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.
Their plan to exploit the strife
with the Three Dukedoms
Es ist offensichtlich, dass sie
ihr Gebiet erweitern wollen,
Su plan de explotar la separación
con los tres ducados…
Explorar o conflito com os Três Ducados
para expandir seu território, é óbvio.