Hirsch

Yuan Ruoyu

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Word count: 970K words
Chapters: 10

Summary

Hirsch, the Ark's record-keeper, is a super-intelligent being who has lived across millennia. To collect fragments of the Heavenly Book and unravel the secrets of the Ark civilization and the Twelve Wonders, she brings a fragment to the King's Canyon, where she persuades Guiguzi—a scholar obsessed with relics of super-intelligent beings—to join her by offering the fragment and a map. Along the way, Mengqi, a dream spirit drawn by fate, joins them, and the three form a team. They venture into the Palace of Nuwa, explore the Witch's Cage and the Fallen Ruins, and travel through the Tower of the Sun in the northern lands and Zhaoge, gradually uncovering the truth of the ancient war among the Creator, humanity, the demon race, and the super-intelligent beings. The story is woven together by the joys and sorrows of many heroic souls, while also concealing Hirsch's obsession with memory, redemption, and returning to Earth.

Editor's review

This is a plot-driven fantasy adventure aimed at Honor of Kings players and fan-fiction readers. Its appeal lies in revisiting the hidden Ark civilization lore behind the canyon and heroes through familiar characters like Guiguzi and Mengqi; the contrast-cute mascot partner and the girl chronicler make an amusing duo. Weaknesses: the opening is dense with information and worldbuilding terms, the pacing is slow, and it's not very friendly to readers unfamiliar with the Honor of Kings setting; the balance between romance and adventure is also rather unclear.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Fans of the Honor of Kings worldbuilding
Readers who like game fan fiction and hero ensemble casts
Readers who prefer setting-driven fantasy adventures
Web-fiction readers who can accept slow-burn setup

Not a good fit for

Readers with no exposure to Honor of Kings
Readers who prefer strong romance or fast-paced wish-fulfillment
Readers who dislike dense proper nouns and worldbuilding

Reading tips

Familiarize yourself with basic Honor of Kings characters like Guiguzi, Mengqi, and Nuwa first; it will read much more smoothly
Jot down key terms like Heavenly Book fragments, Star Map G19, and Ark Core—they recur in later chapters
If the slow setup bothers you, focus on Hirsch and Guiguzi's interactions and the foreshadowing of each hero's story along the journey

Chapter 1 Hirsch
Chapter 2 The Heavenly Book Fragment
Chapter 3 Spirit of Dreams
Chapter 4 Blood of the Demon Seed
Chapter 5 A Guide to Eating Demon Seeds
Chapter 6 The Sacrificial Array
Chapter 7 The Witch's Cage
Chapter 8 The Fallen Ruined Capital
Chapter 9 Memories of the Star-Plucking Tower
Chapter 10 The Past of Zhaoge

FAQ

Can I understand it without playing Honor of Kings?

You can read it, but many characters and place names depend on game background, so the barrier is fairly high; consider brushing up on the basics first.

Is the romance heavy?

The main line is adventure and uncovering civilization's secrets; romance is light, closer to plot-driven fan fiction.

Is the story complete?

Platforms list different statuses; some sources say it's completed, but chapter lists are inconsistent, so refer to the serialization platform.

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About the author

Yuan Ruoyu Author

Yuan Ruoyu is an author about whom very little is publicly known. Reliable records of nationality, birth and death dates, and educational background are not available. Two of the author's works are held in the collection, with representative titles including Liuyun Baishu (A Hundred Books of Drifting Clouds) and Hexi. Judging from the categories assigned to these two works, the writing spans several genres, including women's fiction, time-travel and alternate-history fantasy, men's fiction, and supernatural powers, suggesting experimentation across romance and fantasy. The two titles carry different genre labels, indicating that the author does not limit themselves to a single readership but addresses both female-oriented and male-oriented reading interests. The coexistence of time-travel alternate-history and supernatural-power elements points to a preference for invented worlds enriched with paranormal abilities and adventure. Because biographical information is scarce, readers can learn about the author mainly through the works themselves, and a fuller picture of the author's creative profile and influence must await further disclosures and future publications.