Volume 12 "rushed ending"

Hey I just finished volume 11 and read that volume 12 is supposedly ending on chapter 529, meaning 48 chapters in total. How is the current state? Are the final character interactions with arthur satisfying, from epheotus, dicathen, alacrya?

Are people outside the deities aware of arthur current success/strength outside epheotus. Or are they unaware/disappointed of arthur never showing up (kidnapped) by the end of volume 11.

One of the reasons I love tbate (outside good writing) is the glazing/reactions/description aura farm of Grey actions and accomplishments. Something that only matters if side characters are relevant, unlike solo leveling

Please no spoilers