Although She’s Only a Level 1 Noob, She’s Still Incredibly Powerful

Bai Qiuye has been trapped for thirteen years. Thirteen years ago, she was caught up in the Infinite Game along with the others. There was a bug in the system that prevented her from upgrading, and she was constantly cycling through newbie missions. After thirteen years of horrific missions, Bai Qiuye finally escaped her copy. She found out that time flowed differently between the copy and reality, and only half a year had passed outside. The system told her that the lowest levelled people were already level 20. She, on the other hand, had being doing tasks day and night for thirteen years longer than the others was still a level 1 rookie. * After the infinite game was made mandatory, countless copies appeared in the city. The ghosts of the duplicates would not come down to reality, with the exception of one duplicate – the code name “Purgatory”. The code name “Purgatory”. Prying, approaching, and entering are forbidden. Just next to the entrance, countless strange things have gathered, turning it into a dead city. Even the strongest of men can never enter or leave alive. There were rumours that it would be everyone’s nightmare, and possibly everyone’s hope. Until one day, a loud noise pierced the sky and the entire city began to tremble. The darkness that poured from it raged fast. Countless ghosts and monsters wailed and crept and fled. People in the distance were bewildered and terrified. No one knew that a person had come out of the “Purgatory”. Bai Qiuye looked at the empty city with a level 1 icon, as cautious as a small animal. “Where is everyone? Is there any big brother can take me ah!” * Later, Bai Qiuye returned to her hometown. It was only then that she realised that back then, in her rookie copy, Every NPC she encountered was a full level boss. Every piece of junk she picked up was a full-level prop. And she, long ago, was already a full-level boss.

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Although She’s Only a Level 1 Noob, She’s Still Incredibly Powerful This web novel, "Although She’s Only a Level 1 Noob, She’s Still Incredibly Powerful," definitely had me intrigued from the start with its quirky title and genre mix. Diving in, I found myself experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions, mirroring some of the sentiments I've seen expressed. ### First Impressions Initially, I was hooked by the premise of a seemingly weak protagonist who is actually far more powerful than she realizes. The idea of a character genuinely believing in their "noob" status after being isolated for so long with only a system to guide them is compelling. I was ready for a fun, potentially OP adventure. ### What Works Well The author does a great job of creating a tense atmosphere. The ever-changing instance our MC is trapped in, coupled with the constant threat of death, kept me on the edge of my seat. I appreciated the author's willingness to take their time and not rush through the initial arc. The curses and ghosts are inventive, forcing the MC to adapt and think on her feet, which I found engaging. I like that the MC isn't omnipotent and actually experiences fear and panic, making her relatable despite her hidden strength. ### Areas of Concern However, I did find myself struggling with the main character's inconsistent behavior at times. While I understand that humans are complex, the MC's constant switching between seemingly OP moments and then reverting to a fearful, almost cowardly state felt jarring. Her inability to gauge the ghosts' power levels despite her supposed experience also felt a bit off. The constant shifts in perspective, while tolerable at first, started to feel overused as the story progressed. ### Final Verdict "Although She’s Only a Level 1 Noob, She’s Still Incredibly Powerful" has a lot of potential. The premise is interesting, and the tense atmosphere is well-executed. However, the inconsistent characterization of the MC and the overuse of perspective shifts ultimately detracted from my overall enjoyment. It's a mixed bag, and whether you'll enjoy it will likely depend on your tolerance for the MC's personality quirks.