The Vase Duke Sheds His Disguise [Kingdom Building]

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 mu*derous 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 nobil...