I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!

Liam Sera Banfield starts over in a space empire after a ruined first life and decides to be an evil lord. He inherits a frontier domain and invests in industry, fleets, and retainers because it looks like the fastest way to squeeze profits. People read it as care and the fief thrives. An AI maid named Amagi keeps the house steady while the butler Brian handles nobles who circle for favors. A fraud sword tutor sells him junk lessons called the Way of the Flash and Liam still makes the moves work inside his mobile knight Avid. A pirate hunt forces a fight with Goaz and brings home captives, including a princess knight who will not break. The Guide who feeds on misery keeps nudging events and calls it help. Deals, raids, and hiring sprees turn a quiet manor into a force that draws every problem nearby. He hoards gold as proof of vice even though gold is cheap in a market that prizes rare alloys. He boasts that he is cruel. His people clap because the bills are paid and the streets feel safe.