In Episode 1 of "Hime-sama Goumon no Jikan desu," the episode begins with a group of soldiers, including a princess who is also the commander of the Third Legion, traveling to a location where a monster has been sighted. Surprisingly, the monster appears much earlier than expected, and the princess skillfully defeats it with a single strike, earning the admiration of her soldiers.
The narrative then shifts to another scene where the princess is captured and imprisoned by the Hellhounds. Ex, a sentient holy blade, accompanies her. Despite the threat of torture by the Hellhounds' Grand Inquisitor named Torture Tortura, the princess remains defiant and vows not to reveal any imperial secrets.
Contrary to expectations, the "torture" takes an unusual turn. Instead of physical pain, the princess is tempted with delicious food, starting with toast. Despite her initial resistance, the princess struggles to resist the food, and her reactions are exaggeratedly passionate, highlighting her love for eating.
The Hellhounds continue their unique form of "torture" by tempting her with various other dishes such as beef stew, takoyaki, and ramen. The princess succumbs to these culinary temptations, revealing her intense love and detailed knowledge of each dish. Each time she eats, she vividly imagines the ingredients and preparation, showcasing her deep appreciation for food.
During these sessions, Ex repeatedly tries to remind the princess of her duties and to resist the temptations, but to no avail. The princess's reactions to the food are so overwhelming that even the Hellhounds begin to doubt the effectiveness of their torture methods.
In the episode, the princess's enjoyment is humorously portrayed as "torture," as each dish brings her immense joy and satisfaction. Despite the Hellhounds' efforts, the princess's love for food seems to overpower any attempt at traditional torture.
The episode ends with the Hellhounds planning to continue their "torture" sessions, still hoping to extract useful information from the princess. Meanwhile, the princess remains immersed in her world of culinary bliss, oblivious to the Hellhounds' intentions, and focuses only on her next meal.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.