Koubun Ka

Koubun Ka (夏黄文, Ka Koubun) is the Assistant of Kougyoku Ren. He has grown up with her since she was young.

Appearance
Ka Koubun is a tall man with markings on his face. He wears a tall hat, with traditional and wealthy looking clothes. He carries around his Household Vessel, which takes the appearance of a small fan.

Personality
He is a cold and calm person, but seems to be more cheerful when he isn't working as Kougyoku's assistant. However, he has admitted to trying to manipulate her and his subordinates into doing what he wants, though it seems that he is not very good at this.

History
Koubun was born in a poor village in the North Province of the Kou Empire. He passed the National Exam with high results and was assigned as a Government Official. From that moment on, he was always together with Kougyoku Ren.

He helped Kougyoku capture the Dungeon of Vinea. In the past, his desire to save Kougyoku in the midst of a battle evoked his Household Vessel.

Balbadd Arc
Koubun is first seen appearing alongside his princess Kougyoku Ren saving Judal from Ugo. He begins to heal Judal as Kougyoku defeats Ugo. Once Kougyoku is asked to stop by Sinbad he retreats along with her. He is next seen alongside Kougyoku in Balbadd's palace commenting on Alibaba Saluja's decisions, saying how his argument was useless. He is greatly surprised by Kougyoku's decision regarding Balbadd's affairs. Once she leaves after this discussion, he follows.

Sindria Arc
Koubun arrives in Sindria together with Kougyoku Ren and Hakuryuu Ren. Sinbad greets them respectfully but is suddenly attacked by Kougyoku, who accuses him of deflowering her. Koubun suggested that Sinbad to marry Kougyoku for what he did. Yamuraiha was able to dispel doubts of Sinbad actions by using her magic Sharal Rakesa to re-create the true events of the night in question. It turns out that Koubun had orchestrated the entire misunderstanding, hoping to betroth Kougyoku to Sinbad and gain power over their future child. The Sindria's soldiers start to attacking him when Hakuryuu, exasperated with his countrymen's behavior, formally apologizes to Sinbad on their behalf.

World Exploration Arc
When Kouen Ren arrives at the palace, Koubun reminds Kougyoku that she has to talk to him. The next day, he follows Kougyoku at the Emperor's funeral.

Djinn
Koubun uses the power of Kougyoku Ren's Djinn, Vinea for his Household Vessel.

Household Vessel
Koubun's Djinn Household Vessel is a fan.

Koubun Ka's Household Vessel
 * Koubun Ka has a unnamed Household Vessel that uses the water of Vinea, to heal.

Kougyoku Ren
Koubun cares for Kougyoku and he's always protecting her.