"Young master, this is the last cooperation contract to be signed." Regan placed the contract on Claire's desk.
"How many businesses have moved in altogether now?" Claire asked.
Regan thought for a moment, then answered excitedly, "Forty-five in total. They're all major merchants, enough to fill up the West District."
Regan had never expected that after his young master went away for a few days, so many merchants would come wanting to move in upon her return. It was simply unbelievable.
"Have the construction crews from Metallurgical Town all been called back?"
"More than half of them have already rushed back. Some are still finishing up the final work there. They should all be back in a few more days."
"Good. You need to keep a close eye on the West District's construction. Nothing can go wrong," Claire said sternly.
"Understood. I'll keep watch at the site properly." Regan straightened his back, then asked, "Young master?"
"Hmm?" Claire turned around.
"Perhaps you should give Metallurgical Town a name sometime," Regan suggested.
Claire drew in a sharp breath. It did seem necessary. "Hiss... let's talk about it in a few days. I can't think of a good name for it right now."
Regan slowly withdrew, leaving Claire alone in the room to review the signed contracts.
Over the next week or two, Nafu City threw itself into the great construction project in the West District. Every day, huge transport caravans carried supplies into the city.
Nafu City became much livelier than before. The West District underwent enormous changes every day, while the Water Cloud Beast remained in the sky for long periods, shading the workers below. The residents of Nafu City were completely bewildered, having no idea what was happening.
"Lord Viscount has posted another notice!"
The shout drew men