While I have an issue with how the author presents his story - it's chaotic, that's why people find the pacing odd - there is no denying the fact that a well timed one-liner can make me forgive a lot.
"Everything you have is only borrowed" *punches the guy into the wall* - masterful, just like an 80's action movie. Also, awesome sword perspective.
I don't think the story is off or having trouble with pacing, I don't need every single detail explained like a tutorial (and My God please save us from having Game UI windows popping up or some IA dictionary in this world too) , not when the main character doesn't give a fuck either... Are you lost with any of the current events happening right now? do you need things to slow down ? for that we would need to change the main character... and I don't want that, she's basically punching her way through any fucker who steps out of line.