Goosebumps! So many revelations, so many plot twists, and now, so many changes! I'm really glad with how the Volume turned out this time. Unlike the first two Volumes that sort of felt like they were still trying to get their footing, Volume 3 was really in that sweet spot where the scenario and context was already laid out, so we could get to the story immediately!
I decided to separate the Volume into 4 quarters each containing 6 chapters to hopefully make the pacing a little easier to digest. I usually do this with more expansive/confusing plots that involve a ton of moving pieces. Let me know how i handled it, I'm always willing to improve.
A large part of the Volume was spent inside the Shrine, to the point where I almost forgot this was all taking place in Heaven! When they exited the Shrine and encountered the White Monster, I'll be honest, I was quite relieved. Nostalgic even! Can't say the same for Gale and Throne, however.
Yes, Throne is our first confirmed kill of the series. Let's hope there aren't any (or at least many) more. Initially, the premise of not being able to die in Heaven 2.0 was a double edged sword, because I wanted to explore scenarios where you couldn't kill your enemies no matter what. Throne, however, was already getting to be quite problematic both for me and the Gods, what with his incessant contrarian attitude and an endless thirst for reaching the end of the dungeon. Besides, after hyping up the only place in Heaven where people could die, it would be a huge letdown if they got out scot-free.
Unlawfully taken from Royal Road, this story should be reported if seen on Amazon.
Many changes occurred in our cast as well. Sheep never got his hand healed back, so he still only has one. Vastoria and Migu tied the knot and are now involved romantically, though they don't exactly have a lot of free time to spend it on dates and such. Gale, Haunt and Sab have now formed a dastardly new trio, with new identities to match! Say hello to Elegy (again), Hatwell and Sorbet! ...I-I know, the names aren't that good, just-
Point is, the constantly changing names have become a staple of this series, and I wanted to incorporate that factor into the story by showing that even the characters can get fooled by nothing more than a mere name change. Perhaps the Gods should've given their subjects more to work with than just two letters. Perhaps... this will cost them.
Okay, okay! Enough talking about the future, 'cause we're in the present! And present tense Mikan wants to once again thank you for all the support you've shown me thus far. As some may know, this is my second webnovel series I'm writing, with the completed Transcontinental being the other one. The plot, cast, locations and ideas are a lot more ambitious, but you can clearly see my humble beginnings as an amateur way back when. If you wanna show your support, do give that story a read as well to pass the time while you wait for new chapters of Heaven's Calling.
That's about all I have to say. Tomorrow you can expect the beginning of the next arc with Volume 4, as well as a new Cover featuring everyone's favorite Vastoria! This is your friendly neighborhood Mikan Akai, signing out!