After taming the Golden Turkey as a pet, the next task was the rebuilding of the City of Hope.

With Laura's assistance, the City of Hope achieved an unprecedented high rating for repelling the orc invasion. As a result, Alexander gained immense resources, including high-quality armor, resources, magic scrolls, and more.

However, what Alexander valued more than these items were the ten free building permits he had obtained.

His first consideration was the construction of a miracle structure – the "Eternal Tower."

As the name suggests, a miracle in this context refers to a unique and irreplaceable building. It's not just a structure but also a symbol, representing the city's honor and status. For the City of Hope, constructing the "Eternal Tower" held immeasurable value.

On one hand, it would greatly enhance the city's strength and vitality. On the other hand, it would provide significant aid to Alexander, both on his journey forward and in combat against enemies.

However, the construction of the Eternal Tower, being a world wonder, required a special resource known as "Tears of God."

Through conversations with Laura, Alexander learned that this was a mystical item originating from the gods. It was said to be the most precious thing for each deity, as each god only wept once in their lifetime, and only these tears could initiate the construction of the "Eternal Tower."

Currently lacking this extremely rare resource, Alexander had to put his plans to build the miracle "Eternal Tower" on hold for the time being.

Beyond constructing marcle, the most crucial task was repairing the walls of the City of Hope. Alexander's plan was straightforward: use the ten free building permits to prioritize the construction of the most expensive structures.

"Use these free opportunities to rebuild the walls!"

No sooner had Alexander's voice faded than a dazzling light appeared in the sky. This light showered down upon the City of Hope's walls.

As it bathed the damaged fortifications, the walls seemed to come to life, gradually mending themselves. Gaps between stones closed, and collapsed sections miraculously stood erect once more.

Laura stood beside Alexander, silently witnessing this spectacle.

She understood that this was more than just the power of a building permit; it was the manifestation of a deeper, more mystical force—the descent of the world's will.

In the face of this power, even the most ruined of ruins could be reborn, and the deepest despair transformed into endless hope.

"It seems the will of the world itself is willing to aid Alexander in rebuilding this city," Laura thought, watching intently. "Such an effort must be a significant drain on that entity. What could be the reason behind its actions?"

Soon, the severely damaged walls were as good as new. The reward was not only restoration but also an enhancement, granting the walls a more majestic and imposing appearance.

The towering walls, like a dragon embodying human wisdom and resilience, encircled the entire city. Each stone seemed to hold boundless energy, reflecting a metallic sheen.

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Under the sunlight, the shadows of the walls cast upon the land of the City of Hope seemed to tell the people that as long as the walls stood, human hope remained.

Everyone who witnessed this scene was deeply moved.

At that moment, Alexander seemed to see into the past, to the brave warriors who had fought to the death to defend the city, their fearlessness and faith protecting their homeland.

Now, these restored walls stood as a giant signal, telling everyone that the City of Hope was ready to face any challenge. No matter where the enemy came from or how powerful they were, the city would not yield.

With the walls repaired, the next task was constructing the moat.

With the help of the free building permits, the grand outline of the moat gradually took shape.

The wide riverbed, like a trench dug by giants, deeply embedded itself into the earth. Its breadth and depth were awe-inspiring.

The soldiers and workers of the City of Hope, looking down from the walls, felt as if they were standing on the edge of an abyss. The vast riverbed was like a colossal crack, stretching around the perimeter of the walls.

Connecting the moat and the city gates was a massive drawbridge, spanning the riverbed like a dragon.

Soon, the moat was completed.

Though deep, it was yet to be filled with water, leaving Alexander somewhat regretful over this imperfect defensive feature.

While the moat was not entirely finished, its grandeur was already breathtaking.

This led to a vivid imagination of the day when real water would flow into the moat. Glistening under the sunlight, shimmering under the moonlight, it would become a dazzling spectacle.

Turkey, utterly mesmerized, realized that rebuilding the City of Hope was not a task mere free building permits could achieve. It was akin to a creator's power, surpassing any known laws.

"Who could it be?"

Plunged into confusion and intrigue,Turkey pondered. Perhaps only a goddess like Laura could have the answer. Turkey longed to ask Laura but lacked the courage to do so.

Thomas approached Alexander, his emotions high: "Good heavens, this moat looks even more magnificent than before."

However, James expressed a differing view: "But why has the construction of the moat stopped? Can it really be called a moat without a water source?"

Alexander shook his head: "I don't know. Maybe after a few heavy rains, the moat will be filled."

"Is that realistic?" Turkey questioned. "The City of Hope is so vast, and the scale of the moat is enormous. Relying solely on rainwater, who knows how many years it would take to fill it. Five hundred years? A thousand?"

Laura, chin in hand, pondered thoughtfully: "Leave it to me. This isn't much of a challenge for me."

Under the expectant gazes of Alexander and Turkey, Laura leapt up, hovering above the city walls.

Her gaze was determined, her staff shimmering softly in the sunlight. Gradually, the light coalesced into a sphere floating above her staff.

With a graceful lift of her hand, the mystical orb soared skyward, growing larger and brighter, until it shone like the sun. Her voice then echoed between heaven and earth: "In my name, awaken the Sea of Life!"

Instantly, the orb exploded like a burst, scattering countless tiny points of light that fell like stars to the earth. Upon touching the ground, these lights transformed into flowing water, continuously filling the moat.

Even Turkey, a bird of over a hundred thousand years, was stunned by this spectacle.

The star-like points of light, the dreamlike flowing water, poured into the riverbed, creating a spectacular moat. The water, clear as crystal, seemed like a reflection of the sky, unimaginably beautiful.

The water rippled, light danced, as if all life's energy converged at this moment. The surface of the moat, like a mirror, reflected the grandeur of the walls, the azure of the sky, and the astonished expressions of the people.

Witnessing this, Turkey finally understood, speaking in shock: "I know now... You are the legendary Goddess of Life! No wonder the name sounded so familiar. It was you all along!"

"Being defeated by the Goddess of Life is no disgrace. I thought after being sealed for a hundred thousand years, my powers had waned too severely to be of any use."

Laura paid no heed to the Golden Turkey, her eyes fixed on Alexander, smiling like a crescent moon. "How about that? Am I impressive or what?"

"Incredible, truly incredible!" Alexander exclaimed earnestly.

Meanwhile, a system notification sounded in Alexander's ear.

[Ding, congratulations! The moat of the City of Hope has evolved into the Sea of Life, acquiring additional effects.]