Chapter 468: Volume 10: Thunderous Movements and Winds Rising, - 3: Wicked Dragon Reappears
Komer’s sharp gaze quickly detected the trap hidden in the other party’s words.
Unlike metal mines such as iron and copper, the mining and processing of gem mines were not nearly as complex and difficult, nor did they have the high transportation requirements of coal mines. Gems and other precious materials like diamonds, amber, jade, and agate had always been major exports for the barbarians in exchange for food and other essential goods for production and life.
Such a mine should never be thrown out as a thing to be used, even if they needed his support badly.
However, this fellow was actually so generous as to offer shares in the gem mine in exchange for concessions on his military supplies quota, which could not but arouse suspicion.
"Hmm, the gem mine is indeed a big temptation for the merchants of the Caucasus, but the nobles who own the gem mines are fully capable of mining it themselves. Why then would they offer such generous terms to outsiders? I’m a bit puzzled by this,"
Komer cleverly avoided directly expressing the intentions of the Caucasus Lord’s Mansion. In the eyes of the merchants, the gem mine might seem like a chance of a lifetime, but there’s no such thing as a free lunch, and these things often hide secrets unknown to others.
Volen had never intended to deceive the other party on this issue, and this was the main reason he and Solos came to the Caucasus seeking help.
"Lord, not to deceive you, our Sanjia Tribe, no, the entire Mountain People Alliance, has encountered some troubles, but it’s more serious for our Sanjia Tribe." Licking his thick lips, Volen did not bother to disguise his words further, "This gem mine was discovered by a Dwarf professional miner we hired, and both the deposit and the ore quality are very satisfying. But we encountered some trouble while mining. Two Wicked Dragons took a liking to this mine. They have settled here, driving away our miners, preventing us from mining. Despite trying everything, we still can’t drive them away."