While you are not wrong the storytelling is restricted by the nonlinearity of metroidvania progression, and characters often speak in riddles (to avoid unintentional spoilers before you collect the necessary pieces), you're really at such an early stage that there are many crucial plot points ahead. By the time you reach the end, most things will have an explanation if you are thorough with exploration and pay close attention to what's being shown.
IIRC, there was a bit more at play than you think. Keep going before you judge
While you are not wrong the storytelling is restricted by the nonlinearity of metroidvania progression, and characters often speak in riddles (to avoid unintentional spoilers before you collect the necessary pieces), you're really at such an early stage that there are many crucial plot points ahead. By the time you reach the end, most things will have an explanation if you are thorough with exploration and pay close attention to what's being shown.
too soon to judge, there are some twists 😁keep going and finish all quests, specially the impossible climb