Chapter 7: The Temple
At the crack of dawn, the labor convicts of Wolf Town were brought to the ruins of the church, where they cleared the debris under the supervision of the militia.
The militia were responsible not only for oversight but also participated in the reconstruction work, handling some of the lighter tasks.
The charcoal mud and black ash had to be shoveled away, the charred wood cleared, and any usable slates or bricks had to be picked out and taken to the river to be washed clean.
Wolf Town was very small, with so few buildings that they could be counted on one hand.
The church became abuzz with activity; the town center instantly resembling a bustling construction site.
The construction of a church was a grand event wherever it took place, and for many believers, it was even more sacred and glorious than constructing water conservancies or laying down roads.
Thus, everyone worked exceptionally hard, even the "slave laborers" who were forced to toil.