Manga Chapter 052

"Chapter 52: In the Snow (2)" is the 52nd chapter of the "Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki" Manga adaptation.

Summary
Albert tells a story of when he was king and summoned Souma. However events differed when Albert says that Souma became prime minister instead of king. He mentioned how Souma carried out many reforms and that angered the nobility who held some grudges. Albert mentions how Souma had allies including Georg Carmine. The king ended up banishing Souma and relieving him of his duties. Souma was taken in by Georg Carmine. When the Principality of Amidonia attacked, the army stood to defend them. However the nobles attacked the castle while the army was away. Randel fell along with Georg and Souma and the rest of the army was protecting thier territory. The king was surrounded with no allies with even his daughter joining Souma's side.

Souma asked if Albert saw it himself. Albert agreed in a way as it was shown to him by his wife's dark magic. She had the ability to send someone's memories into the past. Georg was the only one other than the king who knew as Albert couldn't bear this pain alone. Souma guessed that the turning point was using the broadcast stones and Liscia's engagement. The former king and queen decide to leave Elfrieden to Souma. Souma thanks them and asks about the dead bodies in the other reality. Albert says they weren't found so Souma suggests that both he and Liscia lived and hid themselves. The king and queen cry tears of joy as Souma leaves.

Liscia finds him when he returns and they view the frigid air. At that point, Souma finally asks Liscia to marry him and they kiss as snow begins falling.

Characters in Order of Appearance
Characters in italics debuted here.
 * Albert Elfrieden
 * Elisha Elfrieden
 * Kazuya Souma
 * Liscia Elfrieden