How A Realist Hero Rebuilt The Kingdom Light Novel Vol 1

Summoned to another world to slay the mighty beast...of governance! (And soon to be an anime!) When Kazuya Souma is unexpectedly transported to another world, he knows the people expect a hero. But Souma's idea of heroism is more practical than most--he wants to rebuild the flagging economy of the new land he's found himself in! Betrothed to the princess and abruptly planted on the throne, this realist hero must gather talented people to help him get the country back on its feet--not through war, or adventure, but with administrative reform!

O, Hero! With that cliched line, Kazuya Souma found himself summoned to another world and his adventure--did not begin. After he presents his plan to strengthen the country economically and militarily, the king cedes the throne to him and Souma finds himself saddled with ruling the nation! What's more, he's betrothed to the king's daughter now...?! In order to get the country back on its feet, Souma calls the wise, the talented, and the gifted to his side. Five people gather before the newly crowned Souma. Just what are the many talents and abilities they possess...?! What path will his outlook as a realist take Souma and the people of his country down? A revolutionary transferred-to-another-world administrative fantasy series starts here!

Souma, who has come to the Union of Eastern Nations to deal with the demon wave, pushes east toward the intense fighting in the Duchy of Chima. Duke Chima has been gathering reinforcements with a promise to reward those who distinguish themselves in battle by presenting them with one of his six capable children, but the battle has reached a stalemate. En route to the Duchy of Chima, Souma meets the king of the nomadic state of Malmkhitan. As they travel together, Souma learns Fuuga is also there to support the Duchy of Chima. But for Fuuga, who is aiming to be the top contributor to the war effort, Souma is an enemy competing with him for one of the six brothers and sisters. When faced with Fuuga's shocking power, how will Souma handle it?! The revolutionary administrative fantasy series, volume nine!

A DANGEROUS PRIZE When Souma receives an invitation to a martial arts tournament, he has no plan to attend until he discovers two things: first, the grand prize is a single wish, and second, the daughter of his kingdom’s former general will be participating. Her father was arrested as a traitor, and she has every reason to hate Souma and the Elfrieden Kingdom. Now, he’ll have to discover her true intentions before she gains the power to start an all-out war.

A STORM APPROACHES An invitation from the godbeast, Mother Dragon, takes Souma to the Star Dragon Mountain Range to attend the Contract Ceremony, where contracts between knights and dragons are formed. There, he meets and befriends flightless dragon Naden, who has always been taunted for her inability to fly. But Souma’s attempts to make her realize her own value are rudely interrupted when the Mother Dragon prophesies impending disaster—an unforeseen calamity is about to strike the Star Dragon Mountain Range, and Souma’s caught right in it!

ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR When the Principality of Amidonia sends a desperate call for help defending itself against civil war and enemy invasion, Souma agrees to aid their former enemy. But the Principality’s plea comes with strings, or perhaps rewards, attached—including a marriage proposal from their princess!

NO REST FOR ROYALTY! The war at an end, Souma launches Project Lorelei: an entertainment program that uses the Jewel Voice Broadcast. He then takes some time to recover in Van, the now-occupied capital of Amidonia—and that’s where he has a run-in with Jeanne Euphoria, the younger sister of the Empress of the Gran Chaos Empire, who wants to negotiate. What does this pragmatic princess want with Souma?

ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR Souma pushes east toward the demon onslaught in the Duchy of Chima, where Duke Chima has been promising to reward those who distinguish themselves in battle by presenting them with one of his six remarkable children. Along the way, he meets Fuuga, king of the nomadic state of Malmkhitan. As they travel together, Souma learns Fuuga is also there to support the Duchy of Chima. The only problem is that Fuuga, who intends to be the decisive factor in turning the tides of battle, now sees Souma as a rival—competing with him for the reward of one of the Duke’s children!