That morning, the air in Goblin's Grove felt fresh, but my mind was heavy with worry.I stood in front of the food storage, staring at the dwindling piles of vegetables and roots.The old farmland had been destroyed during the battle with the Nyxwraith.At this rate, our supplies wouldn't last more than a few weeks.
True, since the Nyxwraith's death, the forest had begun to feel alive again.Rabbits, deer, and even wild boars could be spotted around Goblin's Grove.A few talented goblins had managed to bring back fresh meat, but the amount…I glanced at the cuts of meat on the table.Even for a single day's meal, it was far from enough.
Moji stood beside me, his voice calm yet firm.
"Hunting helps, but we can't rely on the forest to always provide."
Forming the Hunting Teams
I nodded slowly, then called all the goblins to the central clearing.
"Starting today, we'll have two permanent hunting teams."
Ten goblins were chosen—five for each team.The first team would be led by Kang Minho.The second team would be led by Godon.They would take turns hunting every day, making sure fresh meat was always on the table.
Godon thumped his chest.
"Leave it to us."
Minho smirked at him.
"We'll see who brings back more."
Some goblins who weren't chosen looked disappointed, but I quickly assigned them to other duties.
Opening New Farmland
Hunting alone wouldn't be enough.If we relied only on meat, food would still run out quickly.I decided to open five hectares of new farmland near the river.
The remaining 90 goblins were divided into three groups:
Tree-felling team led by Godon once he returned from hunting.
Perimeter guards led by Draksra, to keep monsters away.
Logistics and support led by Moji, preparing water and stamina potions.
Day One of Clearing
The northern forest echoed with the sounds of axes and shouted orders.Godon demonstrated quick felling techniques, impressing several goblins.Draksra drove off a pack of small wolves that tried to sneak in.Moji moved between groups, handing out water and energy-boosting potions.
By the end of the day, four hectares had been cleared.
Day Two & Completion
The next morning, the remaining one hectare was cleared in half a day.Now, rich black soil stretched out under the sunlight, ready for planting.
I stood in the middle of the open field, letting the breeze carry the scent of fresh earth.
"Tomorrow, we plant. Food will be plentiful, and we'll never go hungry again."
Closing
As we walked back, I caught sight of a group of rabbits darting across the forest's edge, followed by a startled deer.But my mind was too occupied with planting plans to think much of it.
Tomorrow, new roles would be assigned.Not just for farming… but for building the strength of Goblin's Grove.