역대급 영지 설계사 1

The Greatest Estate Developer #1

by BK_Moon, Lee Hyun-min (adaptor), Kim Hyun-soo (illustrator)

소설 속 귀족이 된 토목공학도 김수호. 그런데 뭐? 내 영지가 곧 망할 거라고? 그럼 살려야지. 설계하고, 건설하고, 분양해서. 전 대륙이 기다려온 특별한 기회! 퍼펙트한 교통, 최상의 학군, 쾌적한 숲세권, 원스톱 프리미엄 영지 라이프 프론테라 남작령이 여러분을 기다린다.

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Genres: Manhwa, Manga, Fantasy, Comics, Comedy, Fiction, Action

336 pages, Paperback

Published November 21, 2023

Reviews

[Bonn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I decided reading the Manhwa counts ✨

[Lorellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The universal dream of becoming a filthy rich bum, it will all be mine"!

I'm up to date on this series via Webtoon as of June 7th 2024 and episode 126.

I'm a dedicated fan. It's hilarious and the art gets more beautiful with every episode.

[ManuBdl · Rating 5 out of 5]

My fav webtoon C: Its got it all 🙂‍↕️

[Ana Louisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Man I fricken love this webtoon. One of the best examples of isekai I’ve read recently. The characters have like actual reasons to have a relationship and be the way they are, and I also like that the women subvert expectations because non of them are damsels in distress. It was a bit frustrating reading other webtoons and seeing some other women always be sniveling fools. Like, ik people can get scared, and I’d be fine with it every once in a while if it makes sense (like in this webtoon, it’s even a story arc that it’s okay to get scared as long as you try, which I really liked), but it was like a disease. Do none of y’all women have goals or sum shit? Why is the 2nd supposed strongest in the world (cuz first place can only be a man 🙄) relying on MC to save her? Can none of them do anything but stand back? In real life we got women in power but in fantasy world where anything should be possible, women ain’t got no reason to be there except to be love interest and damsels in distress? This webtoon fantastically does not fall under those tropes! It’s an awesome display of feminism that doesn’t seek to emphasize women but actually put men and women on equal footing! It’s great! I also think that such a fun plot would be enjoyed by most people! Come read it!

[Lucía · Rating 5 out of 5]

Añadido porque he llegado al último capítulo publicado en webtoon, pero la historia no está terminada. Sin duda se ha convertido en uno de mis manwhas favoritos y posiblemente es de los mejores protagonistas que he podido conocer en una historia.

[rory (jess' version) · Rating 4 out of 5]

he didn't chose the thug life, the thug life chose him

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Will this plot behavior pattern get old? Probably. But for now it's just as ridiculous as I want it to be.

[Meishuu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peak comedy. No notes.

[Noor · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5☆
Damn, damn, damn,
I think I found my new hyperfixation --
I died while laughing and I aint kidding --

[kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ✨ any day all day

[Matthew · Rating 2 out of 5]

squirmed through 56 panels (not sure if that's the right term) of it over a few hours. just not my thing at all. for anachronistic engineering marvels, I would instead recommend reading Lest Darkness Fall on repeat.

[Katalina C · Rating 4 out of 5]

WHY I CHOSE THIS BOOK
I’ve had The Greatest Estate Developer on my to-read list for ages, and honestly, it was calling my name at the perfect time. I first saw it everywhere in the manhwa/webcomic community, and of course, curiosity hit me. Back then, I didn’t have time to dive in, but recently I was craving a webcomic with tons of episodes to cure my boredom — and this one fit the requirements perfectly. Out of all the books I haven’t finished yet, this one grabbed me, and I’m so glad it did. From the very first chapter, it hooked me in with humor, clever twists, and a main character who is anything but boring.

SUMMARY
The story begins with our main character, Suho Kim, a hardworking engineering student, who awakens to a strange, bright, electric blue message claiming he has been chosen to have a random wish granted. He soon realizes he has awakened inside a fantasy novel he was just reading, The Knight of Blood and Iron, as Llyod Frontera, a notorious noble known for drinking and causing constant trouble. On top of that, Lloyd’s family is buried in enormous debt, and his reckless behavior deeply worries his father.

In an attempt to keep him from terrorizing the townsfolk or from ending up lost — or even dead while drunk, his father assigns him a knight named Javier, who is also the main character of this novel. Before he passed out, apparently, after getting runk, Llyod destroyed and wreaked havoc in a tavern, then wandered off and passed out where he is now. Although Lloyd’s reputation is already in complete ruins, he uses this very incident to create an opportunity for redemption. The next day, he returns — not to cause more trouble, but to take responsibility for the damage he caused and to improve his reputation among the townsfolk, who fear and hate him.

To make amends, Lloyd installs ondol floors (heated floors) in their home to help the owner and his sick grandmother survive the extremely harsh cold. At first, neither the tavern owner nor Javier trusts him, since Lloyd has caused problems for years. However, he proves them wrong and displays his brilliant skills and hard work. This very moment becomes Lloyd's first step toward redemption as he slowly earns the people’s trust and word of his skills spreads, slowly reversing his fate.

As the story continues, Llyod takes on increasingly dangerous projects to repay his family's debt, using both his engineering knowledge and his memories from the novel to solve problems others cannot. Although he primarily focuses on construction, infrastructure, and economic planning rather than combat, he unexpectedly gains allies on the way, stabilizing the land and future of this estate.

As his success continues to grow,

CHARACTER ANALYSIS

At the beginning of the story, Llyod’s main goal is purely selfish: he simply wants to avoid his tragic fate and live a comfortable, early retirement. His motivation is strong as he holds a strong will to survive (from his past life, it shows), and money, and he shows little concern for others unless it “benefits him directly.” He constantly complains, lies, and manipulates situations to protect himself, making him far from our usual traditional hero. At first, you may view him as a selfish, money-hungry bastard, but deep down, others see the facade of him that deep down cares for his people, although he tries not to show it. His actions and words clearly show his care. For example, repeatedly warning his workers to be careful and remembering that safety is first.”

But as the story progresses, Lloyd’s attitude slowly begins to shift. Although he still claims that he only cares about himself, his actions suggest otherwise. He starts taking risks to protect his workers, his estate, and eventually, entire regions. Even when he complains or pretends it is about profit, he repeatedly steps in to prevent disasters, risking his life. And later on, we see the selfish choices he could've made to achieve his goal, but instead, he chose the safe and slow ways to prevent harm. By the latter parts of the story, Lloyd’s goal expands beyond changing his own fate. He actively works to save others from the future he remembers from the novel. While he never stops being greedy or sarcastic, he becomes a capable and reliable leader who accepts responsibility. This shift makes Lloyd a complex and entertaining character, showing that growth does not always come from good intentions but repeated actions.

[Cassie Renais · Rating 5 out of 5]

[This review covers the webtoon up to chapter 150ish.]

This is peak slapstick cosy fantasy. Both the story and the art are funny as hell. The secret to a good joke is repetition, and this goes all in on the ugly face jokes. The way Lloyd's facial expressions continue to devolve as the webtoon goes on is a thing of sheer beauty.

Beyond that, I love a good engineer-isekai because the MCs are so relatable in their general desire to live a quiet life despite being continually distracted by problems to solve. Their history of grit and determination makes them very satisfying protagonists. Add in a great bromance, and you've got a very fun recipe. In particular, this webtoon does a very good job of balancing it's unique premise (a civil engineer bringing modern construction to a fantasy universe to get his family out of debt) against traditional fantasy/isekai tropes like monsters and mayhem, changing-the-future, and a strange game-like system that doles out reward points and skills.

The pacing is gentle, but it never gets boring. Similarly, the stakes waffle between extremely high (everyone's about to die) and very low (someone's insulting Lloyd's singing again), but the comedic overtones smooth out the dips in between. There's some kind of overarching plot that will eventually explain why Suho Kim was transmigrated to this world, but as of 150 chapters, we've got precious little to go on.

Overall, this is really, really fun. Well-balanced plot, good character development and interactions, and hilarious artwork.

[Shiritaku · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bodooooo!! 🐹 Du kleiner süßer Racker du! 😍 Der wahre Star der Reihe steht ziemlich schnell fest - ist ja wohl klar. Aber kommen wir zum Titel selbst: ich hatte das erste Kapitel vor längerem schonmal online gelesen und fand’s einfach super witzig 😂 und als es dann auf deutsch angekündigt wurde war ich direkt Feuer und Flamme! 🔥 Oder besser: Feuer und Spaten? 🪏 Es ist definitiv mal was anderes: denn wo sieht man jemanden mit einem Spaten kämpfen!? Und dann noch so herausragend gut!? Aaaaber ich schweife ab.. denn eigentlich geht's doch darum, Fußbodenheizungen zu bauen! Ja, genau: Fußbodenheizungen! Klingt verrückt, ist es auch.. 😂 der Lord stellt mit seinen verrückten Ideen (in den Augen der Bewohner des Landes, in dem er durch Isekai-Regeln erwacht ist) alles auf den Kopf und niemand weiß so recht, ob er nun komplett den Verstand verloren oder sich doch schlicht und einfach verändert hat!?
Na, neugierig geworden? Dann mal auf auf und lesen! 🐹 Das Artwork kann sich übrigens auch sehen lassen: mannigfaltige Details, mega Grimassen und viel Dynamik. Und der kleine Bodo, so cute! Achja, an ein paar Stellen war's allerdings auch ein wenig schwammig - ich bin mir da nach wie vor nicht sicher, ob das gewollt ist oder nicht 🤔 war aber nicht weiter schlimm. Ich freu mich wahnsinnig auf Band zwei! ❤️‍🔥

[Paula · Rating 4 out of 5]

At first, the art style put me off, but it quickly grew on me, especially in how it amplifies the comedy during Lloyd’s more unhinged moments.

The story is genuinely funny and entertaining, carried by the absurdity of Lloyd’s antics and his meme-worthy facial expressions. He’s far from your typical protagonist, which is exactly what makes him so memorable.

The supporting cast also stands out, with distinct personalities and more character development than you’d expect, even from background characters. Best of all, the story skips the usual clichés: no pointless harem, no overpowered-from-the-start protagonist, and no cheap fan service.

While the plot isn’t heavy on drama, the journey and character moments make it really fun to follow. If you’re in the mood for something light, funny, and ridiculous, give this series a shot.

And if you end up enjoying it, check out What a Bountiful Harvest, Demon Lord!, another series by the same creator. It’s set in the same universe as The Greatest Estate Developer, but takes place a few centuries earlier. This connection is briefly referenced in Estate Developer when Lloyd meets the demons and hears about the Demon Lord who taught them how to farm.

[Miles Nielsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars. There aren't many super notable characters, but the main cast makes up for it by being wildly enjoyable to read. The world isn't anything groundbreaking, but it's always a great time seeing how Lloyd progresses it, helping(traumatizing) people, and most importantly making money in the process. The premise is different than what you usually see in isekai, making it a refreshing change of pace. Things do seem to just work out a lot of the time and resolve easier than I feel they should, be it character struggle or overcoming a powerful enemy. It can make for some unsatisfying moments that I personally was disappointed by. It is somewhat balanced out by Lloyds future ability and his desperate struggle to change fate. My problem is more with specific moments than the story as a whole. The dynamic between Lloyd and Javier is probably my favorite aspect of the series and is always a good time. For the most part the characters in this story don't feel especially complex, exception Lloyd perhaps, but serve there purpose well for the manhwa format, making for an engaging read. Great series

[Miles Nielsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars. There aren't many super notable characters, but the main cast makes up for it by being wildly enjoyable to read. The world isn't anything groundbreaking, but it's always a great time seeing how Lloyd progresses it, helping(traumatizing) people, and most importantly making money in the process. The premise is different than what you usually see in isekai, making it a refreshing change of pace. Things do seem to just work out a lot of the time and resolve easier than I feel they should, be it character struggle or overcoming a powerful enemy. It can make for some unsatisfying moments that I personally was disappointed by. It is somewhat balanced out by Lloyds future ability and his desperate struggle to change fate. My problem is more with specific moments than the story as a whole. The dynamic between Lloyd and Javier is probably my favorite aspect of the series and is always a good time. For the most part the characters in this story don't feel especially complex, exception Lloyd perhaps, but serve there purpose well for the manhwa format, making for an engaging read. Great series

[Megan Collins · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a strangely comedic take on the hero’s journey. Civil Engineer student Suho Kim falls into a novel he was reading as the useless count Llyod Frontera. His family is intended to die early and spur the hero Javier into travel. Thankfully his knowledge about plot events and a somewhat finicky system allow him to utilize his construction and design awareness to alter fate and earn money. Volume one deals with establishing a hierarchical setting, family debt, basic summoning, and intrapersonal character relationship management. Suho/Frontera introduces heated floors, detailed road construction, and ousts one of the saboteurs in his father’s knights.
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The whimsical art style lacks polish but embraces the slapstick style. It moves quickly and doesn’t really make a lot of sense. It leans into swearing, mockery, cutesy pet companions, and literal face punches. Still, it is enjoyable. Hopefully the light-hearted nature and strange world building hold together as it moves forward.

[Akiha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clairement de l'humour. Un isekai de base. C'est ridicule mais on se prend vite au jeu de ce mec hyper cupide et calculateur qui garde un bon fond. J'aime bien tout l'aspect construction de société aussi avec des infrastructures à la coréenne intéressantes. Bref, c'est pas mal du tout et c'est clairement un incontournable pour une raison : cette expression faciale ! Pareil, il se trouve dans le même univers qu'un autre titre mais celui-ci est le OG qui est vraiment meilleur. Les gimmicks sont un peu redondants en vrai (comme dans tout webtoon), mais on est attaché à ce type chelou.

[Gianfranco · Rating 4 out of 5]

8.5/10

Comicità buona, dinamica Lloyd-Javier eccellente e soprattutto un finale soddisfacente. La parte "ingegneristica" del fumetto è stata abbastanza on point, l'autore è stato bravo. L'ultimo arc è stato un po' crazy ma non era male. L'artstyle all'inizio ovviamente non è dei migliori ma da circa il cinquantesimo capitolo in poi migliora notevolmente. Buon manhwa da recuperare

Ora attendo i capitoli extra!

[Nikolas III · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was forced to experience reading this book after losing an uncultured bet to him regarding trivial matters. This manhwa immediately became unsavory to me as the plot started of very cliche. The characters were exceedingly, and almost painfully shallow. 3 chapters in and I knew I didn't want to waste my time reading this. I immediately voided the bet. One of the only vows I haven't honored.

- Niko

[bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

The way this story is so unexpectedly comical... To make matters worse (or best, idk), it is the slapstick kind and I keep on laughing. I don't even like slapstick comedy yet here I am, cackling at it like a banshee.

The faces Lloyd makes. The fact that Javier simply exists near it all.

I love it!

[Mohammed Awais · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely wacky story about a man who wants nothing more than to sit back, relax and rake in huge profits in a new world. The MC is hilarious and charismatic, and the situations he is thrown into are absurd. His approach to these problems are unique, due to his past working as a builder, and the story is overall elevated with great art. (At Chapter 182)

[Suzuka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Civil engineering student gets transported to medieval fantasy world and uses modern construction to alleviate his family’s debt. Dripping in humour but also kinda cozy. This shouldn’t work, and yet it works so well.

[Mel Jueves Dad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Junto con "Mad dog to genteel lord" los manhwa y en general libros más graciosos que he leído en mi vida. Me recuerda mucho al humor de gintama pero más estilo millenial "anti"capitalista (Loyd no estaría de acuerdo conmigo).

coge la pala y vámonos!

[Eduardo Cortez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best pieces of fiction that I have ever read. This goes for the entire series, but the ending really had me feeling very emotional. I was left super happy and satisfied

It started because of money, but it was always going to be because of people.

[Zent · Rating 4 out of 5]

(whole series)

I wish it had a lot less fighting and more actual engineering/building stuff. That's the one thing unique about the series, the action shit we've seen a billion times before elsewhere.

[Shivansh Shukla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolute must. Ehi. This whole series is super duper sweet. A bit slow in the 3rd volume. But our hero comes back strong.

Definitely maniacal. Profit oriented exploitation. Ah I couldn't be more evil....

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so funny and I enjoyed everybit of their bickering🤣🤣🤣 10/10

[Moon_Beanzz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Actually a WEBTOON. This is SO funny! Highly recommend!