"Now might be the time to forge some high-level equipment for that lad, to help him safely navigate through this crisis," the legendary dwarf craftsman resolved quietly.
"Figure out how to forge it yourselves, and tell your lord that I have matters to attend to and not to disturb me!"
With that, Thotmudo left without another word, leaving the apprentices bewildered.
...
With the demons closing in, everything needed to be expedited.
On the second day of Ji Chen's return, a series of construction projects were promptly announced, including but not limited to the construction of coastal walls, coastal defense structures, anti-aircraft installations, and underground refuge tunnels. He aimed to fortify the entire territory like a hedgehog, armed to the teeth.
However, besides basic resources, these projects required a plethora of complex auxiliary materials, which would have to be procured through the merchants.