Chapter 73: The Lord’s Suspicion (Part II)
Word Number:186
Author:苍渊之握
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Release Time:2026-02-24
The first edict Rodal received upon taking office was to take full responsibility for constructing a massive hunting ground for the Lord in the outskirts of Suvillas. The grounds had to be suitable for wild boar and elk, and required a lavish garden where the Lord could stay. The project was so sprawling that it necessitated the seizure of vast tracts of nearby farmland. Rodal’s objections fell on deaf ears. Resigned, he dispatched officials to conduct surveys and measurements; to ensure the displaced farmers could start anew, every detail had to be meticulously arranged. Beyond security concerns, the garden required exquisite craftsmanship and intricate stonework. To meet the deadline, Rodal issued two successive decrees conscripting master craftsmen from across Nord. These masters, along with their assistants and apprentices, converged on Suvillas from every corner of the realm. Still, Rodal felt the progress was sluggish. He personally visited the site to berate the overseers, demanding they accelerate the work. His relentless pressure drew bitter complaints from the subordinates and laborers, who viewed the Chancellor as cold and heartless. When advisors tried to intervene, the Chancellor ignored