Prince is Extremely Lazy but His Genius Makes Him Rule Over All the Countries | Anime Recap

The story opens in the royal setting of the Natra Kingdom, where 16-year-old Prince Wein is introduced. Despite his young age, he is portrayed as a wise and confident leader, dismissing concerns about the death of the Emperor and the ensuing power vacuum. However, his true nature is revealed once the royal officials leave; he is disinterested in the kingdom's progress and even contemplates selling it. The kingdom's dire situation is highlighted by its small population, harsh climate, and lack of resources. Wein's advisor, Ninym, urges him not to show his immature side, while his sister Falanya's desire to take their ailing father for a walk is thwarted by the threat of invasion from the neighboring Marden Kingdom. Despite the challenges, the royal troops remain loyal and are prepared to fight under Wein's leadership.

Wein's cunning strategy in the war against the Marden Kingdom is revealed. He plans a brief attack followed by peace talks to minimize expenses. However, his troops, trained with Empire warriors, surprisingly repel the Marden forces. Despite this victory, Wein's troops' morale wanes due to the harsh realities of war, leading to a retreat. The Marden Kingdom's attempt to reclaim the kingdom results in a strategic defense by Wein's forces, leveraging the terrain to their advantage. Ninym's foresight in guarding the gold mine proves crucial when the Marden Kingdom attempts to reclaim it. The war ends with Wein executing a masterful ambush, leading to the Marden General's death and the Natra Kingdom's victory.

Following the victory, Wein faces a new challenge when he learns the gold mine is nearly depleted. Unfazed, he devises a plan to sell the mine back to the Marden Kingdom, unaware of its diminished value. His scheme is thwarted when the Marden Kingdom sends a large force to reclaim the mine. Wein's strategic defense and guerrilla tactics ultimately prevail, leading to a prolonged war that favors the Natra Kingdom. The Marden troops' morale plummets, and Wein's anticipation of peace talks comes to fruition when the Marden General is killed. The Natra Kingdom celebrates their victory with a grand banquet, where Wein's leadership is praised. However, his plans to sell the gold mine are dashed when the Marden Capital falls to another kingdom, leaving him in a precarious position.

Wein's past comes to light as an Imperial ambassador, Brandel, discovers his military academy records. His former classmate, Lowe, now the Imperial Princess, arrives with a proposal for marriage. Unbeknownst to her siblings, Lowe seeks Wein's help to overthrow her brothers and claim the throne. Despite the potential power struggle within the Empire, Wein hesitates, fearing the Natra Kingdom's involvement could lead to its downfall. Lowe's true intentions are revealed when she admits to orchestrating the conflict to prove her warnings of rebellion. Wein agrees to help her prevent a rebellion, devising a plan to make Grenache, the Antgadull Kingdom's prince, scapegoat for the rebellion. However, their plan goes awry when Grenache dies in a failed assassination attempt, leaving Wein and Ninym in a precarious situation.

Wein's cunning and strategic prowess are on full display during a duel with Geralt, the Prince of Antgadull Kingdom. Despite a plan to end the duel in a draw, Geralt's overconfidence leads to his untimely death. The news of Geralt's death reaches his father, Grenache, who suspects foul play from Wein and Lowe. To avoid conflict, Wein visits Grenache with Geralt's body, proposing a deal to pin the rebellion on the deceased prince. Grenache, desperate and cornered, agrees to the plan. However, Grenache's subsequent betrayal leads to a tense confrontation, where Wein and his guards fend off an ambush. Wein's quick thinking and combat skills save them from the Western spies' attack. The episode ends with Grenache's capture and the exposure of the Western plot, showcasing Wein's strategic genius.

The political intrigue continues as the Natra Kingdom sends a delegation, led by Falanya, to the Empire's heir conference. Her presence at the conference is met with mixed reactions, particularly from Lowe's brothers, who see her as a potential ally. Demetrio, the eldest prince, attempts to force a marriage alliance with Falanya, but she adeptly navigates the situation with lessons learned from the People's Assembly. Meanwhile, Wein's absence from the conference and his focus on the Natra Kingdom's recovery hint at his deeper concerns about the sacred elites' movements and the stability of his kingdom.

As the political landscape shifts, Falanya's influence grows at the Imperial conference, while Wein and Ninym face their own challenges. Demetrio's failed attempt to force a marriage alliance is met with Wein's strategic countermove, which inadvertently benefits his own engagement plans with Lowe. However, the sudden appearance of the Levithian flag troop, led by Cadmillia, escalates tensions in Mealstars City. Wein, physically and mentally exhausted, collapses and is later saved by Falanya's intervention at the People's Assembly. Her speech unites the city's residents, leading to a decision to seek help from Levithia's troops. Wein's strategic mind is once again on display as he negotiates with Cadmillia, ensuring the safety of Mealstars City and its residents.

The story takes a dramatic turn as Wein and Zenovia navigate the complexities of political alliances and personal desires. Zenovia's reluctance to marry Wein is palpable, while her kingdom faces protests from the Delunio Kingdom over trade policies. Wein's visit to the Solgest Kingdom to meet with Gruyeye is filled with deception and intrigue. Despite his initial success in securing a cooperative relationship, it becomes clear that Gruyeye has ulterior motives and is working against the Natra Kingdom. The revelation of this betrayal sets the stage for an intense conflict that threatens the stability of the region.

Wein's strategic genius is once again on display as he manipulates Sirgis into allying with him against Gruyeye. The plan involves a fabricated threat of poisoning from Natra's clothing exports, which convinces Sirgis to order an attack on the Solgest Kingdom. Meanwhile, Gruyeye's forces, despite their initial success against the Natra Kingdom, are caught off guard by the Delunio Kingdom's betrayal. Wein's forces, led by Ninym, manage to defeat Gruyeye, who is captured and later agrees to a cooperation agreement with the Natra Kingdom. The story concludes with Wein reflecting on the moral of always thinking before acting, a principle that has brought him and his kingdom success.