Time passed on. For the Nephirid, it was a short moment, but from a human perspective, an entire year had slipped by.
Despite his growing impatience, Ben still couldn't find a way forward that wouldn't jeopardize their plan. So instead of rushing blindly, he channeled all his focus into expanding their army and tightening the web of their network.
Golem production had skyrocketed. By now, they were spread throughout the entire kingdom, an indispensable workforce ensuring that everything kept moving. Almost half the labor force across the land now consisted of his golems.
At first, the city lords and nobles were wary, hesitant to rely on these machines. But after seeing other cities grow more prosperous, more efficient, and flush with coin, their pride gave way to pragmatism. Either follow the new trend or get left behind.
