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.
That Duke Carmine,
who remains in his own lands,
Es ist unerhört von Herzog Carmine,
in seinem Gebiet zu bleiben und
El duque está encerrado en sus tierras y
se niega a reconocer al nuevo rey.
O Duque só fica em
suas próprias terras