Wow.
I really did it.
I actually made it to the legendary premium release stage.
Mom… I made it.
Ahem.
Brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts—
In short, every reader who has stayed with me until now, thank you. Truly, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Without your support, encouragement, comments, and patience, this book would never have reached this point. I wouldn't be standing here, nervously typing these words, wondering whether tomorrow will be a celebration… or a heartbreak.
I also want to sincerely thank my editor, who believed in this book and gave it a chance. Without that trust, this story would never have been able to step into the premium stage.
If nothing unexpected happens, VIP chapters will begin updating around noon tomorrow.
That said, there might be a slight delay if the system's premium function acts up—so please bear with me if things aren't perfectly on time.
I sincerely ask everyone to support the first subscription tomorrow.
Really. I'm begging here.
Right now, this book has a read-through count of over 3,300. For a newcomer like me, this result is honestly overwhelming. Because of this, I've even felt nervous while writing—afraid that one wrong plot decision might scare readers away.
So nervous, in fact, that I didn't dare to fully let loose.
But now?
I'm going all in.
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Subscription Bonus Rules (Yes, I'm Serious)
Since the read-through performance has been good, I'm setting up some subscription goals.
If first subscriptions exceed 1,500, I'll add one extra chapter for every additional 500 subscriptions.
If first subscriptions exceed 2,500, I'll add one extra chapter for every additional 300 subscriptions.
I've heard that first subscriptions are usually much lower than read-through numbers, so honestly, I didn't even dare to dream about 3,000.
But if—just maybe—it actually reaches over 3,000 first subscriptions…
Then I'll say nothing more.
I will cross-dress and appear in the reader group.
Yes. I said it.
(Quietly whispering… isn't this bonus requirement a bit insane?
Forget it. I don't understand those complicated rules anyway.)
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Important Clarifications for Readers
Since there have been many discussions recently, I want to clearly address a few points.
First: Dean and Dick
Their relationship is strictly that of good friends and brothers.
There will absolutely be no romantic or deeper relationship between them.
I understand that many readers enjoy character shipping—just like how people ship Conan and Kid. I don't object to fans joking around or imagining things.
However, I will not write actual BL content in this story.
In fact, I believe that if I really did write it, the people who enjoy shipping the most would also be the ones most dissatisfied. Shipping is fun precisely because it stays in imagination.
So please don't worry—those plots will not appear.
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Second: Dean's Power Direction
Please rest assured.
No matter what items or talents Dean acquires in the future—they will always fit the identity of a phantom thief.
I will never write him as:
A front-line warrior
A mage throwing spells everywhere
Or a brute-force powerhouse
That would completely ruin the essence of the character.
However…
To allow Dean to survive and shine in the DC world, which is filled with terrifying superpowers, magic, and cosmic-level threats, he will inevitably obtain highly specialized, situation-specific tools.
For example:
A force-field device that restricts Flash's speed within a certain threshold, making encounters less absurd.
Traps that can temporarily restrain speedsters, sticking to them and limiting movement.
Targeted countermeasures designed for specific heroes or villains, not universal solutions.
These items will not be traditional magic or conventional science.
They are tools meant for planning, preparation, and clever execution.
This ensures that:
The phantom thief's image remains intact
The protagonist still has room to maneuver against overwhelming opponents
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Third: Defensive Abilities
Some defensive capabilities will inevitably appear, including resistance or protection against:
Curses
Area-of-effect destruction
Mind control
Alien viruses
Soul-based attacks
That said, I won't go to extremes.
We're not turning the protagonist into someone with obsessive fear of everything.
Balance still matters.
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Fourth: The Assistant
Yes—the protagonist will have an assistant.
I already have someone in mind.
But it's not time yet.
When they appear, it will make sense.
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Book Recommendations from Fellow Authors
Finally, here are some books recommended by senior writers in the author group. If you're interested, feel free to check them out:
Night of Apocalypse
Into the Unscientific
Mysterious World, I Can Change My Fate
I, Jiajing, Join the Emperor Chat Group
Reincarnation Simulation: I Can Defy Fate
Senior Disciple Joins the Chat Group
Wander! Blue Star People
It's Reasonable for a Variety Show Star to Be Multi-Talented
Return from the God of Death
Football: Copying Peak Attributes
Wizard: Book of the Dark Star
Rebirth: Confession at the Desk
Wife, Please Guide Me in This Life
Hogwarts: I Am Harry's Big Cousin
Becoming the Ultimate Being
Celestial Dragon
Pokémon Trainer Without Martial Ethics
Are You Crazy? You Call This a Detective?
International Students at Hogwarts
Rebirth 1981: Pig Slaughtering Start
Top Photographer Reborn
Quit Internet Addiction, Became World Champion
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Final Words
I'm begging for first subscriptions, brothers and sisters.
On the day the book goes premium, there will be at least five updates.
They may be released in batches rather than all at once—but rest assured:
They will not be dragged out one chapter at a time.
Thank you for reading.
Thank you for staying.
And thank you for giving this story a future.
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