Hello everyone!

I can hardly believe the end of 2024 is already upon us. It’s been a crazy ride for me, my emotional state, my financial state, and everything else - mainly all good stuff, thankfully. Life's been good. Started posting The Martial God, my first original novel, and I'm surprised it received such earnest support. And none of it would’ve been possible without all of you cheering me on. Your support here and on Patreon has kept me motivated through long nights of writing and endless plotting. Truly, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

As the new year rolls in, I plan to take a short break to celebrate and recharge. That is why there was no chapter today. I want to spend time with friends and family, enjoy the festivities, and come back with fresh inspiration. Thankfully, the big Winter Festival fight has ended, so there shouldn't be any unfortunate feeling of a cliffhanger, and so I hope you won’t mind me stepping away for just a week. I promise I’ll return ready to dive into more chapters and continue the story you’ve all invested in. I also plan to finally post The Barbarian Ascension in late January or somewhere in February.

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In the meantime, although we've got one more day, I wish every single one of you a happy, healthy, and unforgettable New Year. May 2025 bring you success, immeasurably excellent health, and plenty of great reading material! I can’t wait to share more adventures with you once I’m back in action.

Stay safe, celebrate well, and thanks again for all your incredible support!

— The Veiled Man, to be back on Monday, January 6th, 2025