That would certainly make who to pledge loyalty to a great deal easier.

[ But he says this quietly, gaze glancing off the people nearby. Despite not having personally witnessed the brunt of the riots that occurred so recently, he's certainly heard of how fanatical the citizens can be when it comes to obedience to a certain set of values and beliefs.

He looks to Katsura again, assessing. ]

Have you heard much about the tensions between the two countries?