Chapter 77: Convincing the Balt Guild

"Acting in the shadows?" Jard's eyes narrowed as he realized how deep this simple discussion would be. "Haven't they always acted in the shadows?"

"This is true, but never like this. You already know enough about the black market district, but this is far worse than what we imagined," stated Rydel. "Let us sit as we explain everything."

"Right." Jard motioned for everyone to take a seat around the table in the center of the room. Once everyone was seated, the goblin queen was the first to stand and present her case.

"Allow me to explain the situation of my people. Within the past year, I have managed to unite the goblins under me and build a great city in the third level of the mine. I understand that you and the other humans typically come to the mine during certain times of the year, correct?"

Jard nodded and said, "Yes, we only allow mining for four months in the year, leaving the mine with ten months to recuperate and regrow any harvested crystals."