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 order you to serve under Ludwin,
Ich befehle hiermit,
dass du Stabsoffizierin
Ordeno que sirvas bajo el mando de Ludwin.
Ordeno que sirva na Guarda Real,
como oficial de estado-maior.