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Chapter 65: Gathering of the Storm
RiverPark Stronghold production was nearly in its final phase as the summer heat hung heavy over the outpost as its forges continued to roar. The blast furnace complex now operated at full capacity, producing iron at a rate that would have seemed impossible just months ago. Ric walked the perimeter of the expanded workshop district with his wives, the air thick with the smell of charcoal and hot metal.“We’ve hit a new milestone,” he said, gesturing toward the line of completed cannons waiting for mounting, he added: “Fifteen operational pieces now, with crews fully trained. Combined with the crossbows and disciplined pike companies, we can field a force capable of facing a thousand-man army on favorable ground.”Morgana ran her hand along one of the cannon barrels, her callused fingers tracing the smooth iron. “My men are ready. The Iron Wolf Tribe is still licking its wounds, but I’ve got scouts watching the passes. If they regroup, we’ll greet them with thunder again!”She wanted
Chapter 64: Plans for the future.
The following days, production began as always.The blast furnace complex had grown into a small industrial heart at the eastern edge of Riverpark Stronghold. What began as a single primitive structure now sprawled across a cleared area with three active furnaces, multiple forges, and dedicated workshops for crossbows, tools, and the all important cannon production. Smoke rose steadily into the summer sky as Ric walked through the organized chaos with his wives.The air rang with the constant clang of hammers and the roar of bellows. Workers moved with purpose, their faces streaked with soot but their steps confident. This was no longer desperate improvisation. This was a real industry.“We’re producing enough iron now to equip the entire militia with better armor and weapons,” Ric said, running his hand along a newly cast cannon barrel cooling in its mold. “The quality is getting consistent. We’re past the early failures.”He was pleasantly surprised about the development of produc
Chapter 63: Iron Wolf tribe retreat
The next day was not like a regular day, it came with a lot of good news.The victory over the Iron Wolf tribe warband sent ripples across the northern borderlands. Within days, scouts reported that the main body of the tribe had pulled back deeper into the frozen wastes, their raiding parties growing cautious and smaller. Riverpark Stronghold had drawn first blood against one of the region’s most feared barbarian clans, and won decisively.It was a thing for celebration, as the militia were rewarded based on merit and contributions.The dead militia’s family were taken care of with special treatment from the household as the injured ones were treated immediately.Ric stood on the northern wall with his wives, watching a patrol return with another group of freed captives and recovered supplies. The mood across the stronghold was one of quiet confidence.“They’re retreating for now,” Morgana said, leaning on the parapet. Dressed on her loose gown and her sword beside her, still bearin
Chapter 62: The Iron wolf tribe
The operation was a success as the next morning, Ric stood at his usual position where Morgana walked towards him with her already bandaged arm.“You are still up by this time?” Morgana asked quietly from behind.Ric didn't turn back as he was already aware of her.“I just feel this undercurrent won't last for too long and it will hit us quickly” he turned as he faced Morgana who was totally naked with her huge breast directly pointed towards him. He gulped hard as he continued with much difficulty, “We need to make preparations!’He still always finds it hard to control himself in front of this Vixen.Morgana smiled as she took some steps forward to close the gap between them and whispered gently in his ears, “You don't need to worry yourself, we will be ready. But first you need to give me my reward!”Morgana winked at him as she bent down and took his rod out.Ric's body jerked like an electric current was flowing through when she touched his rod.She smiled devilishly as she strok
Chapter 61: Effective operation
Ric and his household began to plan the next step of action. They began to organize and formulate different plans, collect information needed and they decided it was time.They finally decided they couldn't wait for the threat to come knocking their way, it was time to take the fight to the enemies.Two days after the Stronghold Master celebration, Morgana assembled a strike force of one hundred and twenty of her best fighters. The sun had barely risen when they marched out of the eastern gate under the crossed pike and crossbow banner. Ric watched them leave from the wall, Yan and Kahleen at his side.“Clear every major camp within fifty miles,” Ric had told her before departure. “Make the border ours.”Morgana had simply grinned, her hands holding the tilt of her sword as she shrugged her shoulders and replied. “Consider it done!”For the next ten days, reports flowed back through scouts. Morgana’s force moved like ghosts through the wild borderlands, striking hard and fast. They hi
Chapter 60:Bold declaration
Ric stood at the edge of his courtyard, he was holding the brew herbal tea Kathleen made him, he sipped it slowly as his mind drifted far and wide.New ideas kept flowing through his mind as he began to understand new inventions and how everything works.He knew it was already time for this outpost to spread his wings and banner far and wide.Without expansion, then the current resources won't be able to support the inflow of people, so he needed to start making full time preparation with the data and information he has gathered.This was a new dawn, a dawn for new things!***The central square of Riverpark Stronghold was packed from end to end. Banners bearing the crossed pike and crossbow fluttered proudly in the summer breeze. Nearly the entire population had gathered as over twelve hundred souls were present to witness the moment. Ric stood on the raised platform with his three wives beside him, the militia formed in perfect ranks behind them.Today marked a true milestone.Lady
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