At this time, the skies were starting to clear, but snow wasn't melting…
Although it had been an hour already after the Zombie Wave, the scent of ash and dust still hung in the air, but amidst it was also the smell of wood, oil, metal, and faintly… something brewed.
Shane stood at the elevated overlook near the manor's main gate.
He was currently observing the situation of the Springriver Manor, his very first shelter after entering this world. He used his high Perception and Cloud's Scanning Ability to monitor the surroundings. Still, he knew that he needed to meet the rest of the managers, leaders, or assigned individuals to boost their morale.
Indeed, it was time to inspect what remained.
***
The first place he visited was the Grand Smithy, a reinforced half-underground forge at the rear side of the manor's training grounds. Inside, the temperature was a furnace-like blaze. Shane saw sparks flying as hammers pounded in rhythm against red-hot steel.
"Sir!"
