Tiamat's Secret

He nodded at his subjects, a gentle smile tugging at his lips as their legitimate advice seeped into his mind.

Convinced, he retrieved all his building blueprints and handed them to Dimitris.

"Start with the firm wooden walls. They have to surround the territory by tomorrow night. You can focus on the carpenter workshop and farm next. For the rest, we'll see later, but I had the tailoring workshop and brick kiln in mind."

Dimitris and Muramasa approved of his choice and offered him reassured smiles.

The carpenter workshop would increase Dimitris' efficiency and reduce the time required to transform wood into sturdy planks.

"We'll mobilise everyone to help... except Ifrit and the imps." 

Garduck's guttural voice echoed. His steps determined, he left to gather the other demons and start the construction.

Dimitris retrieved the tools from his hand, his smile stretching his wrinkles as he spoke.