I can very well see where you're coming from. Maybe I did it wrong, but my idea was to hint towards the idea of technology being a viable aspect in battle, amongst other future ideas. My inspiration for it was how the anime/manga Naruto uses it. But, like you said, it was probably abruptly implemented.

Thanks for the constructive criticism! As I was writing these chapters, I did feel that it was a bit rushed. The more the story progresses, the more it does slow down, especially during volume two. Hopefully a few more of the chapters are to your liking!

Regarding the chemistry between the characters in the novel, I'm not quite sure that I'll be implementing a harem of any sort. But, for romance alone, that is definitely a viable aspect of the novel, like the main character finding a lover throughout the novel or something along those lines. I'm wanting to pace my novel a bit, so if you're looking for a novel with romance that is relevant at the beginning of the story, this may not be a novel you'll enjoy.