Chapter 34: The Goblin Race

Chapter 34: Chapter 34: The Goblin Race

The price of refined gold is extremely expensive, and the conditions for its formation are also extremely demanding. Generally, only in super large iron ore deposits is there a possibility of it being born, and this possibility is not guaranteed. Thor did not expect that the large iron ore deposit he had just acquired might have the potential to produce refined gold.

After being stunned, he couldn’t help but show a hint of joy.

He didn’t even have the mind to pay attention to the content of the fifth article.

He simply ignored it.

Soon, Steve came running over.

"My lord!"

Steve’s respectful voice rang out, his expression carrying a somewhat uncontrollable delight.

"What happened?"

Looking at the joyous Steve, Thor’s expression was a bit puzzled, and he withdrew his gaze from the daily intelligence report.

"My lord, we have discovered a group of goblins."

Steve couldn’t help but purse his lips, feeling that even his lips were turning dry, and he couldn’t hide the excitement and joy in his heart.

"What?"

"Are you serious?"

Initially not too concerned, at this moment, Thor couldn’t help but stand up after hearing Steve’s words, and the words slipped out of his mouth.

"My lord, it’s true!"

"Please follow me!"

Steve nodded heavily and spoke again.

"Alright!"

"Let’s go and take a look!"

Thor quickly responded, and at this moment, he couldn’t help but feel a bit excited inside.

Goblin, they are goblins.

Goblins are also among the lowest existences of the beastmen, strictly belonging to the goblin race, but unlike goblins, they were once slaves of giants, forced long-term to dig Kaga Ore, which made the goblin race astonishingly intelligent through prolonged contact. They created engineering and alchemical artifacts that are renowned throughout the entire world.

The development of human alchemy initially learned from goblins, and even today, human alchemy cannot compare with that of goblins.

Every goblin is a natural craftsman and weapon forger.

Thor never imagined that compared to the sixth piece of information, the real harvest from the daily report was the unexpected surprise of the fifth piece.

Especially when he reached the depths of the cave and saw these strange creatures resembling goblins but with blue skin, the smile on his face was hard to conceal.

The value of a large iron ore deposit is unimaginable.

Even without considering Secret Silver Iron and refined gold, the output from the large iron ore alone is already extraordinarily valuable.

Yet selling iron ore and turning them into Black Iron Armor for sale are two completely different things.

Although he established trade routes with Rajos Assad, transactions involving large-scale raw materials could easily encounter problems. The best way would still be to sell to the Habbs Commerce Association, but under their pricing pressure, the price of iron ore is not high, in fact, it’s rather low, meaning significant loss of price.

What he originally considered was whether he could purchase some blacksmiths from the Habbs Commerce Association.

Or he could try to tinker based on his past life’s memories.

But the cost of the former could be significant, and the price for talent exploration at the Habbs Commerce Association is already so high it makes one’s scalp tingle, the price for blacksmiths would only be higher.

As for the latter.

Although both are iron ore, the worlds are truly different.

The basic laws are different.

He might not be able to come up with anything.

But at this moment, these issues weren’t issues anymore.

Goblins, there is nothing more suitable as blacksmiths than goblins.

They can not only forge Black Iron Armor but even Silver Armor.

They might even be able to forge Golden Armor.

"Honorable knight, we can work for you; please don’t kill us."

An elder goblin stepped forward, bowing slightly to Thor, speaking anxiously.

The goblins were very nervous at this moment.

They were previously captured by cowardly goblins.

Forced to forge weapons.

But unexpectedly, not long after.

Those cowardly goblins were all killed by humans.

They wanted to escape.

But the heavy chains on their feet prevented them from fleeing.

They were then cornered by humans in the cave.

This filled them with anxiety.

Afraid they’d be killed as goblins too.

After all, they, goblins, are also goblins.

"Okay!"

"I can guarantee your survival, even provide you with food and life, but you also need to work for me."

"How about this, how about thirty years?"

"You work for me for thirty years, then you are free."

Thor’s heart moved, and then he looked at the leading elder goblin, speaking slowly.

Compared to ordinary goblins, goblins are useful beastmen, and Thor naturally planned to keep them.

The best way is to use a slave contract, but considering the critical nature of forging weapons, it’s best to be relatively gentle in case of any accidents.

As for thirty years.

Thor believes that after living in Eagle Territory for a while, these goblins would not necessarily want to leave the stable and peaceful environment.

After all, compared to human territories, the Northern Lands are extremely chaotic.

Goblins are almost enslaved wherever they go.

Even cowardly goblins could capture them.

There’s no need to mention other beastmen.

Not to mention the fierce demon beasts.

In comparison, falling into human hands is actually best for these goblins.

Most goblins are willing to work for humans.

So hearing Thor’s words.

The elder goblin was delighted.

"Honorable knight, your kindness will surely be blessed by the Goblin God."

"I, Asaki, am willing to work for you!"

The elder goblin quickly bowed, his demeanor humble.

"A wise choice!"

Thor nodded with a smile.

For him, this was undoubtedly an unexpected surprise.

And quite a big surprise.

Although the goblins weren’t many, there were about a dozen of them.

Enough to meet his early-stage construction needs.

More importantly, these dozen goblins are enough for him to turn a large amount of iron ore into Black Iron Armor, and high-quality Black Iron Armor at that.

By then, selling these high-quality Black Iron Armors through the trade routes established with Rajos Assad would definitely hold high value.

His entire territory would finally have a complete economic chain.

Not like before, where expenditures exceeded income.

There would even be a substantial portion of the income that could further enhance territorial development and create a positive cycle.

It can be said that, at this moment, even Thor hadn’t considered that acquiring this large iron ore deposit would bring such a huge surprise.