Hello there alla Y'all!

Been a swell ride this volume ain't it? Lots of action, boss fights and a little more reveal on the backstories. I'm pretty proud of this volume if I say so myself.. what you guys think?

So, some of you pointed out that Kashi and the dragon breath ain't really a cliffhanger cuz he's MC and everyone knows MC don't die this early in a series... You're perfectly right. Was going more for a cool picturesque shot than anything else to close this epic action filled volume..

That is not saying Kashi will just shrug off the flames like he just recieved a light tan. I've always had a soft spot/respect for dragons and thus always make them as terifying as possible... :)

And who knows... someone might still die..

So anyway, onto the subject we all really wanna know: Next volume. Dates and time please?

Sorry to say I do not yet have an exact ETA on the next volume's release.

This is because the next volume is actually two separate volumes. One is the continuation of Kashi's story. The other will be called United Front and follows the American Spy Team's tale.

I am forced to do this because of the severe backlash I got when I focused on Syèl for a while. The uproar was frightening when I gave Kashi smaller screen time (even though he still featured in most chapters)...

I can't even imagine what would happen if I sidelined the entire current cast for the United Front team even for a few chapters.. hence a separate volume..

Which means I've been spending a lot of time poring over sci-fi shooter lore, weapons and character designs.. also deciding on a map to use and tons and tons of research into popular sci-fi jargon.. you guys only deserve the best after all..

However I've already started the draft for Kashi's volume.. my original plan was to write both at the same time since their time lines will roughly flow parallel to each other..

but if you guys think Parallel Vol.3 can't wait, then I'll keep United Front as a side project and just mention the UF when they do something of really big importance...

Now for the most important part... I NEED ART!!! lool... No really, I need book covers for both volumes, and as many character designs and concept art of the current cast as possible.

Tried teaching myself how to draw.. let's just say Kashi's failures would laugh at my attempts and feel like the Mona Lisa.

Sigh*

Please, send me a link to the picture by PM if interested..

For those wondering... nah, won't be publishing any time soon, so don't worry bout me taking off chapters or stuff like that. I write for you guys, truth be told. Your comments are the reason I changed from writing as a bored hobby, to actually looking forward to each chapter.

Finally, wanna thank you guys for coming this far with me... it's been one hell of a ride eh?

Recently uploaded Parallel on a site I used to visit years ago--same site which introduced me to the world of VR. Endured some serious bashing and almost doubted myself, but then I started reading the comments on the Season Finale and found myself laughing my ass off at some of your quips... So, yeah.. just wanna thank you guys for being the awesome readers you've been..

Will see you in the next volume...

P.S: If you're looking for stuff to read in the meantime, I suggest taking a look at my library.. Recently stocked up on some really good ones.. JUST REMEMBER TO COME BACK!!!

:) :) :)

Oh yeah... will answer as many questions as I can in the comments. Will put up answers to the more frequently asked ones here on the Author's Board..

And.. the picture's the closest thing to Syèl I could find....