Sorcery Monarch

Chapter 60: Grand Construction

Chapter 60: Grand Construction

March 18th, year 129.

Seven days had passed since the first group of recruits arrived.

In those seven days, Bay Village and its surroundings had undergone significant changes.

Matthew had gathered nearly half the workforce to build a livestock farm in just two days.

All domestic animals were placed in the farm for centralized care.

Standing by Silvermoon River, a forge that used water power for production had been set up and was now operational.

After a few days of adjustments, the forge was already producing agricultural tools and repairing weapons and equipment.

Besides these two buildings...

A barracks, outposts, a lumber camp in the Dark Forest, a timber processing plant across the river, a flax cloth production site, and a herbal processing factory, along with more than ten other facilities, were under rapid construction.

Morning.

Dark Forest.

Matthew watched from afar as trees were felled and then cut into sections.

With the help of people and carts, they were transported along the gravel roads laid by the kobolds to the small dock by the river.

Thick logs floated downstream and were pulled ashore at their destination.

After further selection and processing by the carpenters, the logs were sawed into wooden planks of specific sizes.

These planks still needed to undergo drying, shaping, and strengthening processes that would take about a week before they could be used.

Naturally, tree selection was done under the guidance of Village Chief Field, who ensured only trees of sufficient size were chosen.

In place of the felled trees, new saplings were planted.

Matthew was well aware that compared to the value created by these logs, the true treasure of the Dark Forest lay in its endless supply of magical herbs and materials from magical creatures.

His goal was first to build more houses to accommodate the growing population.

At the same time, he aimed to unify the workforce, gaining valuable experience for future development.

Matthew didn't consider himself some exceptional genius; everything required learning, accumulation, and progress.

Lastly, Matthew sought revenge!

Those trolls had stolen his spoils and posed a serious threat—he couldn't swallow that insult!

The Dark Forest was bustling with activity.

Bay Village was equally busy.

Outside, the tall wooden walls were also packed with laborers.

Under the direction of a senior architect...

They mixed dirt with dried reeds and wood ash, adding in special alchemical minerals and magical materials, all of which were then packed into the wooden walls.

The data display informed Matthew that, although the process seemed ordinary, the results were excellent.

The reinforced and raised wooden walls now had greater sturdiness and some magical resistance, able to withstand low-level elemental spells.

Along the village roads...

Drainage ditches were being dug.

The sunlight-averse kobolds preferred to work in these trenches.