Author's Note: Thank You
Hello, readers.
First and foremost, I want to say a massive thank you for sticking with me through this incredible 57 chapter journey. I know the ending of Book 1 might feel a little rushed to some of you, and I want to be completely honest about why that happened.
I haven't talked much directly in the author's notes before because I struggle with social anxiety. It can be hard for me to figure out the right words to say outside of the story itself, so I usually just let the chapters do the talking. But since we've finally reached the end of this book, I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and share a few things with you.
If you noticed a shift in pacing or a delay in updates a while back, it was because I went through some medical issues right around Chapter 28. I wasn't feeling well for a long time, which made it really difficult to keep writing and uploading. The good news is that I am doing much better now, and my health has fully recovered!
As for why the story wrapped up here at Chapter 57, the reason is actually pretty simple: I have started learning 3D design. It is an exciting new path for me, but it requires a massive amount of my time and focus. Balancing the steep learning curve of 3D design while trying to write a high-fantasy novel simply became too much, and I didn't have the time to keep writing at the pace this story truly deserved.
For now, this is my first and last novel. I am incredibly proud of what we built with Zion, Lyra, and the Kaelen family. If I ever find the time in the future to write Book 2, I promise I will reach out and give you all an update.
Thank you for reading, for your patience, and for being part of this world. A very special thank you goes to my assistant editor, SakuraInk. I also want to give a huge thank you to mary4731, and to every single one of you who supported this novel until the very end.
Thank you for everything.