In the kingdom Lutz lived in until now, commoners were unable to climb up the social ladder, their efforts denied and extra work disregarded. Lutz finally got fed up and decided to move to the Empire, which was a complete meritocracy. It was a wonderful country where hard work and creativity were valued. Moreover, Lutz's special magic, which was seen as useless in the kingdom, is able to beat platoon-level monsters in the Empire! Lutz decides to set off in this new land, where values are upheld, rewards are given, and there's a simple path to get ahead in life! (Source: MU, edited)