Regressor of the Fallen Family novel Chapter 30

Chapter 30

In my previous life, the reason why the Teslon family caused a territorial conflict only became clear a year after it had ended. It was at that point the Teslons started exporting gold from their territory, which came from a newly established mine on a mountain originally part of the Macline territory. The Teslons of my previous life built a force surpassing that of an ordinary Earls family because of this. That was until Ronian Macline, an Aura user burning with revenge, annihilated their family.

It was not known how Haman Teslon discovered the gold vein in my previous life, and even in this life, Logan could not confirm the process. The only clue was when they captured Teslon castle; they found a group of self-proclaimed mining experts in the dungeons.

We are innocent! We only extracted gold from the ore brought by Baron Teslon as per our contract, but then that brutal noble locked us up here!

Regardless of the process, it meant that Haman Teslon had discovered a gold vein, and Logan knew its location. So, what did he need now?

Just technicians who can set up a mine and extract gold.

Finding someone with specialized knowledge in mining, not just an ordinary miner, was challenging. However, that difficult task had already been accomplished by Haman Teslon. Logan simply promised them slightly more money than Teslon did, and the contract was quickly settled.

Lets go and check it out.

Without delay, Logan, Hamar, and the five mining experts headed west and rode horseback for half a day. Naturally, their destination was the mountainside that Logan had won as a reward.

Here, in the middle of this mountain, lies a gold vein. I aim to mine and establish a mine here. How much do you think the estimate for this will be?

Logan asked nonchalantly as he turned around, and the experts, all wearing incredulous expressions, responded.

Are you certain theres a gold vein?

Even if there is, we need to know the reserves

The cost will vary depending on the depth of the strata.

The location of the tunnels will differ.

Depending on the case, the cost might multiply by dozens of times.

As soon as the conversation about their area of expertise began, a flurry of opinions emerged. Ultimately, what they all wanted to say was the same:

How can you be certain theres a gold vein here, and even if you are, can it produce enough gold to be worth the investment? Whats the basis for your claim?

However, Logans answer was simple and disappointing.

Im certain. Ive seen it. Dig no matter what.

The group of five mining experts, who had been promised more than a thousand gold a month, and the dwarves, who had to roll up their sleeves and work for no pay, simultaneously scowled at this absurd proclamation.

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Because of the need for secrecy, Hamar and the five mining expertsa total of sixhad to proceed with the drilling work. Naturally, the stakeholders were not pleased.

Were supposed to do the drilling with just six of us?

Are you trying to kill us

Even with a dwarf present

Moreover, since they were originally not convinced by Logans words, the work progressed slowly. However

Before long, they found a tunnel most likely excavated by Haman Teslon, and the work became shockingly easy, almost as if it were a joke.

In just fifteen days, the small group of miners extracted gold from the ore they unearthed.

After recalculating the potential output, they reached a unanimous decision:

Its possible to extract at least 10 tonnes of gold a year; the reserves volume is incalculable.

Only upon hearing that news could Logan fully cheer.

From a tonne of ore, we can extract more than 100 grams of gold. With this level of purity, theres a high chance of finding larger nuggets deeper in the strata!

100 grams from a tonne? By gram?

A mine is considered profitable even with just 30 grams!

Everything was rated better than expected, but the initial investment turned out to be slightly higher.

Youll need a substantial investment to start. You should expect at least 5 million gold.

The amount included costs for equipment to extract gold from ore, furnaces, manpower to dig the tunnels, supports, as well as transportation equipment.

If it were a territory with many serfs or slaves, they could be put to work to save money. However, given the nature of the Macline territory, where most were free people, they needed to spend more money for the necessary labor.

Master. The family doesnt have money right now. Maybe we should reveal the situation to other noble families or merchant associations and receive investments?

Hamars suggestion sounded reasonable to anyone. The mining experts beside him nodded in agreement, but Logan flatly refused.

Let others dip their spoons in the gold mine on my land? No way!

Then what do you plan to do?

I have that kind of money.

What? Where will you

Logging such an amount of money was unheard of for a remote territory like Maclines.

The incredulity of his listeners was palpable, yet Logans expression remained confidenthe had something to rely on.

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Click. Whirr.

As the personal vault opened, dazzling jewels greeted their owner with their radiant luminance. An immense collection of jewels in the private quarters of a son of a noble in a remote territory was not fitting.

Logan, looking at those jewels, couldnt help but let a corner of his mouth rise smugly.

Its a good thing I had saved them.

These jewels were precious metals that Haman Teslon intended to abscond with. Logan had taken them after dealing with Teslonnot for personal gain but for righteous reasons.

Though it was still a mystery why Haman Teslon had amassed so many jewels

Im grateful, though.

Despite moving nearly 4 million gold worth of jewels, the vast quantity meant it went unnoticed.

Sigh, still, its a shame that I have to use almost all of this.

On top of those jewels, he would have to invest most of his existing wealth into the mines development.

If youre willing to grind people down and carve out the tunnels with blood, you might be able to save about 2 million

Such was the implicit message behind Hamars gaze when he said that; Logan naturally rejected the notion with a wave of his hand.

He didnt desire such a mining development, and there was another crucial reason not to proceed this way.