I've added this auxiliary chapter to address a few aspects of my novel and clarify some recurring questions.
I still receive many inquiries about whether it's a harem or non-harem story. The answer remains the same: no.
There's only one female lead who will stay by Lucas's side, and no, she isn't useless; she will be able to fight alongside him.
The R18 tag is NOT for smut, I repeat, NOT smut.
The first 30 to 40 chapters might seem fast-paced, which they are, as I didn't want to dwell on Lucas being 12 years old or remaining weak-minded for 100 chapters.
I'll admit, I didn't take my story that seriously in the first 40 chapters, but that doesn't mean they're irrelevant; they are extremely relevant.
I write my chapters so that each one makes sense in the end.
Of course, I've now started to take my novel much more seriously, and I feel like my writing has also improved significantly.
As a newcomer to writing, I'll keep improving the more I write.
I might edit the first 30 to 40 chapters in the future when I find the time.
First-person point of view will only occur in the first few chapters; after that, it's third-person only.
The chapters might be short at first, but after 20 to 30 chapters, the word count will start increasing significantly for the subsequent ones.
Since the start of the academy arc, world-building has begun to come into play, along with the beginning of the actual plot.
The story has a dark tag because, of course, it isn't a rainbows and sunshine story. But that doesn't mean all the darkness will unfold at once; everything is building up.
If you think Lucas is overpowered, I'll tell you now: he might seem OP when fighting someone in the master stage, but the gap will always widen as he progresses to higher stages.
His opponents will usually be stronger or equal to him.
The MC does not care about other people in the slightest if it means protecting his loved ones.
For example, if he sees someone in danger, he will still try to help, but for the sake of his family, he will easily sacrifice that person, be it women, men, or children.
He will do anything to protect his loved ones, even if it means becoming the enemy of the world.
Lucas isn't the smartest person, so don't expect any crazy battle plans from the start. He is still a child who, like everyone else, will undergo multiple character developments throughout the story.
The MC is extremely vengeful, meaning if someone hurts him or anyone he cares about, he will do anything to pay that person back tenfold.
He won't hide his strength completely, but he will be cautious about what he reveals to the public.
Lastly, if you enjoy my novel, please consider giving me all those sweet power stones and golden tickets, while also writing a review. Please...