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.
to flagrantly admitting that he would
take the side of the Three Dukedoms!
hasta el descaro de admitir que tomaría
el bando de los tres ducados.