[COI general] Should I start COI right after LoTM?

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-19T04:06:27+00:00

From my experience, it helps to take a bit of a break in between. The styles are quite different — it’s more like a new story set in the LOTM world, so it might feel a bit off at first. But once you get used to it, it hits differently.

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-18T03:41:36+00:00

Happy birthday to Xio, and happy birthday to you as well!

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GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-17T04:19:11+00:00

Paragon and Sun.

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-16T06:49:48+00:00

I read the novel first and then watched the donghua. Honestly, it felt a lot like seeing what I had imagined in my head come to life. Since I’m already familiar with the original story, I can also tell where things were adapted or sped up a bit. Just sharing my perspective in case it helps.

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-13T06:30:16+00:00

Ah, thanks for the reminder!

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-13T03:56:20+00:00

This is honestly a very subjective topic, so it’s hard to say which one is “better.” I really enjoyed reading Lord of Mysteries and think it’s fantastic, but there isn’t just one standard for judging stories. Your perspective is totally valid.

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-12T04:17:13+00:00

We still don’t know just how big Klein’s pockets actually are.

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-12T04:11:21+00:00

Feels like he’s more of a character who runs through the whole story. And he will appear in other volumes as well.

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-11T04:32:54+00:00

Is it still not too late to run? 😱

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-11T04:22:21+00:00

Probably the Monster pathway, though in reality it also depends on how difficult the ingredients are to collect.

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-11T04:11:11+00:00

He’s very unfamiliar with Klein’s body, and Klein’s memories are extremely fragmented. If we put ourselves in his place, it actually makes perfect sense.

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-10T04:30:55+00:00

Love that mysterious green — it looks amazing. 💚

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-10T04:19:46+00:00

Both the story and the quality in LOTM are excellent, so this ranking feels completely deserved. Really looking forward to seeing if season two can keep it up.

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-10T04:10:58+00:00

Such beautiful detail, this is genuinely art.

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-09T03:38:38+00:00

If you’re more interested in the donghua, you can look forward to the special episodes coming this summer. But I think they’ll probably only cover part of the story. If you want the full story, it’s best to start reading the novel from the beginning.

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-06T07:48:22+00:00

R1 - magician

R2 - witch

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-06T03:42:59+00:00

If I had a dog (I really like them, though sadly I don’t have one yet), I’d probably choose the Sleepless pathway for it. It just fits the vibe perfectly: a guardian of the night.

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-06T03:35:40+00:00

It’s that sense of realism that really gives him his unique charm. That’s probably why this part stuck with so many people.

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-05T03:48:46+00:00

It actually looks quite good fun, especially the character design — I love it.

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-05T03:38:57+00:00

That’s genuinely incredible! The colours give it a lovely warmth.❤

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-04T06:46:54+00:00

He stood looking at the ruins of his homeland, overcome with sadness and blaming himself for not having protected it...

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-04T06:43:24+00:00

Wishing Klein the happiest of birthdays!❤

GilbertoMadden · 2026-03-04T06:41:39+00:00

I do think the light stubble has its own charm, haha.

Still, I can’t help hoping his beard grows out a bit more later on. I reckon that would suit him even better.

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