To My Loyal Readers,

  I hope this message finds you all well. I wanted to take a moment to provide an update and explain my absence from continuing the story of Leo. The truth is, I have been facing some personal challenges that have made it difficult for me to dedicate the time and energy needed to write new chapters.

  Over the past few months, I have been dealing with some health issues as well as family matters that have taken a toll on my mental well-being. As much as I wanted to power through and keep the story going, I realized that I needed to take a step back and focus on my own recovery and restoration.

  I know that many of you have been eagerly awaiting the next installments of Leo's journey, and I am truly sorry for the delay. Your support and loyalty mean the world to me, and I never want to let you down. The story of Leo is not over - in fact, I am already looking forward to diving back in and continuing his tale.

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  I am aiming to return to regular writing in February, and I can't wait to reconnect with all of you then. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to me personally on my Discord server () or through my Discord handle (@therealkumagawa). I'm always happy to chat, answer questions, and engage with the wonderful community of readers who have made this story possible.

  Thank you all for your patience, understanding, and continued support. I am beyond grateful to have such an amazing group of readers, and I promise to come back stronger than ever in the new year.

  God bless, the hollow one