The Three Dukes meet to discuss what to do about King Souma. In Amidonia, Gaius receives word from Georg accepting his aid, and prepares to invade Elfrieden over the objections of his finance minister. Souma delivers his ultimatum to the Three Dukes.
After passing 55 years,
it was my lot to decline with age,
Después de 55 años de servicio,
era mi destino retirarme por edad.
Depois de 55 anos,
eu poderia ter me aposentado,