Some noises came from outside. Ma Lin climbed onto the balcony to see a few nocturnal beasts sniffing their way toward the place.
He felt they posed no threat at all, so he didn't care in the slightest.
This stone fortress could be carried around; it covered an acre and could be shrunk using Divine Arts to fit into the "Divine Beings' Book," which was very convenient.
Wars used to rage across the Odro Continent, but now only a few regions still experienced conflict, with the rest displaying scenes of peace.
Even criminals were fewer, because with such high incomes and leisurely jobs, everyone was busy with fun, leaving no energy for crime.
Even the unemployed would end up with an income as they played.
There were far fewer battles now than in the past, but even so, setting out with such a stone fortress always felt reassuring. At the very least, it provided ample protection in the wilderness.
