[Apologies from the Author]

I'm sorry for letting this project rot.

My financial, mental, and physical health has taken multiple nosedives and I am still trying to pick everything up. It's never just one bad thing that happens, huh?

I realized that with the time left, there was no way I could finish a project I could be happy with by the 31st, and so I dropped out of the contest.

But this is a blessing as well. If I don't have to worry about finishing in time, I can really put everything into the story when I finally have the time and ability to devote myself to it. I know the end result will speak for itself when that time comes.

For now, this novel is on hiatus. Once I can, regular releases will resume. But until then, I'll be restoring order to my life. I can't wait to tell more stories on this platform. Good luck to everyone, I'll be watching eagerly.

Signed,

CowboyTanaka