I’m sorry, but the statue’s just too much money. I appreciate the sentiment, but-

We’ve got another project!
You have?
We have?

A… giant… wall! A giant wall to build around the kingdom! To… to keep out unwanted apocalypses!

As opposed to “wanted” apocalypses?
You know what apocalypses are like!

Never one when you need one and then three come along at once!
That’s… I’m pretty sure that’s not how that goes.

Well, not with a giant wall to protect us, your Majesty! We’d be foot loose and apocalypse free!

Hmm. And how exactly would a wall protect us from an apocalypse?

I feel certain I’m about to think of an amazing answer to that question and it’s really going to impressive everyone!
Oh goodie.