Chapter 366: A Shocked Carlos
February 22nd.
Bay Territory.
Sunny.
The blazing bright sunlight illuminated the entire Bay City.
A second stone wall rose from the ground, and tens of thousands of construction workers were busy on it.
Various engineering golems, each with a unique form, were hard at work on the tall and solid city walls.
Some were carrying large stones.
Some were lifting massive loads weighing thousands of pounds.
Others were mixing the sand and mud, blending in countless tiny metal fragments.
These were inert metals capable of resisting magic, providing protection for the city wall against spells.
They were quite expensive, but Bay Territory was not lacking in money.
In fact, the real secret lay in the sand and mud wrapped around these inert metals.
This was the magic cement that Matthew had "developed," thanks to the enthusiastic contributions of players in his previous world.
It was more convenient and sturdier than the cement in the real world.
It solidified rapidly, without the need for continuous cooling and reaction like ordinary cement.
After being mixed with inert metals, it not only became incredibly strong but was also almost entirely immune to most low- and mid-level magic.
This seemingly unremarkable cement would, in the future, be a necessity for building cities and fortifications.
Especially after the second magic surge!
Students in uniforms from the Professional Academy were the commanders of these engineering golems.
They issued command after command with practiced ease, significantly speeding up the construction.
Though their faces were young, their expressions were focused, with none of them slacking.
The guiding principle of "Contributing more to the territory and creating a better life together" filled every student with enthusiasm.
Naturally, this was not just their extracurricular task but also a way for them to earn their wages.
Their wages, without any deductions, were higher than what their parents made, which made each student cherish their job even more.
They had tasted the fruits of learning knowledge and skills and were eager to learn more advanced subjects in order to get higher-level positions.
Only those with professional skills could obtain professional jobs.
No one could slack off.
Golem inspections and their education wouldn't allow it.
"This expansion is intended to turn Bay City into a large city capable of accommodating over a million people."
"At the same time, we need to reserve space and planning for future expansions."
"Everyone's task is crucial; each role is indispensable."
"We also want everyone to understand that the knowledge they work so hard to learn is meant to be applied in the development of the territory."
"…"
The clear slogans echoed in the ears of every student.
The other construction workers nearby glanced at them with looks of approval and amazement.
Besides the extensive construction projects in Bay City.
There was also much activity in the far-off fields that had been opened up.
"Faster! Faster! Faster!"
"Before noon, we must complete the new mana conduit setup to prepare for the next phase of construction."
Captain Sean shouted ceaselessly, directing one transport team after another as they pushed the containers off the golem train.
He had handed over the duties of the patrol captain to Feili and Hall.
His current job was the captain of the wilderness transport squad responsible for the vast development underway.
The construction of 20 new farm outposts, along with 80 more in planning, required a large amount of various materials.
Transporting them safely and quickly was the biggest challenge.
Meanwhile, connecting these farm outposts to Bay Territory required building concrete roads, transport rails, and most importantly, mana conduits.
The large containers were filled with various construction materials.
Thanks to Golem Train 343's invention, Bay Territory had entered the age of the golem train ahead of time.
Using the power stored in the golem train, these locomotives transported all kinds of goods at great speed.
The construction workers laid rail after rail precisely on the wooden ties, securing them firmly, inspecting them, and then repeating the process.
Beside them, two low-level spellcasters carefully reviewed the construction plans.
Their task was to ensure that each newly laid mana conduit could connect to the elemental energy pool kilometers away in Bay Territory.
A few kilometers away.
At one of the farm outposts under construction.
Thousands of construction workers were busy without pause.
Dozens of future farm managers were listening attentively to the construction captain's introduction to each building and tool.
Nearby, several cavalrymen who had just arrived in Bay Territory listened thoughtfully to the introduction.
"These mulberry trees are extremely important; they require dedicated personnel for daily monitoring."
"Here are the mulberry cultivation manuals. Each day, specific tasks need to be completed by hired workers."
"The pond must be cleaned daily; the monthly food portions will differ."
"As for raising the Silver Moon Silkworms, I trust you have already studied the details carefully; remember to control the survival rate…"
"…"
Carlos listened to these arrangements, repeatedly glancing at the red-leaf mulberries, instinctively licking his lips.
The adjutant beside him hesitated, then leaned over and whispered in his ear:
"Every red-leaf mulberry is extremely valuable. Even a three-year-old sapling that can just start to bear fruit sells for five gold coins…"
"And these red-leaf mulberries are at least ten years old, just about to reach their best period, with each one worth more than fifty gold coins!"
"To see so many in just one village is a bit much, isn't it?"
Though not an expert in this area, Carlos could tell that the ages and heights of these red-leaf mulberries were almost identical, which revealed a lot.
Either Bay Territory had the ability to grow these precious red-leaf mulberries!
Or they had a powerful backer!
After observing Bay Territory for days, Carlos had realized how astonishingly it had grown over the past two years while he was away.
They had a real dragon!
An Arcanist as their lord!
Not just one Arcanist!
Support from the Ser family!
A powerful army!
Numerous modified golems!
Factories that produced vast quantities of military supplies!
All these lands continuously being cultivated!
What astonished Carlos the most was that Bay Territory was still absorbing new residents, reportedly reaching a population of several hundred thousand.
"Could it be that Baron Matthew truly plans to develop this place?"
Carlos knew his words were naive.
But the scene before him defied his understanding.
As the second heir of the Lunar Radiance family, he couldn't afford to ignore the rise of such an extraordinary territory in the Eastern Province.