Here’s Chapter 531,

WOO, it’s the start of a new arc.
I guess it was kinda obvious at this point, but congrats to everyone who guessed who Vihera was, especially those who guessed correctly near her first appearance.

Here’s Chapter 530,

This marks the end of the Labyrinth City Exil arc, 161 chapters and the longest arc so far.
Feels weird to think I’ve spent 1.5 years just on this arc alone.

The next arc, as previously mentioned, is To the Bestir Empire, clocking in at just under 70 chapters.

EDIT: Oh come on, post missed it’s schedule again, fml. Sorry about that.
It’s probably worth mentioning is that the chapter usually goes up regardless, so if the post doesn’t come out the normal time, the chapter should still be up via the ToC.

Here’s Chapter 529,

This is the second to last chapter of the arc with the next chapter being the last, so with that, I think it’s time to reveal the title of the next arc “To the Bestir Empire”!

As for what that means, I think some of you might have guessed by now. For those who haven’t, it will become apparent soon, although the reasons might not be what you expect.

Side note, I just got back from a 1 week trip and it’s straight into relatives visiting for CNY. PhD study has started back up as well so RIP all my time.

Here’s Chapter 528,

It’s showtime! Two walk into the ring, only one come out victorious, and it’s definitely not Elena.

Here’s Chapter 527,

IT’S TIME TO D-D-D-DUEL!
But before that, Elena gets to spend a bit more time with Rei before their eventual exit from Exil.

EDIT: And chapter failed to post ofc, should be fixed now

Here’s Chapter 526,

With the magic item they want in hand, everything in Exil has been settled, or has it?

Quick note to all, I’m travelling for week starting midweek, so next week’s chapters have been scheduled in advance. If any issues happen with this post, I should be able to fix it relatively quickly, but I might not be able to do the same with next week’s chapters.

Here’s Chapter 525,

This weekend marks the end of my Christmas/New Year break, so back to study and research on Monday, woo.

Here’s Chapter 524,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! (For the western hemisphere)
A new year has arrived and it will be a new arcs turn soon as well.

EDIT: Gah, post missed it’s schedule again, I still haven’t figured out what causes this.

Here’s Chapter 523,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Or at least new year for anyone in the eastern hemisphere.
Chapter 523 to start of 2023, funny how things work out sometimes.

Here’s Chapter 522,

Everything will start to wrap up for this arc as we begin to move into the next one.
Also Merry Christmas again to anyone west of GMT 0, which was when the last chapter posted.