Late autumn, nearing winter — by the riverside workshop.
The ground was blanketed in withered wild grass. The trees that once stood around the compound had long been uprooted, but the northern wind still swept distant fallen leaves across the surface of the moat.
Of the nine workshop buildings, only four were in use.
One for brewing Angel's Tear and crafting Angel's Embrace.
One for distilling Angel's Kiss.
One for stitching labels.
And the last — for preparing magical beast leather armor.
When Rus arrived at the workshop, he first gave a few quick instructions to Boro.
With experience came confidence — Boro had grown into his role, now fully capable of overseeing the operations of two full production lines. In essence, he was the "Chief Engineer" of the Angel product series.
His once rounded frame had slimmed with routine, his posture straightened, and his speech grew more assured by the day.
