To all readers:
I want to sincerely thank you for the support you have shown so far. I've been silent for quite some time—a month? Two?... Well, that's not what matters, is it?
But it hasn't been in vain.
The novel is being rewritten from scratch, which is taking me quite a bit of time—more than I had anticipated.
I have decided to make several major changes—to the story, the characters, and the world—in order to elevate it to a much higher level. It won't just be a corrected version... it will be a new experience: darker, deeper, and better constructed.
For that reason, in... well, I'm not sure exactly when... I will resume publishing chapters.
Thank you for your patience.