I know the title of this post is confusing, but just in case you aren't aware, please make sure to read this announcement.
The TLDR is, I'm cutting out the current EA chapters after 20 and moving them into Book 7 instead, so that Book 6 can come out Early 2026 as opposed to sometime in 2027.
This is going to be the last early access chapter for a while, as EA will be entering a hiatus so I can devote time to getting Book 6 published, taking a break, and work on a buffer of more chapters before EA starts up again. Even though there will be a pause, the chapters will remain up for anyone who wants to enjoy them.
As for chapter 30/11, it's a bit branchy, a bit flirty, and serves to characterize the ranchers a bit more before the story swifts away from them. MC finds him/herself out of place in a very unfamiliar situation...but for our favorite ronin, that's nothing new. Honestly, after going through everything they have, it's a miracle they can get uncomfortable at all!
Book 6 (7) Early Access: Chapter 30 (11)
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