APTnovel Chapter 372 Glowing Ore
Chapter 372 Glowing Ore
Chapter 372 Glowing Ore
Count Zeman said that the Zorc family had become suspicious of him.
Therefore, his family's moonstone mine was strictly controlled by the people of Gray City.
If there weren't solid evidence, things wouldn't be as simple as just controlling it; his family's mine might have been seized directly.
Morgan Zeman had to hold Moonstone Castle; he couldn't openly break ties with the Zork family.
But this does not mean that he is willing to submit to that despicable family.
Therefore, he hoped that Dick could impersonate a bandit and kill the Zork family members guarding the mine.
Dick was also able to steal a batch of moonstones that had already been dug out from the mine.
Dick came specifically for the Moonstone; at this moment, he had no other choice.
Therefore, he had no choice but to accept the count's offer and go to seize the mine.
Count Morgan also specially prepared a fine banquet to entertain Dick and to celebrate Dick's hunger.
At the dinner table, Morgan introduced a dish to Dick:
"The highlands are famous for their peas. The peas here receive plenty of sunshine, resulting in large, round peas with a soft, sweet taste. This pea and lamb soup is an absolute delicacy."
Dick nodded and, following Count Morgan's instructions, took a large bite of mutton.
Upon tasting it, Dick was amazed by the flavor.
Indeed, as Morgan said, the mutton was tender and the peas were sweet and sticky.
But more importantly, this dish is delicious!
Dick had tasted similar aromas elsewhere.
He immediately asked Count Morgan, "Sir, could there be other seasonings added to this dish?"
"Hehehe—" Morgan chuckled a few times, "You really have a good tongue! Yes, there's spice in it."
Upon hearing the word "spice," Dick knew his judgment was correct.
Before coming to the highlands, Miss Harriet had already added spices to the food she cooked!
I never imagined that there would be spices in such a remote highland.
Dick couldn't help but ask, "Sir, where do the spices in the castle come from?"
"Gulveig Zork bestowed these gifts upon the various nobles of the highlands. His aim was nothing more than to win people's hearts with small favors. However, although I saw through his intentions, why would I willingly pass up a benefit that could be obtained?"
Morgan said with a smile, and picked up his ram's horn cup.
"However, I heard that the spices he had were given to him by the people of Ironchain Fortress. The people of Sek are practically dogs of the Zok family."
Hey! They really do think of their collared owner, 'Zork,' whenever there's even a small benefit.
Chain Fortress.
Dick had heard Duke Keish mention that the castle was a marvel of engineering, allowing for vertical ascents and descents across the plateau via iron chains.
This also makes the Sek family of Iron Chain Fortress the most well-informed family in the highlands.
Spices seemed to be a new commodity, not even available in the port.
The presence of spices here indicates that the Seck family is constantly monitoring the situation below the plateau.
After finishing the meal, Morgan said to Dick:
"I must distance myself from this matter, so I cannot send someone to guide you. However, I will point out the key to finding that mineral vein."
"In addition, I will provide you with a horse and a cart for hauling goods."
Based on Morgan's assessment, Dick considered him a steady and cautious man.
However, he was instigating Dick to do dangerous things.
Therefore, Dick guessed that he must also be a speculator.
But regardless, he was still better than those traitors from the Zorc family to be knights, and Dick couldn't tolerate those people.
Morgan told Dick that he had already placed the horse and carriage in a hidden spot, and Dick had to retrieve them himself.
Dick also deduced that the Earl of Morgan probably had spies from the Zork family around him, which was why he had to be so careful.
Is this what a power struggle looks like? Dick has learned something new.
Dick left the castle and went to the location Morgan had mentioned, where he indeed found a yellow horse and a four-wheeled wagon.
This vehicle should be able to haul in a large quantity of moonstone ore.
Dick harnessed the horses to the carriage and then drove it toward the mine.
That afternoon, Dick found the mine.
Dick hid his carriage and horses and went alone.
As Dick approached the mine, he saw a group of guards.
These people are the henchmen of traitors and sinners.
Therefore, from the very beginning, Dick was prepared to go on a killing spree.
Dick approached slowly, and the others noticed his presence.
Of the five, four drew their weapons, while the remaining one was responsible for asking questions:
"Who are you?"
"Robbers," Dick replied.
He wasn't wrong; he was indeed playing the role of a robber.
Upon hearing this, the remaining man was startled and immediately drew his sword.
But it was too late.
Dick secretly made a hand seal and unleashed the Dragon's Secret Technique.
Afterwards, empty-handed, he went forward to fight the guards.
I don't know if it's because I'm too strong or my opponent is too weak.
In just a few breaths, Dick found that everyone was lying in pools of blood.
Dick couldn't help but marvel at how powerful this force truly was.
Moreover, he hasn't even fully mastered the book yet.
Dick is a knight, and he wouldn't shy away from becoming stronger.
Without giving it much thought, he continued deeper into the mine.
After that, Dick encountered several more groups of people.
He first asked about the other party's identity before deciding to take action.
The men Zork sent deserved to die.
But this is also a mine of Moonstone Keep, and there are still Morgan's people in the mine at this moment, and these people are innocent.
Unfortunately, all they encountered along the way were Zorc's lackeys.
Dick showed no mercy and killed them all.
He is now a robber, and robbers know no mercy.
Dick continued on and finally found a short, stocky man in the mine chamber.
Seemingly seeing Dick covered in blood and looking somewhat ferocious, he immediately knelt down and kowtowed:
"Master, please don't kill me! I beg you!"
Seeing this, Dick asked:
"Who are you?"
"I am from Moonstone Fortress. I was originally the foreman in charge of overseeing the mines, but then the Zorc family came and restricted our access, sir,"
Please have pity on me, spare this poor soul.
In fact, he had no need to beg for mercy. Once Dick confirmed his innocence, he could no longer bring himself to kill him.
But to avoid the Zorc family extracting any information from him later, the act had to be carried out completely.
Dick demanded, "Where is the ore?"
"I'll take you there!"
As if grasping at a straw for survival, the man nodded repeatedly.
Soon, Dick arrived at a cluster of mines.
What lay before them was just an ordinary stone mine, seemingly nothing special.
Dick picked up a small piece and held it in his hand.
In an instant, the ore emitted a light.
"So that's how it is," Dick thought to himself. "So this is moonstone."
"?"
But the manager standing nearby voiced a question.
Dick asked, "What's wrong?"
"This—" the manager stammered, "this ore actually glows."
Dick found the man's words strange: "Isn't moonstone just something that glows?"
"Moonstone certainly will, but—" the manager paused, "but this is a moonstone mine!"
Dick understood.
In other words, ordinary moonstone does not glow easily.
But why is the one in Dick's hand glowing?
If it's not a problem with the ore, then it's a problem with Dick?
Dick wasn't activating his supernatural abilities at this moment, so—
What causes minerals to glow?