Readers familiar with my work know that I am someone who pays close attention to reader feedback (low EQ: indecisive and easily influenced).
So in almost every book, as I write, there will always be a dedicated chapter where I respond to readers.
Sure enough, this book couldn't escape that fate either _(:з」∠)_
Seeing everyone arguing over the female lead, I decided to specifically explain it:
Many readers support a harem. Actually, I like harems too; that's exactly what I did when I wrote my *One Piece* fanfiction before.
But it won't work for this book because the theme is different.
When I wrote my *One Piece* fic, I purely wanted to write an overpowered protagonist wish-fulfillment novel. Even with the scenes of defeating the Celestial Dragons, it was just shouting slogans during fights, never touching upon anything substantial.
While this book is also wish-fulfillment, what it fantasizes about is an ideal. It aims to write about something substantial, not just cater to personal desires. As a Windguide, the protagonist cannot have such major flaws in his personal conduct.
Therefore, a harem is absolutely out of the question. I can only write a single female lead.
To those readers hoping for a harem, I am truly sorry for disappointing you.
Since I'm already here, I'll take the opportunity to answer some specific questions:
Q: The book's title is Janna, so why is the female lead Seraphine?
A: That depends on how everyone views the concept of a "female lead." Janna is the absolutely benevolent, just, and selfless utopian goddess of my fantasies. Her existence is even more important than the protagonist himself.
She and the protagonist will share a camaraderie that transcends romance, which is more precious than any personal feelings. And as a sacred spirit meant to forever guide humanity forward, she will not possess any selfish desires.
If I were to give her a romantic subplot, it would conflict with my established setting for her.
Q: Since you're writing a single female lead, why did you include the scene where the old father suspects Caitlyn, hinting at a harem?
A: That is indeed my fault. Because of my writing style, I only wrote it as a comedic bit, but it did come across as hinting at a harem.
Additionally, I'll also address some other questions raised by readers previously:
Q: The protagonist's start is too miserable; he's as weak as trash.
A: It can't be helped. If the protagonist started out incredibly strong, there would be no way to use him to showcase the living conditions of the lower classes in Zaun and Piltover.
Q: The protagonist's cheats are too strong, and he has plot armor. It's unrealistic to wage a struggle without people dying.
A: This is...
Q: In a supernatural world where immense power is concentrated in individuals, mass struggles won't work.
A: That's why I wrote the Goddess Janna.
Moreover, "equality for all" refers to equality in personality, human rights, opportunities, law, and political status, not absolute egalitarianism. It simply means the strong can no longer arbitrarily bully the weak. Is this requirement really that hard to achieve?
Q: Concentrating immense power in Janna is promoting a cult of personality.
A: Janna is not a human; she is a selfless god. If you really can't accept that, you can just treat her as an absolutely loyal artificial intelligence.
Q: The author is writing too deeply; it's very dangerous.
A: Don't worry. I definitely discussed this with my editor beforehand. This can be written and discussed, as long as everyone remains rational and doesn't pull any garbage stunts like pandering to foreign interests and being anti-China.
Q: The author is writing too shallowly; the theoretical level is lacking. For example, the protagonist blindly applies theories without conducting grassroots investigations.
A: My theoretical level is indeed lacking, but it's enough for this story. If I write too deeply, I won't be able to handle it myself, and it would easily mislead people.
This is a novel, after all. I really can't slowly write about the protagonist starting from grassroots investigations. That's why I gave the protagonist the "Janna" cheat. The goddess has lived for thousands of years and is omniscient. The missing grassroots investigations can completely be explained through her.
The above are all real comments from readers.
Everyone should be able to feel how divided reader opinions are from the author's perspective, right?
And I just happen to be someone with no firm opinions, easily having my mindset affected by comments. Going east one moment, west the next, sigh.
This time, I just want to write the story I want to write. I don't want to haphazardly change things around anymore.
If there are some settings that everyone truly cannot accept, let's just part on good terms. If you demand I change things, I might indeed make the book better. But more often than not, the more I change, the worse it gets, until it completely collapses.
In short, thank you for your understanding.
_(:з」∠)_
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