First off, thank you so much for buying my book. You’ve just read volume 6 of Redefining the META at VRMMO Academy! How was it? While I was writing, I did my best to cram in every little thing I wanted. My mentality was basically “It’s the last one, so I’ve gotta include this!” Indeed, this marks the final volume.
With Ren and Akira finally becoming official like we’ve all been waiting for, I believe I’ve accomplished everything I’ve set out to do since the first volume. It felt like the ideal place to wrap up the story. This is my first time giving something a proper ending, so I’m as happy as a clam!
Looking back, all of the game elements—skills, magic, talents, and the like—made it into the story. That setup made it almost effortless to think of the rules, strategies, and gimmicks to go along with it. I felt like I was crafting a cheerful little “let’s play” sort of experience, and it was plenty of fun.
As a former MMO addict, I love gaming tales and challenge runs. This work is very much a “by me, for people like me” story. I’m grateful for the thousands—or maybe tens of thousands?—of hours I put into this! Imagine the skills I could’ve picked up in that time! Sorry, I just couldn’t help but wonder.
Also, all of you have successfully transformed into six novels’ worth of royalties! I just hope it was worth your time! That said, I personally see my six volumes as a major accomplishment. There’s a lot that I’ve learned along the way. It feels kind of like I’ve leveled up as a novelist. Maybe I’ve extended my lifetime as one too. Anyway, go me! I’m really in a self-congratulatory mood.
You readers might think of six volumes as a pretty short story altogether, but as the writer, it feels like I’ve been at it for a long time now! I quiver in awe at the beastly authors who can keep series going for over ten volumes. I’d say the hardest part of that is garnering the popularity to make it worthwhile. After all, what’s the point of continuing if you don’t have people to read your stuff? I’d really love to reach that level some day, but at this point, I honestly have no idea how to crank out a work that incredible.
It’s been a few years since I first started writing light novels, but I’m still figuring things out through trial and error. As I begin my next work, I’ll continue to do that. In fact, maybe I’ll just trial-and-error my way through this forever, eternally experimenting. Much like Ren, I’d love to use these methods to find new ways to redefine and awaken myself. Then, I’ll kill the giant that is the ultra-hard quest: “Make a Series Over Ten Volumes!” Who knows if I’ll have reached my awakening by the next series, but I’ll do my best! I’d be blessed if you were to check that out, as well.
Finally, to my lead editor N, my lead artist Hika Akita, and everyone else involved, I thank all of you for your considerable efforts.
Well, see you in another series!