A full year of writing this book has passed, reaching exactly one thousand chapters and three million characters—truly no small feat. I imagine everyone can sense that this work is drawing near its conclusion; it won't hold a prominent place on the monthly ticket charts much longer. If you have any monthly passes available, I ask that you lend me your support one last time. After all, I feel I have been quite diligent over this past year. I sincerely hope for your continued backing. Thank you. RS