It is just the old school way of doing things. You can either do time or join the army, since his middle school crush is also in the army. It is clear he is gonna join up.
I feel like it was a week or two, a month at the most. Since she said she didn't know her parents I assumed mom adopted her last episode and she just went with it. That or the girls brain was messed with.
How often do you see your extended family? I have an aunt I haven't seen in about 8 years now. If she hasn't been around, or been let around, the kids it makes sense.
No, the fate of the world's fight is what Mazle will deal with.
The burning of the capital is just a massive blow to their side. Already one nation has fallen, but it wasn't the end of the world.