The protagonist is the heir of a viscount family ruling over a remote and isolated land.
This territory is surrounded by mountains and ignored by both the king and the church, giving the lord absolute authority akin to that of a god.
The previous viscount was a kind-hearted man who managed the impoverished land alongside his people. However, both the viscount family and the commoners remained in poverty.
After the previous viscount's death, the protagonist, who had been studying in a wealthy neighboring country, was summoned back to inherit the family estate.
Using the knowledge gained from his studies abroad, he aims to reform and develop the land.
To gather funds for territorial development, he takes action—recovering debts from the people and using the money to transform his domain.