"Owen, how is the printing of the books coming along?" Arthur asked as he entered the small workshop that smelled of ink and fresh parchment.
Owen, his head bent over a newly set page, looked up and smiled. "We've finished setting the type for all the books, Your Majesty," he replied. "The economic guides, kingdom's law, and the trade manuals—just as you instructed."
Arthur stepped closer, his eyes scanning the neat rows of type laid out on the table. "That's excellent news," he said, his tone both pleased and thoughtful. "And how long do you estimate until the first copies are ready for distribution?"
Owen wiped his inky hands on a rag and considered. "If all goes smoothly, we should have the first batch of each book bound and ready within the week. The printing presses have been working day and night—my team is truly dedicated."
