You're not wrong. But it's actually refreshing if you think more about it. Often those build ups will lead to us reader to perceive the clues and expect the results, which led us to not be surprised as much as we did. So this twist comes as unexpected and it was well written in my opinion.

...I hate to admit this but I may have a developed a fetish for qipaos...

With the normal modern life been skewed by dungeons, this man views has been distorted way past beyond the help line

Ngl, so did I

Opera with down hair is soo misplaced but for some reason I can't stop looking *blush*

How delusional do one need to be to have that much confidence in oneself?

My friend. There ain't no drama if there's no conflict

It's funny because only us anLeo who will glorify her vomit LMAO

Ngl, he must be the MC fate partner. Who else would asks example of danger lever to here when she said little?

...a sudden distraction changed the whole plans

AHHHHH, ALL MAIDENS BOARD THE SHIP!!! IT'S ABOUT TO SAIL!!!

As a fellow meat first before cake, leave our choices be.

It's nice to see that the author is still making rooms for iruma's growth, so we don't really see much of him overpowering those above his capabilities.

...how exactly are they both going to know each other identity? I alsmot completly forgot about the keepsake they both had, but Rin lost the pendant...

Really? Awesome!

Hehehe, Bertia plan succeed in a weird way but I'm greatly satisfied.

I was expecting happy blessing for his legs but wasn't expecting everyone concerned about his male treasure CACKLE

Honestly Hime did pretty well with her obvious limitations, gotta her her that. But in the end being a saint means she needs to please everyone but not herself. It's tedious but saint are always selfish and willfull people who will die 1st in any kind of stuff in reality.
Sad to tell but even with gaining anise powers she will still suffer from people's injustices.

Damn that is deep. Reading this whole thing reminds me how my parents crush my business endeavour/dream just to be a doctor for money causes.

Well everyone seems to have fun cursing this cunt to hell, but if anything. Let's enjoy her soon encounter with MC because I've got a feeling the next fight will be thrilling emotional coaster.