Ty, feeling a mix of frustration and confusion, addressed General Mattison. "I thought the whole lying issue was resolved. Besides, I never had a chance to explain myself. What about Nana and Todd? Did they undergo a trial, too?"
General Mattison, maintaining his stern demeanor, responded firmly. "They underwent debriefing, not a trial. Lady Nanako, or Nana as you know her, is recuperating at home, nursing her wounds."
"She seems to have grown taller," he noted. "As for the Ogre—Todd—he's been aiding the guard of the 3rd house, engaging in combat. He's been dining with Nanako's family, though they seem rather intimidated by him." Pausing briefly to cough, Mattison then shifted his focus back to Ty. "Now, let's address your situation."
