Hi! Thanks a lot for the thoughtful feedback — I really appreciate the time you took to write this out.
You’re absolutely right that the pacing picks up in Chapter 12. The story is approaching its endgame, and a lot of characters are acting under Jade’s influence — that’s why some of their behavior shifts. It’s part of the design, though I understand how it might feel more abrupt compared to earlier chapters.
As for the scene quality — fair point again. The big scene was especially demanding (too many characters in one room

), and even though my hardware isn't bad, it just couldn't handle it smoothly. That setup really pushed things to the limit.
Thanks again for the kind words and honest thoughts — it genuinely means a lot.
Greetings back to Germany from a very grateful dev!