Chapter 1317: Chapter 705: Show Off to People You Know_3
The result of ssing around will trigger a catastrophic disaster.
The Gnolls here not only ssed around but also managed to get it operational. Although the production speed is not satisfactory, it is indeed operational.
“These inconspicuous little things always bring surprises in inexplicable directions.” Gaven’s words had a deeper aning, as he was a definite beneficiary. “I appreciate the Clan Leader coming here personally. I wonder if it has any chance of being repaired?”
“The automatized silver production line of Nanklept is quite famous in our Dwarven history. Although it wasn’t the first automated production line, it was among the earliest. The later automated production lines all drew experience from it. It’s my honor to see it.”
Giharin was knowledgeable about Dwarven history, but when it ca to repairs, he was a bit troubled. “If it weren’t for the haphazard modifications by these Gnolls, repairing and restarting it wouldn’t be too difficult for us. The automated production line at our Tesser Yama Mine is ten tis the size of this one and uses far more advanced technology.
But now, I dare not act easily. Letting it break down is minor; I fear setting off the volcano beneath. At that ti, not only would this Dwarven silver refining automated production line disappear, but the surrounding area would also suffer a disaster.
The Dwarves who lived here originally did not, like our Tesser Yama, get overrun by monsters. Instead, they voluntarily abandoned this place to find new hos, only then being occupied by monsters.”
“Voluntarily abandoned? Why did they voluntarily abandon this place?” Gaven hurriedly asked.
Although the final result is the sa, the nature is different.
If occupied by monsters, it was against their will.
Voluntarily abandoning it indicates a fatal flaw here that forced those Dwarves to leave their holand.
“Firstly, the main silver mine here had already been mined out by them. There weren’t any more suitable, larger veins nearby for them to extract. What the Gnolls are mining now are just so tailings that the Dwarves looked down upon, with limited reserves and low production. This can be seen from the daily output.
After all, it’s a Dwarven automated silver refining production line. Even with the Gnolls’ tinkering, the current production amount seems too low. It would be normal for it to be three or four tis higher.
Secondly, the geothermal activity here is clearly abnormal, suggesting the volcano beneath is in an active phase, with the potential to erupt at any mont.”
Indeed, Giharin, as a legendary Dwarf, only needed to circle around Nanklept to fully grasp the situation here.
“A volcano in an active phase.” Gaven’s mouth twitched slightly. “Can it be predicted when it might erupt?”
“There’s no way to predict that. It might happen in the next second, tomorrow, or never.” Giharin shrugged. “The earth is unpredictable, and even we, its children, can’t fully understand her temper. I can only say that the probability of this volcano erupting is much higher than others.”
Gaven thought about it and realized he might have been overly sensitive.
In his previous life, he hadn’t heard of a volcano erupting near Waterdeep City. It was instead the Earth Vein Mysterious City beneath that erupted, more than once.
He needed to first get through the Arcane Catastrophe, which could turn the entire continent upside down. Compared to that, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes were trivial.
“So, the value of repairing it isn’t significant?”
“My personal suggestion is not to spend too much effort on this. However, I can send a few people over to specifically arrange things here, improving safety, and the output might see a small increase, perhaps two or three-fold.” Giharin gave a fair opinion.
“Alright, let’s go with the Clan Leader’s suggestion then.” For Gaven, this silver refining automated production line itself was just a windfall. From the start, he hadn’t set high hopes, so naturally, he wouldn’t be too disappointed now.
On the contrary, the Garden Manor above is what he cares about the most. Being so close to Waterdeep City, off-season vegetables have a very good market, not to ntion, with his mastery of the Blue Bear Totem Spirit, it has even deeper strategic significance.
Having lost their Totem Spirit, the Blue Bear Tribe would likely have fallen apart and had a tough ti, especially this winter.
As a tribe that lives by fighting and plundering, losing powerful force ans losing their most direct economic source.
And this is his opportunity.
The Blue Bear Totem Spirit only provides spiritual support, but it cannot fill the stomach. A dual approach is the right path.
The two then conducted a more detailed survey of this silver mine, fully confirming Giharin’s speculation.
Even by the Gnolls’ mining speed, it wouldn’t take ten or eight years, and the silver mine here would be completely exhausted. After specialized Dwarf repair, the speed would be faster.
This is why, even though the Dwarves possess the most advanced production technology in the world, they rarely sell ores in large quantities, but instead, sell the finest crafted equipnt.
Because they must treat these non-renewable resources with a sustainable developnt attitude. Once a vein is depleted, they must find new places to construct new cities.
Giharin also provided Gaven with so specialized advice, then asked, “I heard the General has reclaid the lost Dwarf City in the Troll Mountains. I wonder if I have the honor to visit? That city was once a great pride of ours.”
This request sowhat surprised Gaven, but then he imdiately thought of sothing new, “It would be my honor for the Clan Leader to visit, and when we get there, I have sothing I need your help with.”
“Oh? What is it?”
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