Light Novel Volume 01

"Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki I" ( 現実主義勇者の王国再建記Ⅰ, How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom Vol. 1 ) is the 1st volume of the Light Novel series written by "Dojyomaru" and illustrated by "Fuyuyuki". It was first published in Japan on May 25, 2016; with the English digital version released on February 23, 2017 and printed version released on September 11, 2018.

Blurb
"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!

Chapters

 * Prologue
 * Chapter 1: Fundraising
 * Chapter 2: Start From X
 * Chapter 3: Let's Create a Broadcast Program
 * Intermission 1: Serina and the Death Spirit
 * Chapter 4: A Day Off in Parnam
 * Intermission 2: The Sighs of Duchess Excel Walter
 * Chapter 5: The Legendary Old Man
 * Chapter 6: Relief
 * Epilogue
 * Extra Story: The Story of a Certain Group of Adventurers

Premium Version Bonus
Special Bonus content added in Premium version release (6 store exclusive short stories) *,
 * The Little Tanuki Princess of Amidonia
 * Aisha: Day of Departure
 * Tomoe's People-Watching Diary
 * Juna - Better Days Are Coming
 * What They Wanted to Be
 * Liscia: Picking an Outfit

Synopsis
Kazuya Souma is brought before the king and queen of the Elfrieden Kingdom. The king is envious of Souma being relaxed and explains that he was the target of the hero summoning. He talks about the world and how mankind if fighting against the demons that appeared 10 years ago. The Gran Chaos Empire vowed to fight them but required compensation from the nations that didn't border the Demon King's Domain. They were going to send him instead of funds to the Gran Chaos Empire. Souma decides to discuss what was going to happen next privately with the kin, queen and the prime minister, Marx. They discussed various topics and the king left enlightened. The next day, Souma is declared the new king of Elfrieden and is also engaged to marry Liscia Elfrieden, the king's daughter.