Clearing things up

There was a long silence in the study room, and neither spoke a word, even after Slater's explanation. According to Slater, the training only took a few months, but it was enough to turn him into a soldier. Even Slater himself was unsure how he made it; perhaps it was his desperation or just the situation they were all in. Either way, he managed to become the person they wanted him to be.

"Mint is one of the targets," Slater continued under his breath, clasping his hands together with his arms resting on his legs. "In my previous life, Mint would climb the ranks, becoming more involved in politics, with the president backing her. What I'm saying is, she's becoming a bigger threat to many—not just in the treacherous game of politics, but also to those who weren't directly involved in it."