[Van Zieks can't pretend to know the exact nature of what such a compromise would entail, or how any search for answers might have played out. What he does know is that, given the younger man's current reactions, he did his utmost at the time to prevent the violence that occurred. While Kazuma and his companion react, the nobleman remains composed.]

Solutions always appear more achievable in hindsight than they truly were, Mr. Asogi. We are all limited by our circumstances.

[Apparently he has more to teach Kazuma than prosecution duties. But then, is that not what mentors are supposed to do—provide direction? Something to ponder about later.]

To earnestly examine one's mistakes and the factors that influenced them... is the a far more productive use of thought than to blame oneself for failure to achieve some undefined better.

[But perhaps, in light of that softer remark, Asogi is starting to reach that conclusion already.]