Ed ultimately didn't go into Martha's house because he could imagine what it was like inside—probably just some food and clothes, and not much else.
"I'll go in and take a look when I'm richer!" Ed thought to himself.
Ed continued walking towards the center of the village.
In the open space in the middle of the village, there stands a stone that is about three or four meters high.
The top of the stone has been carved, and some people are finishing the carving of the lower part.
Since Ed came from behind the stone, he could not see the front of it.
Ed didn't know how they got the stone back, but it must have been incredibly difficult. They were going through so much trouble to build him a statue.
Ed was also curious to see if Sophia really drew him to look like a black bread so well that everyone would be satisfied.
Ed unconsciously quickened his pace.
"Hmm, it's not bad." Ed was quite satisfied with the statue's front.
But now that I'm still alive, would it be inappropriate to build a statue for him?
Fortunately, Ed didn't have anyone around to give him answers. "Whatever! Let's build it. I'm a tough guy anyway."
Shaking his head, Ed stopped thinking about those random things.
Instead, he began to look at the statue seriously. Although it was not yet finished, judging from the upper part that had already been built, Ed could only say that it was no wonder everyone was satisfied.
However, he was at a loss for words when it came to describing the statue, as he was not very good at describing statues.
If I had to say it, it would be:
"You'll fall in love with it at first sight," Ed said, somewhat giddy.
"Sophia, you'll get an extra chicken leg tonight," Ed thought to himself, giving Sophia his approval.
The statue now stands in the very center of the village. And on the notice board not far from the statue are Ed's decrees from a few days ago.
The red totem tells everyone that this is a decree issued by the lord, and in fact, after so much time, everyone already knows this.
The notice board, which was just something I made casually back then, has now weathered many storms and is reaching the age of retirement.
"Roderick, rebuild this notice board. Make sure it's waterproof, and ideally, build a rain shelter."
"Yes, my lord," Roderick replied from behind.
After seeing the statue, Ed planned to check out the rabbit hutch. It had been a long time since he'd been there; he wondered what the situation was like now.
outside the rabbit hutch
"Shushu, can we be like the others now?" someone asked Shushu, who was tidying up hay, outside the rabbit hutch.
"Yes, Oak, from now on we are the people of Gray Fortress." Fir said happily, looking at Oak.
However, you could tell from the tears in the cedar's eyes that he was not only happy, but also grateful for finally being able to join the territory.
"Shushu, the village has built some very beautiful new houses. I wonder if the lord will build some for us?"
"Oak, we have a very nice house now, and there's nothing wrong with everyone living together." After saying that, Fir looked at Oak with a hint of reproach.
Hearing what the cedar said, the oak also felt a little guilty for thinking too much.
Actually, everyone is doing quite well now. They get a free lunch, and the lord also gave them some bread. They have no problem surviving.
He was somewhat envious of the villagers' beautiful new houses and personal property.
However, Sugiki said,
They will soon have some land.
Because the lord will soon begin cultivating new land.
This filled him with renewed anticipation.