During a wartime famine, Finn is urged to take in captured women who beg him to shelter them from the enemy. Others warn marrying one will bring trouble, but a man offers Finn a deal: join his force and take both. Finn accepts, demands food, and tells them to report when the commander arrives, then brings them home to wash and prepare a meal. One woman fears they'll be used and discarded for profit; another prefers safety to starving. The 'Wife for Strength System' activates, reporting zero wives and leaving Finn's next choice unresolved.