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Ethan Dernth is a transmigrator. To escape a plot-driven death, he diligently plays the role of a useless pretty vase, working hard to maintain his image as a wasteful, gullible, and incompetent noble, firmly cementing his reputation as a good-for-nothing.
But then, the Emperor of the Empire loses his murderous intentions-only to replace them with amorous ones! Though Ethan successfully avoids his scripted demise, he faces retaliation and is exiled to the barren Sandridge City as its lord.
Sandridge City is vast but sparsely populated, plagued by drought, poor resources, and located far from the imperial capital. To make matters worse, it's also home to a terrifying fire dragon.
The nobility all believe that such a place is no fit for the pampered Duke of Dawn to endure for long.
Yet the Duke of Dawn himself is overjoyed: Hooray! Not only am I far from that damned Emperor, but I also have my own territory! The good life, here I come!
From that moment on, the good-for-nothing duke casts off his vase persona!
He ruthlessly punishes corrupt minor nobles, establishes academies to nurture talent, deploys magical black technology to solve food and water shortages, and even forces the fire dragon to work for him!
Later, thanks to Ethan's relentless efforts, Sandridge City transforms into the continent's most renowned economic, cultural, educational, and entertainment hub.
Here, visitors can experience the most thrilling amusement park rides, savor the most exotic and delicious foods, and enjoy the widest selection of magic films, comics, and novels.
Here, merchants, scholars, and artists of all races across the continent gather.
Here, the most powerful mages and spellblades stand guard.
Here, the continent's top universities, research institutes, and comprehensive educational institutions produce an endless stream of talented individuals for all races year after year.
Sandridge City is no longer the wasteland it once was!