Arc V: Teaser

As mentioned, the next arc of Netherwitch is Gamers. Gamers is 10 chapter long, covering ~82,000 words. This makes Gamers the second longest arc thus far. I suspect, however, Arc VI: Trade is even longer, but I haven't counted the exact word length yet.

Gamers marks a full dive into the kingdom building aspects of this story. Fittingly, the story covers a period of 4 years. Thus, this arc is similar to Academy in how I select points and periods along this time frame to show what Sylvia and the characters are doing and how their previous actions have lead to socio-economic change.

Rome, after all, wasn't built in a day.

This will leave some reader thrilled and other disappointed. If you're a more action oriented fellow, don't worry. There is some to be found in Gamers and even more to be seen in Arc VI: Trade.

But what does this arc cover?

A lot. The relationship between Emily and Sylvia is finally brought to the fore, along with the merging of the souls. The spread of the System is also a major theme, along with the arrival of the gamers. Economic and societal growth are also in abundance

But this arc doesn't neglect characters. Riley gets to play her role. Many witches from the Academy get to show their face again. Then there is Sylvia herself, who must face her Awakening. Thus, the gender bender aspects are once brought into the spot light.

Personally speaking, I quite enjoyed writing Gamers. I hope the arc delivers to everyone's expectations.

Now, speculate as you will! Or just casually chat, if that's what you want.

Side Note: Royal Road Advertisements

Now that I'm pulling in money via Patreon, I've been considering the merits of running an Ad or two on Royal Road. Part of me is reluctant. Writing is a hobby of mine, and mixing money and with hobbies has a tendency to transform them into work.

Indeed, I was quite reluctant to start a Patreon in the first place. I'm glad I did, because everyone here has proven a great audience. If not for the repeated requests on RR, I probably never would've done it.

But I'm glad I did.

If I do create Ads, they'll be put forward in late June roughly a week before the new arc starts up. What do you all think? A waste of money? Or a good idea?

Actually, know what? I'll make this a poll. That'll be more fun.