Outside the tent, the samurai sang joyously, and the bamboo flute played. Inside, the war dance had just paused, and the fragrance of alcohol filled the air. The King smiled and inquired, causing all the generals to straighten up, instantly falling silent.
"Sing and dance..."
The four Legion Commanders of the City-States looked at each other, their expressions somewhat awkward. Each governed a region, being the most honorable nobility in their City-State, wielding real power at the local level, and their word was law. One could say they were the true masters of their respective States and were always the ones watching others perform, rarely performing for others themselves.