Although House Tudor trading company's grain procurement was progressing splendidly.
In several days, batches of wagons would arrive from the south, delivering heavy grain sacks to Crimson Tide Domain.
But Vaerik knew clearly that relying solely on purchasing grain was far from reliable.
This was ultimately just a stopgap measure.
Northern Province winters showed no mercy—to truly survive, external aid alone wouldn't suffice.
What if the snow line advanced early, transport was blocked, enemies struck while defenses were down...
Too many variables existed, so he dared not place all hope on "outside help."
"We must prepare for contingencies—multiple plans needed."
So several days later, he proposed two emergency plans that could somewhat increase food within Crimson Tide Domain itself.
First was utilizing geothermal hot spring areas within Crimson Tide Domain to build "small greenhouse" systems.
