That morning, Lee Jun inspected the half-built fortress walls.Godon walked beside him, pointing out sections reinforced with large stones.Under the warm morning sun, the goblins moved in a steady rhythm, as if this heavy labor had become part of their daily routine.
Final Stage of the Wall
The last layer of stones was set in place, slowly reaching the planned final height.Moji stood at one corner, pressing both palms against the clay mixture.A blue light spread from his hands, instantly hardening the stones around it.
This time, he was assisted by the two most talented shaman candidates.Though their magic wasn't as strong as Moji's, their help sped up the work noticeably.
The hot weather drenched every worker in sweat, yet not a single one complained—the higher the wall rose, the higher their spirits soared.
Constructing the Great Wooden Gate
On the eastern side, Jun decided to build the main entrance gate.Two massive trees were cut down, their trunks cleaned and hauled together by dozens of goblins.
Godon led the installation of simple iron hinges, forged from scrap metal taken from past loot.The air was filled with the sound of hammering metal and the deep groan of heavy wood being set into place.
Surveillance and Training
Draksra and his scouts patrolled the work area, ensuring no threats approached during construction.Godon maintained warrior training schedules, blending drills with construction work to keep the soldiers in peak condition.Meanwhile, Moji trained the five shaman candidates to create an emergency barrier that could one day protect the gate.
Testing the Gate
By late afternoon, the gate was ready.Godon and several warriors pushed with all their strength—the massive doors groaned softly before closing tightly.
Cheers erupted among the goblins, their eyes wide with awe at the sight of the towering gate.Jun stood in front of them, looking up at the massive wooden structure.
The Fortress Nears Completion
The walls and gate now stood tall and imposing, with only minor finishing touches left to complete.Goblin's Grove no longer looked like a mere settlement—it was a fortified town ready for the future.
"One more step… and we'll be ready for anything," Jun murmured.
The setting sun bathed the new wall in a golden glow, making the entire Goblin's Grove shine like a dream fortress.