Volume 16: Mists and Illusions, Chapter 20: Difficult Problem

"Fran, well done, I am quite satisfied. The only thing that I regret is that the numbers are a bit too few. Compared to the Storm Infantry Corps, our Self-defense Army seems too weak. Don't you think we need to continue expanding the size of our Self-defense Army?" Komer's face was brimming with a contented smile, and he gave Fran, who had come to report, the proper military salute before asking him to accompany him on the inspection.