Chapter 305 Immense Workload

Suzuka turned to the rest of the goblins with an easygoing smile and addressed them.

 "Alright, listen up, everyone. The goblins who can speak our language will be Hermit's assistants. They'll help him direct the workflow, so think of them as second-in-command after Hermit. If you have any troubles or problems, you'll go to them first. They'll relay the message to Hermit, and then he'll bring it to me. We'll work together to solve it. Basically, if you're in trouble, they'll be your go-to people."

The goblins, hearing Suzuka's message, reacted as if they'd been struck by lightning. They convulsed with a mix of fear and reverence, looking at the standing goblins who knew the language as if they were chosen heroes. Their eyes were full of respect and wonder, and some even bowed to them, their small forms trembling with awe.

Next, Suzuka continued, her tone light and encouraging.

 "Now, I want to know who can do construction work. Don't think too deeply about it. It’ll be simple stuff, like carrying a rock or a twig, maybe making a shed or a wall - that kind of thing."

The goblins exchanged glances, hesitating for only a moment before all stood up in unison. Hermit turned to Suzuka and stammered, "Um, ah, H-Helen, we, we slaves were responsible mainly for building and maintaining the goblin breeding farms. Um, so, we were all forced to build them from scratch. We all know how to build... a little."

Suzuka's face lit up with joy.

 "Great, that is fantastic! We'll be building some structures very soon."

The goblins, seeing Suzuka's enthusiasm, felt a surge of pride and excitement. They had been reduced to mere tools of labor in their previous lives, but now, they were about to become builders of a new world. The thought of contributing to something meaningful filled them with a newfound sense of purpose.

One of the goblins, a small but sturdy fellow, raised his hand timidly.

 "We can build good, Master. We know how to make strong walls and sturdy roofs. We can help."

Suzuka waved at him.

 "That's the spirit! We'll need all the skills you have. And if you feel lacking, don't be discouraged, we will teach you the right way to build. You will be building your future with your own hands."

The goblins' eyes sparkled with hope. They could hardly believe their luck. Not only were they free from the breeding farms, but they were also allowed to use their skills for something positive. It was as if a heavy burden had been lifted from their shoulders.

Hermit, seeing the goblins' renewed energy and determination, felt a wave of relief. His fears slowly melted away, replaced by a sense of duty and loyalty to Suzuka. She had given them more than just freedom; she had given them a chance to rebuild their lives.

As Suzuka continued to outline the plans for the construction, the goblins listened intently, their eyes wide with anticipation. They were ready to follow her lead, to work hard, and to prove their worth. They had been through hell, but now, they saw a glimmer of heaven in the form of a new beginning.

By the end of her speech, the goblins were practically vibrating with excitement. They felt a deep connection to Suzuka, Hermit, and each other. They were no longer just survivors; they were a community and family ready to do her bidding. With Suzuka's guidance, they believed they could achieve anything. The future was bright, and they were eager to build it, one stone and twig at a time.

Suzuka continued, "Alright, now that we know who can do what, we can focus on finishing clearing the forest on my lands." 

She turned to Hermit and added, "You will be in charge of that. Gather everyone who can work and start cutting. I will help move the logs, and Jacob will deal with the tree stumps and even the ground."

Hermit nodded vigorously, his resolve strengthening with Suzuka's trust in him. He scuttled off to gather his fellow goblins, each of whom responded with eager enthusiasm. Their tiny bodies buzzed with energy as they formed groups, clutching their tools and preparing for the task ahead.

Jacob, having finished his work on the crop fields, joined the goblins. The fields he had cultivated were vast and impressive, covering several acres. The essential crops included wheat, a long line across the land soon to be golden and abundant, enough to provide bread for the entire community. Next to wheat a long line of corn whose tall stalks soon will sway gently in the breeze, a staple that would ensure they had a versatile food source. He also formed big plots for vegetables. Rows of vibrant carrots, potatoes, beans, and cabbages. To provide necessary vitamins and variety. At Silvia's request, he made a plot for Herbs. Aromatic basil, thyme, mint, and other herbs for both culinary and medicinal uses. And last, he formed a field of fruit trees. Young saplings of apple, pear, and peach trees, that soon bear sweet fruits.

The well-organized layout allowed for efficient growth and harvesting, ensuring that no space was wasted. Goblins, done planting the seeds and saplings returned to the task of cutting trees.

With Hermit at the helm, the goblins attacked the trees with newfound vigor. Their small axes and saws swung rhythmically, creating a symphony of chopping sounds. Suzuka, true to her word, used her gravity magic to make the logs nearly weightless, effortlessly moving them to the designated pile.

Jacob's earth magic was a sight to behold. He moved with precision, his hands glowing as he commanded the earth to release the tree stumps. Each stump was uprooted and the ground leveled, creating a smooth and even surface.

The goblins worked tirelessly, their bodies moving in perfect harmony as they cleared the forest. Every swing of an axe, every heave of a log, and every command from Hermit was executed with fervor. They sang songs of hope and freedom, their voices echoing through the clearing. They marveled at Hermit's bravery and leadership, seeing him as their savior who had brought them into this new world of miracles.

For two weeks, the goblins labored tirelessly, chipping away at the dense forest on Suzuka's lands until finally, a vast clearing emerged. During this time, Jacob constructed a sawmill by the river using his earth magic. 

The sawmill that Jacob built was no ordinary structure. With the precision of a master craftsman, he molded the very earth beneath his feet. The foundation was formed from compacted soil, as hard as stone, providing a stable base for the sawmill. Using his magic, Jacob shaped the iron ore into sturdy beams and supports, the metal gleaming with a silvery sheen as it solidified into place.

The walls of the sawmill rose next, constructed from bricks of baked clay. Each brick was carefully formed by Jacob's magic, conjured from the earth itself. These bricks interlocked perfectly, creating a fortress-like structure that stood strong and resilient.

High above, the roof took shape, its framework composed of metal beams twisted and fused with incredible precision. Tiles formed from layers of hardened quartz provided a sparkling, translucent cover that allowed sunlight to filter through, illuminating the interior of the sawmill.

Inside, the heart of the sawmill was a massive saw blade, also crafted from metal extracted from the earth. This blade, as tall or taller as a goblin, was embedded with shards of diamond that Jacob had painstakingly drawn from the soil. It gleamed menacingly, its edge honed to a razor-sharp finish. The blade was mounted on a complex system of gears and pulleys, all forged from the same resilient metal. Waterwheels, also formed from a blend of metal and stone, were installed along a nearby stream, harnessing the power of flowing water to drive the sawmill's mechanisms.

Jacob's earth magic extended to the very floor of the sawmill. He created a network of channels and conduits beneath the surface, allowing for the smooth movement of logs and planks. With a wave of his hand, he summoned a conveyor belt of hardened clay and stone, which would transport the massive logs to the saw blade with effortless ease.

With a sawmill and the forest cutting done for now, It was time to begin constructing the defensive wall that would encircle her territory, marking and defending the town's borders. The centerpiece of this ambitious project was the colossal stone slab created from the mountain Suzuka had reduced to rubble.

Suzuka approached the massive chunk of stone with Jacob at her side.

 "Well, Jacob? Think you can make me some indestructible magi stone bricks out of this?"

Jacob nodded, his eyes scanning the enormous rock.

 "Give me a minute, and we’ll see."

 He placed his hands on the stone, channeling his earth magic to scan its composition. Moments later, he removed his hands and turned to Suzuka with a grin.

 "Yeah, this is magi stone alright. With all the different materials and the thick corrupted magic compressed by your spell, this mountain turned into some fine magi stone. This will be enough to make you a wall around your town and more. The process of cutting it into bricks will be bone-breaking though. The purity is nothing I’ve seen before - these will be some serious bricks, and with magic-infused cement, your wall will be unbreachable."

Suzuka's eyes sparkled with joy.

 "That's great! I love the sound of that. You better get to it. The sooner you start, the sooner you finish. Also, I need you to lay the foundation for the wall around my lands so the goblins can start building. I’ll have the dwarves direct the workflow to make sure they don’t mess up. And then I need you to produce magic cement; we can’t just stack bricks in the air now, can we? Oh yes, and make sure the bricks are standard size. I don’t think the goblins will be able to lift anything bigger than that."

Jacob, startled by the immense workload he had just been assigned, groaned.

 "By Melwyn's beard, you'll kill me with all the work you just dropped on me. Cutting bricks alone will take everything I've got."

Suzuka squinted at him, a playful glint in her eye.

 "Oh please, a little work won’t kill you. Human bodies can handle a lot. Remember me, for example? Remember how you told your buddies to feed me to the werewolf? That beast nearly tore me in half, and I’m still kicking. So, a little labor won’t be a problem. Will it?"

Jacob winced at the memory but nodded. 

"Alright, alright, I get it. I’ll get started on those bricks."