Two Uniformed Japanese Soldiers

Two uniformed Japanese soldiers escort General Tengtu Hok during his bombastic entrance into the palace foyer. They flank him with a robed Chinese advisor, bow through a prolonged welcoming ceremony, and maintain disciplined formation amid the ritual. Their formal presence reinforces Hok's display of cultural dominance, compelling impatient German visitors to participate. As part of Hok's entourage, they embody the blend of military precision and theatrical protocol that defines power dynamics in his domain.