Chapter 33: Strike It Rich
Thane hadn’t been expecting a windfall like this.
He could hardly believe it, so he left Eliric on guard duty and headed to the valley himself with Pamin and the other guards.
Before Thane even reached the spot, the system chimed in about discovering the salt mine.
Thane picked up his pace and hurried into the barren valley.
With the guard leading the way, Thane soon spotted a crack running down the mountainside—nearly thirteen feet tall and less than six feet wide.
Inside the fissure, white and yellow crystal layers wove together like a tapestry, some jutting out, others sinking back, creating a jagged, uneven surface.
Thane crouched down, picked up a crystal chunk from the ground, broke off a piece, and gave it a taste. The sharp, bitter saltiness made him wince.
Yep—this was definitely a salt mine!
Thane was over the moon.
You couldn’t put a price on the importance of salt.
Not only was it essential for seasoning food, but it was also the key to preserving it.