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 served Duke Carmine for many years,
Obwohl er viele Jahre
Herzog Carmine gedient hat,
Él le ha servido al duque Carmine por años,
Ele serviu ao Duque
Carmine por anos!