Regressor of the Fallen Family novel Chapter 59

Chapter 59

Episode 59

Earth Wall!

At the soft incantation from Clayton, a 100-meter-long dirt wall rose along the marked boundary of the village.

Woooom.

Thud.

Wowwww!

The cheering of the workers filled with admiration at the spectacle.

Before their cheers had even ended, the foremen shouted from all around.

What are you all doing! Compact the dirt!

The earth wall, one meter thick and three meters high, began to shrink in size as the workers shoveled, but it grew denser, eventually forming a solid outer wall with a consistent hardness.

Logan bowed politely to Clayton, who was sweating to maintain the spell.

Thank you once again for accepting our demanding conditions.

His thanks were not merely for the extended collaboration on the construction project beyond contractual obligations.

Offering the heart of a fledgling settlement, not firmly established within well-built city walls, to someone wishing to construct a Mage Tower, was unheard of.

It could have been taken as an insult, suitable for outrage, but Clayton readily accepted the offer, dismissing all conventional expectations.

Lord Logan, you exaggerate. A yearly grant of ten million gold is promised; whether its for a city or a village matters not.

Ha-ha. Thank you for thinking so.

The heart of the kingdoms largest settlement, even bigger than a city. Quite fascinating. I have no complaints.

Claytons words came out with a blurry smile but serious tone, making it clear without much thought that he meant every word.

Indeed, the concept of a settlement where large numbers of peasants lived together was new to him.

Aside from main cities like Kail, used for trade, the typical model involved the Lords estate and its castle as the central symbol, with villages scattered about for the residents to live their independent lives.

Only the Lords retainers, knights, soldiers, and certain essential craftsmen like blacksmiths lived within the castle; the majority lived outside.

Building a village larger than a castle, where the territorys residents would all live together, was unheard of.

If things proceed as Master Logan plans, this settlement called MacLaine Town will become the central hub of the domain, even surpassing MacLaine Castle and Teslon Castle. Typically, you would build a castle in the middle of a plain like this

Why bother? It would be a waste of time. Its enough to make it comfortable for the domains residents to farm and live.

Indeed

Hm?

No, its nothing.

The possibility of rebellion rises when many residents are gathered in one place.

Common estates often split the population into several villages to minimize this risk.

Logan answered simply to this unspoken concern.

If we dont exploit the citizens, there wont be any uprising. Who would rebel when theyre promised a good life?

Truly remarkable.

A warm smile crossed Claytons austere face.

His way of thinking is fundamentally different from other nobles.

For Logan, it was merely following in the footsteps of the successful policies of the future empire, but to Clayton, Logan was an extraordinary young man.

Feeling burdened by the admiration in Logans eyes, Clayton tactfully changed the subject.

Regardless of construction or Mage Tower matters, if you ever need anything, let me know. I will provide support as soon as possible.

Maintaining a positive relationship with someone as supportive as Logan required reciprocal gestures of good will.

However

Its unlikely, but if this Town project fails and it becomes a ghost town, please be a bit more attentive to our school. I wouldnt want it to be lonely Haha, just kidding. No laughter?

The joke failed to amuse, and the atmosphere turned stiff.

Ahem. My apologies. I have no talent for jokes Ah, but seriously, will this earthen wall really be sufficient? If by any chance this place were to be invaded

Clayton trailed off, but Logans answer was swift and decisive.

Ha-ha, dont worry. There wont be any battles here.

A bad day for me to spout off useless worries, I guess.

No. Really, there wont be any wars here. I wont allow it. This place will simply remain as the heart of MacLaine.

Truly, your concern for the peoples welfare is

If Clayton knew Logans true thoughts, he would not have smiled.

Before that happens, well make our move against others.

Smiling awkwardly, Logan gazed towards the sky.

Clayton could misunderstand all he wanted; the satisfaction of their progress moving ahead faster than planned was what mattered to Logan.

* * *

Most of the tasks requiring Logans direct involvement were either already in motion or off to a stable start.

The familiar duties of acting as Lord, as well as his other responsibilities, were completed more swiftly over time.

Checked this.

Thud.

And this, checked.

Thud.

Well, Im off to practice

Your Highness. Did you properly review these before stamping them?!

If theres any issue after you double-check Dwain, bring it to me again!

Tsch, hes already gone

Thump.

Damn boy, ruins our family name more than his old man But, no, not yet. Argh, my damn fate

Of course, this was possible because of the involuntary sacrifice of a single public official.

All I need now is to become stronger!

Fortunately, Logans wish was being fulfilled smoothly.

Woooom.

Zap.

A small sound was followed by a golden streak shot from the tip of Logans sword.

That brief burst of light penetrated a massive rock and several large trees before vanishing.

All that remained on the rock and the trees were puncture wounds the size of coins.

But Logan had no doubt that those marks could easily punch through steel as well.

Divine Sword Secret Technique, Second Form.