I feel the same too, though i kind of like this slow pacing as it ties in all the loose strings together. I think iels part is kind of essential just because one of her main goals was to become a proper magi and meet the black magi, who played an important role in saving her life. I wonder what lidusis's "brother" is doing and what his role will be. Also, dio is just stuck with princess, so there's not much he can do;_; i want to see him transform into a big dragon. Maybe next chapter when seal breaks. *crosses fingers*