The Vastness of Magical Destiny-Chapter 217 - 12 Penetration
Chapter 217: Chapter 12: Penetration
Chapter 217 -12: Penetration
“You’re called Maha Gummi?” Komer had some difficulty pronouncing the other’s name, as the names of the Half-Beastmen are a bit of a mouthful for Mortals, but this did not hinder their communication.
“Yes, Lord.” With a submissive bow, the Half-Beastman’s eyes darted around as he quickly took in his surroundings, probably entering such a setting for the first time and appearing a bit nervous; however, after seeing that Komer’s demeanor was very gentle, he gradually settled down.
“Hmm, I’ve heard that you’re quite familiar with the situation in Leon Region, but does that refer to its geographical conditions, or the circumstances of your fellow kin? You probably know why I’ve summoned you, and I’d like to hear your plans.” Komer supported his chin with his hand, looking curiously into the other’s eyes.
“Lord, I am very familiar with both the terrain and the population of Leon Region. In the past seven years, I’ve been sold three times and have worked in four mines, so I know the conditions there like the back of my hand. Before coming here, the Administrative Officer spoke with me. May I know what you need me to do?” The Half-Beastman answered respectfully, not daring to show any dissatisfaction with the indescribable expression Komer wore.
“Oh? Why were you sold three times? What was the reason?” Komer seemed quite interested in this detail.
“Uh, they thought I didn’t work hard enough and that I liked to shirk and take shortcuts.” In front of Komer’s bright gaze, the Half-Beastman unconsciously spoke the truth. “Actually, my constitution isn’t as good as my companions’, which is why the mine owners thought that way. I just wanted to live a bit longer, that’s human survival instinct, you can’t blame me.”
“Hmm, the Administrative Officer had you gather information in Leon a while ago. Tell me about the situation there and share your thoughts.” Upon hearing the Half-Beastman’s last two sentences, Komer’s eyes brightened, nodding in satisfaction. It seemed that this Half-Beastman Puber had chosen for him was indeed somewhat unique, different from the others. Perhaps indeed he was a promising recruit.
“Leon mainly divides into three major areas, with the Northern Region being the most important. The Northern Region contains about half of all the mines in the area, both coal and iron ore, and the scale is relatively large compared to the Southern and Eastern Regions. The principal towns in the North are Murray to the west and Banassia to the east. Murray is a gathering place for the coal mine owners among mortal nobility, while Banassia is a major transit area for iron ore. The Southern Region mainly consists of coal mines, which are generally smaller than those in the North; the main town there is Mandu, about sixty miles north of the Volt Mountain foothills. Recently, they defeated the Noble’s armies near Mandu and occupied a manor not far from the town, achieving significant victories. Currently, the rebellion is gaining the most momentum in this region. The East draws from the Edge of the Nether Sea, the smallest by area, chiefly iron mines. Influenced by the South, the situation is heading in favor of the rebels, and they have been making this area a priority. Izmir is the most critical town there.”
The Half-Beastman gave a brief overview of the entire Leon Region, but this was not enough to satisfy Komer. He was hoping for a more detailed introduction, and it seemed that the fellow in front of him was playing coy.
“Maha Gummi, is this all you’ve achieved during your time? I could obtain such information by sitting half an hour in Ugru’s Tavern, so what would be the need to send someone to gather it? If this is the extent of what you’ve learned, you may leave now and report back to the Administrative Officer,” Komer said coolly, his tone betraying no particular emotion.
“No, no, Sir, I was concerned you might not be familiar with Leon, so I provided a brief introduction first. Of course, my findings go beyond this; please be patient and allow me to report them to you in detail.” Like someone struck by a whip, the Half-Beastman’s body immediately tensed, and his attitude became even more submissive, “Following the arrangements of the Administrative Officer, I stayed in each of the three regions for a period of time and contacted some old friends. Most of the Gold Shields the Administrative Officer gave me were spent on such matters. You know that without Gold Shields, nothing can be accomplished nowadays.”
Noticing that the Half-Beastman seemed to be sidestepping the topic again, Komer impatiently interrupted, “Enough! Report the budgetary issues to the Administrative Officer. What I want to hear is what I am interested in knowing.”
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“Yes, Sir. Currently, the Southern Region is in the most chaos, with over half of the mines having ceased production. Most coal mine owners have fled to Bovary, and the rebels have seized many Aristocratic Mine Owners’ residences and manors, reaping considerable rewards. In that region, there are primarily three groups, with the largest led by a Half-Beastman named Woodhardt. However, a Mortal called Bovary has great influence on Woodhardt, and the rebels’ majority of organizational planning is led by Bovary. The Eastern Region is also in a serious predicament. Several rebel bands have emerged around Izmir, gradually gathering from revolts in small distant mines. According to the latest information I have, they have also captured a mine with seven thousand miners, killed the Mine Owner, and are actively making contact with the rebellion groups in the South.”
