I would have preferred to go through the right one, but I don't see much difference.
Alaria didn't immediately understand why the Nihonki's appearance seemed familiar to her. Only after the Nihonki asked about the success of the expedition did the Tanarian recognize the person as one of the members of the squad that was supposed to clear out Reisen Reim's palace.
- The only success that can be mentioned is that none of the mercenaries died, - the inquisitor replied calmly. She wasn't entirely sure if the Nihonki's question was due to tactlessness, a desire to boost her own ego, or an inability to keep up with the news.