Hello everyone,

  I'm recording this for posterity.

  On Wednesday the 17th of December we reached 10th of all fictions on Royal Road, and

  The Elf Who Would Become A Dragon is the Best Rated in Drama, Psychological, and Tragedy on Royal Road.

  Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on the original website.

  To have managed this from a standing start in less than a year is a testament to the kindness and conviction of you, my reader, and to the fact that there really are no limits on what can succeed — all that matters is writing that speaks to an audience.

  Thank you for being that audience; thank you for trusting that this story goes somewhere you want to go; thank you for your faith in me.

  My eternal thanks for reading,

  LJ

  Two things you should know:

  1. To celebrate this milestone, if you're not a member of the Patreon and want to read the next eleven chapters early, you can using the code TOP10. This offer expires on Sunday the 28th of December 2025, and it's my way of saying thanks — I won't be offended if you subscribe for the month and then immediately cancel your subscription.

  2. As soon as I shared the achievement in author spaces on Thursday, we immediately got rating bombed. Fortunately, we continue to climb despite the bombs, but now that I've celebrated with you, I anticipate we'll get a flurry of them.

  We're in the fortunate position now that we're somewhat resilient thanks to the sheer number of kind ratings and reviews left on the story, but if you want to help, the single best thing you can do is leave an honest and fair Advanced Review . If you do, please take care to mention why you're rating however you're rating for each subcategory of Story, Character, Grammar, and Style, as reviews are subject to challenge by anyone with an axe to grind.

  Needing inspiration? Feel free to check out reviews other readers have left — writing a review doesn't have to be a big deal. It's the thought behind the words that counts most. You can also update any previous rating or review you've left, if your opinion has evolved along with the story.

  Personally, I value every sincere and fair review the story receives. <3

  P.S. If you saw the notification and got excited for a new chapter, I'm really sorry, but I don't have any way to explain that an update isn't a chapter before you click on it. I appreciate your patience!