Claymore. New Edition, Vol. 11

The characters often face tough choices that blur the lines between good and evil. I'm curious what inspired these complex moral dilemmas.

Some chapters seemed more introspective and slower than previous ones. Was this meant to build character depth or advance the plot quietly?

The variety of enemies and their powers add a lot of flavor to the battles. I wonder how much of that was planned in advance versus developed as the story progressed.