. But I suppose you know better than them what women should enjoy?
You're just another toxic "fan" who thinks creators owe you something. Don't like my story? Move on. There are millions of other novels out there. But you won't, will you? Because deep down, you're invested. You'll probably read chapter 359 tomorrow while pretending to hate it.
MemoryMan404:
The "Brotherhood Bond" – let me guess, that involves a firm handshake rather than groping? How convenient. And I'm supposed to slog through 827 chapters before your protagonist develops a non-sexual power-up method? That's not the defense you think it is.
I don't dismiss your female readers. I question whether they exist in the numbers you claim. The comments section is full of usernames like "BigDaddy69" and "XxDragonSlayerxX" gushing about the "plot." Not exactly a female demographic.
And no, I won't be reading chapter 359. I'd rather stare at a wall for six hours than subject myself to more of Captain Steelheart's "adventures." I only made it this far on the recommendation of a friend who apparently suffered brain damage recently.
The truly sad part is that you've created a fascinating world full of potential, then populated it with the literary equivalent of inflatable dolls. It's like watching someone use a Stradivarius to play "Hot Cross Buns."
Pierre hit send, then noticed a new notification. Someone else had joined the conversation.
OneAboveAll:
Dude, calm down. It's just a web novel. Not everything needs to be high literature. PLGA is just writing what people enjoy reading. If it's not for you, that's cool, but this level of rage is unnecessary.
Remember, The architect gives the people what they deserve. Not what they want.
Pierre scoffed. A white knight defender. Perfect.
MemoryMan404:
Oh look, a loyal fan comes to defend this trash. Let me guess, you've read all 2000+ chapters? Do you have Raven body pillows too? People like you are why quality standards have collapsed. "It's just entertainment" is the battle cry of mediocrity. Some of us expect better, even from web novels.
OneAboveAll:
Wow, you're really worked up about this. For what it's worth, I've only read about 500 chapters. It's my guilty pleasure during lunch breaks. Not everything needs to be analyzed to death. Sometimes a boobie power-up is just a boobie power-up, you know?
Also, look left.
Pierre's screen flickered. The app glitched—characters on the review thread distorted, symbols changing.
"Look left?" Pierre muttered. "What kind of weird role-playing—"
The deafening blast of a horn cut through the night. Pierre's head snapped toward his left—toward the wall of his apartment that faced the street. Headlights flooded his living room, growing impossibly bright in a split second.
He didn't even have time to stand before the truck smashed through his wall, bringing with it a storm of concrete, glass, and metal. The last thing Pierre saw was his tablet flying across the room, screen still glowing with the WebNovel app.
Then darkness.
PLGA_Author:
MemoryMan404? Hello? Did you give up? I was enjoying our little debate. Come on, tell me more about my "inflatable doll" characters. I'm taking notes for Chapter 2357!
OneAboveAll:
I think he's gone. Shame. He was just getting to the good part.
PLGA_Author:
These rage-quitters, I swear. They talk big game but can't handle when authors fight back. Thanks for the support, by the way. Always nice to meet a fan.
OneAboveAll:
No problem. Some readers take fiction way too seriously.
By the way, I'm loving the current arc with the Sky Island Priestesses. The scene where they perform the "Celestial Blessing" on Jack was... inspired.
PLGA_Author:
Wait until you see what happens in Chapter 521. Let's just say the Blessing gets... reciprocated. 😉
OneAboveAll:
Looking forward to it. Truck-kun sends his regards.
PLGA_Author:
...What?
OneAboveAll:
Nothing. Just an inside joke. Keep up the good work!
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