Soon, under Ethan's command, Goldenveil sprang into full swing, taking full advantage of the summer weather to get straight to work.
Groups of laborers, escorted by the guard, set out on a massive logging operation, venturing deep into the forest, gathering every log and every stone they could carry back.
Ethan's goal was simple: eight hundred houses a month.
It would be a hellish task, demanding not only the relentless clearing of the forest but also the dedicated effort of a good portion of Goldenveil's men and women.
Still, he was confident.
Unfortunately, the plan also meant delaying food production in the fields a bit, even after applying all the bonuses that boosted the harvest by a wide margin.
Luckily, plenty of women had no interest in construction but had hands well-calloused from farming.
With their help, Goldenveil's harvest fields remained bustling with life, making the most of that enhanced fertility.
