Thanks for the feedback, and I'm sorry if the number of characters has dampened your experience. As for the celebration, don't forget that they're now comrades sponsored by the same occult order. Should they brave the Iudicium, they'll do it as allies; naturally, they'd try to be closer to each other. I'll consider all of this for the next arc, so stay tuned!

Thank you very much. I'm glad that you like it!

I'm glad that you're liking this novel. The pacing should accelerate very soon as we focus back mostly on Meilyr, but the whole story is planned for a lot of chapters anyway. As for the schedule, I'm still working it out for now, so there's nothing fixed yet. Thank you for the input!

There's no filler in this book.

It is.

The editor I never had. I'm reading all of your comments by the way, so thank you very much!

Nope. It's indeed Phaedro who says it.

There's been a confusion, maybe. Shadows aren't "dark memories," but they're corrupted, non-sentient (unless awakened) lifeforms that basically live in another plane of existence. You can liken them to doppelgängers experiencing the physical world through their owners' senses. Even if you alter an individual's memories, it won't affect their shadow, especially if you aren't aware of it.

Remember that Iphiclus isn't a magus. The Vile Ichor hangs above him as a constant danger should he mention the wrong thing, even if he isn't aware of the reason. Unlike magi, he can't defend himself against such a backlash, so you can see it as simple cautiousness. I can't explain further without delving into spoiler territory, so trust me and keep reading. :)

Thank you for the input, and sorry that my writing has given you this impression. I think it's a matter of finding a balance between immersive description and non-drawn-out action while introducing a whole new cast, which I'm in the midst of experimenting with. I do believe, however, that it's going to get "better" soon so enjoy the read and expect the best!

Children drank alcohol (although in very moderate doses) for most of human history. Restricting their access to it until a certain age is a relatively recent phenomenon.

Yes, in reference to Adonaios, Hierapetra's Hallowed Sovereign.

Thank you very much for the gift!

Thank you very much!As for the repetition, it's done on purpose and is only used in this chapter due to the nature of the narrated story, which borders on a fairy tale.

La-em-no. "La" as in the music note, and "em" as in "m."

Thank you very much for the gift!

It was deleted again, unfortunately. There is an issue with the platform. Yours isn't the only review that keeps disappearing like this.

Thank you very much! I just stumbled on your review, as it seems to have disappeared from display. Apparently, Webnovel is working on an issue where reviews that exceed 150 characters are automatically deleted. You can shorten and post yours again if you want, as I'd very much like to pin it!

Thank you very much. This is, to me, the greatest compliment an author can receive. I'll strive to keep the same quality for your enjoyment.

Gessius is a natural born Sethian, so that rule doesn't really apply to him. And even if he were a status imminens, he became a Soulbound after the start of the Electus Minor, meaning he'd need to succeed by himself anyway.