[ Frederick isn't offended either way. ]

Plenty, in recent years. We were at war with a neighboring country, Plegia, that required all hands on deck. [ So to speak. ] The war has been ended some two years now, but brigands still seek to attack villages in the halidom every now and then.

[ As for that other question... ]

I'm not yet with the Royal Guard, though it seems the option best suited towards my skills. [ He frowns briefly. ] I admit, it pains me a little to pledge my loyalty to another while my liege still sleeps aboard Thesa.