Birth of Helmarte Machine Works

The very next morning, Ernest arrived at the factory carrying another stack of papers.

At this point, nobody was surprised anymore.

A few workers saw him crossing the yard and immediately exchanged knowing looks.

One of them sighed.

"Another project."

The other nodded.

"Definitely another project."

Inside the office, Hollen was reviewing financial reports when the door opened.

He looked up.

Then looked at the papers.

Then slowly closed his ledger.

"No."

Ernest blinked.

"What?"

"No."

"I haven't said anything."

"You don't need to."

The forge owner pointed at the papers.

"Those are expensive papers."

Several clerks nearby burst into laughter.

Ernest rolled his eyes and sat down.

"They're blueprints."

"Exactly."

He placed the stack onto the desk.

The top page revealed a large building.