While some found the protagonist's actions "heartless," the flashback to Menou's childhood provides context for her cold pragmatism.
King Grisarika throws Mitsuki out after determining he lacks a "Special Concept"—an inherent magical power unique to those from Japan, known as Lost Ones . Shokei Shoujo no Virgin Road Episode 1
Many viewers on Reddit noted that the instant death of the generic "self-insert" protagonist was a refreshing take on a crowded genre. While some found the protagonist's actions "heartless," the
As a sanctioned Executioner, Menou views her mission as a necessary evil to protect the world from the instability caused by unregulated "Pure Concepts". As a sanctioned Executioner, Menou views her mission
In the past, four specific Lost Ones caused monumental catastrophes (one of which Menou survived as a child), leading the church to mandate that all foreigners be eliminated immediately.
The episode establishes a grim history where Lost Ones are viewed as walking disasters.
Mitsuki is found by Menou , a seemingly "pure, just, and strong" priestess who claims her church helps abandoned Lost Ones integrate into society.