Chapter 41: Little By Little

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"Yes, I did," Kai confessed. "I submitted it because I think the plot alone was rather… revolutionary. It's a fresh concept and if my guess is right, it can be a trendsetter—an inspiration. Not just with role-playing games but famous books, or plays, or movies, even music. The characters, especially the leads, you wrote them so iconically. So it would be such a shame if it's not made known to the world. Great things ought to be shared, as my father always says. And the story you wrote… I think it deserves the spotlight."

My emotions flooded in my heart as I listened to him talk. How could he be so kind? And very supportive? All those kind words… and efforts… and friendship. Could he really be my Guardian Angel? Tear stains wet my cheeks before I realized it.