We are very sorry for the delays but as you said, staff are busy both irl and with the site. We appreciate your time and thank you for your patience.
Firstly regarding free spell training. If thise spells were made during the time specified tgen yes they will count. It does not matter if another day passes, as long as they are made before the due date.
Secondly regarding monsters, we will mote than likely have to extend the deadline for some if the hostile monsters, but that being said there are some friendly ones you can meet.
Once again thank you for your patience and we'll get right on things!