章 289: Waterwheel (Part-1)

Having decided to hold off on the residential buildings until he could bring his capacity up to scratch, Alexander issued the task he came here for.

"Diaogosis, let's get to the real reason I called you," Alexander said, drawing a surprised look from the stonemason, who thought about a few alternative situations about why Alexander would make such a statement.

But he did not get too far into his thoughts as Alexander handed him a piece of paper with some drawings.

"Here, read this. And see if you can understand them," He instructed.

"Oh! Is this the famed 'paper' that the lord has invented?" Diaogosis quickly accepted the white sheet, rubbing it between his fingers and exclaiming, "So soft! And so sturdy! Nothing like the papyrus."

He seemed more interested in the novelty of the paper than what was actually written on it.

"....," Alexander simply waited and gave the man a bit of time to check out the new invention.