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.
Setting aside whether or not he is a
legitimate king, his reign has been sound.
Auch wenn er ein falscher König ist,
ist die Regierung stabil.
Dejando de lado la legitimidad,
su reinado ha sido prudente.
Esqueça se é ou não um rei legítimo,
seu reinado tem sido ótimo.