Chapter 185: Reconstruction of the Woodpole Territory

A memorial service was held in the Royal Capital to mourn the victims of the massive monster horde. His Majesty’s idea is to first let the people know that there were many victims in order to make the citizens recognize the threat of the monsters.

The celebration for the victory over the massive monster horde will be held after the New Year. At the victory ceremony, they plan to impress upon the people that the Albion Kingdom can counter the monster threat, steering the public away from excessive anxiety.

Rulers have it tough because they have to think about various things. His Majesty King Edgar II seems to be able to think about these things as naturally as breathing. As expected of a monarch renowned as a wise ruler.

It is scheduled to be announced at the victory celebration that the Fairchild Margrave family will be promoted to a Ducal family, but it seems that preparations, such as fulfilling certain conditions, are necessary for that.

So, I was told I could rest easy during that time. However, I decided to go to the Woodpole territory and help Theo and the others.

Theo and the Dwarves have been active in the Woodpole territory immediately after defeating the monsters to reconstruct the territory attacked by them. It seems the workshop staff are also cooperating.

Teleporting to the Woodpole territory, I showed my face at a site where Theo, the workshop carpenters, and the Dwarves were working together to restore a road.

“Hi, Theo.” “If it isn’t Master. Is the memorial service in the Royal Capital over?”

“Yeah. It seems the victory celebration will take time to prepare, so I came thinking I’d help a little. But it looks like you’ve made quite a lot of progress already.”

Theo and the others are working hard and have advanced the restoration significantly, so I think the highway will be back to normal very soon. “Yes, everyone from the workshop and my kinsmen are working hard.”

“No, I think Theo‘s hard work is the biggest factor. Long time no see, William-sama.” “Long time no see, Carpenter. It seems everyone from the workshop is working hard too.”

“Well, it’s for little Miss Mabel, after all. Everyone puts in the effort for a companion.” Everyone at the workshop is like family. It makes me happy that they get along well.

It seems there’s no turn for me in the road restoration. Then, I guess I’ll rebuild houses.

I headed to the Woodpole Baron’s mansion for a meeting about that. Leaving the highway where no one was watching, I activated my magic and teleported into the shade of a tree in the Baron’s garden.

When I stood at the entrance of the mansion, a maid hurriedly called the Baron. “Sorry for intruding suddenly. I had a little free time, so I thought I’d help with the reconstruction.”

“No, no, I am hesitant to have William-sama, who saved Woodpole, work. Please rest to recover from the fatigue of battle.” “No, I am a Producer, after all. I can be of more use in reconstruction than on the battlefield.”

However, the Baron wouldn’t easily say yes. When I promised to accept payment instead of doing it as a volunteer, he finally said, “Please take care of it.”

I decided to head to a village where the damage to buildings was severe. Mabel is coming with me since she knows the lay of the land and can talk to the villagers.

“William-sama, I am truly indebted to you this time, and I don’t know how to thank you.” “Mabel, I consider the workshop staff to be as good as family. Besides, you’re my sister’s best friend, so no thanks are needed.”

“Even so, please let me thank you. Thanks to you, Woodpole was saved from destruction.” “Is that so. I’m happy if I was of any use.”

“All the subjects are grateful too.” While we were talking about such things, the carriage Baron Woodpole prepared arrived at a village along the highway.

“This is terrible.” Entering the village, most of the houses had been destroyed. “Yes, I realize once again how terrifying a massive monster horde is. But the villagers evacuated, so no one died.”

“That is good. It’s because the Baron and the knights defeated the monster vanguard.” Mabel nodded happily at my words. Then, together with Mabel, we heard from the village chief and had him explain what the village used to be like.

It turned out there were a few inns along the highway, and about twenty private houses where the employees lived. Then, let’s build the houses first.

When I asked about the floor plans, I was told, “We leave it to you,” so I’ll make them log houses like the ones I built for the Dwarves and Elves. If they are the same as the ones I built before, it’s easy to visualize, so they’re easy to make.

“Then, I’ll start building.” When I took out the wood, iron, and glass I had transported with Storage Magic, the village chief and the villagers were surprised by the amount.

Next, I visualized the houses and activated my Production Skill, wishing that the villagers could live happily as they did before. When the warm light wrapping the building materials faded, houses were standing there.

I can build houses faster than before, and my magic capacity seems to have increased, so it feels like I can build any number of them. I built about twenty private houses in a single day.

“Whoa! A lot of houses appeared in the blink of an eye.” “Even the insides are made solidly. what an amazing skill.” “Thank you.”

That day, I returned to the Woodpole Baron’s mansion by carriage to stay the night, and the next day I used Teleportation Magic to come to the village with Mabel. This time, let’s build the inns.

Wishing for this village to prosper as it did before, I activated my Production Skill and built three inns. “To think the village would be revived in two days.” “Both the inns and the houses are brand new. They’re better than before.”

“Oh, God.” Some people wept with joy, and some elderly people knelt and began to pray.

It is in reconstruction that a Producer can truly shine. I left the village while waving to the villagers.

At this time, I didn’t yet know that a bronze statue of me would be built in this village later, causing me immense embarrassment.