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The Protagonist Makes You Retreat About Thirty Miles

主角令人退避三舍

Native Language Chinese

Released 2018

AuthorThe One Who Tells Stories Under the Bridge, 天桥底下说书的

TypeWeb Novel (CN)

Original Ch.: 108

Rank: #1004

Last Update: May 6, 2026

Original Pub.: jjwxc

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The Protagonist Makes You Retreat About Thirty Miles is a popular novel that blends Comedy, Drama, Fantasy and more. Written by the author The One Who Tells Stories Under the Bridge. The number of translated chapters is being updated. Translation of other chapters is complete.

Synopsis

With his mastery over the plot, Ji Mo successfully maneuvered among many protagonists. However, just when he thought he could survive to the end by machinations, another magical protagonist fell from the sky.
-You have picked up the great master Ye Mingjun who is undergoing tribulation.
-Ye Mingjun designated you as the target of his love route.
-Ye Mingjun wants to develop a sweet gay relationship with you.
Uh, this is a shonen-themed battlefield, right? The direction should be world domination, right? Why is there such a suffocating operation?
That day, the confused Ji Mo finally understood a truth: pay-to-win players may be late, but they will never be absent.
This is a battle between multiple novel protagonists in another world.
Healing dog-like immortal king gong X a sensitive cat-like author shou

Comedy Drama Fantasy Shounen Ai Xuanhuan Yaoi

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Editor's Note

⚠️ The Anti-Power Fantasy. If you are tired of authors transmigrating as invincible gods, this is your antidote. Ji Mo is an author who has been stripped of his "creator" status, tortured, and blinded by his own creation. It is a raw, psychological exploration of the "God vs. Creation" dynamic, where the creator is the one suffering for his literary choices.

The "Speakerphone" System. In a hilarious subversion of the trope, the ML (Ye Mingjun) has a romance system that functions on "loudspeaker." Everyone in the vicinity can hear the "Capture Target" notifications and the increasingly absurd punishment missions (like "comb his hair" or "stare apologetically"). It turns a standard romance plot into a public comedy of errors.

A Multi-Genre Battle Royale. The setting is a chaotic intersection where protagonists from various genres—from harem kings to tragic heroes—clash. It’s a fascinating look at how character tropes change when they are removed from their original stories and forced into a world without heavenly laws.

Healing through "Dogfood." Despite the dark backstory of the MC's past trauma and the world’s devastation, the core of the story is the healing bond between a "sensitive cat-like" author and a "dog-like" immortal. The romance is slow, healthy, and built on the ML's persistence in pulling the MC out of his defensive shell.

108 chapters of high-stakes meta-fiction, hilarious system prompts, and emotional reclamation.

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–30 (The Chaotic Meeting): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. The jarring contrast between Ji Mo’s tragic past and Ye Mingjun’s loud, intrusive "Love System" is brilliant. The "Speakerphone" mechanic provides immediate comedy.

Ch. 31–70 (The Author's Burden): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Conflict. The story moves into the deep, complicated relationships between creators and their characters. The reveals regarding the "Gods" (authors) and their "children" are emotional and visceral.

Ch. 71–108 (The Light of Hope): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Resolution. The mystery of the world's summoning is solved, and the ML’s identity as a "source of light" brings a beautifully poignant conclusion to the MC's healing journey.

WebNovelDB Review

9 /10

A masterful blend of comedy and tragedy. It manages to tackle heavy themes of trauma and existential dread while keeping the reader laughing at a "straight" immortal accidentally speed-running a gay romance.

Character Complexity: 10/10. Every protagonist in the world feels like the lead of their own (hypothetical) novel. They are nuanced, gray, and driven by believable motivations.

Meta-Commentary: 9.5/10. It forces you to think about the ethics of writing tragedy. What does an author owe to the character they "tortured" for plot progression?

Humor vs. Angst: 8.5/10. The balance is impressive. One moment you are crying over the MC’s destroyed meridians, the next you are laughing at the system’s ridiculous "punishments."

World Building: 8/10. The "Diorama of Civilization" and the mechanics of the multiple systems are unique, though the POV shifts can be dizzying if you aren't paying close attention.

The Good: Fresh take on the "Transmigrated Author" trope; incredibly sweet and non-toxic romance; hilarious system mechanics; high emotional payoff.
The Bad: The plot can become complex with multiple POVs and systems; not suitable for a "casual/fast" read (don't MTL this one!).

The Archetype: "The Healing Creator." It moves beyond the "God complex" and explores how an author finds redemption through the very characters and world they once merely "used" for a story.

The Final Verdict: This is a "gem" for readers who enjoy The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System but want something with a bit more focus on psychological healing and a truly unique ML. It’s a story about learning to "dream again" in a world that was once a nightmare.

WebNovelDB Team

Key Information

Main Characters: Ji Mo (Author/Shou), Ye Mingjun (Immortal/Gong), Ye Junhou (The Tragic Protagonist).

Power System: Clashing Authorial Intent & Systems. Characters from different genres retain their original "Protagonist Halo" powers, but they are corrupted or limited by the world’s lack of Heavenly Law. The ML uses a "Love Route" system to unseal his ancient powers.

Themes: Responsibility of the creator, trauma and recovery, the nature of "light" vs. "darkness," and empathy as a survival tool.

Similar To: The Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System

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