Volume 8 Chapter 8 (2/2)

No matter how much manpower there might be, a building still wouldn't be built without enough materials.

Some merchant companies did manage to purchase materials from nearby cities, but it would take time before those were delivered. For the others, there just weren't enough to meet the sudden rise in demand.

And so, I decided to support them via providing Avalon's resources.

While that one Dwarf Smith distributed most of the container's contents, another was accepting requests from the laborers to modify the shape of the iron to make such things like nails.

Meanwhile, another one diligently turned cement into concrete. The laborers did not know of concrete before, but after being shown it, it was instantly popular and was now being actively incorporated in the construction process especially due to the time it saved.

”Procell-sama, to provide so much resources for free, my, you truly are generous. Just how bottomless are your pockets, I sometimes wonder.”

”Well, this is for the building of the casino, so this is a one-time only exemption.”

As to be expected, doing so much was, well, doing too much. There was a real risk of making the humans feel like they didn't have to earn their keep.

In this instance though, to make sure the casino and all the related facilities were built in two weeks' time, I had little option but to do so.

”Procell-sama, once the casino is finally open, will you be sharing to the general public those materials? Those nails, for example, it's astounding how they're all of the same size and quality. The steel materials too are of so high quality. And then, there's the concrete… to be honest, I think it's a very revolutionary invention.”

Conanna said so, smiling with his whole face.

Anyone who had seen the materials here would surely recognize that they were all high-quality items.

”How shrewd you are. I'll think about it. I do intend to make the recipe of the concrete public. It won't be hard from there, but I'll leave it up to you all how you use the recipe.”

”We are so blessed to live here in Avalon where money-bearing trees grow one after the other. There's never a dull moment around you, Procell-sama.”

Laughing a little, Conanna remarked so.

Just like that, the materials that were delivered by the Darkness Dragons had all been distributed.

That wasn't an issue though. Avalon's resources were limitless, especially those that were from the [Forest] and [Mine] dungeon room which only needed a set amount of time to replenish.

In fact, the next delivery was already scheduled.

Once again, I was reminded how good of an affinity city building and dungeon making had.

That all being said, we were supporting the merchants not only through those materials.

Ahh, speaking of.

Almost as if on cue, Mythological Foxes that were driving golem-drawn carriages came from the direction of the city.

”Everyone, the provisions are here! Get your delicious meal and refreshing cold drinks! Keep doing your best!”

””Woooooo!””

In the carriage, there was a great number of sandwiches made with white bread, salty sausages, and tomatoes. The luxurious white bread was made using high-quality wheat grown in the lands blessed by the elves. Just by sandwiching salty sausages and tomatoes between the bread, it was already plenty delicious.

Additionally, we were also offering a cask full of cold apple juice.

It was made with just the regular apples, but even so, it was potent enough to get rid of the laborers' fatigue. These regular apples were the first special product Avalon had and was still supporting Avalon even now.

The laborers lined up and received—with a lovestruck look on their faces—their sandwich and juice from the Mythological Foxes.

I had instructed the Mythological Foxes to give out provisions three times a day. In the morning and at noon, they were to serve sandwiches and apple juice. In the evening though, the apple juice was to be replaced by ale.

Just by offering a delicious meal and a fatigue-remedying cold beverage, the work efficiency had completely changed.

”The Mythological Foxes sure are popular, aren't they?”

”Why are acting so surprised, Procell-sama? Didn't you make them distribute these provisions because they're the idols of Avalon? There really is nothing better to motivate a man than a beautiful woman. Impressive as always, Procell-sama.”

Most of the Mythological Foxes were working in Avalon-owned shops.

Because they were well-mannered, beautiful, stylish, and perhaps above all, were close in proximity to the citizens of Avalon, each of the Mythological Foxes had garnered many fans. One smile from them was enough to make their fans' worries vanish.

According to Kuina back then, the Mythological Foxes were being courted by the humans, but they only found it troubling and was not at all interested. Kuina quoted:

”Humans are a definite no. They're weak and don't have any tail. It goes without saying, the guy has to have a fluffy tail… Ah, but that doesn't matter at all if it's Procell-sama. Kyaa! Kuina-sama, ow, ow!”

Still, looking at the humans and the Mythological Foxes interacting with one another, I thought it wouldn't be that surprising for a romantic relationship to emerge.

”Everything seems to be in order, so I'll be heading back.”

”I'll look around for a little bit more. This is a good opportunity to ascertain each company's capabilities. Procell-sama, I swear to you, we're going to make this casino succeed.”

”But of course.”

I had invested quite a significant amount of DP in this project already, there was no way I was going to let it fail. Not that DP was the only parameter I was concerned with. It was important, but Avalon's growth was important too. So, if this casino improved at least one of those, I would have considered it a total success.

But enough of that for now.

I had received a message from Rorono that said she had just finished her prototype weapon for Tiro.

In perfect timing, Tiro would be back from her level grind with Kuina soon.

I absolutely want to see Tiro test out her new weapon.