The Kingdom of Kula. 

   "We'll be loyal till our last breath to whatever bidings you toss at us."

   One of the three kings bowing before him said. Another of the Kings didn't hide his detest but there was little he could do at the moment. He only tossed his head to and fro as though he had been bewitched, his bounty beards flowing in the air. 

    "Speak for yourself, Ivanama."

   The King of Kula shot at that king. Ivanama, the King of Haojo put his head down. Not in respect but in both rage and shame. 

  You know, when you're being belittled and there's little you can do about it....