This would be as perfect as a story can get... if I weren't watching for more chapters. Your world is believable, intriguing, and is presented well. I am consistently happy with Defi as a character who isn't in his native world. Author dude, you built two beautiful cultural groups. Great job, more please!

If you have ever read the classic book "As a man Thinketh" it's fairly similar in the beginning. This could be considered difficult to enjoy.