[War fans were fairly common; his step-sister and comrade in arms also carried one into battle with her. But, that was only within the boundaries of his family's Empire. He had never seen such items used by the likes of the neighboring countries or Kingdoms.]

The Kou Empire, where I serve as chief tactician for my Brother and King.

[He bobbed his head in a short bow, not even bothered by outing himself as an Imperial Prince as well as a military man.]

Likewise, where do you hail from? None of the people I've met thus far have even heard of Kou or our neighboring countries, which makes me curious about the people who live in this city.