Couldn't say decide who was better the artist o Cirrus, I'll go with Cirrus since he was able to brought back to life the art that was ruined by that excessively big font.
The manga already reach here, man it feels like ages since I read about these events.
PS: Rudeus running for his dear life is always a sign of incoming danger.
I saw Zegion and Apito I already consider this series to on the right track.
@Insert_name I haven't read the LN but usually mangas follow them as a blueprint mangas usually add more context especially side characters and events, after reading the WN I can say for sure the manga improves a few...