57: Failing Reputation

“Perhaps you can reconsider…..”

“There is nothing else left for consideration. I have made my decision”

“But my lord, this is simply ludicrous! We cannot complete this under 15 days”

“Hire more workers. Work longer hours. No matter what, this has to be completed under 15 days”

“We can’t hire more workers, my lord! This is work for specialists”

“Hire more laborers then. You’re just making excuses. I’ve seen the way you work and I am absolutely positive that this can be finished in 15 days. If you cannot do it, then I would call in contractors from other kingdoms. Surely you know the implications of that, do you not?”

“I…..will talk to the others”

“Don’t be so downcast. I’ll increase the money I’m offering to 150,000 Polis per specialist and 20,000 for laborers. That should get you enough laborers, no?”

“Yes, my lord”

The contractor left, downcast. Amaika looked up from their work, staring at the young lord. Even though he was a foreigner, he acted like he owned the place, controlling p