Chapter 10
“Since we’re on the topic—how’s the situation with the mine?”
“...Well, it’s the same as usual. The warriors from Yangnyeong are occupying it, interfering... I think it’s only going to get worse.”
“Sounds like the extraction of the Cold Jade Crystals is being delayed.”
“If all we’re dealing with is a «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» delay, we’re lucky. We haven’t been able to mine at all, actually. With Yawoon Sang—who was receiving the crystals on a regular basis—dead, I’d say the damage is going to spread. Not just to the Cheongwoon Trading Company, but to the other merchants and local residents too.”
The conclusion was simple.
There was a lot to be done.
I looked silently at Inspector Seong, and he offered an awkward smile.
“...Um, I’ll go carry out the order you gave me earlier.”
He turned around to leave, but stopped after a few steps.
“And the supplies we had stored in the yard have all been moved to the warehouse.”
“You must’ve worked hard.”
“That’s nothing... not even worth calling effort.”