[He nods slightly, if only to appease this stranger. It's strange that he actually wants to speak with Hans more, but he doesn't dare complain about that. It is a little nice, although he's still half expecting Nier to just leave him soon and talk to the king instead. It's why anyone would want to visit this dreadful castle.]

He's the king of the Southern Isles, thus making him the most important man here. [Status and power, he can understand those concepts.] ...You look like a warrior. Does that mean you want to join the knights and protect him? I can probably at least take you to him...