Chapter 10
The Blackstone Mine Area, located southwest of Black Stone City, encompassed over ten minefields, covering a vast area. The shallow veins had been exhausted, hollowing out the surrounding cliffs, forming an inward-facing valley. Looking from the entrance, countless patches of red-gray and lead-black rocks filled the view.
The valley was littered with mine carts and rails, evidence of the previous lord’s substantial investment in the construction of this mine area. Sadly, decades had passed, leaving it a desolate and cold ruin, the carts and rails covered in rust and ash.
Kei and Su Nan stood side by side at the entrance, surveying the environment. Behind them followed over ten knights and hundreds of soldiers. Out of concern for the Blackstone Mine Area, Kei had deployed nearly half of Black Stone City’s forces.
Of course, ordinary soldiers wouldn’t be of much use in this operation. Their task was to guard the retreat and ensure logistics. The real fighting force consisted of Su Nan, Kei, and the dozen knights.
“Are you sure about this?”
Jorton cast a glance at the dark entrance of the mine, muttering in a concerned tone:
“The old soldiers say those Iron-Eating Beasts are very powerful. With only this small force, wouldn’t it be a bit too risky to go in?”
Hearing this, the other knights exchanged glances.
To be honest, they were all surprised when they heard the lord say they were going to clear out the Iron-Eating Beasts in the Blackstone Mine Area. Everyone in Black Stone City knew about the Blackstone Mine Area, and they had heard some rumors.