Chapter 24

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Mining is not just about digging rocky mountains. There are some tips to keep in mind, and some precautions to be aware of.

The scariest thing is the collapses that may happen. Not to mention a large-scale collapse that can cause the tunnel itself to collapse; even if the ceiling part collapses lightly and falls, it can be fatal if it hits the head.

That’s why Noein decided to get a mining engineer introduced by Viscount Köniz. Even though it is small-scale mining, it is very dangerous to dig only by some amateur judgment. It is not possible to engage the lords in such a dangerous environment.

Approximately a week after meeting with Viscount Köniz, a group of mining engineers introduced by the Viscount came to the settlement of the Arkvist territory.

A middle-aged dwarf with a good physique was at the top, followed by a young man with a good physique and then an adolescent. The dwarf stepped forward in front of Noein, presenting a letter stamped with the Viscount’s wax seal to prove his identity.

“My name is Victor, a mining engineer who was introduced by His Excellency Köniz. The two behind me were brought in to help. The ordinary person is a disciple and the lion person is a slave.”

“I am Noein Arkvist, the ruler of this Arkvist territory. Thank you for coming to such a countryside.”

“No, this is also a job.”

Victor says so with a rugged tone and expression, although there are few words.

“I’ve heard that you want the lords to be instructed in the mining of veins?”

“Yes. We plan to proceed with mining on a small scale, but I think that the tunnel will become deeper as we continue mining. We do not have the technology or knowledge to prevent collapse. …… “

“Okay. For small-scale mining, it’s probably about installing mining wood to prevent collapse. I don’t think it’s that difficult to teach.”

Noein knows that mine can be added to prevent the mine from collapsing, but the biggest problem was that he had no knowledge of how to assemble wood and support the mine. That’s what I wanted them to teach, and I’m happy to say that it’s not that difficult.

“That was good. We have a campsite for our stay in the Restio Mountains, so I’d like you to leave tomorrow. Guidance and supervision of the lords will be done by this lieutenant Yuri.”

With that said, Noein pointed to Yuri, who was standing beside him. In response, Yuri bows and Victor returns thanks.

After that, the detailed conditions and contents of the contract were discussed and confirmed again, and the next day, under the guidance of Yuri, the Victors and the lords who first engaged in the mining work of the vein departed to the north.

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Mining of the lapis lazuli vein and wholesale of the rough stones to Miles Shokai began, and the Arkvist territory was on the path of development at once.

After all, a ton of lapis lazuli rough and 1.2 million lebros of money come in every month. You can now do what you have been patient with without worrying about funding.

The first thing Noein went to was the construction of his own mansion and other houses in the territory. I relied on the Miles Company’s Benedict to introduce me to a major construction company in the Viscount of Köniz, where I ordered the construction of houses for all households.

In these large transactions, half of the price is usually paid in advance and the other half is paid in arrears, but it is quick to use all 1.2 million lapis lazuli rough sales in the first month to pay the advance payment.

This is not only because we want to build a decent house as soon as possible, but also because we don’t have too much cash on hand.

The story of the discovery of lapis lazuli veins in the Arkvist territory and the wholesale of rough stones to the Viscount Köniz territory, which is making great profits, will sooner or later spread throughout the northwestern part of the kingdom.

Then, it is thought that “there is a lot of cash in the territory of Arkvist”, and there is a possibility that a thief or a large bandit will come if you do poorly.

So Noein let go of all the profits of the first month and finished the house order, making the story that “Arkvist territory is releasing a lot of cash in the construction rush” spread. If you look at the movements of construction materials and carpenters, merchants will naturally notice.

If the Arkvist territory’s cash has transformed into an immovable asset called a “house,” the chances of bad guys coming in will be greatly reduced.

Shortly after the order from the construction company, more than a dozen carpenters and workers came to the territory of Arkvist.

In addition to them, some of the men of the territory who are free will participate in the construction as laborers. This is the same as corvée such as installing fences surrounding the place of residence and improving roads and is a measure to provide food to the people in kind in exchange for labor.

In the place where there used to be only fields and tents, the foundation of the house was erected, the skeleton was erected, the bricks were piled up, and the shape of the building gradually emerged.

The first to be built is Noein’s mansion. With the unanimous voice of the lords saying, “I can’t let the lord who gave me a new home live in a tent anymore,” the construction of the mansion is proceeding with the highest priority.

“It’s a great place. Will it be completed in a few weeks?”

Looking up at the construction site, which is steadily forming the shape of the building, Noein said so, and the master, Dmitri, who was in charge of this construction, replied next to him.

“Because the knight lent the lords as knights. I was able to secure more workers than I expected, so I can proceed with the work at once. And it is huge that there was a large amount of wood in the field. is”

With his mountainous muscles and dark, tanned skin, he is a dog-type beast-man.

With an appearance reminiscent of a large fighting dog, he has been successful in his career by making use of his blessed physique and the experience he has cultivated in on-site work. Although he is from a socially disadvantaged race of beast-men, he is said to have become an executive of a major construction company with certain abilities.

Craftsmen worked with him as the leader, and the construction site was forming a house at an amazing speed.

Satisfied with the progress of the construction of the mansion, Noein leaves the place because it is not good to talk to Dmitri too much and disturb the work.

The next thing I looked around was the fields of the lords.

“Hi, Edgar. Is farming going well?”

“Oh, Noein-sama. Of course, it’s going well. This is also because the soil quality of the farmland given by Noein-sama is good.”

When he calls out to Edgar, who was working hard on the farmland, he replies in a good mood.

“And this potato crop grows fast. I ate what I got as a corvée reward, but it tastes good and I’m hungry … It’s like a dream to have such a crop.”

Currently around the end of August. Autumn-planted potatoes were also cultivated in the fields of former refugees such as Edgar, and the buds were steadily sprouting.

“Potatoes are still little known in the Kingdom of Lordberg. I hope to spread them from this Arkvist territory into the kingdom. It can’t be replaced by wheat that can make bread, but if it spreads well, it will spread throughout the country. It will improve the food situation and reduce the number of people who starve. “

Noein believes that potatoes will eventually change the country’s agriculture significantly, although it will take a little longer to reach production that can be shipped to other territories.

“Thinking so much … Noein is still a wonderful lord.”

“Aha, thank you”

Not only the happiness of the lords, but there is also a reason that stable food conditions in this country have more economic and security benefits, but … Noein swallows the words and replies to Edgar with a smile.

Again, it’s not good to talk too much and disturb Edgar, so I cut off the chat and left the place.

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