## An Important Message to Our Readers Hi everyone, I want to be honest about the difficulties I am facing in maintaining this website. Over the past four months, my earnings have dropped significantly, and the funds I had saved for operating expenses have run out. I also lost a significant portion of my personal savings in the stock market during the war, leaving me in a difficult financial situation. The only novel generating meaningful income for this website is *I Start With 13 Hidden Traits*. Unfortunately, the website receives only 50–100 visitors daily, while raw chapter purchases, hosting expenses, and repeated server changes due to DMCA issues continue to add up. I am also facing financial difficulties in my personal and family life and have had to work overtime at my job, which sometimes delays updates. **If you enjoy this website, please consider making a donation to help keep it running.** Even a small contribution would help cover operating expenses. Without sufficient support, I may eventually have to discontinue the website. Due to these circumstances, I have decided to temporarily lock some chapters of *I Start With 13 Hidden Traits* for the next **2–3 months**. However, **the previous release schedule will continue for existing readers**, although occasional delays may still occur. If my financial situation improves, my intention is to make the entire novel free again. I have always tried my best to provide free chapters, and I hope to continue doing so. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and support. It truly means a lot to me.