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.
I ask that you overlook
my son's misconduct,
Für das Benehmen meines Sohnes
Le pido que ignore las
impertinencias de mi hijo,
Senhor, ignore a má
conduta do meu filho!