I'm glad you're enjoying the game, and that you've changed your mind on the battle systems :)
The issue with making the fights longer, as in the original system, is that it's the thing that most people complained about :P And I get it - suddenly going from a sandbox VN to a battle rpg is whiplash of a high order. I'll be going back over older content to better introduce upcoming systems, but for now shorter is better (a lot of people just use autowin anyway)...
Hope you enjoy the Lyx update! It's out already for Patrons and Subs, and will be out in two days for everyone else! :)