Please note that this novel is divided into Volumes or 'Arcs'. Each Volume lasts about 100 chaps or so (give or take depending on the arc, pacing, direction of the story, etc).
The first arc, the one your currently reading is around 150 chapters or so and covers the entirety of the MCs backstory. In other words, this takes place before the actual story begins, about 4 years prior to the start of the series. This isn't the only time I'll do this either.
I intend to have each and every main character fleshed out, showing you their emotions and backstory, how they got to where they were. They will all have the necessary development and you'll see them grow firsthand as each backstory will last 150 chaps or so (of course, I'll write it in between the arcs so you don't get annoyed when I switch to it. Everyone hates it when you get cut at a suspenseful scene and get handed a flashback.)
The side characters will get some love as well, but those last only a few chapters in comparison and aren't really as important.
Here are the first 4 Volumes for you.
Volume 1- Jak Yanda
Volume 2- Flames Of Crimson
Volume 3- Meru Yamao
Volume 4- Tides Of Change
Any remaining questions? Drop in my discord and we can talk about it.
https://discord.gg/uQUcWbm
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