The House of Lordsโ hearing is finally underway, and Rhoadseriaโs nobles viciously question Ryoma about his war with Count Salzberg. Ryoma is prepared for anything they can throw at him, and thanks to Signusโs and Robertโs testimonies, the hearing progresses in Ryomaโs favor. Ryoma, however, has enemies in high places, and when Queen Lupis steps in to personally hand down the verdict, the situation turns ugly. With no choice but to run, Ryoma makes to escape the capital with Lione's detachment, only to be met with help from an unexpected ally!
Will Queen Lupis put an end to Ryomaโs plans to conquer Rhoadseria? Or will Ryoma and his growing list of allies outsmart and overthrow the indecisive sovereign?