Hohenheim introduces Wendelin to Elise then, due to his naiveté, tricks Wendelin into forming a political marriage with Elise. 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 Elise 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 Elise...