saiki

ch 35

The sincere efforts to repair the wall had reached their fifth day.

Two days remained until the stage was set.

"Fantastic work, everyone!"

I shouted as I ascended to the site of the wall repair.

"Take a breather and grab some food."

Trailing me, the Lord's Mansion servants climbed onto the wall, distributing refreshments and snacks.

The folks who had been laboring over the wall repair erupted in cheers.

"Hooray, grub time~!"

"Classic Your Highness! You've got perfect timing!"

"But, Your Highness, where's the liquor?"

"Quiet down, you rascals, eat and get back to work!"

I hollered, which caused everyone to chuckle and snag their share.

They all chatted animatedly, quenching their thirst and munching their snacks. I observed the scene from a distance.

Though time was pressing, humans aren't machines. Without suitable rest, efficiency takes a dive.

"How are the repairs progressing?"

I queried the Mason Guildmaster as I offered him a beverage. Accepting the cup with gratitude, the Guildmaster beamed.

"Thanks to Your Highness's generous supply of manpower, we'll luckily meet the deadline. The wall repair should be wrapped up in two days."

Indeed, I had exhausted all the manpower I could amass.

I had rallied all the laborers I could hire, even employing all the soldiers in the city.

"As you can see, the foundation has been fully restored, and we've installed new steel frames. Now we just need to lay bricks and attach steel plates, and the repair will be done."

"Excellent work."

The toughest part of the task was behind us.

I once again lauded the Mason Guildmaster and swiveled around. Among those tailing me was the Alchemist Guildmaster.

"You've been patient enough. Let's get it installed today."

At my words, the Alchemist Guildmaster's eyes lit up as he drew a blue magic scroll from his pouch.

"At last, we can use this!"

A summoning magic scroll.

A valuable artifact capable of setting up a defense tower, which I procured from the previous dungeon exploration.

I intended to install it as soon as the foundation repair was done. Now that it was nearly finished, it was time to try setting it up.

I received the deciphered scroll. Then, a system window popped up before me.

['Summon Scroll: Automatic Defense Turret' Do you wish to use it?]

- Yes/No

Naturally, Yes.

Whoosh!

As I chose Yes, the scroll in front of me ignited, leaving behind blue flames. Blue particles surged from the remaining flames and permeated my body.

[Ash(EX) has acquired a player skill!]

> Summon Magic: Automatic Defense Turret

"Score!"

The Automatic Defense Turret is mine!

With a contented grin, I beckoned the Mason Guildmaster standing behind me.