Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Production Magic Turns a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortified City (Manga) Series

In this fantasy isekai tale, a reincarnated nobleman with a “useless” skill transforms a village into a prosperous city! And don’t miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas—or the anime!

Van, the fourth son of a powerful noble, is only two years old when he remembers his past life as a salaryman in Japan. With his adult brain in a young body, he’s considered a child prodigy…until he displays the “Production Magic” skill when he turns eight. In a family that favors offensive magic, this crafting skill is considered useless in battle, and Van is banished to oversee a tiny country town in disgrace. With only his personal maid, his father’s butler, a knight, a rescued slave, the memories of his past life, and his “worthless” magic, can Van improve the fortunes of this little village—and himself?

A FORMER CHILD PRODIGY’S “USELESS” MAGIC BRINGS HIM CLOSER TO HIS EASYGOING GOALS!

After giving the neighboring villagers haven from their tyrannical lord and undertaking the construction of new dungeon facilities, Van is finally starting to see the signs of the easygoing life he yearns for! Even better, thanks to his victory over the forest dragon, he now holds the title of baron, a position that allows him to reform his territory without interruption from his family. As Van continues to expand and improve his land, his accomplishments also spur Arte, who has spent her whole life looking down on her own magic, into action. What new adventures await Van and his ever-growing list of allies?!

OUR FORMER CHILD PRODIGY’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS THREATEN HIS EASYGOING LIFE!

After slaying a forest dragon, the most fearsome magic beast in the area, Van becomes the hero of their remote village, but that only invites further trouble! Van has worked hard to avoid attention from the family that ousted him, but now he’s trembling with fear at the thought that they might hear of his accomplishments and summon him back home. That is, until Panamera gives him unexpected counsel that could keep him afloat—get a court rank and start a new household!

THE SPARKS OF WAR THREATEN OUR CHILD PRODIGY’S EASYGOING LIFE!

Concerned about the progress Van is making with his fortress town, Count Ferdinatto sends his youngest daughter, Arte, and Viscount Panamera as messengers to visit the “child prodigy.” Fortunately, Panamera is touched by Van’s dedication to his people and proposes an alliance. However, amidst this bright outlook for the future, a new threat descends—a magic beast unlike anything the region has ever seen—and sparks an all-out war!

A FORMER CHILD PRODIGY’S QUEST TO BUILD AN EASYGOING LIFE!

Van leads the villagers in battle against a horde of armored lizards, and thanks to his “useless” production magic, victory is theirs! But just when Van starts enjoying his new lifestyle, more threats emerge, including the local count and a horde of…merpeople?!

A FORMER CHILD PRODIGY IS LIVING HIS BEST LIFE!

Exiled to a rustic town, Van decides to make the most of it and live an easygoing country life. When he arrives, however, he finds that bandits have attacked the village. He and his friends rescue the townspeople, but their job is far from over. Van will have to use his so-called “useless” magic to fortify and protect his new territory!

In this fantasy isekai tale, a reincarnated nobleman with a “useless” skill transforms a village into a prosperous city! And don’t miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas—or the anime!

Van, the fourth son of a powerful noble, is only two years old when he remembers his past life as a salaryman in Japan. With his adult brain in a young body, he’s considered a child prodigy…until he displays the “Production Magic” skill when he turns eight. In a family that favors offensive magic, this crafting skill is considered useless in battle, and Van is banished to oversee a tiny country town in disgrace. With only his personal maid, his father’s butler, a knight, a rescued slave, the memories of his past life, and his “worthless” magic, can Van improve the fortunes of this little village—and himself?