The Low-key Protagonist tag features clever leads who prefer stealth and strategy over fame and glory. In the world of webnovels, these characters often practice the art of 'hiding their cultivation' or maintaining a 'cannon fodder' identity to avoid unnecessary trouble. Common tropes include the hidden master living as a humble servant, the genius who intentionally fails exams to stay under the radar, and the cautious schemer who only reveals their true strength during a decisive 'face-slapping' moment. Readers are drawn to this genre for the immense satisfaction of the underestimated hero trope, where arrogant villains realize too late that they have provoked a sleeping dragon. If you enjoy patient world-building, high-stakes secrecy, and explosive reveals of power, these stories offer a refreshing break from the typical loud-mouthed adventurer.
