The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 87
Achievement (4)
“… … I see.”
I nodded as I listened to the news that the Kingdom’s top brass had sent from Azran regarding the import of black iron.
Of course, the results were quite satisfactory.
And the price tag of 4x written below was not of interest to me.
Because it was literally just a drop in the bucket compared to the ultimate value this thing would produce.
But as always, it will be extremely difficult to get a deal that satisfies everyone.
“Haha, 4 times… … A whopping 4 times, 4 thousand tons and 60 million gold… … 60 million… … .”
“Unfortunately, the amount for transportation was not included.”
“That’s what I’m saying.”
Eventually, the light finally disappeared from the eyes of Margrave Walter, the Minister of Finance, who had once again fallen into the swamp of budgetary difficulties.
It was the kind of eye you would see on a dead fish.
I looked at the sight and asked with a pretended puzzled voice.
“I’ve been seeing this expression a lot lately. Is it a trend?”
“… … Phew, how could that be?”
Marquis Walter sighed deeply at the daunting budget and shook his head.
Yet the reason they didn’t delve too deeply into this matter is probably because they knew why they had to buy it at four times the price.
“First of all… Your Majesty, then are you planning to send the Heukcheol to the Galder Plains as soon as it arrives?”
“That’s right. That’s the mineral they first requested.”
I twisted the corners of my mouth in agreement with the Marquis’ question.
It was certainly me who completed the Black Iron spell, but it was only because the dwarves requested it.
And of course, I already knew why they insisted on using black iron, which was not only not in high demand but also difficult to handle.
At that moment, my eyes fell on the letter sent from the Galder Plains.
A letter with a rough handwriting and many delicate drawings that do not match it.
The letter, which contained various contents, detailed the progress of the plain development by period.
How much Mithril has come out of the mine so far? And how far along are the various facilities being built, including the expansion of the main building?
But what was truly surprising was the progress made in building the wall.
In the short time since returning from the mission, it seems that the basic foundation of the wall has already been completed.
‘You seem to really like the new material. Or maybe you just got along well with them?’
The guys in my previous life had never used Kaimentum, so this was an area that even I couldn’t have predicted.
I thought that at least within this year, it would be difficult to establish a framework… … .
It was a pleasant prediction error.
And by now, the manpower that had been entrusted to Marquis Walter would have also been replenished.
If this pace continues, it will be no different from finishing the fortifications before the next winter comes.
And the black iron they demanded was a means to block subsequent variables.
‘That’s definitely what you guys want, right?’
All results are from the day the fortification operation is fully operational.
Only then would I be able to be sure.
The culmination of the achievements that the dwarves will soon achieve.
‘… … Then try to satisfy me.’
There’s no need to rush.
It might be a good idea to save your anticipation for that part for later.
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The winters of Esteban, facing the lands of the northern barbarians, were extremely harsh. This was especially true in the Galder Plains, which faced the great mountain range that divided the continent, the Siltap Grande.
The cold air coming down from the natural mountain ranges, and the sharp winds blowing across the open plains.
That was something that even the knights who could use Aura were astonished at.
This was true even though additional fabric was added between the armor pieces made of materials with good thermal insulation.
But they weren’t dwarves.
The dwarves did not feel the cold too much due to their tough skin and durability, and they had already become accustomed to the cold after spending hundreds of years in the remote areas of the deeper north.
Their work continued without change even on a day in the middle of winter, and it produced quite a few results.
“Are you really saying that the mine’s estimated reserves have been completely revealed?”
“exactly.”
The expression on the face of the palace investigator who was always on duty brightened at the words of the dwarf in charge of the mine.
The development of the Mithril mines had not stopped for even a moment since the prince left, and at the center of this was, of course, the dwarves’ incredible work speed.
Thanks to that, it seems that the final estimate has already been revealed.
“When you first investigated, you said it would amount to at least 300 tons. So what is the final estimate?”
Considering the margin of error, it would be around four hundred?
In fact, three hundred tons was a large amount.
If it were increased by just 1.5 times, it would be enough for Esteban to live off of for 60 years without paying taxes. That was the level that the royal treasury was hoping for.
But when the dwarf finally opened his mouth, the investigator could only ask stupidly.
“Are you saying it weighs nine hundred tons?”
“It must be true because the clans have checked it in turns several times.”
“T, this can’t be happening… … !”
dump-!
The investigator’s body, with its legs loosened, fell to the floor. In contrast to the investigator’s shock, the dwarf’s expression was one of great satisfaction.
It was natural. If the amount was large, the amount promised to the clan would also be large.
Considering the light weight of Mithril compared to other metals, it was clear that a large amount of Mithril would fall to the clan.
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“When the wall is completed in the near future, additional labor will be added, and then you will be able to mine as much as you want.”
“… … Oh? Oh, I see.”
The investigator was so shocked that he didn’t even know what the other person was talking about. The dwarf continued talking without paying any attention to his situation.
“Then, should we maintain the current mining volume for the time being?”
“Yes, oh, of course.”
“I understand. The General said he will ask the First Prince directly for more details soon, so I will follow suit then… … Then I will go now since I am busy.”
The dwarf said so and immediately put the pickaxe on his shoulder.
The dwarves who found the treasure trove were the most diligent workers of all.
one side.
Not all dwarves were obsessed with the mithril mines.
From blacksmithing to food exploration, they were developing the plains in a variety of ways. And if there was one place where they were producing the most successful results, it would be the castle walls, their main workplace.
Bang- bang-!
The gentle sound of hammering echoed across the plains. It was the sound of the castle walls that had been under construction since before autumn came.
“Hey! The bricks over there are a little off!”
“Oh, I’ll upload it again, sir.”
“Hmm! In order to easily deflect the enemy’s attacks, there can’t be even a single inch of misalignment.”
“Is this good enough?”
“Let’s see… … the angle… … Okay, it’s perfect. Let’s just work on it.”
The one who strictly supervised the construction of the wall was the dwarf captain Surtr. As if to prove that there could not be even a single inch of deviation, he was quick to point out any errors that were even slightly different from the design.
Likewise, those who continued the work would have grown tired by then, but they too were dwarves. The desire to create a work of art that would go down in history as the ‘Invincible Fortress’ was something that Surtr could never put off.
It was almost like an instinct.
Surtr laughed heartily as he watched the walls gradually taking shape.
“Hahaha! At this level, even if a human army of a hundred thousand men swarms, they won’t be able to put a scratch on it!”
If I could show this sight to the First Prince, I would have seen the cracks appear on his indifferent expression.
It’s a bit of a shame.
He thought about it and smacked his lips. That showed how confident he was.
And while he was at it, Surtr decided to test its power.
“Excuse me, can I really fire?”
Surtr nodded confidently at the complicated voice of the wizard who was helping him with the test.
“Of course. As I said before, just use your attack magic towards the wall under construction.”
“… … Even if it collapses, I have no responsibility. I just did what you told me to do.”
“Come on. That won’t happen.”
Wooooow-!
The magical power that had been shining from the tip of the wizard’s staff took shape and shot out. It was a magic that existed only to thoroughly destroy the enemy. It was Explosion.
Since it was of a fairly high level, it contained enough magical power, and the red sphere contained explosive power that could easily destroy a normal stone wall.
Shaeeeeek!
The explosion wave that flew like that hit a rough-looking stone wall.
The wizard, who had predicted the waves that would follow, closed his eyes tightly as if he could not bear to look.
but…….
Wow wow wow!!
“T, this can’t be happening… … !”
“hmm!”
The high-level fire magic exploded upon reaching the wall, and surprisingly, it only created a little bit of soot before disappearing. It really didn’t cause even the slightest damage.
Surtr looked at the still standing walls and laughed heartily.
“Khuh-huh-huh! As expected, this design is structured to absorb shock to the maximum! It’s perfect!”
The paper held in Surtr’s hand, smiling like that, contained a drawing of the ‘natural fortress’ that was to be completed.
Triple walls. Added to this is the dwarven construction technique, making the fortress look literally tight.
It was really going according to plan. We were literally on the verge of creating an invincible fortress.
“Okay! Next, let’s try out different attributes! Change the distance, or mix different magics together… … There’s a lot to try out today!”
At that moment, a dwarf came rushing to Surtr, who was about to continue his experiment.
“Hey, captain!”
“Huh? What’s going on?”
“I heard that a letter has finally arrived from the king!”
“What?!”
Surtr heard the words of his clan and ran out in a hurry, forgetting about the experiment he was in the middle of. Then, he hurriedly received the letter that had arrived and checked its contents.
Surtr’s expression brightened beyond compare as he finally finished reading the letter.
“The Black Iron is finally coming into the hands of the clan!”
Now was not the time.
Surtr, who had suddenly come to his senses, took a step towards somewhere. And what was there was an ancient book that had been passed down through generations in the clan.
Surtr’s hands, carefully caressing the book, trembled slightly with emotion.
“at las.”
It was a task that no one dared attempt in that barren land. It was a cursed land where not only black iron, but all the remaining veins were exhausted and no usable ore could be found.
That’s why they didn’t go in so dry.
But not now.
Nearly unlimited full-scale manpower support. The plains that had become their entire sanctuary. And most importantly, the black iron supplies that came with the magic stones.
The opportunity to demonstrate their hidden talents has finally arrived for them.
“… … The essence of dwarven technology.”
It is a clan wish that goes beyond the individual.
It was a very long wait, lasting literally hundreds of years.
