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Chapter 811 - 811 62 Magic Crystal Mine_3

811: Chapter 62: Magic Crystal Mine_3 811: Chapter 62: Magic Crystal Mine_3 As for the ownership of these territories, Hudson had no interest.

It mattered not whether a survivor inherited them or they were divided among others.

He had no love for unpopulated lands, especially enclaves, which would be a waste of resources if acquired.

The territories could be uncontested, but the magic crystal mine could not be forsaken.

This rarity could be traded normally in peaceful times, but became hard to obtain during war.

In the entire Alpha Kingdom, there were only two large magic crystal mines, seven or eight medium-sized ones, and dozens of small magic crystal veins known publicly.

The magic crystal mine in Blood Moon County was the kingdom’s third major magic crystal mine and the only large one in Southeastern Province.

For Hudson, this was the only magic crystal mine he could possibly reach.

If he missed this opportunity, he had no idea when the next would come.

“The monster tide has ended, and the remaining magical beasts have retreated to the Black Stone Mountain Range; the threat is considered neutralized.

Now let us discuss the aftermath.”

Besides resuming the construction of the Blood Moon Defense Line as soon as possible, how shall we deal with the destroyed territories?

And what about the aftermath concerning the magic crystal mine?”

After finishing, Hudson turned his gaze to Governor Piers.

With the war ended, the right to speak had shifted once again.

If it were not for the magic crystal mine, who presided over the aftermath meeting would not matter.

But reality held no ‘ifs,’ and at this moment, the Dalton Family certainly could not afford to relinquish control.

“Earl Hudson is right—we should indeed schedule the aftermath tasks.

Viscount O’Toole, don’t you want to say something?”

No sooner had Governor Piers finished speaking than all eyes converged on Viscount O’Toole.

Hiding a magic crystal mine was a grave crime, and now exposed, he would not escape without severe punishment.

“Governor, have mercy!

About this matter, I really didn’t…”

The excuse that reached his lips was swallowed back down.

As master of Blood Moon County City, which was positioned over the mine for cover, claiming ignorance of clandestine mining was an insult to everyone’s intelligence.

Even though these deeds were committed by his ancestors, he could not shirk responsibility by merely continuing ancestral tradition.

“Humph!”

“You are surely very aware of the crime of secretly hoarding and stealing from a magic crystal mine.

It makes no difference whether it was done by you or your forebears; the outcome is the same.

According to the kingdom’s rules, as the lord who reports a magic crystal mine, you are entitled to a twenty percent share of the mining profits, but alas, greed knows no bounds.

Considering the construction time of Blood Moon County City, your clan has likely been stealing from the vein for over a century.

Such an extensive crime cannot be shielded by anyone!”

Hudson spoke harshly, but he was aware that Governor Piers no longer harbored any desire to kill.

Although Viscount O’Toole deserved death, Southeastern Province lacked the authority to execute a Fiefdom Viscount; it must be reported to the Kingdom Noble Council for approval.

With the crime confirmed, intelligence of the magic crystal mine would be revealed.

The central government could then naturally claim the mine for itself, leaving nothing for the rest.

Even if Viscount O’Toole were spared, retaining the magic crystal mine would be no easy task.

The recent anomaly had been visible for miles around, and too many were aware, making a leak only a matter of time.

“Governor, I am willing to redeem myself through meritorious deeds!

Redeem myself through meritorious deeds!

Earl Hudson, I beg you to show me mercy!

…”

In the blink of an eye, Viscount O’Toole had beseeched every influential aristocrat present.

To preserve his family lineage and his own life, he was indeed desperate.