It has a solid performance, just like the last one. However, the plot of tge book feels unfocused. Often, it is unclear what the main character really hopes to achieve. is it to become strong, to stay safe, to get rich? He even approaches romance in such a wishy washy way that it feels like he should just abstain. Not in a passive way, but rather hang a sign around his neck saying he is incapable of feeling said emotions. That said, there are some neat world building moments and cool fight scenes. Just wish the author would kill off the MC and make his sister the new MC.