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Chapter 815 - 815 64 Dividing the Spoils_2

815: Chapter 64: Dividing the Spoils_2 815: Chapter 64: Dividing the Spoils_2 In the history of the Human Race, there have indeed been those who lived for several hundred years.

With your talent, if you work hard, there is still hope.”

A kid is still a kid, opening his mouth only to offend two at the same time.

Luckily, Hudson had acquired the skill to remain unfazed ‘as if the mountains crumbled before him’, allowing him to strongly control his emotions.

Maxim at his side couldn’t handle it, the successive blows had made him doubt dragons.

If Master Hudson had not been restraining him, he would definitely have fought to the death with Belsden.

“Stop the pointless talk, since it’s been sealed, then what’s the deal with the power of the Curse?”

Hudson asked with concern.

The Sixty-year curse that affected lifespan seemed minor, but the Viscount O’Toole’s Family had been unable to resolve it for over a hundred years, so he had no choice but to take it seriously.

If there was no way to resolve the Curse, Hudson would rather throw away the Magic Crystal Mine than touch this hot potato.

“Rest assured, Hudson.

The one below is in a terrible state, worn down by the power of time for countless years, on the brink of perishing at any moment, with no strength to spare for releasing a Curse.

The so-called Curse is merely the sinister aura they emit.

Although this energy is very weak, the accumulation over time would indeed affect lifespan.

Those fools settled their homes right above the mine, constantly contaminated by the sinister aura, merely shortening their lifespans without degenerating into Dark Creatures, that’s already fortunate.

If they continue to stay here, I estimate in a few hundred years, they would all become Dark Creatures.

However, this isn’t absolute.

As long as one breaks through the limits of life and reaches the Sanctuary you humans speak of, they would be mostly unaffected by this sinister aura.”

After hearing Belsden’s explanation, the anxiety in Hudson’s heart also subsided.

The rate of contamination by the sinister aura was so slow, there would definitely be no issues in the short term.

In any case, mining isn’t something he has to do personally.

By reallocating some of the slaves from the construction of the defensive lines, he could solve all problems.

Even if there were a real Curse, it would be the Orcs that suffer, what does it have to do with Master Hudson?

The sixty-year lifespan limit applies only to Nobles.

Ordinary freemen and Serfs seldom live that long to begin with, not truly affected by such troubles.

If bloodlines were tainted, that was a minor issue.

Simply leaving this place, a hundred or so years would be enough to eliminate the impact.

Given enough research, these secrets would eventually be uncovered by Viscount O’Toole’s Family.

Unfortunately, with the location of the Magic Crystal Mine exposed, whether it becomes state-owned or divided by the Nobles of the Southeastern Province, this windfall now has nothing to do with them.

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Outside the city of Blood Moon County, in a luxurious tent, the issue of divvying up the spoils was directly brought to the table.

Watching the endless disputes, Hudson simply closed his eyes to rest.

Observing noble etiquette was only important when temptations were not strong enough.

The reserves of the Magic Crystal Mine at hand were far from ordinary.

If mined to its full potential, an easy million Gold Coins in pure profit could be made each year.

Such vast wealth was something no one was willing to give up.

Moreover, Magic Crystal was not just any ordinary commodity; it was also an important resource for cultivation and strategic significance.

“My Lords, it’s very difficult to keep the Magic Crystal Mine a secret for long.

Rather than fixating on how to divide the mine, we should first consider how to deal with the Kingdom.

According to the laws of the Kingdom, all Magic Crystal Mines belong to the Central Government, and we have no right to possession or mining.”

With a somber expression, Governor Piers said.

Interest tempts the heart, and even if the problem with the Curse hasn’t been resolved, it can’t stop the enthusiasm for the Magic Crystal Mine.

The biggest obstacle now is the Kingdom standing in the way.

In the past, when Magic Crystal Mines were discovered outside of one’s own sphere of influence, everyone naturally supported state ownership.

This time, the Magic Crystal Mine is at their doorstep, directly involving their own interests, and the people just can’t be that magnanimous anymore.

“Your Excellency Governor, we can’t hand over the Magic Crystal Mine!

Our Southeastern Province has already turned from the rear to the frontline, and in the event of future wars, the demand for Magic Crystals will be an enormous number.

Relying solely on the Kingdom’s allocation might not satisfy our needs.”

A restless young Noble was the first to speak out.

No matter how nonsensical, having a reason is always better than none.

But these reasons were clearly insufficient and would never persuade the Kingdom.

If we were to forcefully contend with the Central Government, ordinary Nobles might not feel much, but the pressure on Governor Piers would be immense.

“No, the Kingdom’s laws have clear stipulations regarding the ownership of Magic Crystal Mines.

A forceful denial of state ownership is legally untenable.

If things become too strained, the Kingdom’s standing army might directly move in to take the mine into state ownership, and we surely can’t start a rebellion!”

Viscount Caryo quickly jumped out in opposition.

While the profits from the Magic Crystal Mine are immense, with so many participants in sharing the wealth, the actual figures per person are limited.

For the Dalton Family, possessing this fortune would be great, but without it, their status isn’t affected.

If it wasn’t for their role as leaders needing to maintain the interests of their subordinates, Governor Piers might have let go already.

There is no other reason but to delay the development of the Koslow Family; such a strategic sacrifice is considered worthwhile.

“Raising an army in rebellion, of course not; but handing over the Magic Crystal Mine on a silver platter likewise cannot be done.