The addition of a new shareholder brought the stagnant land reclamation operation back to life. The reduced food supply was also restored to its normal level.
The autumn harvest was preserved, and all they needed was to get through to the next spring, when new grains would come in. This famine in the Southeastern Province seemed to have passed.
Some households rejoiced while others grieved.
The unfortunate Baron Caryo, the most depressed loser, was still confined to a sickbed for self-reflection.
Having just emerged from the ivory tower, he was hit hard by the ruthless society, forcing him into deep self-doubt.
The nobles of the north were not having it easy either. Although the disaster had passed, grains were rarely sold on the market.
While a group of native nobles were holding celebratory feasts for surviving the famine, they were still anxiously waiting for aid from the King.
