While at Lorelei, Souma overhears two soldiers arguing about whether to side with or against the new king. Hakuya reviews the political situation concerning the neighboring lands with the king. Souma and Liscia discuss the nature of their engagement.
he's too big a coward to
get caught in the fighting,
es muy cobarde para pelear,
ele não tem coragem.
E nem luta para defender a Capital!