Nolan, struggling with famine and a one-year lifespan after arriving from another world, learns from his friend Matt Lawson that the government offers a wife to any man under 50 who joins the army. Desperate for survival, Nolan activates his 'Wife Buff System,' hoping marriage will extend his life and strength. His close acquaintance Nela urges him to enlist immediately, warning that waiting a year will forfeit this chance. With rations scarce and the promise of a month's food included with the wife, Nolan’s determination grows as he demands to be taken to meet his new wife, setting up a critical next step in his survival journey.