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.
They'll see their chance to
send troops into our lands,
Wenn sich die Gelegenheit ergibt, dringen
sie unter dem Deckmantel einer Hilfstruppe
Intentan enviar tropas aquí.
Podem enviar tropas até nossas terras,
chamando-as de reforços,