Chapter 21
Liam's gaze shifted to Ethan's face, once etched with the untamed aura of a former mercenary, now adorned with the unwavering resolve akin to that of a seasoned soldier. Encouragingly, Liam inquired of Ethan, "What prompted this revelation?" "In the artisan quarter where I reside, rumors abound of exorbitant bounties for the employment of blacksmiths and craftsmen. Those ensnared by this lure are dispatched to toil in a mine nestled beneath a distant mountain range. Many vanish without a trace for months on end. The peculiarity of this circumstance intrigued me, leading me to probe further. My pursuit led me to the clandestine villa where Mrs. An currently resides. Lo and behold, there lies a substantial vein of iron ore, surreptitiously concealed, possibly for many years, serving as the
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