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.
The army, led by Duke Georg Carmine,
numbers 40,000.
El ejército liderado por el
duque Carmine tiene 40,000.
Um exército de 40.000,
liderado pelo Duque Georg Carmine.