Not 100% sure on this but I remember reading somewhere the ending was kinda rushed because the publisher didn't renew the contract with the artist. Hence the lack of side stories when the novel still has a bit more stuff that hasn't been covered.
Posting another comment because some people can't be respectful about posting spoilers
Not 100% sure on this but I remember reading somewhere the ending was kinda rushed because the publisher didn't renew the contract with the artist. Hence the lack of side stories when the novel still has a bit more stuff that hasn't been covered.