Whatever the reason, it was a death sentence for blacksmith Dim. The Golden Empire's conscription laws were clear: during wartime, towns within the conscription area had to provide one able-bodied man from each household, or pay 100 gold coins for an exemption certificate. Dim was the only male in his family, and he was right in the age range for conscription. If he were drafted, his wife and children's future would be utterly insecure. As for paying gold coins In the whole of Gruz town, perhaps only the Pate family had 100 gold coins on deposit. Keep in mind, one gold coin was enough to cover half a year's living expenses for his family.,Mana set down the bamboo basket in her hands and bowed to the young knight, Lionel. "Good afternoon, Lord Lionel," she said.,"What a remarkable building! It stands suspended in mid-air, yet firm and unyielding." Although Lyon inwardly grumbled about how Jonah the old geezer had stolen his brother's attention, he was nonetheless impressed by Jonah's astonishing craftsmanship. He just would never show it on his face. Besides, aside from this hanging building, Lyon held no other admiration for Jonah. Perhaps in Jonah's "country," the method of constructing such a building is commonplace Even after nearly twenty years at Pat Manor, Lyon had remained oblivious to where Jonah's country was located.。