Tensai Ouji no Akaji Kokka Saisei Jutsu – Souda, Baikoku Shiyou

In this tale of a small, struggling kingdom, the young prince has a single ambition—to auction off his nation and retire in peaceful luxury. However, his plans are constantly thwarted by an unexpected adversary: his own brilliance. Every time he attempts to sabotage his country’s future, his clever schemes backfire, leading to even greater prosperity. The more he succeeds unintentionally, the more his people adore him, making his dream of a carefree escape increasingly difficult. His intelligence becomes both his greatest asset and his worst enemy, as each victory only tightens the chains of responsibility around him. Despite his desperate efforts to fail, fate seems determined to crown him a hero. The irony is palpable—his quest for freedom only binds him further to the throne he wishes to abandon. With every step toward ruin, he somehow steers his kingdom toward glory. The people’s unwavering trust in him grows, complicating his plans beyond repair. Will he ever achieve his goal of a quiet life, or is he doomed to be celebrated as the savior he never wanted to be? The struggle between ambition and destiny unfolds in this comedic yet poignant story.