Regressor Of The Fallen Family [EN]: Chapter 30

In my past life, I didn’t learn the real reason for the Tesron family’s war until a year after it was over.

It all came out when Tesron territory started selling gold to other lands.

The gold came from a new mine, built in the mountains that used to belong to McLaine territory.

Just that gold mine alone let Tesron become much stronger than a normal count’s family. They built up a powerful army.

But then, Ronian McLaine, a man who could use magic power and was filled with anger, killed the entire Tesron family to get revenge.

We don’t know how Harman Tesron found the gold mine before. Logan also couldn’t find out how he did it this time.

He had only found a group of people who said they were mining experts in the dungeon when he took over Tesron Castle.

They said, “We are innocent! We only took gold from the ore that Baron Tesron brought us, but that cruel nobleman locked us up here!”

No matter how Harman Tesron found it, the important thing was that he *had* found the gold mine, and now Logan knew where it was.

So, what did he need?

“Only the technicians to build the mine and take out the gold.”

It was hard to find someone with special knowledge about mining, not just a simple miner.

But Harman Tesron had already done that hard job.

Logan just promised them a little more money than Harman Tesron, and they quickly made a deal.

“Let’s go check it out first.”

Without waiting, Logan, Hamar, and the five mining experts left right away, riding west for half a day.

And they arrived at the mountain Logan had received as a reward.

“Okay, there’s a gold mine in the middle of this mountain. I want to mine it and build a mine. What do you think it will cost?”

Logan turned around and asked like it was nothing, and everyone listening looked surprised.

“Are you certain there’s a gold mine?”

“No, even if there is, we need to know how much gold is in there……”

“Building costs also change depending on how deep the layer is.”

“The tunnel’s location also changes.”

“It could cost dozens of times more, depending on the situation……”

As soon as they started talking about what they knew, all sorts of opinions came out quickly.

And in the end, they all wanted to say the same thing.

“How can you be sure there’s a gold mine here? And even if you are, we won’t know if it’s worth the money until we dig it up. What proof do you have?”

But Logan’s answer was simple and didn’t make sense.

“I’m sure. I saw it. Just dig.”

The five mining experts, who were promised more than 1,000 gold each month for such nonsense, and the dwarf, who had to work his best without getting paid, looked worried at the same time.

Because they had to keep it a secret, Hamar and the five mining experts, six people in total, had to do the digging.

Of course, the people doing the work weren’t happy.

“You want us to do the digging with six people?”

“Are you trying to kill someone……”

“Even if there’s a dwarf……”

Besides, they didn’t trust Logan’s words, so the work was going to be slow.

But…….

Before long, after finding land that had already been dug, probably a tunnel dug by Harman Tesron, the work became surprisingly easy.

In just half a month, they took out a small amount of gold from the ore mined by only six miners (?).

As soon as they figured out the estimated amount, they all agreed.

“We can mine at least 10 tons of gold per year, and we can’t measure how much is there.”

Only after hearing that news did Logan feel happy.

“We can take out more than 100 grams of gold from 1 ton of ore. With this purity, there’s a good chance there are big pieces of gold deep in the layer!”

“100 per ton……? That’s in grams?”

“Usually, a mine is considered good even with just 30 grams!”

Everything was better than they thought, but it cost a little more money than they expected.

“The first costs will be high. You should expect at least 5 million gold.”

That was the total amount, including machines to take out the gold and furnaces to get gold from the ore, workers to sell the tunnels, supports and stepping stones, and machines to move things.

If it was a territory with many serfs or slaves, they could use them to save money.

But, because most of the people in McLaine territory were free citizens, that wasn’t possible. If they wanted to use workers, they had to spend more money.

“Master, the family doesn’t have money right now either. What about telling other noble families or merchants and getting them to invest?”

Hamar’s idea seemed right to anyone who heard it.

The mining experts next to him nodded, but Logan said no right away.

“Let someone else get rich from the gold in *my* land? Never!”

“……Then what are you going to do?”

“I have that much money too.”

“Yes? What…….”

It was a lot of money that a remote territory like McLaine couldn’t have.

Those who heard it were shocked by the silly boast, but Logan looked confident.

Because he had something he believed in.

Click.

Creak.

As the personal vault opened, the shiny jewels welcomed their owner, each showing off its light.

There were huge jewels that didn’t belong in the vault of the son’s room, not even the head of the family, in a remote territory.

A wide smile spread across Logan’s face as he looked at the jewels.

“I’m glad I took these when I had the chance.”

These jewels were the precious metals that Harman Tesron was trying to run away with.

Because he thought the mine would be developed, he killed the guy and stole it…… no, he took it for the good of everyone.

It’s still a question why Harman Tesron had so many jewels.

“Well, I’m thankful.”

Because there were so many jewels, no one noticed that he had taken precious metals worth 4 million gold.

“Tsk, but it’s a bit of a waste to have to use almost all of this.”

Not only these jewels but also most of the money he already had had to be used to develop the mine.

“If you dig a tunnel with people and make them tired, you can save about 2 million…… Do you want to do that?”

If you do that, I won’t see you as a human anymore.

Logan waved his hand at Hamar, who looked like he was thinking that.

He didn’t want to develop the mine that much, but there was also a reason why he shouldn’t.

Conscience and moral issues were also a problem, but for the sake of the future, he couldn’t ruin his reputation to make money.

‘The key is the war with the Empire. We can’t win just by gathering the power of the nobles.’

Whether he becomes a small part or the main point, he had to gather the power of the entire country.

So now was the time to care about how others saw him.

……With that thought, he trusted the selling of precious metals and mine development to Hamar.

“For safe mine development, you must be very careful from the time you dig the first tunnel. It will take some time, so please wait.”

According to Hamar, just getting ready would take half a year.

Even after that, it would take another half a year for mining to really start making money.

‘Okay. It took Tesron a year too. I guessed it.’

Thinking that way, he tried to comfort himself, but he couldn’t help but feel worried when he thought that almost all the money he could use right away would disappear.

The worry that had gone away a little after the territory war came back to his mind.

“I’ll make dozens of times the money if I mine for just one year. I can’t give up.”

If he mines for a year, he can mine 10 tons of gold. It was a lot of money, about 100 million gold even if he guessed.

So he had to invest.

But, he needed money to make the territory stronger until the mine was developed, to replace the money that was leaving right away.

‘Ah…… If only I could sell that now…….’

Another weapon he had, Karok’s meat, was still good.

But, he had to wait until the year after next to sell it.

That was how long it would take for the potion to come out this summer, for Karok’s meat to become safe to eat, for the rumors to spread, and for it to grow.

From then until the civil war began, he sold it like crazy for half a year, and if it wasn’t enough, he sold it to the Empire too…….

“Hmm? Wait, do I have to wait?”

As he kept thinking, he realized he was missing something.

He could make the potion himself because he had used it many times during his time as a mercenary.

The only problem was that he needed a lot of it.

‘Then I’ll make it myself…….’

A great idea showed him a new way.

It was like seeing a bright light in front of him.

He asked the five mining experts and Hamar to keep quiet.

He couldn’t trust the five mining experts, or even Hamar, so he had to spend a lot of money, 50,000 gold, to write a magic contract.

He promised good rewards to the people from the territory who were being brought in for the first development and decided to give them places to stay and meals by building barracks.

Logan’s stomach tightened with worry as the money went out.

‘What if something goes wrong? Should I just wait until the rumors spread like before?’

Every time he had those thoughts, he pushed himself on.

‘There’s no problem that can be solved by waiting a little. I’ll do it whether it works or not!’

Logan gritted his teeth to make his heart stronger again.

[The news of the war starting and the news of the war ending came here at the same time. I’m glad you’re safe…… Why do you look like that?]

“No, it’s nothing. Is there anything else?”

[The work you asked for is going well. Now that Karok’s meat is gathering, you will be able to get a lot soon.]

Philip’s face, which could be seen on the communication device, was blurry, but he looked confident.

“Well, I’ll trust you with that. And I have another request.”

[Tell me.]

“Buy the herbs I’m going to tell you about from now on and send them to McLaine territory. Evening primrose, plot herb, and Ricky pool. About 500 kilograms in the same amounts should be enough.”

[Yes? Why those cheap herbs?]

“Do as I say. You’ll find out soon enough.

[Ha. Every time…….]

“Did you write down what I said? Can I end the call?”

[No. Tell me why, don’t just tell me!]

“Shut up! I can’t waste expensive magic communication explaining it. I’ll explain the reason when we meet later.”

[Well, I understand.]

“Okay. If anything happens, ask for communication with these coordinates. It’s okay because I got permission from the family.”

[Your reputation is getting better…….]

Click.

Bzzzt.

“You should have at least listened to the end…….”

Dwaine, who was listening, clicked his tongue, but Logan didn’t move.

“There’s no need to listen to obvious words with magic communication that costs 1 gold per second.”

“Hehe. Young master, you have so much money, why do you do that?”

“Shut up. I’m completely broke right now, so I’m on edge.”

“Yes?”

“No matter how much money you have, it’s not enough. The future is uncertain.”

“……Yes?”

Dwaine was speechless at the words of Logan, who is said to have more than 1 million gold and is the richest man in McLaine territory.

A week later.

The herbs sent from Kyle began to pile up in the warehouse of the southern mansion.

And Logan started making the potion right away.

“What are you making?”

“Shut up. Just do as I say.”

“No, you have to explain why and give me work…….”

“I’m not trying to use bad medicine like before. Don’t worry and do it. Do I do useless things these days?”

“……Well, that’s true.”

Rick’s sad face softened a little at those words.

He still worried that Logan might go wrong, so he smiled sadly, but there was no one else he could trust and ask right away other than Rick.

Logan ground the three herbs in the same amounts with Rick and put them in a wooden barrel.

Then, he mixed about half of the water and stored it quietly in a corner of the warehouse where sunlight didn’t enter.

Meanwhile, the huge amount that Philip had talked about arrived in McLaine territory.