Bab 157: Miranda Finally Snaps.

"This thing's pretty good for crafting weapons and the like. Wouldn't it be nice to just take Ikerth's spot on the Intergalactic Market?"

"Nahh. It's more trouble than it's worth. I'd leave their metal to them. Besides, neither us nor Argent actually need it anyway."

Upon hearing Miranda's response, Jamie placed his hand on his chin and pondered it for a few seconds before shrugging and tossing the ore over to Zotov's Incarnation.

Miranda turned her attention to Terrion and spoke.

"I get what you're saying but we honestly don't care about your Planet's resources."

Her earlier confusion at Terrion's accusation of wanting to monopolize Ruindeum showed the disconnect between her intentions and how the Iron Sorcerer perceived them.

"Not interested? You're planning to move us into your territory, filled with many of your powerful servants who could easily dominate Zotov in its weakened state, and you claim you don't want our Ruindeum?"