
If he had given it to Lerad, the latter would have been very surprised, but improved his attitude toward Sarabas.
The third rank was granted for the expedition. The fourth could be obtained towards the end, but only with great effort. The fifth... only under unique circumstances.
Literacy is absolute imba at the second rank. Combined with the journals for the third rank, the scholars would have surged far ahead in experience. That' same how it was intended: scholars are the weakest at the start, strongest at the end. Within the framework of the level achieved.
And as for talking about heals... I actually considered an option with the theoretical necessity of defending one's right to a ton of heals, because with great desire and losses in the squad, Galta could have engaged in dekulakization in her capacity as leader.