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Chapter 18: Mine Development

"Oh, I didn't know there was a mine here that could dig up such high-quality mithril.... As expected of you Grace-sama.”

“No, this is also one of Souzi’s relics and thanks to our people slaying the ancient fire dragon that lived there, we were able to develop it. So.... is it possible to make the request I told you about earlier?"

“Yes, but are you sure that the contract is okay as it is? To be honest, I think I’m making too much money..."

When I showed him the actual mine, Mr. Calco's eyes lit up, but when it was time to talk business, he looked a little uneasy.

After going to the Azul Chamber of Commerce to greet and quarrel, I was allowed to have a business meeting with Mr. Calco, who mainly trades in minerals. I met him at the party via Edward.

"Of course. We'll sell all the mithril gemstones we produce in our mines except for ten percent exclusively to your trading company. In return, I'll need you to provide me with a number of reliable technicians to work in the mines. However, since the work will be done by our own people, the output may not be very large at first...."

“It doesn’t matter if that’s the case… but as you know, rather than selling it as a rough stone, It’s better to process and sell it under Bowman’s guidance, that is, hire workers at once and proceed with development…”

“That’s right... However, Bowman is busy with other matters at the moment and I don't want to irritate the people around me any more than I already have because I'm too conspicuous in so many ways. It's not a good time to invite people from outside. ......"

"Azul chamber of commerce?"

I nodded at Calco's words. I told him and Edward that the Azul chamber of commerce invaded our territory with monsters.

I don’t know how the Azul chamber of commerce will come out, but they also sell mithril products, so it’s possible that too much mithril will flow to the market at once, which will be irritating. If we call people from outside at this moment, there might be people with malice among them.

If it’s a refugee, I can check them with World Library, but it's difficult to see all the day laborers and above all, the original purpose is to foster industry in the territory rather than profit.

“I understand… it might take some time for us to get a magician who can handle fire and earth.”

“No, you don't need to worry about that. Donovan, take care of that.”

“Yes, leave it to me."

I replied with a smile to Calco-san who apologized and gave instruction to Donovan, who was waiting for me. He then took the “Dragon Powder” made from what wyverns use to spit fire from a special mithril powder flask.

It would have been nice to let the magic stone absorb the fire magic, but then I wouldn't have been able to adjust its power in the field.

“Now, everyone, please move away."

Having said that, Donovan struck a hard wall that could not be dug with an ice axe, investigated the condition of the wall and ground, then set up the “Dragon powder”.

It seems that he’s accustomed to the work because he has a long history in the field. He may not be able to lead the entire operation, but he may be able to take charge of some parts of it.

"What is that?"

“It's called gunpowder. It's a kind of artificial fire magic. Donovan, it’s in your hands.”

“Leave it to me. When I was in the mines, I kept seeing the powerful magic the wizards unleashed. It won’t be a problem."

As Donovan confidently replied, with a roar, the dragon powder exploded, destroying the hard soil. It was a little shaky and scary, but I don't know if Donovan's calculations were good or if Souzi's technology was superior, but it seemed to have worked. I hope it was the former, if possible.

“This is a convenient way to do this without using magic. We can get to work on this right away.”

“I’ll also prepare the people in charge of the work and residence. Thank you.”

And so, the development of the mine began. The next step is the mass production of weapons and the training for its use.

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