[ dimitri frowns, and thinks about how best to put it in more general terms - ]

Well, there's certainly incentives for the military to be in good shape considering the kind of work they do. I do have experience working with them, if that's your question.

But I suppose that's a rather roundabout way of saying strength and all of its adjacent themes and characteristics are prized in my nation of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus. It's a harsh land, and we are constantly trying to get rid of insurrections and raids here and there. Strength is a vital component of surviving.