In this short scene, the reader is introduced to a number of characters who are members of the Imperial Army. The first person introduced is the "Sergeant Major." He is a member of section iii, which is responsible for patrolling the border between the two countries. He tells the reader that the treaty with the U.S. has not yet been signed, and that he is joining the section because he does not seem to be a soldier. He explains that the main job of the section is to file reports and investigate. He says that they are known as the "relaxed and peace-ful section" because they do not get bummed out. He adds that he thinks it is a good thing that the section does not get "stomached out" because it keeps them safe. He also says that it is about time they got "predators worth hunting." He says they should confirm the treaty and make sure that no nobleman will rise against them. He then asks the reader what the heck is going on. The soldier replies that he has been injured in battle, but that he will not mind being injured in combat because he is a human being, not an animal.