Thick clouds blanketed the sky, thunder and lightning flashed, and below lay the boundless sea and a gigantic bridge that seemed to have been abruptly thrust into it.
"Keep it up, everyone. Let's push our progress another 5% this month. I know you're all tired and working hard, but please keep going. And remember, we aren't building this bridge for anyone else—we're building it for ourselves."
Belo Betty's slightly husky voice seemed to carry endless strength, inspiring the workers toiling away.
"Roar! Miss Belo Betty is right! Everyone, roll up your sleeves and work hard.
Think about your wives and children back home. We may be suffering a little now, but it's all so they can survive in the future!"
"Let's put in more effort and overtake the first work group before dark.
The Chief Supervisor just announced that whichever team takes first place in progress before nightfall today will receive ten residential slots in the central district."
"Ah, really?
Ten residential slots in the central district? The higher-ups are being that generous this time?"
The enticing reward brought delighted expressions to many faces. Especially for the leading teams, hearing those words felt like fortune falling from the sky. Who else but them?
After all, compared to the teams behind them, the leading teams were the main contenders for the reward.
"You've all heard about the reward. We're in first place now, and we have to take all ten slots. Everyone knows the environment and value of the central district. There are only two hours left until dark, so don't go limp on me at such a crucial moment!"
The captain of the first-ranked team wiped the sweat from his face with the towel on his shoulder, raised the sledgehammer in his hand, and rallied his men.
"Roar! Jack, stop