Overgeared

Chapter 228

Everything on the map seemed to have a smaller scale. Reidan, marked in the middle of the map, was only the size of a 500 won coin.

‘500 won… A large city that can accommodate 430,000 people is only the size of a 500 won coin…’

It showed how big the west truly was.

The Eternal Kingdom was divided into four regions: the east, west, north and south. However, the size of the four regions wasn’t constant. The west was the largest, followed by the north, east and south.

But this large territory suddenly became a desert. What if he destroyed the giant worms and restored the west? Grid was the next in line to the main power in the north of the Eternal Kingdom. He would be able to establish a unique position.

“Look here.” Rabbit pointed to one side of the map. It was the Hebend River that penetrated through Reidan. “As you can see, the villages and cities are concentrated on the southern basin of the Hebend River.”

Were there survivors in those places? But that didn’t matter.

“What is the reason?”

“…?”

Grid was surprised by Rabbit’s sudden question.

‘Why are the cities and villages concentrated there? Why is he asking me this? How should I know?’

The Grid of the past would’ve expressed his disgruntled thoughts. However, the current Grid was eager to improve his thinking abilities.

“Umm…”

He used his lacking brain to think again. As a result, he barely found an answer. “Is it because of water?”

People needed water to live. It was a simple reason and answer. But it was wrong.

“You’re wrong. Isn’t it also easy to secure water from the north basin? The reason why the population was concentrated on the southern basin in the past was because there was something to attract people there, besides water.”

“What does that mean?”

“It’s the mines. As you can see, there’s a small mountain range, so it’s geographically possible.”

“Mines?”

This was good news. It didn’t matter if it was iron ore, silver or gold. Securing any resources, whether large or small, would unconditionally benefit them. It was good news for Reidan. However.

“I’m glad to hear it, but why are you suddenly talking about mines? It’s just mines. You can take care of it with Lauel. Right now, I need enhancement stones. How did the conversation switch to this?”

‘Indeed… There is this type of response when hearing about the possibility of mines.’

Rabbit realized it clearly. Grid was different from a common lord. He had little interest in his role as a lord.

‘He only devoted himself to working in the smithy for the past four months.’ Some people might blame Grid for being irresponsible. But Rabbit thought about it positively. ‘The duke is right. He might be the best blacksmith and warrior, but he is lacking in knowledge. It’s better for him to stay away from the administration side.’

Despite their lack of political power, there were lords who forcefully tried to control their politics. On the other hand, Grid chose to rely on competent subordinates because he recognized his own deficiencies. He was the ideal lord who knew the limits of what he could do.

‘He is truly wise and wonderful.’

Grid was different from the stupid leader of the Mero Company that Rabbit served in the past.

mines. But there was a strong boss monster,

of the

“All of them.”

“What?”

Guild was strong. They were all rankers in the top 40. But despite them acting together, there was a boss monster powerful

it at the level of the complete Hell Gao?’ Even Grid wasn’t an opponent for the complete version of Hell Gao. He barely managed to defeat Hell Gao after weakening him by taking two

personality. Then Regas went straight to Grid and asked for a duel. It was revenge for losing in

almost had to

Regas was much stronger than

a

his tongue and

does that have to

invested more than

from Lauel. Isn’t the effect of alchemy amazing? It can make various buff potions, as well as assign

avoid investing in alchemy. It is to the point that even the richest cities that represent a kingdom

“Why?”

“Because it isn’t certain.”

the success rate of alchemy itself was extremely low. For example, even if the alchemy institute had the highest level, the probability of producing

alchemy were too high. In

at the explanation. “What is this? Isn’t it complete

gold out of the five million guild funds had been invested in alchemy.

determined

explained. “I plan to develop

“Talima? The dwarf city?”

“That’s correct.”

distributed. Even a small store would have a solid piece of equipment comparable to a unique-rated item,

has items like

People would come from all over the continent to Reidan. Rabbit hoped that day would

you and your blacksmiths shine. I am

“Hrmm…”

it developed the way Rabbit wished, a huge economic effect would be created. Grid hoped for

What if we have bad luck and become bankrupt

remember

I was appointed?” Arik was a funny person. The episode related to him was a sight to behold. “Isn’t he locked up

Lauel didn’t kill him was to retrieve information about the west from him. I was also

“What information?”

is a

“Yellow mithril?”

decisive reason for investing

increases the chances of alchemy succeeding. I am guessing that there is a yellow mithril mine in the southern basin

“Oh…”

Grid was

what

curious about the topic of conversation. Grid finally reached the limits of his

can be

“…!”

eyes widened. He thought enhancement stones only dropped from boss monsters,

to avoid making enhancement stones because the probability of success is extremely low. But that story will change if we

when the reason for Rabbit’s lengthy

the conclusion is, please go and secure the