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.
A military force that has no loyalty
to their ruler does nothing but harm.
Eine Militärmacht, die ihrem Souverän
gegenüber nicht loyal ist,
Una milicia sin lealtad a su gobernador
no hace más que daño.
Uma força militar sem lealdade
só pode ser prejudicial.