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The villagers weren't without calculation; seeing the two businesses, the workshops and cattle pens, growing more prosperous and expanding by the day, they felt reassured.

Now that they had a bit of silver, though not a lot, it was still not an insignificant amount. The sum they had saved up over several years of good harvests paled in comparison. With the backing of two such large industries, they could afford to spend a little now and then. Next year, they would work again for the cattle farm. Once spring arrived, they would gather more grass from the lush areas, and by then, they would have earned back the silver.

Good days ought to look like good days, especially during the New Year. Celebrating the holiday well was seen as a good omen for the year to come, something that absolutely should not be taken lightly.