Sorcery Monarch Part 2

Chapter 231: The Power of the Workers

The sound of hammering filled the air.

Rows upon rows of furnaces were lined up neatly in three rows.

Weapons and swords that had already taken shape were continuously being hammered and refined.

Several new young workers followed their master respectfully, listening as he explained each step of the process, its key points, and techniques.

After his explanation, the master had them try it themselves.

First, they attempted it independently, and once they were done, he patiently corrected their mistakes with detailed explanations.

He ensured they fully understood before proceeding with demonstrations.

Once they had gained a deeper understanding, he let them practice again.

Repeating this process multiple times, each new apprentice made significant progress.

Their rapid progress brought a wide smile to their master's face.

The new apprentices, however, felt somewhat embarrassed because they had ruined so many weapon blanks.

Noticing their unease, the master calmly reassured them:

"As long as you work hard and learn, wasting a bit of material is no big deal."

"These materials will be remelted and reforged, and aside from wasting some effort, nothing is truly lost."

Upon hearing this, all the apprentices relaxed.

They listened to their master's guidance while hearing stories from his past:

"Back when we were young, learning this trade was not easy."

"First, you had to tend the fire for two years, learning to judge the heat just by looking at the flame."

"If you couldn't learn, you'd keep tending the fire, earning no wage, and still having to do the master's chores."

"I tended the fire for four whole years before I even touched a pair of tongs."

"Only after that could I start hammering."

"Now, you all have such great opportunities, you must treasure them."

"Learn quickly, but also learn well. If you think you can slack off under my watch, that's absolutely impossible!"

"..."

Around each furnace, this scene repeated itself over and over.

There were countless examples proving that hard work led to a better life.

No oppressive taxes hanging over their heads.

No ruthless bureaucrats sucking them dry.

No more famine days, with uncertainty over their next meal.

And no fear of warring armies deliberately or inadvertently destroying their homes.

Moreover, before they even began work, each person had already been given a promise at the settlement center:

"Once you officially join Bay Territory, each family will automatically receive a house."

"All children will be raised and educated by the territory until they reach adulthood."

"Outside of work, everyone will have opportunities to improve their skills."

"As your knowledge and skills improve, you can receive higher positions and rewards."