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.
Further, the reason why the Forbidden Army
Dass das Heer der Königlichen Garde
kleiner als das der drei Herzöge ist,
Que el Ejército Prohibido sea
más pequeño que el de los tres ducados…
E o motivo do Exército Proibido
ser o menor dos Três Ducados