The following is the translated Author's note before the Extras.
Now time to answer the questions that had never been asked:
Yes, the fanfic is completed. There's no more extras.
No, I will not pick up the author's next fic, or planning to pick another one up soon. (Yes, thank my merciful self who will not slaughter a good fanfic)
So unfortunately my 478 day streak of continue translating will go bye bye *wipes tear and wave*
And thank you for wasting your time to read this absolutely terribly half-hearted translated fanfic.
Edible Can
On to the Author's Note:
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So much to say, yet when the words reach my lips, nothing remains.
Rope's story has come to an end.
After bidding farewell to his loved ones who cannot live forever, he may one day step into the void alongside Cynthia, composing his legend anew.
But that is a tale for a time far, far in the future.
The dark currents within the Void never cease to surge—a realm governed by relatively savage laws.
For now, I have no immediate plans to write directly about the Void. It is simply too vast and intricate. I possess a preliminary outline, yet it remains incomplete. Nor do I possess the skill to perfectly depict that entire world.
As an author, I still need to hone my craft.
I will still write several side stories for Rope. This includes the previously mentioned plotline where he travels to another world to save Celabi.
This ending feels somewhat abrupt, for various reasons. After all, strictly speaking, this is merely a pause in Rope's story.
This book took over a year to write. I never intended it to earn money, yet in the end, it brought in a modest income. I truly want to thank everyone for their support.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much.
I wonder if the fans who were with me from the very beginning are still reading now. After all, the plot of this book did indeed run into problems.
The story of the Void shouldn't have been woven in at all. But once I started writing about the company, I felt compelled to flesh out the previously underdeveloped Cultural Management Bureau.
Who should be the antagonist? I pondered this for ages, considering politicians from the League, powerful villains, even deities.
Ultimately, I assigned this villainous role to characters who never appeared in the original works. Because the Pokémon world is so beautiful. Even its villains have their own aspirations and pursuits.
And I've always disliked crafting purely evil characters.
I strive to portray people in their worst light, yet inevitably veer off course.
Plot holes, pacing issues, character flaws—
I'm acutely aware this book faces numerous unnecessary challenges due to my choices.
Readers criticizing or insulting me is entirely justified. Naturally, I've taken action to mute or delete inappropriate comments. If you dislike it, you don't have to read it—there's no need to harass the author. I'll consider all constructive suggestions and answer inquiries to the best of my ability. But those who deliberately seek to upset me deserve no tolerance.
I plan to take a break and carefully outline my next book.
Thank you to every reader for your support! Thank you to my editor, Penglai!
Without you, this book wouldn't have reached its conclusion. Without you, the next book wouldn't even begin.
This is the first book I've ever committed to finishing as a web novelist, and in a way, it's my first true book.
It means a lot to me. You all mean a lot to me.
As for the next book's theme, I've narrowed it down to two possibilities.
One is an original story setting, and the other is based on the Valoran continent from League of Legends. For the former, I've largely completed the world-building framework. For the latter... Riot's lore is too chaotic. Retconning it is one thing, but the real issue is they never update it... Currently, the hero profiles, the official lore on the website, the Arcane anime, and other games all tell their own separate stories, none of them aligning with each other.
If I choose the latter, I'll carve out time to thoroughly rework the world-building. Broadly speaking, I'd base it on the official lore and the Arcane anime, creating a secondary creation. I'd establish a parallel world.
More importantly, while the Void might appear in both stories, this time I'll carefully control its presence. It absolutely won't overshadow the main narrative like it did in this book.
That's the gist of it. If any readers are interested, feel free to share your thoughts on which book you'd prefer.
Rest, organization, and outlining will take about two weeks. If school resumes normally, I'll launch the new book promptly.
If the pandemic prevents school from reopening... I'll still launch the new book as soon as possible.
Thanks to my editor Penglai, my readers, and my supportive parents. Perhaps I should also thank my own persistence.
Thank you.
I won't be updating. I bow out.