This was so much fun!!! While the story itself may have familiar beats, I loved the cast. Loch was definitely the main character but everyone had their own distinct voices that really held their own. 
I think my fave was Dairy, a precious boy!! Really gave me the same vibes as mob from mp100 and Conrad from d20 mentopolis.
Things got kinda confusing with the magic system (I still don't really know how the world works) and with fight scenes (honestly had no idea where and when that gold guy popped up). Also mixed feelings about the romance stuff

(at first I thought tern was crushing on desidora and didn't realize she thought of her as a romantic rival??)

Ululenia and Dairy?? Sus. I know it would definitely raise a lot more flags if the genders were flipped. (Yes I know it's not about the age but...still... 🤔).
Overall I thought the conclusion was satisfying (yay no cliffhanger) and I'll definitely check out the sequel.