How A Realist Hero Rebuilt The Kingdom

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00:00:00Suma was a young orphan who had already lost everything. He lived with his grandfather,

00:00:04the only family he had left. One day, his grandfather sat beside him and spoke with a

00:00:09heavy heart. My son, since your parents passed away, you have been living with me,

00:00:13you have become my entire world. My days in this life are few, and I do not want you to

00:00:18spend your life alone as I did. Build a family of your own, Suma, because being surrounded by love

00:00:24is worth more than anything. Suma listened carefully, and his heart was heavy with emotion.

00:00:30Yet soon after, he also lost his grandfather. He visited the grave regularly, each time sinking

00:00:35deeper into a loneliness he could not escape. Meanwhile, in another world, one of the kingdoms

00:00:40faced terrible threats to its very survival. Their answer was desperate, summon a hero.

00:00:46The royal sorcerers began the summoning ritual. A flood of energy engulfed the land,

00:00:51and the seal of summoning spread across the realm. Back in Suma's world, he was quietly studying in

00:00:56the library when a portal tore open beneath his feet. In an instant, he was dragged inside.

00:01:02His body soared through the sky, and his voice broke with panic.

00:01:05What madness is this? What is happening to me? The seal pulled him with merciless force until

00:01:10he landed safely at the summoning site. When Suma opened his eyes, shock froze him in place.

00:01:15He could not grasp what had just happened. Soldiers rushed to him immediately and escorted him to the

00:01:21royal hall. Inside, he witnessed sights that overwhelmed his imagination. The king rose from

00:01:26his throne and declared, Thank you, Suma, for answering our call and coming to save us.

00:01:31Suma snapped back furiously. Are you insane? What call? What aid? How did I even get here?

00:01:37The king was stunned by his anger but tried to calm him. Please be patient. I will explain.

00:01:42He began his tale. Long ago, humans, dwarves, elves, and even dragons lived in harmony. Then,

00:01:49a great calamity arrived. Portals appeared from nothing, unleashing endless monsters. These

00:01:54creatures swept across the continent, leaving ruin behind. The kingdoms united to resist,

00:01:58but their strength failed. Their resources were consumed, and the monsters seized one-third of the

00:02:04continent, naming it the Demon Lord's Kingdom. Since then, endless wars have raged between the demons

00:02:09and the remaining realms. Ruin spread everywhere, for demons desired only destruction. Suma asked

00:02:15coldly, And what exactly do you expect from me? Am I supposed to fix this disaster for you?

00:02:20The deputy stepped forward. Listen, Suma. The kingdom of Garen leads the war against the Demon

00:02:26Lord's realm. It bears the heaviest burden. Other nations give aid, but the strain has broken the

00:02:31continent's economy. Suma scoffed. So why not just pay them? What does this have to do with me?

00:02:37The deputy lowered his head. Our economy has collapsed. Food is scarce. We cannot pay,

00:02:43nor can we fight. Our only option was written in ancient texts, summon a hero, and sent him to

00:02:48Garen. Suma stood in silence, stunned. And what happens to me if I go? The king answered softly,

00:02:55That lies in the hands of fate, my son. May God's mercy protect you. Suma realized the danger he was in.

00:03:02He thought about running, but feared being captured and thrown into battle. Suddenly, he had an idea.

00:03:07If you send me to Garen, will they stop demanding money from you? The deputy replied,

00:03:12They will keep asking as long as the war continues. Suma pressed further. So what then? Will you summon

00:03:18another hero every time? The deputy admitted, The last hero was summoned 500 years ago.

00:03:25We had no other choice now. Suma seized the moment. You fools. Heroes cannot be thrown away so carelessly.

00:03:31The solution is not sending us to die, but building strength. Restore your economy.

00:03:36Reclaim your resources. Train an army powerful enough to defend your land.

00:03:41A hero like me can create the foundation for this. The answer lies with me. In truth,

00:03:46Suma only said this to protect himself, fearing they would force him into the war. Later,

00:03:51Suma sat with his head in his hand and muttered, Oh lord, save me from this disaster I've been

00:03:55dragged into. Suddenly, the king, queen, and deputy sat down with him. Suma demanded that they tell

00:04:01him everything about the kingdom. They agreed. The meeting lasted three whole days. Suma learned

00:04:07every detail of the realm and began forming clever plans to address its crises. At last,

00:04:13Suma sat in the royal hall, exhausted and pale, worn down by endless discussion. Then the king made a

00:04:19shocking declaration. I will abdicate the throne and grant it to Suma. He will be the new king of this land.

00:04:25Suma froze, overwhelmed, unable to speak. The shock deepened when the king added,

00:04:30I also announce his engagement to my daughter, Lysia. The hall erupted in disbelief.

00:04:35The news spread swiftly across the kingdom. No one could understand what was happening.

00:04:40Far away, a girl rode fiercely on her horse, racing toward the royal palace.

00:04:45The palace doors burst open, and in storms, Lysia, the very same Lysia who is now, by royal decree,

00:04:51engaged to Suma. Talk about awkward family dinners in the making.

00:04:55She stands before her parents and declares, Father, I heard the throne was stolen from you,

00:05:00so I came to restore it back where it belongs. The king waves her down. Calm yourself, my daughter.

00:05:06Nothing was stolen. I willingly abdicated to Suma. He is far more capable, intelligent,

00:05:11and diligent than I could ever be. Oh, and don't forget, you are now his fiancée.

00:05:16Lysia's eyes widen. You did all this without even asking me? She seethes, then storms off to confront

00:05:23the so-called new king. She pushes open the door and freezes. There is Suma, handsome, yes,

00:05:28but clearly wrecked by sleepless nights and endless paperwork. He looks up at her and says,

00:05:33You there, can you read or not? She snaps back, insulted. Of course I can read. I can calculate too.

00:05:39Good, Suma replies. Then help me with this work. Lysia flares up. Had you lost your mind? I am

00:05:46Lysia, daughter of the king. No, daughter of the former king. Suma smirks. Honestly, I thought you

00:05:52were one of the palace mates in those clothes. Savage. Then he adds, But since I am king now,

00:05:58put your hand with mine and let's finish this. Lysia gasps. How insolent you are. You seized the throne,

00:06:04and now you want me to do your homework too? Suma throws up his hands. By God, daughter of the

00:06:10people, I do not even know how this happened. I only suggested some economic fixes. At most,

00:06:15I expected to become minister of finance. But suddenly, your father named me king. I was as

00:06:20shocked as you. Lysia pauses, then softens. I thought you were a fraud who stole the crown,

00:06:26but if my father gave it to you, then the error was his, not yours. Suma nods. As for the throne,

00:06:32I will work to repair the kingdom and then hand it back. As for our engagement,

00:06:36you may break it now if you wish. Her jaw drops. What? Break it? Am I not good enough for you?

00:06:42And then, almost panicked, she adds, Where will you even get money to save this kingdom?

00:06:47We are broke, Suma. Completely broke. He leans back confidently. Do not worry. I already arranged it.

00:06:54Plot twist. Suma sold the royal jewels. Yes, really. He pawned the bling to fund kingdom repairs.

00:07:00Lysia nearly faints. You did, what? Selling the treasures of the crown.

00:07:06Those treasures belong to the people, not to a hoarding royal family. I divided them into three

00:07:11categories. First, priceless heritage relics. Second, shiny junk with no historical value.

00:07:17Third, magical artifacts and ancient weapons. I only sold the worthless junk and I gathered a fortune.

00:07:23Lysia blinks, still reeling. And, did you send any of that money to the kingdom of Garen?

00:07:28He shakes his head. No, they'll take what they're due at the deadline anyway. My focus is here,

00:07:34restoring our economy and building an army strong enough to defend this land.

00:07:38And for once, Lysia actually admires his thinking. We are reminded that this world is

00:07:43teeming with dragons, magical beasts, and raw magic everywhere you turn. Back with Suma,

00:07:48a man arrives and announces, You must undergo the magical test. Legends say,

00:07:53the hero holds great power. So, Suma steps up. The test inscribes his magical capacity and he is

00:08:00left utterly stunned. He cannot believe what it reveals. Soon after, Lysia visits his chambers and

00:08:06is shocked to find that Suma has already chosen six individuals to manage the kingdom with him.

00:08:11Not only that, he used magic to animate literal feathers, each with its own consciousness to complete

00:08:17tasks independently. Lysia is awestruck. These aides are tasked with tracking exactly where the

00:08:23kingdom's money flows and sniffing out which officials are stealing it. Suma mutters grimly,

00:08:29If I discover anyone looting the people's wealth, I will strip him of everything he owns.

00:08:34Time passes, and Suma works relentlessly, drowning in responsibility. His eyes rise from the endless

00:08:40paperwork, and he sees everyone else asleep. Even Lysia, Suma checks on her gently, she startles

00:08:46awake. I fell asleep against my will. He smiles softly. It is fine, you actually look beautiful.

00:08:53When Suma told Lysia she looked beautiful while asleep, her face turned crimson. She blushed so

00:08:58hard it was as if the palace suddenly installed central heating. Words failed her. Then Suma leaned in

00:09:03and asked her to join him for a stroll, because he had something important to discuss.

00:09:07Soon they were riding a horse together, though, riding might be generous. Suma looked absolutely

00:09:13terrified. Lysia smirked. What weakness! You are supposed to be the man here. Switch places with me,

00:09:19if you cannot ride properly. Suma shot back. I only know how to ride motorcycles. And not just ride,

00:09:25I can do stunts too. Lysia blinked at him like he had just said he came from another planet, which,

00:09:31to be fair, he basically did. Then she softened, asking about his family and his past.

00:09:36Suma explained that he had lived with his grandfather, but after his death,

00:09:40he had been completely alone. Her tone shifted, filled with regret. Forgive me,

00:09:44I did not know your grandfather had passed away so recently.

00:09:48Suma waved it off. Do not worry, he was already old and lived his life fully. There is no need to

00:09:53grieve. He led her into a massive cotton field, stretching as far as the eye could see. Then his

00:09:58voice grew serious. Focus on my words. This cotton is one of the main reasons for our kingdom's

00:10:03malnutrition. It is called the Sajari plant. He explained the tragedy. Before the demons invaded

00:10:10the northern continent, the northern nations handled cotton. But when the invasion came,

00:10:14production collapsed. Our kingdom got greedy and turned farmland into cotton fields,

00:10:19abandoning food crops. At first, we made money selling cotton and importing food. But eventually,

00:10:25every kingdom grew cotton. Prices crashed, and we could not even afford imports. That is how famine

00:10:31came to be. Lysia's heart sank. How did none of us notice this? Suma sighed. It does not matter now.

00:10:38What matters is finding a solution. There are many things you must learn. For one day,

00:10:42I may leave this world, and I need to know the kingdom will be safe in your hands.

00:10:46Those words shook Lysia deeply. She did not want him to leave. Later, back in the palace,

00:10:52they sat at the dining table, talking agriculture. Suma outlined plans for self-sufficiency,

00:10:57and Lysia eagerly joined him. Then Arx, captain of the royal guard, arrived. He greeted them,

00:11:03sat down, and asked Suma whether governance had been difficult. Suma replied without hesitation.

00:11:08The greatest problem is the old officials. Only the king's deputy is worth anything. The rest are

00:11:14failures, and we must replace them with people who can actually do their jobs. If they had been

00:11:19competent, the kingdom would never have collapsed. Soon after, Suma made an unusual request to Lysia.

00:11:25I heard you have something like, live broadcast? Lysia nodded. Indeed. That was how Suma learned

00:11:31about magical stones that could transmit live images across the realm. Naturally, he wanted to use them.

00:11:36So he went live fantasy twitch stream, Kingdom Edition. People of the realm, I am in need of your

00:11:42talents, not your wealth, not your status, your talent. Rich or poor, man or woman, it matters not.

00:11:48Our kingdom is suffering, and only together can we rebuild it. Never think your skill is worthless.

00:11:54I will hold competitions, and the most gifted will earn great rewards. If you believe in your craft,

00:11:59come to me at the palace. The kingdom needs you. His words lit a fire in the people. The broadcast

00:12:05ended, and Suma felt a rare spark of optimism. Across the realm, men and women set out for the

00:12:10palace, eager to prove themselves. We flash back briefly to the cotton field, to those heavy words

00:12:15he spoke to Lysia. You must learn everything, for when I leave, I must know the kingdom will endure.

00:12:20Lysia woke from her sleep with those words echoing in her mind. Fear gripped her heart. The fear that

00:12:26her fiance might abandon her. A knock interrupted her thoughts. A maid entered and said,

00:12:31My lady, today Suma will honor those who passed the examinations. Your presence is required.

00:12:37Lysia gathered herself and went to the ceremony. The royal hall gleamed with majesty. Suma sat on the

00:12:42throne. The event broadcast live to the entire realm. Five individuals were to be honored for their

00:12:48extraordinary talent. Four of them bowed respectfully before the king. But the fifth,

00:12:52did not. The guards barked at her. Show respect to the king. The girl stood tall and replied,

00:12:58It is not the way of my tribe to bow to anyone. We bow only to our chief. The captain of the guard

00:13:03bristled with anger. Do you realize what you are saying, girl? Before things could spiral, Suma raised

00:13:09his hand. Calmly, he told them to stand down. The tension melted as everyone adjusted their posture,

00:13:15waiting to see what this unpredictable new king would do next. One by one, the talents were revealed,

00:13:21each more surprising than the last. First came Ashia, a girl from the dark elves of the sacred forest.

00:13:27To everyone's shock, Suma casually dropped facts about the dark elves like he had majored in them.

00:13:32All thanks to his obsessive book reading. Ashia was revealed to be the kingdom's greatest warrior.

00:13:38Suma wanted to reward her, but instead she made a request. Her homeland was dying, plants refused to grow,

00:13:43the forest was withering, and her tribe was on the brink of ruin. She begged Suma for a solution.

00:13:49He rubbed his chin, thought for a moment, then asked, When was the last time you pruned the trees?

00:13:54Ashia blinked. Pruned? What even is that? Suma smiled knowingly. Ah, there's the problem.

00:14:00He explained like a teacher breaking down a science experiment. If you prune large trees,

00:14:05sunlight reaches the smaller ones, letting them grow strong. Without pruning,

00:14:09the tall branches choke out the sun, and the little plants die. That is why your forest is collapsing.

00:14:15The crowd was floored. Ashia bowed with deep respect and begged him to come teach her tribe

00:14:20before the forest completely vanished. Next was Juna, hailed as the most beautiful girl in the

00:14:25kingdom, with a voice that could melt steel. Her gift was singing. Suma, being Suma, pulled out his

00:14:31phone, a device no one in that hall had ever seen. He played a song from his world and asked Juna to

00:14:36replicate it. She listened, absorbed it instantly, and then sang it back with stunning precision.

00:14:41The hall erupted. Everyone clapped, eyes wide in wonder. For a moment, the kingdom forgot war and

00:14:47famine. Then came Poncho. At first, he walked proudly, then suddenly collapsed. The truth?

00:14:54His gift was eating. Yes, eating. Not just snacking, he had an appetite that could shame an army.

00:15:00Suma didn't laugh. Instead, he rushed forward, grabbed Poncho's hand, and said warmly,

00:15:05Thank you for coming. Your talent is exactly what we need.

00:15:09Poncho burst into tears. He admitted he had always been bullied for his bottomless appetite.

00:15:14Bullied until he fell into depression and, gasp, lost four kilograms. Suma reassured him.

00:15:19Believe me, Poncho, you will save this kingdom. Sure, people joked about locking him up to save food,

00:15:25but Suma's real plan was bigger. By honoring Poncho, he showed everyone that even the most

00:15:30unlikely talent could matter. That message lit hope across the kingdom. Then came Hakuya,

00:15:36a young man whose brain worked like steel gears. He devoured books, mastered history, politics,

00:15:42science, and military tactics. He was practically a one-man think tank. Suma offered him control of the

00:15:47royal library, but Hakuya smirked and asked for more. Let me place all of my knowledge at your

00:15:52disposal. Make me your advisor. The hall gasped at his boldness. Suma raised an eyebrow. If you

00:15:58truly believe yourself worthy, I shall give you the chance. Hakuya grinned. A man like you would

00:16:03not give me this offer unless you already believed in me. Suma burst into laughter. Enough, Hakuya.

00:16:09You will expose us in front of everyone. Come to my office after the banquet. We'll talk privately.

00:16:14From that moment, everyone knew Hakuya would become his right hand, the black prime minister.

00:16:20Finally came Tomoe, a girl from the clan of the Mystic Wolves. Her gift was dangerous. She could

00:16:26communicate with animals and birds. Through his study of magic and lore, Suma realized her clan's

00:16:32origins lay outside the kingdom. Tomoe herself was a refugee. She trembled, eyes darting nervously,

00:16:39for she carried a grave secret. Suma leaned toward Tomoe with a gentle smile. Come now, young lady,

00:16:44speak freely. No one else is listening. Tomoe swallowed hard, then revealed a secret so dangerous

00:16:50that Suma struggled to keep a straight face. He asked, does anyone else know? She whispered,

00:16:55only my mother, and now you. Suma sank back into his chair, shifted his tone for the room,

00:17:00and declared, your request is denied. But then, under his breath, he whispered to her,

00:17:05I promise I will try to help. He ordered her to meet him in his office after the banquet.

00:17:10The ceremony wrapped up, the honored bowed, and the hall slowly emptied. Later that night,

00:17:15Tomoe sat in the royal office while Suma stood with his aides. Did any of you hear what Tomoe said?

00:17:21They shook their heads. No, her voice was too quiet. Good, Suma said, relieved.

00:17:27Then the secret is safe. Lysia, watching through the magical broadcast stones, spoke up. It seems this

00:17:33is serious, Suma. Explain. So Suma dropped the bomb. You know Tomoe can speak to animals.

00:17:39Everyone nodded. Of course. Yes, Suma continued. But Tomoe can also speak, to demons. The room went

00:17:46silent. Then panic. Impossible. No one can speak the language of demons. But Tomoe confirmed it.

00:17:53She explained that while deep in the forest, she encountered a demon. They understood each other's

00:17:58words perfectly. The demon even warned her to flee before others arrived. Suma cut in. This changes

00:18:04everything. If she can communicate with demons, she could shift the balance of the entire war.

00:18:10Lysia's voice was sharp. You mean to negotiate with them? Suma nodded. Yes. But right now,

00:18:15every nation has united against the demon kingdom. If this secret spreads, some might side with them

00:18:20and cause chaos. It must remain between us. Tomoe sat down, troubled. Suma reassured them. We must

00:18:27protect her, no matter what. The captain of the guard volunteered, but the deputy refused. If he

00:18:32protects her openly, suspicion will grow. The deputy suggested, better that she live in the royal palace,

00:18:38as though she had been adopted. Lysia loved the idea, and Suma agreed. But Tomoe frowned.

00:18:44I cannot leave my family. Suma reassured her. Then bring them. The palace doors are open to you and your

00:18:50kin. He also asked his deputy to find her work so that her stay would appear natural. The deputy suggested

00:18:56she oversee the royal stables, since she could talk to animals. Tomoe lit up at the idea, and Suma

00:19:01approved at once. Later, Suma sat talking with Lysia when a maid rushed in. My lord, Poncho was waiting

00:19:07outside. Suma immediately grabbed Lysia and hurried out. Poncho had returned from a mission Suma had

00:19:13personally given him, one that could change the kingdom. His task? Collect unusual foods from across the

00:19:19land. Lysia blinked. All this fuss? Over food? She was about to call it trivial when Suma flipped the

00:19:25tables. Literally. A live broadcast began. The people of the kingdom tuned in, as Suma,

00:19:30Poncho, and Juna appeared on screen like the stars of a medieval cooking show. Suma explained to the

00:19:36audience, this program would introduce foods no one had ever dared to eat before. The first item? Octopus.

00:19:42Poncho carried it in, and the hall filled with disgust. Tentacles flopping everywhere. But Suma calmly

00:19:49cleaned it, sliced it, and rolled it into sushi. When the team tasted it, their eyes went wide.

00:19:54The flavor floored them. Even the viewers gasped. We must try this too. We threw octopus away before.

00:20:00Next came a strange forest plant. Suma demonstrated the preparation while Ashia dove in eagerly.

00:20:06She loved it so much that her tribe, watching through the broadcast, saw her devouring it and

00:20:10considered it scandalous. A warrior caught on live TV stuffing her face. The memes basically wrote

00:20:16themselves. The third item was the strangest. Slime. Yes, the same wobbly, balloon-like monsters

00:20:22that usually get stabbed for XP. The question was, how do you eat something that pops like a water

00:20:27balloon? Poncho stepped up, confident. He struck it with a precise blow. Not too hard, not too soft.

00:20:34The core vanished, leaving behind a pliable mass perfect for cooking. He transformed the slime liquid

00:20:39into a gelatinous dish. Everyone hesitated, forks hovering nervously. But Poncho grinned.

00:20:44This dish is like ramen from my world. The team could hardly believe their ears when they heard

00:20:49those words, and suddenly Suma found himself cornered as they said, Why do you not taste it

00:20:54first and tell us what you think? Bon appetit, your majesty. Suma picked up a plate and sighed.

00:21:00I brought this upon myself. He began eating in front of them, and the instant he tasted it,

00:21:05he was genuinely impressed and kept going with unexpected enthusiasm. His companions stared as

00:21:10he ate with such passion that they rushed for their own plates, devouring the food with greedy

00:21:14delight. For a moment, it looked as if they were ready to abandon the art of combat entirely just to

00:21:19rival Poncho in the art of eating. And that, my friend, is how the royal food program signed off for

00:21:25the day, with the people buzzing with joy and sky-high engagement. A week later, Suma was seated in his

00:21:31office when a maid entered to inform him that the deputy wished to meet him and was waiting in the

00:21:35royal hall. Suma was puzzled and rose to see what was happening, only to find the deputy there with

00:21:40Hakurya. The deputy announced that he wished to resign from his post. Suma asked, Why would you

00:21:46want to do that? The deputy replied, The former ruler abdicated the throne to you when he saw you were

00:21:52more worthy than himself. Therefore, I relinquish my position as deputy because I see you are far superior to

00:21:58me in this role. I hope you accept my resignation. Suma agreed with his reasoning but added, You will

00:22:04remain in your post until you submit your resignation formally. The man nodded. Very well.

00:22:10Then Hakurya spoke with a calm certainty. Since I am your future deputy, believe me, you must take a

00:22:15break today and clear your mind. Since you arrived, you have done nothing but work. A king must take at least

00:22:20one day off from time to time so that everyone under his authority may also take leave when they need it.

00:22:25That way they will work with both efficiency and ease. Suma accepted the advice and went to find

00:22:31Lisia training with the Shia in martial arts and dueling. He was astonished to see them wielding

00:22:36magic in their combat, powerful enough that if they kept going, they might destroy the training

00:22:41grounds outright. At that moment, Suma called them over and when they sat together, he told them they

00:22:46would disguise themselves and tour the kingdom for relaxation. They disguised themselves as students from

00:22:51the military academy and took a carriage to one of the kingdom's cities. There, Suma said,

00:22:56from now until we return, call me only by my name, no king, no prince. No one should sense our presence.

00:23:03A Shia laughed and teased him. Shame on you, my friend. From now on, I will keep calling you the

00:23:08ruler of the kingdom, but I will not say king so that no one suspects. Suma groaned. You fool! I feel as

00:23:14if I am speaking to a mindless creature. Focus with me a little. They continued their walk and strolled

00:23:20to the town for a while. After some time, a Shia felt hungry, so Suma suggested they dine at Juna's

00:23:25restaurant. It turned out Juna had opened a place nearby. They went in and she greeted them joyfully.

00:23:31Suma leaned in and said quickly, Do you remember me or not? I am the silt merchant from the kingdom of

00:23:36Chino. I hope you still remember me. Juna understood it once and smiled. Of course I remember you.

00:23:42How have you been? She did not tease him about his mother, but the meaning behind the act was

00:23:47perfectly clear. They sat at a table for lunch and ordered the gelatin. Juna spoke to Suma with

00:23:53great kindness and Suma was clearly taken with her. Lycia cut in, deadpan. Control yourself,

00:23:58man, before I take matters into my own hands. Suma glanced at a Shia and found her completely immersed

00:24:04in the food, so he teased, It seems you wish to rival Poncho in his talent for eating.

00:24:10Their attention shifted to a girl at another table, raising her voice in a way no one understood.

00:24:15To grasp what comes next, you must focus carefully. This is the kingdom of Frieden,

00:24:20the realm now ruled by Suma. Like any kingdom, it possesses a military to protect it. This is Lys,

00:24:27commander of the land forces, numbering about 40,000 soldiers. This is Xcel of the naval forces,

00:24:32commanding over 10,000 sailors. And finally, this is Castor, commander of the aerial forces,

00:24:38leading around 1,000. It is said that the strength of a single dragon knight equals that of 1,000 human

00:24:44soldiers. In addition, there are special forces assigned to protect the king and the high officials,

00:24:49their number unknown. Long ago, this kingdom was founded after an alliance of different races.

00:24:55Humans, beasts, elves, and half-dragons. Humans were chosen as rulers of the kingdom,

00:25:00for they were the most numerous at the time. The army commanders, of course, were chosen from

00:25:04different races, and I think that explanation is enough for now. So, let us continue.

00:25:09Back in the restaurant, the young woman's voice rose. Do not dare to do that, Halbert.

00:25:14At first, Suma thought she was one of the mystic wolves like Tomoe, but she corrected him.

00:25:18She belonged to the fox clan, not the wolves. Lysha recognized the young man at once. That is Halbert.

00:25:24He comes from a prestigious family. Once a knight at the magic academy,

00:25:28later a soldier in the army. Their conversation revealed the ugly truth. Halbert intended to stir

00:25:33chaos, planning to side with Gaius Amadonia's general Lys, commander of the infantry, and support

00:25:38him in a coup against the new king. And just to make matters worse, Suma was already at odds with Lysha.

00:25:45No trust existed between them at all. Meanwhile, the young foxwoman tried to dissuade Halbert.

00:25:50The kingdom is already in dire straits. If you sow division now, we may collapse,

00:25:55leaving ourselves open to invasion. The scene shifted to a flashback. Soma sat with Hakuya,

00:26:01studying maps of the kingdom's borders. Hakuya explained,

00:26:05Our neighbors are neither allies nor enemies, except for the kingdom of Andoni. They are the

00:26:09most dangerous. Outwardly, they demand we send reinforcements to Frieden, but their real plan is

00:26:14to occupy our cities from within. They provoke discord between the king and his general, waiting for the

00:26:20moment to strike us from without. To put it plainly, Andoni is more dangerous than the demon kingdom

00:26:25itself. The scene cut back to the present. Kaid tried desperately to stop Halbert from plotting

00:26:31against the king. Suddenly, someone interrupted. She looked up and froze. Suma stood before her.

00:26:37Kaid nearly fainted. Suma led them into a private chamber. Halbert, still unaware who he was speaking

00:26:42with, grew angrier. Who are you to interfere between us? He shouted. Before he could say more,

00:26:48Ashiya seized him by the collar and lifted him clean off the ground. Suma chuckled.

00:26:52Leave him, my lady. He is no match for you. My, you are harsher than I expected. Halbert finally

00:26:58stared closely at Suma's face, and the truth hit him. The man before him was the king. Terror flooded

00:27:04him, nearly knocking the strength out of his legs. But Suma did not lash out. Instead, he asked calmly,

00:27:10Why do you wish to join Lice? Why deepen the rift between us? Before Halbert could answer,

00:27:15Suma continued. For the record, if you choose to do so, I will not be angered. A ruler may choose his

00:27:21officers, but officers too may choose their leaders. It was then revealed that Kaida and Halbert were

00:27:26childhood friends. Suma addressed him once more. Halbert, understand this. Kaid is a mage of the

00:27:33special forces sworn to protect the palace. If you join the opposition, one day you will face her. If not

00:27:39by your own hand, then by one of your companions, she will fall. Think carefully. Do not follow

00:27:44blindly. Suma's words struck deep. Halbert seemed shaken, even convinced. Shortly after Suma returned

00:27:50to Lysia, his telekinesis had grown remarkably stronger. But a maid interrupted, announcing that

00:27:56the head of House Magna Halbert's father awaited outside with Kaida and Halbert. Suma stepped out to

00:28:01meet them. He immediately saw that Halbert had been thoroughly disciplined. The boy's pride was gone,

00:28:07replaced by nervous humility. Halbert's father bowed and said, I have come to apologize for my

00:28:12son's reckless words. Please forgive him. Suma smiled kindly. Do not trouble yourself. I am not angry.

00:28:19Besides, it seems you have punished him enough. But the father's face hardened. Punishment? That was

00:28:24nothing. When we return home, I will discipline him further. The poor young man looked like he wanted

00:28:29to melt into the floor. Suma raised a hand. Calm yourself. What is past is past. Nothing has happened.

00:28:36Then he turned to Kaida. You are hereby promoted to officer in the royal palace.

00:28:41Kaida's eyes widened. She bowed deeply, thanking him with joy. Suma then looked at Halbert.

00:28:46And you will accompany Kaida as her assistant. Halbert's face lit up with gratitude, relief flooding

00:28:52him. But just then, his father spoke gravely to Suma. There is a secret of utmost importance you

00:28:58must know. But I must tell you alone, for it is too dangerous to be spoken here. The royal hall was

00:29:04emptied, and Suma listened in silence. When the secret was spoken, it struck him with such force

00:29:09that even he, the ever-composed new king, was left in shock. Suma sat in silence, lost in thought.

00:29:15His words came out in a low murmur. It seems there is something far greater behind this. But first,

00:29:21you must understand the foundation of this world. Magic here is divided into six elements. Fire,

00:29:27water, earth, wind, light, and finally, darkness. He explained patiently. Fire, water, earth, and wind

00:29:34are the cornerstones of battle, each one with its unique power. Light magic heals and restores. But

00:29:41dark magic? That is the true calamity. Deadly in every sense, unmatched by any other. He noted that

00:29:47magic can even be channeled into weapons, just as Lycia and Ashia had done during training. Armies

00:29:52themselves are organized by element. Fire for the ground forces, wind for aerial divisions,

00:29:58water for the navy, and earth for the special forces directly under the king. And Suma's own magic?

00:30:04It belonged to the most feared category of all dark magic. Determined to test its potential,

00:30:09Suma embarked on a reckless experiment. He channeled his power into a puppet,

00:30:13crafted with precision. To the world, it posed as a human adventurer. Joining a party,

00:30:19the puppet became their odd companion. Its behavior puzzled them, but they trusted it enough to send

00:30:24it into the underground tunnels. The adventure took a sudden turn when a colossal serpent lunged

00:30:29from the shadows. Before the party leader could draw his blade, the puppet hurled itself at the

00:30:34monster and killed it instantly. But it didn't stop there. It dissected every monster in sight,

00:30:40leaving the others no chance to fight. The group pressed deeper into the tunnels, but one of the girls

00:30:45sensed danger. Her warning was proven right when disaster struck. From the depths emerged a salamander,

00:30:51a terrifying beast whose acidic attacks rendered ordinary weapons useless. The sorceress cast fire

00:30:56magic, but her companion cried out, Toxie, no! Salamanders are immune to fire! Their only option was

00:31:03retreat. Running is half of courage, he declared, and the party bolted. Yet the puppet stumbled and fell.

00:31:10The team hesitated, then threw a flash bomb to blind the monster. One of the girls rushed back to help.

00:31:16But the salamander's acid came down in a lethal spray. At the last moment, the puppet shielded her

00:31:21with its own body, enduring the full brunt of the attack. With strength unbroken, it carried her out,

00:31:27and together they fled the tunnels. Back in his chamber, Suma examined the damaged puppet in his hands.

00:31:33At that moment, Leisha entered. She froze in astonishment. What are you doing? Wasn't this puppet smaller,

00:31:39or am I mistaken? Suma answered calmly, Yes, it was smaller. I asked a craftsman to create another with

00:31:45these specifications. Her eyes narrowed. Could this be the mysterious adventurer the kingdom whispers about?

00:31:51Exactly, he replied. I am conducting an experiment. I will explain later.

00:31:55The following day, Suma gathered the palace officials. He thanked them for their tireless

00:32:01efforts. Because of you, we have collected great sums of money. Now we begin the royal project.

00:32:07He revealed his dream to build a coastal city that would serve the entire kingdom.

00:32:11Roads would connect it to every corner of the land, making food and resources easier to transport.

00:32:17His voice carried conviction. Food prices are unbearably high. If we ease transportation and

00:32:22replace cotton with food crops, we will end the famine entirely. The officials were moved. Suma

00:32:28rewarded them with a five-day leave to honor their service. They left overjoyed. The next day,

00:32:34Suma traveled with Leisha and Ashia to the construction site. There, the captain of the guard

00:32:38greeted him with a solemn salute and led him into his tent. His news was grave. A tribe dwells near this site.

00:32:45They absolutely refuse the project. According to their legend, this land belongs to the Lake Beast.

00:32:51If we build here, catastrophe will be unleashed across the region. Suma stiffened.

00:32:56I want to meet one of these people immediately. The captain nodded. The place is not far. I will

00:33:01take you to their chief. Soon, Suma stood before the tribal leader. But the man's eyes flared with

00:33:07hostility as he glared at the captain of the guard. Get out of my sight before I smash your eye with my

00:33:11fist. Suma quickly stepped in, voice steady. Chief, we have not come to disturb you. All I want is the

00:33:18truth about the lake monster. The chief glared at Suma with disdain.

00:33:22And who are you supposed to be? Suma answered without hesitation. I am the new ruler of this

00:33:27kingdom. The old man froze in shock. After a moment, he invited Suma into his home and spoke with tears

00:33:33streaming down his face. I beg you, do not build here. Since ancient times, whenever construction

00:33:39began in this place, the lake monster appeared and devoured everything. Buildings, people, all of it.

00:33:46No one has dared build here since. The elder unrolled a map, his hands trembling. Suma leaned

00:33:51forward. Show me where this monster is said to appear. Later, back in the palace, Suma laid out

00:33:57the map before Hakuya. Hakuya scoffed. What nonsense. Do not tell me you believe the words

00:34:02of that old man. Suma shook his head. There is no such thing as a lake monster, but legends exist to

00:34:08send messages. Perhaps they were warning us never to build houses in that zone. His eyes narrowed. What if the

00:34:14lake monster is just another name for a tsunami? The construction site lies in the danger zone?

00:34:20The question was clear. Cancel the project or move forward? Suma made his choice. The project will

00:34:26continue, but with changes. The site may be too dangerous for a seaport. We will move the port

00:34:31elsewhere. He explained calmly. Tsunamis are preceded by earthquakes. That is our early warning. When one

00:34:37strikes, we evacuate to higher ground. This will be part of the royal project. Hakuya added,

00:34:43Then we must also build permanent shelters with clear routes leading to them. And so,

00:34:48the royal project gained a new layer of protection. Meanwhile, Lysia found herself

00:34:52growing ever more fond of Suma. The scene shifted to the construction site of the new roads. There we

00:34:58found Halbert, utterly exhausted, sweat dripping, barely able to breathe. Suddenly, Candy loomed over him.

00:35:04Why have you stopped working? She barked. Halbert snapped back. Why are you addressing me like this,

00:35:09Candy? She glared. Your day is cursed. Call me Commander Candy. You work under my authority and

00:35:15obey my orders. You are nothing more than a soldier here. It turned out that Suma had assigned his

00:35:20special army, normally tasked with protecting him to road work, so construction would not fall behind.

00:35:26Later, during their break, Halbert sat with Candy eating when Suma appeared.

00:35:31Halbert shot up and saluted immediately. Suma waved him down.

00:35:34Calm yourself, my friend. Call me by my name. I consider you a companion.

00:35:38He moved on to inspect the work. He was delighted. The roads were being laid with concrete,

00:35:43lamp posts installed along the routes, and countless trees planted. These were trees from

00:35:48the sacred forest, chosen because they emitted sound frequencies that drove monsters away.

00:35:52A brilliant idea from Ashia. But then a strange bird appeared overhead, circling. Suma frowned.

00:35:58It turned out to be a messenger bird from the sacred forest. Ashia opened the letter it carried,

00:36:03and her face turned pale. It was from her father, the chief of the dark elves. Catastrophe had struck

00:36:08a landslide and heavy rains had killed many, with others still missing. The tribe was in chaos. Ashia

00:36:14burst into tears. Suma acted at once. Candy, gather all soldiers. We are going to the sacred forest.

00:36:21He turned to Ashia, his tone steady. Do not worry. Everything will be fine. But you must control

00:36:26your emotions. We need you to guide us there. He also sent Lisha back to the royal palace with orders,

00:36:32dispatch rescue teams immediately, and bring weapons of every kind. Lisha obeyed at once.

00:36:37Suma asked the Shia, how long will it take us to reach the forest? If we go by horseback,

00:36:41half a day. If we march, at least two days. Suma clenched his jaw. Two days is too long,

00:36:47more lives will be lost. The problem, only one horse was available, the one that pulled Suma's carriage.

00:36:53Desperate, Suma turned to Halbert. Tell me, does this world have transfer magic?

00:36:59Halbert shook his head. No such thing exists here. We are simple folk.

00:37:03Suma frowned. What to do? Then his eyes landed on the beasts hauling stones for construction.

00:37:08Inspiration struck. God has granted us relief, he declared. He ordered the beasts to be harnessed

00:37:14for transport. And so, against all odds, they reached the sacred forest that very day.

00:37:20The chief of the dark elves came forth to greet Suma, gratitude etched on his face.

00:37:25Thank you for answering our call. But Suma shook his head. I am grateful for your words,

00:37:30but right now, there are lives to be saved. Suma arrived at the sacred forest with his

00:37:35soldiers and told the chief plainly, I have brought all the men who were with me.

00:37:39The rest of the rescue teams and relief units will arrive in two days. He pressed the elder.

00:37:44Now tell me exactly what happened. The chief explained, his voice heavy. A landslide struck

00:37:49with the rains. Many are dead. Many more are missing. We do not even know how many can be saved.

00:37:55Suma's jaw tightened. Write me a list of the missing. We will search for them one by one.

00:38:01I want a group stationed at the mountain peak. If they sense the slightest tremor,

00:38:04they must warn us at once. Another landslide could hit during the rescue.

00:38:08Ashiya immediately stepped forward. I will take this duty myself. I will climb and observe the

00:38:14area from above. Suma gathered the soldiers and laid out the plan. Take care of yourselves. If

00:38:20danger grows, evacuate immediately. The search began and even Suma threw himself into the work.

00:38:26At one point, he heard faint cries nearby. He sprinted toward them. Halbert, come dig with me.

00:38:32Together, they uncovered one of the missing and carried him to safety.

00:38:35It was then revealed that Suma had devised yet another invention. A wooden mouse controlled

00:38:39by his magic. It crawled into collapsed spaces no soldier could reach, sniffing out survivors.

00:38:45By the end of the day, every missing person was found alive. The dark elf chief bowed deeply.

00:38:50Had you not come, my son, these people would all be counted among the dead. Thank you.

00:38:56Relief swept the camp when Ashiya rushed in with more news. The aid convoys have arrived.

00:39:00Suma smiled in relief, but Robert the chief's brother spoke bitterly. Their presence is

00:39:05pointless. Aid cannot change reality. Suma replied firmly. It will treat the wounded.

00:39:11It will rebuild homes. It will protect those who remain. But Robert's voice broke. Aid will never

00:39:17bring back the dead. It was then revealed that his wife had perished and his daughter clung to life.

00:39:22Grief consumed him. When the carriages finally withdrew, Suma stood alone and thought.

00:39:28I have been distracted by food and politics, but I have failed to prepare this kingdom for disaster.

00:39:33No more. I will establish rescue and relief units in every corner of the realm.

00:39:38No one shall die neglected during my reign. His heart was heavy with sorrow. Later,

00:39:43Juna visited him. She knocked softly, entered, and found him working even while lying in bed.

00:39:49I heard you have not slept, she said gently. Yes, Suma admitted. My body is weary,

00:39:54but my mind will not rest. There is too much to do. Juna sat beside him, urging softly.

00:40:00Lie down properly. She patted his shoulder with tenderness. You must rest. If you do not wish to

00:40:05show weakness before Lycia and the ministers, then show it here. I know how exhausted you are.

00:40:10Suma finally closed his eyes and drifted into deep slumber, while Juna remained by his side,

00:40:15singing softly. But elsewhere, the kingdom's military commanders met in secret. They plotted

00:40:21rebellion. Excel, commander of the navy, objected. This turmoil is dangerous. It will invite invasion.

00:40:28Even now, Amidonia has surely sent letters both to the king and to us, playing both sides. He turned

00:40:34to Gaius. And what do you think? Gaius's eyes were cold. This king is unfit to rule.

00:40:40He dismissed senior officials who served for decades. Worse, he is from another world and

00:40:45knows nothing of our history or customs. Excel pressed him. Or do you simply want the throne

00:40:50for yourself? Gaius snapped back. No. I will depose him and restore the throne to our former sovereign.

00:40:57Only then will order return. Far away in Andonia, the king read a letter from Lys,

00:41:02commander of the infantry, requesting reinforcements to overthrow Suma. The Adonian king did not hesitate.

00:41:08He saw opportunity. We shall seize their kingdom under the guise of sending aid.

00:41:13But at that moment, his son intervened. What a truly criminal mindset.

00:41:18You are a devil in the guise of a man-father, the prince spat. The king only smiled coldly.

00:41:23Exactly. Meanwhile, back in Alfredon, Suma sat in his office with Hakuriya,

00:41:28sifting through reports and plotting the next move. The threat of war loomed larger by the hour,

00:41:33yet his thoughts wandered often to the family he had built in this strange new world. He could not

00:41:38bear the thought of losing them. His resolve hardened. He would bend the course of events

00:41:42itself if he had to. Across the border in Amidonia, the king assembled his forces and proclaimed,

00:41:48The moment the commander of the ground forces rises against Suma,

00:41:51we shall seize Alfredon from the south. But a minister dared to speak.

00:41:55My lord, please, let us not enter another war. If we do,

00:41:59our people will starve. We cannot endure such a burden. The king strode down from his throne and

00:42:04kicked the man viciously in the face. Since Suma took the throne, their army has grown stronger,

00:42:10and their problems are being solved one by one. Shall we wait until they surpass us?

00:42:15The minister gasped through blood. And what harm if Alfredine grows strong?

00:42:19Should we not all unite against the demon kingdom? Enraged, the king nearly killed him on the spot.

00:42:25Only the prince's swift hand saved him. The prince instead drafted a decree,

00:42:29the minister was dismissed and banished permanently from the palace.

00:42:33Back in Alfredine, Suma informed Lysia that he had arranged a meeting with the three commanders

00:42:37of the army. The council hall glowed with magical stones when they gathered. Suma rose.

00:42:42This is the first time we all meet together. I am Suma, the new king. The throne was advocated to me

00:42:48willingly. The commanders introduced themselves one by one, but Suma cut straight to the point.

00:42:53Enough. If you persist in disobedience, I will treat you as traitors. The consequences will not be in

00:42:59your favor. Exil asked carefully. Then what are your true intentions toward us, your majesty?

00:43:04Suma spoke clearly. I hold no ill will. But as things stand, the army is scattered,

00:43:10each unit commanded by its own leader. The king has no real control. That must change.

00:43:16The army will be unified under my direct authority. You will keep your commands,

00:43:20but the reins of power rest in my hands. Custer, commander of the aerial forces,

00:43:25bristled with fury. Suma pressed on, his voice hard as iron. Our borders are surrounded by threats.

00:43:31Obey me, and you will lose nothing. And if I fail my duty as king, do not simply depose me.

00:43:37Execute me. The hall froze. Even battle-hardened commanders were stunned by his words. Exil,

00:43:43moved by his resolve, declared her support. I stand with you, my king. But Custer slanned his

00:43:49fist down. Never. I will not acknowledge you. He turned to Lysha. What of your father? Was he

00:43:54forced from the throne? Lysha stood tall. No. My father abdicated willingly. He told me himself that

00:44:00Suma was more fit to rule than he. Custer sneered. Even if that is true, I will never accept him.

00:44:06I join Gorg Carmine in rebellion. Suma turned to Lysha, commander of the ground forces, and said

00:44:11mockingly, Of course I will not ask where you stand. You are the root of all our troubles.

00:44:16At last, they agreed on one thing. If war came, rules would be set. Should a commander fall,

00:44:22his soldiers must follow the king. Should the king fall, the opposite would hold true.

00:44:26And their battles must never involve civilians. Then Lysha stepped forward, her eyes blazing.

00:44:31With a swift motion, she cut her hair and cast it into the air, a solemn declaration of war.

00:44:37The council ended on that note. Afterward, Suma confided in Excel, weighed down with sorrow at his

00:44:43failure to sway Custer and Lysha. But there was a silver lining. Juna appeared at Excel's side,

00:44:48and it was revealed she was her granddaughter. From the very beginning of Suma's reign,

00:44:52Excel had been loyal to him. Meanwhile, in Andoni, the king's son, Al-Sarma's heir,

00:44:58stood with 3,000 soldiers preparing to invade Alfredin. He sneered. By the time we arrive,

00:45:03Suma and his general will have destroyed each other. But Suma was no fool. Together with Hakuya

00:45:09and Sam, he was already aware of Andoni's schemes. And shockingly, he did not appear concerned at all.

00:45:15As if every move was already accounted for. Elsewhere, another ruler named Gaius advanced

00:45:20with 5,000 soldiers toward one of Alfredin's border cities. The city's governor fell to his knees.

00:45:26Please, do not attack. I will surrender the city to you. But give me time to persuade the

00:45:30soldiers to lay down their arms, for more than 90% of our people are ready to fight to the death.

00:45:36Gaius's temper flared. I could erase you from the face of the earth right now. But his son

00:45:41stepped forward, calm but firm. Father, we aim to reach the royal seat without losses. Let us not

00:45:47waste blood here. Gaius softened slightly and turned to the city's governor. If you surrender

00:45:52willingly, I guarantee the safety of your people. The governor bowed and hurried back to the city,

00:45:57desperate to convince the citizens. But elsewhere, chaos erupted. Georg Kermine's forces

00:46:03launched a massive assault on one of Alfredin's fortresses. Fire mages and archers rained destruction

00:46:08while soldiers swarmed the gates. The disparity in numbers was terrifying. Inside, Kaidi and Halbert

00:46:14struggled desperately to hold the line. Halbert charged forward, channeling fire into his spear and hurling it

00:46:20with explosive force, taking out ranks of enemy troops. Yet courage alone could not turn the tide.

00:46:26The enemy unveiled their trump card, three colossal cannons. With every thunderous blast,

00:46:32the fortress walls cracked and shuttered. Just when all seemed lost, a figure darted through the air at

00:46:37blinding speed. Projectiles meant for the walls were slashed from the sky. It was a dark elf hunter,

00:46:42the same one rescued in the forest. His precision dismantled the artillery barrage before it could land.

00:46:48Taking advantage of the moment, the fortress gates burst open and Alfredin's soldiers charged.

00:46:54They stormed the cannons, destroyed them, and retreated back inside. The tide shifted. When

00:46:59Georg Kermine heard the report, his fury boiled. Withdraw at once, reorganize the ranks. Back at Gaius's

00:47:06camp, the king grew furious. The city gates still remained shut. He ordered his son to prepare the army.

00:47:12But suddenly, a chilling sound rose from the city walls. The unmistakable roar of soldiers mobilizing to

00:47:17fight. The governor rushed out, face pale, bowing deeply. Forgive me, my lord. I was delayed.

00:47:23The people choose death over surrender. Gaius's rage exploded. He drew his sword to strike the man down.

00:47:30In desperation, the governor offered him a bag of gold. Give me until noon tomorrow.

00:47:35Let the soldiers see you as noble and wise. Gaius smirked and sheathed his blade. Very well.

00:47:42But if the gates remain shut tomorrow, do not blame yourself. That night, the governor secretly met

00:47:47with Ixcel. They schemed to buy time, exactly as Summa had planned from the start. The next morning,

00:47:54Georg Kermine's forces resumed their relentless assault on the fortress. Kaidi and Halbert fought

00:47:59with every ounce of strength, holding the walls inch by inch. At the same time, noon passed in Gaius's

00:48:04camp, the gates still closed. His patience snapped. Enough, prepare for battle. But at that very moment,

00:48:11a thunderous shadow swept across the sky. Albert appeared, leading none other than the dragon knights.

00:48:16A hush fell over the field. Gaius muttered under his breath, despair in his eyes.

00:48:22So, this is it. My end has come. We flash back to the dragon castle.

00:48:27Caster sat brooding, speaking to his aide. Summa is a just ruler. Perhaps we wronged him,

00:48:32but pride forbids me from turning back. His servant pleaded, the dragon knights want to

00:48:37join Summa. Caster shook his head. No more than a hundred, the rest may leave. I will not stand

00:48:43beside corrupt officials who follow Lys, but I cannot surrender either. I will fight with honor

00:48:48until my last breath. Just then, word arrived, Summa had approached the dragon castle, on a warship.

00:48:55But this was no ordinary ship. Colossal monsters pulled it forward, while a massive wheel mechanism

00:49:00let it move on both land and sea. A communication stone lit up with Summa's voice.

00:49:06Forgive me, my friend. I lacked soldiers and could not breach the walls. I had no choice but to use

00:49:11this ship. Moments later, fireballs slammed into the dragon castle. Caster actually laughed.

00:49:17Clever, Summa. You've earned my respect. Summa offered him surrender.

00:49:21Join me, Caster. Together we can rebuild. But Caster replied firmly,

00:49:25Not to that extent. I will not yield the fortress so easily. The line cut. Flames devoured the castle.

00:49:31Caster gathered his knights and launched into the sky, aiming straight for Summa's warship.

00:49:36Anti-ship cannons roared, their projectiles tearing through the air. The knights swooped lower,

00:49:41weaving just above the waves, preparing to strike at the ship's wheels. The battle for Alfredine had only

00:49:46just begun. The dragon knights swooped down, arrows flashing past them harmlessly. They tore into Summa's

00:49:53warship and destroyed it completely, only to find it empty. Nothing more than a hollow shell stuffed

00:49:58with a decoy. A trap. Sam's handiwork. Carla, Caster's daughter, froze in disbelief at her father's

00:50:05predicament. The knights rushed back to the dragon castle, desperate. Inside, Summa had already breached

00:50:11the fortress. He stood face to face with Caster, who could only gape at the sheer audacity. Caster steadied

00:50:17himself and introduced his aide. This is Pullman, my servant, an excellent commander of the aerial

00:50:22forces. Should anything happen to me, Summa, you will understand. He withdrew his men to prepare for

00:50:28combat. The clash was brutal. Caster lunged, but Ashia intercepted with lightning speed, driving him

00:50:34hard into the wall. He rose again, but Lysia and Boom joined in, weaving magic that blunted his assault.

00:50:41Ashia's final strike shattered his strength entirely. Caster collapsed, beaten, his pride in pieces.

00:50:47Breathless, he asked Lysia, is Summa truly a just ruler? Without hesitation, she answered,

00:50:53he is the finest king this realm has ever known. If my own father fought him, I would stand at Summa's

00:50:59side. Ashia then produced a strange collar, the kind used for slaves and prisoners of war.

00:51:05Bound to its master's will, it killed any who dared betray their lord. She fastened it around Caster's

00:51:10neck. Carla burst into the hall through a shattered window. Her fury burned, but Caster raised a hand.

00:51:17Enough. The battle is over. Submit.

00:51:20Trembling, Carla obeyed. Ashia placed the collar on her as well. Meanwhile, Caster spoke with Pullman,

00:51:26appointing him commander of the aerial forces, then gathered his remaining knights and prepared

00:51:30to march toward Lysia. At the fortress, Albert's heart nearly stopped when he saw the dragon knights

00:51:36approach. Until the truth dawned, Summa had seized the dragon castle. Relief crashed over him like a wave.

00:51:42When Summa arrived, Albert greeted him warmly. I've brought the aerial weapon, Summa announced.

00:51:47Albert grinned. I stood fast as planned. But it wasn't even a day and a half I left you with them.

00:51:52Barret, however, exploded in anger. Fool, idiot. Do you know what we endured?

00:51:57Cannons bombarding us non-stop? Candy stiffened at his tone, while Carla looked scandalized at the way

00:52:02Albert scolded the king. Lysia only smiled. The king loves him. Albert is not just a subject,

00:52:09he is family. That is why he speaks so freely. Meanwhile, in ICE, dismissed officials whispered in

00:52:15fear. Summa now commanded both Georg Carmine's ground forces and Castor's aerial army. Their

00:52:21days were numbered. At that same moment, Georg Carmine himself realized the truth. He had lost.

00:52:26With no path forward, he surrendered. One corrupt official proposed using civilians as human shields

00:52:32to escape. Lysia's disgust boiled over. I knew you were without honor. One by one, he forced the

00:52:38officials to don slave collars, including beret. Even his own assistant was bound. Soon, white

00:52:44banners rose above Lysia's castle. The fortress had fallen, though the soldiers watching had little

00:52:48idea how completely. From there, Summa marched west, taking command of Lysia's army and bringing Carla

00:52:55with him. Along the way, he explained everything. In a flashback, we saw Albert's father once confessing

00:53:01to Summa in the palace. Lysia's rebellion was a trap to lure every traitor and corrupt official

00:53:06into one place, where they could all be dealt with. Summa understood. Georg Carmine had chosen

00:53:11this path not for glory, but to pave the way for Summa's rule. Meanwhile, a colossal threat loomed

00:53:17at Alfredine's borders. Gaius's army gathered to wipe the city off the map. But then, in a stunning

00:53:22twist, Axel herself appeared. Gaius was shaken to his core. What is she doing here? She should be

00:53:29fighting alongside Georg Carmine and Castor. Axel raised her staff and conjured a massive mirror of

00:53:35water. Through it, Summa's image appeared, broadcast across the kingdom. His voice thundered.

00:53:40I have seized control of the ground army and the aerial forces. The civil war is finished.

00:53:46But now we must address the greater matter. The kingdom of Andonia has exploited our instability

00:53:51and sent an army under the dog Gaius to seize our land. Therefore, I declare war upon Andonia.

00:53:58As for you, dog? Yes. You watching this? I will teach you decorum. Even now, I dispatch an army

00:54:04to your gates. I shall erase your kingdom from history. You started this war. And the one who

00:54:09starts it will face the darkest reckoning. Terror gripped Gaius. His soldiers broke ranks,

00:54:14retreating in panic. Elsewhere, in Andonia itself, the minister of finance rushed to Gaius's daughter

00:54:20with dreadful news. Her father and his army had been ambushed on their retreat. Gaius's daughter sighed

00:54:25bitterly. Then my reckless father must have chosen the Golden Valley. He always assumed it was the

00:54:30surest path back to the kingdom. She was right. Gaius's battered army trudged through the valley,

00:54:36only to be met by hellfire. Artillery rained down in a storm of shells. The air reeked of death.

00:54:42More than half his men were annihilated in minutes by Jin's forces, 15,000 strong. The survivors were few,

00:54:49staggering, and broken. Somehow, Gaius clawed his way out of the valley with the remnants of his army

00:54:54and reached the borders of Van, the capital. Relief flickered across his face, until he

00:54:59realized Suma had already established a fortified camp, mid-route, waiting for him. The trap snapped

00:55:05shut. Suma raised his hand, and the commander of the guard launched the final assault. The clash

00:55:11was brutal. Candy's magic carved through enemy lines with surgical precision. Halbert unleashed fire

00:55:16sorcery, his spear scorching whole ranks at once. Gaius's exhaustive men fell like wheat before the

00:55:22scythe. The difference in strength was overwhelming. While the battlefield raged,

00:55:26Suma sat quietly, observing. Carla confronted him, shocked. Why are you here? You should be

00:55:31far from danger. Suma's gaze was steady. The lives of my soldiers are not more precious than my own.

00:55:37If we fail, I must pay the price beside them. Carla's voice trembled. Are you not afraid of death?

00:55:43I am, he admitted. But I fear more for the family I've built here, and for every soldier who fights

00:55:48under my banner. On a distant ridge, Gaius watched the tide turn against him. He turned to his son.

00:55:54Withdraw the men, flee. I will not have you die here. His son was stunned. I will not leave you.

00:56:00This is my fault, Gaius snapped. Our soldiers were broken from Golden Valley,

00:56:04yet I threw them into another battle. As your king, I command you, withdraw. The son pleaded,

00:56:10then you must come with me. But Gaius already knew Suma would never let him retreat alive.

00:56:16Escape was impossible. His son fled, and Gaius, burning with desperation,

00:56:20rallied 500 men and charged Suma's camp directly. News reached Suma, Gaius himself was advancing.

00:56:26Suma's eyes hardened. This was the moment. He ordered Carla,

00:56:30Go to Lee's. Stay by his side. If I fall, I leave the throne to you.

00:56:35Carla shook her head fiercely. Impossible. I will not abandon my king. If you die,

00:56:41I die beside you. Drawing on every ounce of courage, she charged toward Gaius. The clash

00:56:46was savage. Suma's enchanted doll leapt into the fray, shielding Carla at the brink of death.

00:56:52Furious, Gaius bellowed, I will flog you myself. He struck at Suma, but the doll restrained him.

00:56:58Suma shouted, Carla, detonate the doll. She obeyed. The explosion ripped through the field,

00:57:04engulfing Gaius. When the smoke cleared, Suma rushed to Carla only to see Gaius still clinging to life,

00:57:10staggering forward. A torrent of magic from Suma's forces smashed into him, and at last the warlord

00:57:16fell, lifeless. The war was over. Suma had captured Van, the capital of Andonia. When news reached

00:57:23Gaius's daughter, grief consumed her. He lived greedy and died foolish. She turned her back and

00:57:28walked away. In Van, Suma received reports and made a declaration. We will not seize the rest of Andonia.

00:57:35From this day forward, there will be no more wars. Horgard Carmine pressed him. This is our chance to

00:57:41take all their lands. Why stop? Suma's tone was solemn. Andonia is part of the alliance against

00:57:48the demon kingdom, alongside the empire of Giron. If we overreach, they will intervene. We might lose

00:57:53everything. For now, we negotiate. Even if Andonia provoked this war, they remain allies of the alliance.

00:58:00We are not yet members. The scene shifted to the empire of Giron, its ruler, Princess Maria. A kind,

00:58:06sovereign, beloved for her fairness, who treated all her subjects as equals. Princess Maria wasn't

00:58:12just beloved, she was adored. The people held her in near reverence, a ruler who led with fairness and

00:58:18compassion. But her sister Jean was made of sterner stuff, courteous, yes, but determined. She approached

00:58:24Maria with a plan. She had raised a massive army, and she intended to march with part of it to Adonia

00:58:30to resolve the conflict there. Maria's response was calm but firm. Remember, Adonia started this war.

00:58:37Even so, try to negotiate with the new king. And above all, protect yourself. Meanwhile, in Adonia,

00:58:43the people seemed oddly joyful, unbothered by their recent occupation. Life continued freely, almost as if

00:58:49nothing had changed. Then Gaius' daughter appeared, speaking with the minister of finance.

00:58:54The people rejoice because my father returned their freedoms, she said, a dangerous reminder

00:58:59that her father's iron-fisted rule had, at least, left them scraps of liberty. If the empire pressed

00:59:04too hard, it could spark unrest and tilt the people toward rebellion, or worse, toward restoring her

00:59:10brother to power. Elsewhere, Hakuya delivered grim news to Summa. 50,000 soldiers of the empire of Giron are

00:59:17on the move toward Adonia. They'll arrive soon. At the same time, another detachment reached Adonia

00:59:23early to report on the empire's advance. Summa only nodded. Keep me informed of every detail.

00:59:28Later, Summa strolled incognito through the city with Jin, guards discreetly watching from afar.

00:59:33It looked like a rare day of peace. He ducked into a shop and returned with armfuls of gifts for

00:59:38Tomoe clothes, shoes, even a delicate hairpin. She ran to him, eyes bright with joy. Do not forget

00:59:44Lycia's gift, she teased. Summa smiled. I have not. I bought for both of you.

00:59:50They settled in a quiet spot with Sam, eating and laughing, a king taking time to simply be a

00:59:55brother and friend. But peace never lasts long. Jin herself, Princess Maria's sister, appeared.

01:00:01Her presence snapped the air tense. Jin's hand went for her weapon until Jin raised a hand.

01:00:06I am not here to fight. I bring a message from my sister, Princess Maria.

01:00:10She looked Summa straight in the eye. Rumor spread that you plundered Adonia,

01:00:14bankrupted its people, fed them unfit food, and imprisoned their daughters. I came to verify

01:00:20this myself. Summa blinked. Neither I nor the Antichrist have done such things.

01:00:25As she stayed with them, Jin noticed something. Jin spoke to Summa with casual ease, addressing him as

01:00:31a friend, not a fearful subordinate. She saw Karla laughing, Tomoe smiling. This was no tyrant's court.

01:00:37She began to understand the truth. Summa's closeness to his people was proof of his character.

01:00:43I will leave you for now, she said at last. We will meet again to seek a solution that satisfies all

01:00:48sides. When she learned, Summa hailed from another world. Summoned because Alfredin had no hope left,

01:00:53her respect deepened. He had turned ruin into prosperity after the old king abdicated. She

01:00:59resolved to meet him again formally to negotiate peace. Back at the palace, Tomoe twirled happily in her new

01:01:05clothes, showing them off to Lycia. Summa presented Lycia with a necklace. I could never forget you,

01:01:11my friend. Her face lit up. Summa, watching her, made a vow deep in his heart. Everything I do from

01:01:17this day forward will be for her happiness, for the safety of my family. I will root out corruption,

01:01:22and give my people eternal peace. And with that, the curtain fell. Season one of the Summa anime

01:01:28concluded. Wars fought, kingdoms shaken, alliances tested, and a king who vowed to protect all he

01:01:34held dear. So, what did you think of this season, my friend? Leave a comment, hit like if you want us

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