Chapter 19:The Danger of Beast
In the blink of an eye, another half year has passed. As time goes by, Janet’s belly has grown bigger which made her give Roland hateful looks even though this was her fault to begin with.
Roland as a good husband took over all her complaints and could only plough more.
Roland spends every day with his wife, playing with their children
They live a leisurely and carefree life. The village was also growing steadily so did his finances and strength.
After a brief thought, Roland thought he should celebrate. The life of villagers in his territory is quite dull so why not add some fun and colours?
The sun hung lazily in the sky, casting a golden hue over Apus Village. The cool autumn breeze carried with it the scent of freshly baked bread, roasted meats, and, most notably—wine.
Today was no ordinary day.
At the heart of the village square, a large wooden platform had been erected. Colorful cloths were strung across the nearby houses, and barrels of dark red and amber wines lined the edge of the plaza. Villagers bustled about, their eyes gleaming with excitement and anticipation.
On the platform, Roland stood tall and proud, dressed in his ceremonial attire. Beside him was his pregnant wife, Baroness Janet, her hand resting gently over her swollen belly, and standing just behind her, the elegant figure of her mother, Lady Jenny, wearing a warm, reserved smile.
Roland raised a silver cup filled with rich, fragrant wine. The murmurs in the crowd slowly quieted as all eyes turned to their lord.
"We have seen some tough times," Roland began, his voice deep and clear. "Our territory lacks large mines, we are not blessed with natural resources, and yet... we have endured."