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.
the system is in place for
the Three Dukedoms' forces,
die drei Herzöge dem widersetzen, weil sie der
Königlichen Garde zahlenmäßig überlegen sind.
hay un sistema para que los tres ducados,
as forças dos Três Ducados,