Male Lead's First Wife (5 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 102

If that happens, Growen will not get involved in the imperial succession conflict.

It might become known that Drean has come to Growen, but if he claims he was turned away and merely happened upon the magic crystal mine on his way back, that would suffice.

‘Give the Seventh Prince an opportunity, but it must not be known that Growen is involved.’

Most of those who followed Drean were mages, and all of them could potentially serve as military forces.

However, their manpower was insufficient to contend with other princes who had higher claims to the throne, and they also lacked the financial resources to draw in additional factions.

But if they could secure a large-scale magic crystal mine, the situation would change completely.

Not only could magic crystals serve as a source of military strength, but reporting this to the Emperor might also grant them formal recognition and a legitimate chance to enter the imperial struggle.

Yerpi, having organized her thoughts, murmured softly:

“It will also demonstrate the prince’s determination.”

Beyond the Domain of Winter lay the nest of monsters.

The magic crystal mine was located between the Domain of Winter and the monster’s nest, requiring constant defense against both roaming monsters and beastly creatures.

Moreover, it was said that the mine had already been occupied by monsters.

To fully control it, they would have to exterminate not only the monsters within the mine but also every monster dwelling in the intermediate zone.

“Growen has always refrained from interfering beyond its domain. That’s why, despite knowing about the vast magic crystal mine, they left it untouched.”

She explained that the magic crystals buried within could be worth as much as an entire nation’s annual budget when converted to currency.

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