[ Mere precautions, he has done well so far in keeping his identity a secret, even knowing that book sales likely would have gone better had he penned his tales under his true name. But where was the merit in that? Besides, he didn't need his father and older brother breathing down his neck. It's a distraction, like his time spent in the Wanwen Bookhouse or his devotion to chivalry and the martial arts. ]

Perhaps I should have told you sooner, but truthfully only Mr. Calx and the traveler are aware I am the author of that book. Of course, I didn't intentionally reveal that information to our traveler friend. It just happened... I couldn't ignore assisting them with a commission.

...has your tea cooled enough? It's getting late.