The steward closed his eyes, steeled himself, and said, "Your Highness, the mine in West Mountain has been discovered. The Capital Governor is already sending people to investigate. It seems we can't keep it under wraps anymore, Your Highness should make plans early!"
The Crown Prince's vision went black, nearly causing him to stumble. The mine in West Mountain?
That was his lifeline as well.
The Court strictly regulates iron mines and private mining is forbidden. Wherever there is an iron mine, it is strictly controlled.
Five years ago, when he was still in the Vassal Land, his person in the Capital City inadvertently discovered the iron mine in West Mountain. Though not abundant, it was enough to arm a private army.
So, he immediately had people secretly purchase the land and assigned guards to watch over it closely, mining in secret with utmost caution to avoid detection.
