

They are aware that he has been alternating facts in his favor. At the beginning of the story, the main character and the Hand go to the planet in question with a warrant for the arrest of the villain. She has had internal organs replaced from said attacks. The Hand is older and has survived many attempts on her life. Envoys and especially the Hands are viewed by the general population with fear, mistrust and often hate. The main character starts story as an envoy. The mentor is a Hand, the roaming judge, jury and executioner of the king.

The main character and his mentor are working for the King of Mars.

The writer then seems to belittle the readers intelligence.
