AAHHHH this game reminds me of old renpy games I played in the late 2000s / early 2010s in an excellent way. It's simple but gives me that nostalgic feeling I didn't know I could feel some more in the present day. And you're definitely braver than a dragon slayer for being courageous enough to submit an entry despite you only drawing for a month!!!
I love the story and all the twist you present here, kudos!!!