The atmosphere in the living room became somewhat awkward; Arman tactfully took over the topic.
"This can't be changed anymore, Francis!" Arman seemed to be defending Grevy: "We all know that it might have been changeable before the conscription order was issued, but once it is issued, it is a declaration to everyone that he will become a soldier. If we try to do anything..."
Arman made a gesture of slitting his throat with his hand, implying that even they, the congressmen and party leaders, would be doomed.
Francis sighed. He actually knew this but still wanted to try one last time to see if there was a way. Now it seemed that there was no room for maneuver at all.
Nikola took this opportunity to chime in, his eyes showing some dissatisfaction, his tone slightly questioning: "You said you would give me an exclusive report afterward, but now..."
