Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Production Magic Turns a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortified City manga volume 5 features story by Sou Akaike and art by Maro Aoiro.

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!