The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 422: Volume 8 Gathering of the Storms - 12 Soaking

Chapter 422: Volume 8 Gathering of the Storms Chapter 12 Soaking

"You’re called Maha Gummi?" Komer struggled somewhat with pronouncing the other’s name; the names of Half-Beastmen are somewhat of a mouthful for Mortals, but that did not hinder their communication with Mortals.

"Yes, Lord." The Half-Beastman bowed respectfully, his eyes quickly scanning the surroundings—it seemed to be his first time in such a setting and he appeared nervous at first. But seeing Komer’s very gentle demeanor, he gradually calmed down.

"Hmm, I have heard you’re quite familiar with the situation in the Leon Region. Does that refer to the geography of Leon, or to the condition of your brethren? You probably know why I’ve summoned you. I would like to hear your plans."

"Lord, I am well-acquainted with the terrain and population of the Leon Region. Over the past seven years, I’ve been sold thrice, having worked in four different mines—I know the place like the back of my hand. Before coming here, the Administrative Officer had already discussed it with me. May I know what you need me to do?" The Half-Beastman answered respectfully, not daring to show the slightest discontent towards the indescribable expression Komer wore.

"Oh? Why were you sold three times? What was the reason?" Komer seemed quite interested in this detail.

"Er, they believed I shirked my duties and liked to sneak around." In the face of Komer’s piercing gaze, the Half-Beastman inadvertently blurted out the truth, "Actually, my constitution is not as strong as my companions’, which is why the mine owners thought so. I just wanted to live longer, it’s a human’s instinct to survive, you can’t blame me for that."

"Hmm, the Administrative Officer had you gather information in Leon earlier. Tell me about the situation there and also share your opinion." Upon hearing the last two sentences from the Half-Beastman, Komer’s eyes brightened, and he nodded in satisfaction. It seemed this Half-Beastman chosen by Puber for him was indeed different from the others; there might be something unique about him after all.

"Leon is mainly divided into three regions, of which the Northern Region is the most important. It comprises about half of the mines in the Leon Region, including coal and iron ore mines, and on a relatively larger scale compared to the Southern and Eastern Regions. The main towns in the Northern Region are Murray to the west and Banassia to the east. Murray is predominantly inhabited by coal mine owners from the mortal nobility, whereas Banassia serves as a major transit point for iron ore."

"The Southern Region is dominated by coal mines, with most mines being smaller than those in the North. The main town here is Mandu, about sixty miles north of the foot of the Volt Mountain Range. It was near Mandu that they defeated the noble-owned armies and took over a nearby manor, achieving significant victories. Currently, this area is where the rebels are gaining the most traction. The Eastern Region spans from the Edge of the Nether Sea, being the smallest area, mainly consisting of iron mines. Influenced by events in the South, the situation there is also evolving in favor of the rebels. They are now prioritizing this region, with Izmir being its most important town."

The Half-Beastman gave a brief introduction to the situation in the entire Leon Region, but this wasn’t enough to satisfy Komer. He hoped for a more thorough briefing, and it seemed that the person before him was playing games.

"Maha Gummi, is this all you’ve achieved over this period of time? I could have obtained such information from a tavern in Ugru after sitting there for half an hour. Was it necessary to send someone to collect it? If this is all you’ve uncovered, then you may leave and report back to the Administrative Officer." Komer’s tone was flat, almost emotionless.

"No, no, Lord, I was worried you were not familiar with Leon’s situation, so I started with a brief. Of course, my achievements are not limited to this. Please be patient, and I will report to you one by one," the Half-Beastman responded as if lashed by a whip, his body tensing up and his attitude becoming even more submissive, "As arranged by the Administrative Officer, I stayed for a period of time in each of the three regions, also reaching out to some old friends of mine. Most of the Gold Shields given by the Administrative Officer were spent in this regard. As you know, now without Gold Shields, nothing can be accomplished."

Hearing the Half-Beastman seem to sidestep the main topic, Komer interrupted the incessant chatter impatiently, "Enough. Report financial issues to the Administrative Officer. I want the information I’m interested in."

"Yes, yes. The situation in the Southern Region is the most chaotic now, with more than half the mines having stopped production. The majority of coal mine owners have fled to Bruce. The rebels have seized many aristocratic mine owners’ residences and manors, reaping large rewards. There are mainly three groups active in this region, with the largest being led by a Half-Beastman named Woodhardt, but a mortal named Bovary holds significant influence over Woodhardt, playing a pivotal role in most organizational planning by the rebels. The Eastern Region’s situation is also grave; several rebel groups have emerged around Izmir, gradually coming together from various small, remote mines. According to the latest information I’ve gathered, they’ve also taken over a mine with seven thousand miners, killed the mine owner and are actively trying to make contact with the rebel groups from the Southern Region."