Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Production Magic Turns a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortified City (Light Novel) Vol. 6

Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord (Light Novel) #6

by Sou Akaike, Kururi (Illustrator)

OF FATHERS AND FORTS

Things look grim for Scuderia as their long-time foe Yelenetta establishes an alliance with the United Nations of Shelbia. Following a tip from some merchants, Van makes his way to the fortress of Centena on the southern border—where he finds none other than his father Marquess Jalpa Fertio, fighting a losing battle against Shelbia! Can Van and his friends turn the tide? And if they save daddy dearest from his plight, can they escape being pressganged into the counterattack that follows?!

Genres: Light Novel, Fantasy

236 pages, Paperback

Published January 6, 2026

Reviews

[SHANE KLINKENBERG · Rating 4 out of 5]

author gave up on Magic scale power levels

The characters continue to be enjoyable. Much more panamera, so I got my moneys worth out of this volume.

I think what’s most enjoyable about this, the main character isn’t bringing up earth stuff as much as previous volumes.

I don’t think this series is going to get more than 12 episodes, so we’ll never get to see the best fights animated.

Slave kid is still the worst character and he finally uses his magic. Probably the worst section in the volume.

[Judith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recognition

Lord Jalpa finally acknowledged the almost insane power Van brings to the battlefield in this volume. From the beginning, little Van's greatest opp was his father. Tossed out with barely an escort and shipped off to a border village so poor the people had no hope, Van was a child that clearly had none of his father's love. Yet the same "failing" magical apptitude is what Jalpa needs when all hope is lost at Centena. Vindication is served at last.

[Christopher Page · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book series

Great book series hope it continues!

Also the series on the collection side of things is broken still and is opening up the Manga version instead of the light novel collection...really annoying that this has been a constant issue. Only real issue i have

[Al Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book. The only problem I have with it is that it’s too short. And the time line doesn’t seem consistent. But it is a fantasy world

[Jesus · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing volume

Van knows how to be a good strategist. Able to defend two castles and reform them to be stronger. I wonder how much rewards Van will receive from his efforts.

[Thai · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think by this point the author just recycles things and the story repeats on itself.
Yet here I am still reading it.