Chapter 12: Advancing the Island’s Construction

With each passing day, Claw Island grew more imposing. The fortress walls had been successfully erected, now featuring well-defined battlements and internal passages that allowed defenders to move swiftly. The watchtowers were completed and manned by skilled archers and sentries, ensuring that no ship could approach unnoticed.

The blacksmiths' workshop expanded its operations, not only forging cannons and weapons but also producing armor and horseshoes for the steeds that had been brought ashore during the early days of colonization. A new well was dug in the center of the settlement, securing a fresh water supply even in times of siege.

The shipyard was growing at an accelerated pace. In addition to maintaining the existing fleet, new warships were being built using refined techniques developed by the naval carpenters. The decks were reinforced, and thick linen sails allowed for better navigation, even amidst storms.

On the agricultural front, the fields expanded, now supporting a greater variety of crops. Small barns were built to store the harvest and prevent losses during heavy rains. Livestock farming was also flourishing, with herds of sheep and pigs ensuring a steady supply of meat and leather.

Edmund personally inspected each sector, making sure nothing was overlooked. Kieza coordinated the logistics of supplies and housing, while Voss refined defensive tactics, training warriors to protect the island from potential invasions.

The progress was remarkable, but the work was far from over. With every advancement came new challenges, requiring strategy, effort, and determination to transform Claw Island into the impenetrable refuge Edmund had envisioned.