Ep 3. Let Not Me Be a Loyal Minister

As a massive diplomatic campaign to unify foreign countries begins to take shape, Souma and his court realize that they do not have the necessary vessels to conduct such an ambitious plan. As a result, the kingdom needs to create new boats, and eventually, become more capable with waterborne transportation. Lassic then notices the problem of conducting such shipbuilding in a remote desert kingdom as Elfrieden is, but Souma and his court decides to take the challenge upon themselves. They began to conduct a policy of seeking out talented artisans and shipbuilders who would help them construct their ship fleet.

Around the same time, Souma and his advisers become more aware of the frustration among the people of the kingdom, and they begin to realize that many are unsatisfied with their position in society, and would like to participate in the effort to rebuild the kingdom. Souma and the other members of his court then create a system of registering every inhabitant of the kingdom, including their talents and skills. By doing this, they intended to be able to know precisely who was willing and able to contribute effectively to the kingdom's welfare.

Finally, as the building of the ships is coming to an end, one of the ministers challenges Souma by stating that he needs to put more trust in his advisers and not try to micromanage everything. This ends up leading Souma to have a long conversation about his role as a king, what it means to delegate authority, and how to know when to speak up and put trust in others. Souma takes this experience to heart and gains valuable insight into how to be an effective ruler.

Overall, this episode goes deeper into the many challenges and opportunities that the kingdom faces, as they work to rebuild and expand its power and prosperity. Through the challenges with the shipping industry, exploring the many talents of the people in the kingdom, and working on ways to delegate authority effectively, Souma and his court demonstrate the kind of thoughtful, strategic thinking that is necessary to create a successful kingdom. It is a powerful and engaging episode that offers a fascinating glimpse into the kind of leadership and innovation required to build a thriving community.