Greetings, dear readers. Before you delve into the pages of this novel, there are a few crucial points I feel compelled to bring to your attention.
First and foremost, I must admit that the content of the first volume might strike some as rather dark, perhaps even a touch immature or unrefined. This is primarily because it was penned many years ago, a time when my depth of thought and command of prose were undeniably different from what they are today.
Therefore, I wish to offer a gentle reminder: the protagonist You’er’s ascent to invincibility truly commences in the middle arcs of the story. The initial chapters, particularly the entirety of the first volume, primarily serve to establish the historical backdrop, moving at a comparatively swift pace. Furthermore, the removal and revision of certain ‘unharmonious’ scenes have unfortunately rendered some sections less coherent than ideal. While this might be considered a ‘toxic point’ for some, I trust that you, my seasoned readers, who have weathered countless literary storms, will find yourselves more than capable of enduring it—or so I hope.
Next, I shall elaborate on the distinctive characteristics that define this novel.
Beyond the first volume, the narrative diverges into two distinct threads—two separate worldlines, if you will. In essence, these are entirely disparate storylines, each unfurling from the divergent choices made by two unique protagonists.
Do you imagine that is the full extent of it?
No, for I speak of worldlines, not mere timelines. This distinction is crucial, as it implies that these two lines are not merely parallel but interconnected, far from being devoid of association!
The protagonist in both divergent lines remains You’er; however, the crucial difference lies in one being the main body and the other a mere avatar or clone.
Our primary narrative thread follows the Gatania Academy line, within which You’er’s true self, their main body, resides.
The secondary thread, where the avatar exists, unfolds within the Azure Rose Kingdom line, often referred to as the Princess line. (It is worth noting that reading this particular line is not strictly mandatory, as I have verbally recounted most of its significant events at the beginning of the fifth volume).
Finally, brace yourselves, for a grand revelation awaits: both worldlines are destined to converge in the fifth volume. The epic encounter between these two protagonists promises to deliver an utterly climactic and unforgettable reading experience!