I did found the whole progression too fast though. 2 Chapters ago they discover in the end of the chapter where Kishin is and after only one chapter in between we are already in full blown battle.
Maka also is ready to have like a final face off with Chrona.
The story of the manga becomes too fast you said. The kishin ran away from Shibusen in the 22th chapter (five years ago) and we will see him later. We have to wait more of 10 chapters before to see the Kihin in a battle. So the progression of the manga is good for me.
I hope the Medusa's snake within Eruka's body, will merge with Eruka. And Eruka will become a powerful witch for a great fighting with Black Star. It will be like in "Naruto Shippuden" when Kabuto takes a piece of Orochimaru's body, and merges it with his own body.
i was really waiting for this chapter, but yeah, i dont even understand whats happening... its a big disappointment. the first part was boring, the second part confusing (especially with the appearence of these new bad guys, they re just... idunno, random and unrealistic to me. and on top of it it was short and there wasn't any Maka in it...:(
I actually didn't have high expectations for this chapter, but I liked it! I like how there are several fights happening at the same time, so that the arc won't get dragged forever. I'm worried about Spirit and Stein, I have a feeling that one of them (probably Spirit) is going to kick the bucket during this arc :(