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Chapter 19: Decision
Already inside the game, once again, I went to the hired workers, they were transporting stones in the shape of bricks, but 20 times bigger, the rocks were practically the same as, coming out of a factory.
The construction in Andromeda, was not so different that, in the 2000s, deep foundations were laid, based on stones, these rocks were cut into rectangular shapes and all of the same dimensions of approximately 2 meters wide, 5 meters long and a height of 3 meters.
For the walls it was a very similar case but the stones were of half of these dimensions (width, length and height) that is to say 1, 2.5 and 1.5 meters respectively.
The union between the rocks, did not use materials such as mud and concrete instead they joined the blocks of stone, drilling in them some metal bars at the ends, when I saw drilling the stones I thought it would take a long time but it was a very easy process, an elf placed the material, where it corresponded, another one placed the metal bar and a third one used what I think was a skill, so that the metal bar pierced the rock as if it were butter, everything was properly marked with a magic level as lines of light appeared at the corresponding heights for this reason the construction was very orderly, the stones were formed in rows one above the other, so that the union of two bricks of stone was on the center of the lower one, the reason why they did this is to generate greater stability of the construction and avoid cracks in it.
I wanted to observe a little more, but seeing them working so hard, I can not feel that I would only get in the way, then I went to walk around the city under construction, I helped the young elf to move stone blocks all day, when night came, the work did not stop.
Some lights were lit on the poles installed that illuminated almost the entire city as if it were daytime, many went to rest and others came to replace them, I talked with a very old female elf, if she were human I would say she was 90 years old if not more.
The old woman told me young herald, you are doing well give yourself a rest, it is true that you are blessed, but even you need rest, when you are fresher look for me, you can find me near the central square of this city, just ask for Astrid. And they can tell you where to find me.
I turned off my smart bracelet so as not to receive calls and then I rested deeply, the truth was that I needed a rest, the last days were very hectic.
When I woke up, I did my usual routine, go for a run, have a light breakfast, a bath and connect to the game.
I looked for the old lady named Astrid. I found her planting plants in the town square, I approached her. Elder Astrid let me do the heavy work, you only have to tell me how to do it, although it doesn't look like it, I'm good at learning.
Elder Astrid smiled at my actions as I was already picking the small plants and planting the flowers in the right places.
The Elder said okay young man, I will accept your help.
So I spent the whole morning helping the Elder. When it was time for lunch, the Elder took out some bread in a bag that she carried all day long.
You are a charming young man, I feel that something scares you, but fear is not bad, sure you are confused, but do not be so anxious after all in life there is no one who does not feel fear and confusion. If you want you can share what it is that has you like this.
Although I do not know why I felt very comfortable with her, Elder Astrid with her warm smile inspired confidence, I felt almost like my mother. I felt, the truth is that I argued with my girlfriend I accused her that she did not trust me but the truth is that she does not have to tell me each of her actions, but ....
Astrid said at that moment, high no continues you know couples will always have this problem trust is a delicate thing, and feeling ignored or pushed around happens all the time so tell me what did your girlfriend do, did she cheat on you with someone else maybe?
To which I shook my head quickly and said "no", effusively and then, more relaxed, I continued talking. It's just that she didn't tell me that she got money from other people for the construction of our guardhouse.
To which she said, you see the way you talk, you don't say her guard or my guard you say our Guard and that is the right way it says that you are not willing to part with it, keep in mind that money problems are not problems you can always get that money and pay it back over time you just have to work harder it may be difficult, but there are countless jobs and methods to earn money you just have to have an open mind.
Even if the problem is not real money, the real problem is that he did not tell you beforehand the reason for that decision.
To which I nodded, she continued, I understand you, but it's not as bad as you think, look at it this way. Men and women have something that makes them different and I'm not talking about genitalia or any biological factor. I am talking about how we think, the way we act and the way we solve problems, all that is different and although you may not believe it, this makes us compatible with each other, men usually seek more practical solutions to problems, women on the other hand seek to discuss these problems and after much contemplation solve that problem. But what I am telling you is that in general there are cases like yours where your partner is the one who solves the situation in a practical way and you are the one who looks for calmer and safer solutions.
In cases like yours the best thing to do is to support your partner and advise him/her. Always from the respect, if someday you come to disrespect, that day will be lost trust is lost only then the relationship is lost or ends, before that your relationship may have problems and these problems can be repaired.
Why don't you put yourself in her shoes and ask yourself why she acted that way, I think you know the answer, now face reality that is her personality and she will probably act like that forever since I am sure you don't want to change her. Why don't you just learn to tolerate her more after all you are good at learning, true she said in a flirtatious tone or at least it seemed that way to me, then she continued saying, don't forget to call her attention, always because of people like this they get in trouble for being impetuous and when that happens she will need you to save her.
Now do not call her but help me plant the flowers in the administration offices, Administration was the palace which would govern this territory although palace would be more correct because the building was majestic but its corridors and offices were designed not for people to live here but for office work as I knew by its practical way in which it was designed, it had wide corridors, resting places, offices where there were many tables, chairs and other private offices.
I accompanied her in silence, while I meditated on why I told my problem to the NPC, but the NPC gave me advice that made me reflect more on the problem I had with Maria and the worst thing is that Astrid was right since I met Maria she was always the type willing and decisive, when I saw her for the first time applying for the job, saying "I am good not excellent at everything I do" plus her eyes that reflected confidence as well as her demeanor, or the time I convinced her to join Andromeda, I remember at first she was not sure but when she made the decision she never hesitated and bet her life on this game. The time we faced the rats for the first time, when we fought in Maiden's Pass, or when we faced the xenos she was always at the forefront her decision to move forward never changed and I had no right to hold her back on her aspirations, after all her future was bright so I decided to support her in everything she set out to do if she wanted to conquer the world I would be behind her making that dream a reality, that was my dream to share with the most beautiful woman in the world her accomplishments her sorrows and her joys and all those events to make them mine as well.
It was here that I remembered a very old saying of one of my favorite characters "the way it is" yes you are right I command THE WAY IT IS!
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Sorry for not posting the chapters on the corresponding day but I was in bad health but I'm getting better and I'll try to post the chapters regularly, but I think I'll slow down a little bit.