Julian von Arden was many things in his past life — a brilliant architect, a ruthless negotiator, and completely, unapologetically money-obsessed. Blueprints were his weapons, profits his religion, and clients just walking wallets.
Then one day, he dropped dead in his overpriced office and woke up in the worst possible nightmare:
A medieval dump.
No plumbing. No infrastructure. No income.
And worst of all? He’s the fourth son of a broke baron with a crumbling estate and peasants on the verge of rebellion.
Luckily, the world gave him a lifeline:
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Now, armed with a construction system, a twisted sense of priorities, and zero moral restraint, Julian plans to turn his dirt-poor fief into a profitable powerhouse.
While other nobles duel with swords and honor, he’ll be dealing in bricks, taxes, and underhanded contracts.
And if that makes him a villain?
So be it.
Villains make better margins.