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Author's Note on Launch

I would like to thank my editor for their attention and resources for this book, and thank every reader who has silently followed the book and given me tips and encouragement.

Getting published is the only standard for evaluating an author's achievements.

This is my second book in the world of online novels, but it's a book I've wanted to write for a long time. The universe background and general ideas for this book were actually already in my mind when I started writing my first book. Even some of my ideas about technology and the war methods of advanced civilizations were born back then, but I didn't dare to write this type of book at the time.

When I finally mustered up the courage, I discovered that there were still many things to add to the various settings.

To put it simply, the theme of this book is actually the title itself, and I think the synopsis makes it quite clear. This book initially came about because of my thoughts on the Fermi Paradox. As I kept thinking about it, a rough framework came to be. Of course, some people say that it's presumptuous of me, a web novelist, to think about the Fermi Paradox, and that I'm just trying to make myself look good. But these are just some of my shallow insights.

This book is a long novel, and this aspect will be gradually revealed as the plot unfolds. So don't immediately dismiss the idea that the Dark Forest novel is unoriginal just because four stars explode. Yes, the book will have Dark Forest, but it's not entirely Dark Forest; otherwise, it wouldn't be called "The Great Star Voyage."

To be honest, I still care a lot about the comments. Checking everyone's comments every day, seeing if the number of favorites has increased, and seeing if the number of monthly votes and recommendation votes has risen, is a great happiness.

As an author, it would be a lie to say I don't care about results. As an honest person, I care a lot about results, every reader, and every interaction. No matter how a book is written, there will always be critics. But I want to say that if you want to criticize, please don't make personal attacks. If you don't like it, just leave. Of course, this doesn't mean I don't accept criticism. As the saying goes, no one is perfect. Whether your comments are good or bad, as long as they are objective and not directed at me personally, I will seriously and humbly consider your suggestions. I also want this book to be loved by more people, and I believe that you, who are willing to comment, do too.

Actually, when I started writing this type of book, I was very nervous and uneasy. I was afraid that my writing skills were not good enough, that I would not be able to handle it well, and that I would let down the expectations of readers who love science fiction.

The reality is harsh: the book hasn't even reached 5,000 favorites yet. The author reads it himself every day, and every time he turns to the last chapter and sees that heartbreakingly low ranking of less than three digits, he feels utterly disheartened. It's fair to say the results are really not good.

Ah! Needless to say, the word count will be increased dramatically upon release, with 10,000 words being a must on the day of release.

I've taken a huge risk by releasing this book today; its fate rests entirely in the hands of you, my valued readers.

The author doesn't elaborate on how hard writing is, but it is, after all, the author's hard work, and of course hopes to receive some reward. Of course, the most important thing is that all readers enjoy reading and have a good time.

Okay, the author is indeed not good at writing emotional speeches, so that's about all I have to say.

As long as someone likes this book, I'll be motivated to continue.

Thank you again!