Chapter 77: Shops and Dreams (2)
The sun rose softly over the village, casting gold across rooftops and busy paths. Smoke curled up from chimneys, and the sound of sweeping, hammering, and chatter filled the air.
Lirae yawned as she unlocked the job board. "Morning already?" she mumbled, stretching her arms. She pinned a new paper on the board:
– Golem repair help: 5 coins
– Clay shaping apprentice: 4 coins
– Chicken coop cleaner: 3 coins
Soon, a small crowd gathered. Tikka stood nearby, holding a notebook. "Don't forget to write your name beside the task," she said, her voice small but clear. "I'll keep the list."
"Thanks, Teacher Tikka," said a young goblin with a shy grin.
At the farm, Garin taught a group of villagers how to rotate crops.
"Plant corn here this time, not wheat. We're keeping the soil healthy."
One man raised a hand. "What if we forget?"
Garin pointed to a new signpost they'd made. "You won't."