How Does The Main Character Grow Stronger In My Status As An Assassin?

In My Status as an Assassin, I'm curious about the protagonist's power progression path, like his core abilities and any major training arcs or evolution milestones.
2026-08-04 04:23:52
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JasonDay
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Honestly, I dropped it around volume 5 because the power scaling started to feel repetitive. It was always 'discover a new poison,' 'upgrade concealment,' 'get a slight edge in a boss fight.' I wanted more variety in his development, maybe branching into magic or crafting. Does it ever break out of that cycle, or does he remain a pure stealth/assassination specialist forever? I hear the light novel adaptation changed some things, so maybe I should give that version a shot.
2026-08-06 10:48:31
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LaneWhite
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Heh, all this talk about meticulous planning and poison recipes. Reminds me of that time in 'Overlord' when Ainz spends forever planning a seemingly simple mission. There's something weirdly satisfying about hyper-competent protagonists who leave nothing to chance.
2026-08-07 05:00:04
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OscarNash
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Wait, which adaptation are we talking about? The web novel, light novel, manga, or the upcoming anime? They handle his growth with slightly different emphasis. The manga condenses some of the training arcs, while the light novel adds more internal monologue about his skill experiments.
2026-08-08 00:26:34
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KnoxHart
KnoxHart
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What's the best platform to read the official translation? I've heard some sites are ahead of others, and I want to make sure I'm supporting the author. Also, do the physical light novels include extra side stories about his training?
2026-08-08 13:06:50
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CyrusReid
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The audiobook narrator does an amazing job of conveying his growth through subtle vocal changes. Early on, his internal monologue is tense, clipped, and analytical. As he gains confidence and power, his tone becomes smoother, more assured, even slightly darker when he's embracing his assassin nature. It's a performance-driven layer of characterization that adds a lot to the sense of progression. If you consume the story that way, pay attention to how the delivery evolves—it's a masterclass in audio storytelling.
2026-08-09 05:57:43
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How does the assassin's power compare to the hero's in My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's?

13 Answers2026-08-04 08:35:59
Okay, but has anyone actually counted the kill counts? I'm just saying, in a purely utilitarian sense, the assassin probably has a higher body count of meaningful targets. The hero clears mobs; the assassin removes key figures. Removing one kingpin does more to dismantle a criminal empire than beating up a hundred foot soldiers. By that metric of efficiency and impact, his 'power' output is higher.
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