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.
From the abuse heaped upon Your Majesty,
Noch ungeheuerlicher
als Euch zu beleidigen,
Desde el abuso cometido en su contra,
Dos insultos dirigidos
à Vossa Majestade