Snippets of Souta's inner monologue:
"The protagonist of DunEx grows through countless trials. And I don't just mean level. They defeat powerful foes with their party members, overcome difficulties, and gain the trust and cooperation of a wide variety of people, including adventurers, spirits, and demons, to become a huge wave.
When that happens, the protagonist's party is truly invincible. Even if the Holy Empire brought multiple cardinals and over 10,000 adventurers, or even if demons and monsters appear and turn everything into hell, they will be able to overpower them head-on with sheer force.
If they never face any trials or hardships, their noble spirituality will remain immature, and those around them will no longer acknowledge or cooperate with them. So... what will be the outcome of the event that only they can accomplish? What will the fate of the world be?
Or rather, is it really possible for a student to develop the awareness and resolve to "protect all people and spirits" or "save the world" just a few months after enrolling? The Great Spirit sees into such things, but isn't it ridiculous to expect this from Akagi, who has barely experienced any hardships or events?"