How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom — Season 1, Episode 9: Contrary to Wishes

Episode synopsis

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.

About How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom

Suddenly summoned to a fantasy world and betrothed to the princess, Kazuya Souma is crowned the new king. Unlike the royalty before him, he won’t be using swords and magic to rule; will administrative reform really get this kingdom back on track?

More episodes from Season 1

• E1First Begin with a Hero
• E2If You Possess an Aptitude, We'll Make Use of It
• E3Let Not Me Be a Loyal Minister
• E4The Forefinger Twitches
• E5Well Fed, Well Regarded
• E6The Wise Man Never Forsaketh an Advantage
• E7Thus Saith the Elder
• E8The Forest in Labour
• E10No Place of Joy Hath a Soldier
• E11Sacrifice the Plum Tree to Preserve the Peach Tree
• E12When You Surround an Army, Leave an Outlet Free
• E13To Fight and Conquer in All Our Battles Is Not Supreme Excellence