Chapter 71: The Beginning of Industry
Yaaawn!
Arthur stretched tiredly and gazed at the clear blue sky, staring at it in a daze for a short while before muttering, "What beautiful weather. Makes me want to lie by the pool and sip a refreshing soda."
Then, calmly lowering his head, he looked at the group of builders in front of him who were busy constructing a large wooden structure next to the river. A resigned look appeared on his face and he sighed, ’But unfortunately, I have no time for rest. This place won’t develop itself.’
However, he didn’t allow his laziness to hinder his work. With sharp eyes, he observed the builders for a moment, then looked at a stack of papers on a table in front of him, filled with diagrams of a large watermill, along with some strange-shaped gears and hammers.
When he saw that the structure matched the blueprint, he felt somewhat relieved and said, "Alright, no point in me staying here. Luckily, the builders are good at their jobs."
Without delay, he turned and looked at the group of soldiers around him led by Chadwick and said, "Let’s go," then headed towards a beautiful white carriage parked nearby.
When he reached the carriage, he happily opened its door. Ever since he got it, traveling around the foul-smelling town no longer bothered him. The carriage seemed designed to prevent odors from entering. Not to mention, it was equipped with some simple enchantments that made it solid and very comfortable, with features close to cars from his previous world, such as a small dining table, transparent glass windows that could be opened and closed, and a soundproofing enchantment.
But he hid his excitement, boarded slowly as if accustomed to it, and sat on the comfortable red seat, touching it briefly before sighing, ’This is nobility.’
Then he said nonchalantly, "Take me to the soap workshop."
"Let’s go," Chadwick signaled to the soldiers and the coachman, and they set off towards the soap workshop. On their way, they passed through the town, now heavily crowded, but everyone cleared a path for them, making their passage easy.
Through the luxurious glass window, Arthur watched the town with a somewhat stern face. He observed the faces of the builders and the new recruits scattered everywhere and thought: