教会を訪れたヴェルは、ホーエンハイム枢機卿から孫娘であるエリーゼを紹介される。
枢機卿の巧みな話術によりエリーゼと婚約することになったヴェルは、
政略結婚が当たり前の貴族の価値観に戸惑う。「ホーエンハイム家の聖女」
と呼ばれるエリーゼに対して悪い気はしないヴェルではあったが……。
Hohenheim introduces Wendelin to Elize then, due to his naiveté, tricks Wendelin into forming a political marriage with Elize. Wendelin panics at the idea of marrying a woman he doesn’t love, but is later assured by Erich that nobles rarely meet their betrothed until the wedding. As he is swarmed by unemployed adventurers every time he leaves his home he hires a grateful Erwin as his retainer. Wendelin sneaks into Hohenheim’s estate to talk to Elize and is relieved that she is at least not against marrying him. When Louise and Lina find Erwin is Wendelin’s retainer they decide to outdo him by becoming Wendelin’s mistresses after he marries Elize. Wendelin is invited to dinner with Elize where the butler suggests Wendelin provide Elize an engagement ring. Wendelin takes Elize shopping, but rather than a showy ring Wendelin purchases a much plainer ring that suits Elize better, learning afterwards it is made from a magic storing crystal, making it perfect for Elize’s healing magic.
Depois de obter a ajuda do Cardeal Hohenheim, Well é convidade para um batismo e uma breve conversa depois deste evento. Enquanto o jovem achava que era apenas uma conversa descontraída, o cardeal parecia levar cada palavra muito a sério.
Well est amené à rencontrer le principal chef religieux du royaume, à qui la valeur du jeune homme n'échappe pas. Au point de lui tendre un drôle de piège…
يزور فيل الكنيسة ليخضع للتّعميد ليخرج منها مخطوبًا بحفيدة الكاردينال، "القدّيسة" إيليس. لاحقًا، يقوم فيل بتعيين أوّل وكيلٍ له ويحظى بموعد مع خطيبته.
Después de que le ayudase el cardenal Hohenheim, a Well se le invita a una ceremonia y una breve charla después de este evento. Aunque el joven piensa que se trata de una conversación informal, el cardenal parece tomar cada palabra muy en serio.
Wendelin wird von Kardinal Hohenheim zur Hohen Taufe eingeladen. Bei einer Tasse Tee im Anschluss passieren erneut überraschende Dinge.
