On the last night of the year, Souma is called by the previous king, Albert, to speak with him and Queen Elisha. Albert reveals a stunning truth. Once Souma knows "everything," he is left with much in his heart to consider.
If I had done that,
Auf diese Weise hätte er das Reich
wohl besser als ich regieren können.
Si lo hubiera hecho,
quizá habría reinado mejor que yo.
Se tivesse feito isso,