Release That Witch

Release That Witch follows Roland, a modern soul who awakens in the body of a medieval prince in an alternate world. In his new territory of Border Town, he discovers the existence of witches - women with supernatural abilities who face persecution from the Church. Roland uses his knowledge of modern science and engineering to develop Border Town while protecting witches from those who hunt them. He forms alliances with the witches, putting their powers to constructive use in building infrastructure and defending against threats. The story combines elements of kingdom-building, industrial development, and magical fantasy as Roland works to transform his backward territory into a force of progress. His innovations span military technology, civil engineering, education, and social reform. The narrative explores themes of scientific advancement versus superstition, the role of organized religion in society, and how power structures respond to technological and social change. It raises questions about the relationship between knowledge, progress, and human rights.

Readers appreciate the detailed kingdom-building elements, industrial development progression, and the balance between technological advancement and magic. Many note the logical problem-solving approach of the main character and how innovations are explained in clear, believable steps. Common praise focuses on the translation quality and steady plot pacing. Readers on NovelUpdates highlight the lack of typical harem tropes and the competent female characters. Main criticisms include repetitive writing, overexplained technical details, and slow early chapters. Some readers on Reddit point out that side characters lack depth and development. Ratings: Goodreads: 4.4/5 (2,800+ ratings) NovelUpdates: 4.5/5 (1,200+ ratings) Webnovel: 4.6/5 (89,000+ ratings) "A realistic take on modernizing a medieval world" - common reader sentiment on NovelUpdates "Too much time spent on industrial processes" - frequent criticism on Reddit discussion threads "Engineering and magic system makes sense" - recurring Amazon review point

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🔮 The novel blends medieval fantasy with industrial revolution concepts, showcasing how modern technology transforms a magical world through scientific principles. ⚔️ Er Mu wrote this as a web novel (serialized online) and published it on Qidian, China's largest web novel platform, where it gained massive popularity with over 1,400 chapters. 🏰 The story takes inspiration from historical witch hunts, particularly the European witch trials, but subverts expectations by portraying witches as powerful allies rather than evil entities. 🔧 The protagonist, Roland Wimbledon, introduces numerous real-world innovations including steam engines, guns, and concrete - with detailed technical explanations that have earned praise from engineering-minded readers. 🌏 The novel has been translated into multiple languages and has spawned fan communities worldwide, with readers particularly drawn to its unique combination of kingdom-building, industrial development, and magical elements.