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24 Hearts

24 Hearts, 24H, The Twenty-Four Hearts, 스물네개의 심장

Native Language Korean

Released 2016

AuthorWeeping Soul, 슬피우는영혼

ArtistWooroong

TypeWeb Novel (KR)

Original Ch.: 684

Translated Ch.: 135

Rank: #477

Last Update: March 27, 2026

Original Pub.: Joara

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24 Hearts is a popular novel that blends Action, Adult, Adventure and more. Written by the author Weeping Soul. A total of 135 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

I created a game.
But when I came to my senses, I found myself inside it.
As I stood there, gripped by confusion and panic, the one who had summoned me into this world appeared and spoke.
“Oh, Creator, this is a game crafted solely for you, yet it is also your unique duty.”

❤️ System Interface: The “Immersion” Protocol

The story functions as an Inverse Apocalypse engine, where the “threat” is not the monsters, but the possibility of the “Player” losing interest in the world.

Component	Classification	Tactical Implication
Narrative Engine	Infrastructure / Mystery	Focuses on slow-burn development and world secrets.
Primary Genre	Danmei / Sci-Fi / Kingdom Building	Extremely low romance; functions as a general plot novel.
Atmosphere	Chill but Uncanny	A “laid-back” vibe masking a deep, obsessive devotion.
The “X” Factor	The NPC Awareness	The citizens aren’t just loyal; they are actively “playing along.”

📂 System Interface: The Status Window (Creator vs. Wasteland)

The city’s technology is so advanced that the “Nightmare Beasts” which destroyed human civilization are treated as minor pests or research subjects by the NPCs.

Attribute	The City of Hope	The Outside World
Resource Level	Post-Scarcity / Luxury	Desperate Scarcity / Barren
Citizen Status	“Game Characters” (OP)	Suffering Survivors (Fragile)
Technology	Futuristic / Magitech	Scavenged / Primitive
Dynamic	A perfect paradise maintained by a fearful “God.”	A hellish abyss looking for a miracle.

Action Adult Adventure Ecchi Fantasy Harem Romance Seinen Supernatural

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Editor's Note

💡 The "Social Anxiety" Insight

The "NPC" Disconnect: Some readers find it hard to believe that a socially anxious person can lead so effectively. However, the author explains that because He Fang believes they are not real, he can speak his mind. To him, it's just a UI interaction; to the NPCs, it’s a Divine Decree.

The ML Issue: A common critique is that the romance feels forced and tacked on at the literal last paragraph. Many fans argue the story would be better as a pure "no-romance" novel or with a different character (like Zhu Yan) as the lead.

Low Tension: Because the city is so overpowered, there is rarely a sense of danger. The interest comes from the Mystery of why the world fell and the Comedy of the NPCs obsessing over the MC.

Experience Curve

The Creator’s Log

Ch. 1–30 (The First Contact): ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Focuses on He Fang realizing the "game" has changed. The introduction of the first "outside" human provides a great perspective on how OP the city is.

Ch. 31–100 (Continental Expansion): ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The city begins to interact with other survivor bases. The mystery of the "Nightmare Beasts" deepens.

Ch. 101–136 (The Revelation): ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The boundary between the apartment and the game collapses. The ending explains He Fang’s nature and the origin of the world.

WebNovelDB Review

8 /10

A top-tier infrastructure novel for those who enjoy world-building and detail over high-stakes combat.

Polish: 9/10. The world-building is remarkably consistent. The author has a clear plan for the "game vs. reality" reveal.

Pacing: 6/10. It is very slow. Chapters are long (2x standard length), and the focus is on daily life and small interactions.

Character Depth: 8/10. The NPCs are vibrant and distinct, even if their "Creator-worship" can be one-dimensional at times.

Originality: 8.5/10. The "NPC Awareness" adds a meta-layer that distinguishes it from standard "I have a base in the apocalypse" stories.

The Good:
The Worldbuilding. It’s a "serious" novel that stays true to its logic. The way the MC’s city slowly interacts with the dying outside world is fascinating.

The Bad:
The Romance. It is almost non-existent and, when it does appear, feels awkward.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: He Fang (The Creator) — A socially anxious hikikomori who has lived in isolation for three years. He treats his "City of Hope" as a standalone strategy game, viewing the citizens as mere lines of code. This "Player" perspective allows him to interact with them without his usual social phobia, unknowingly leading a civilization that views him as their literal God. The "NPCs" (The Citizens) — Far from being simple scripts, they are hyper-competent, fiercely loyal, and borderline "yandere" in their devotion to He Fang. They are aware of their status as "NPCs" and work tirelessly to maintain He Fang’s immersion, terrified that he might stop playing (and thus, they would cease to exist). The Holy Lord (The ML) — A mysterious figure with long blonde hair who appears in the "physical" world as a delivery boy. His role is largely sidelined until the very end of the novel.

Power System: Infrastructure & Purification. The "Game" provides He Fang with the ability to purify land contaminated by "Nightmare Beasts" and build advanced technology. While the MC provides the blueprints and the "Creator's Gaze," the NPCs provide the Brute Force. The gap between the MC’s city and the outside world is massive; a basic citizen of the city is physically superior to the strongest elite mercenaries of the wasteland.

Themes: The novel explores The Nature of Reality, Divine Loneliness, and Infrastructure as Salvation. It contrasts He Fang’s mundane, fearful life in his apartment with his absolute, terrifying power as the Creator of the last pure land on Earth.

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