The Great Core's Paradox

"The Great Core's Paradox" by Zendran introduces a protagonist who begins as a tiny snake, the sole creation of the Great Core. They lived in isolation within the World Dungeon, hiding from external threats known as the Coreless. This fragile existence shattered when the Coreless discovered them and attempted to steal the Great Core. Faced with this crisis, the snake swallowed its creator, thereby fulfilling its true destiny and becoming the Great Core's Paradox. This act initiated "The Endless Cycle" and marks the beginning of the snake's journey toward greatness, characterized by its zealous nature and eventual evolution. The novel features game elements, LitRPG mechanics, magic, a non-human protagonist, age progression, character growth from weak to strong, dungeons, adventurers, monsters, a system, evolution, and skill creation. Reader reception on platforms like Royal Road and Ranobes presents a stark contrast, with some praising the "snek" protagonist and others criticizing the character's logic and development as lacking intelligence or becoming overly subservient to humans. This divergence has led to significant reader controversy regarding the novel's direction and the protagonist's actions.