TBH, if they cut out the "techno-babble" from the researchers and the inter-factional rivalries it would go way better.
Now, if they had some kind of punch-line where someone is babbling fancy stuff followed by comedic/karmic response then it would be interesting. Instead we are just getting...
Wait... Isekai? How?
Well anyway, I'd say if they got rid of the rank system and it was just that MC was really productive at harvesting the special resource that got the guild rich. You could also say he just didn't stand out compared to those companions of his making it more believable he...
There are some IRL education/training programs out there that have strict elimination standards. Seeing one incorporated into a high school setting is... weird of course. Sometimes it is commentary on grading expectations where if a student doesn't make the cut they might as well just quit and...
If you can afford it sure, talked to a friend who did the carnivore diet and he said he felt great... but also broke. xD
The other thing to keep in mind is that fermented soy has kouji mold that adds a lot of nutrition. Kinda similar to stuff like vegemite (yeast extract) which are both intended...