To be fair, it's character development in a poor direction, which is why it felt like filler.
Given the Six Stars' likely position playing the ideological opposite to the MC (aka. A more relatable version of Culnelsen), being human supremacists and believers of the superiority of healing magic...
Yes, but medals are usually awarded based on very specific in criteria, and the specific criteria for silver wings medal that was never mentioned in any of the other media is specified here.
If the stated criteria is true, then her actions would qualify her for the combat medal (which is...
Yes, thats what I mean tho, if the criteria is valor in saving allies in danger, her actions as an artillery spotter under orders to delay the enemy mages wouldn't qualify, since it certainly didn't go 'above and beyond the line of duty' XD.
Assuming nothing was lost in translation... For the requirement of the award, how did Tanya qualify for it during her first campaign? It was a solo observer mission, she wasn't 'saving an ally who had fallen into danger'?
Yes, but they mentioned that this deal is for nobles, in other words, they are guaranteed piggies with solid collateral to collect if they default. Aka. free money.
I would love this development if it were not for the fact that his first reflex to solve it is, "Let me pimp out my female party member to entice him back."