University student Souma is suddenly summoned as a hero to the kingdom of Elfrieden, which is facing a number of crises, both foreign and domestic. Souma confers with the king and prime minister, after which the king makes a stunning announcement.
In the long run, people with empty bellies
Mit leerem Magen gibt es letzten
Endes weder Moral noch Vaterlandsliebe.
Al final de cuentas, el hambre…
No longo prazo, as barrigas vazias
não têm moral e nem patriotismo.