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    Three dayster, in ce…


    Gilmore and hispanions had already toured numerous ces within ce.


    That day, they visited thergest mountain range there.


    This range was known as the Sacred Mountains.


    The Sacred Mountains, stretching thousands of miles in the southern part of ce, connect


    countless peaks, presenting a spectacle of nature’s grandeur.


    Within the Sacred Mountains, there was an exceptionally scenic peak called Devourer Peak.


    Devourer Peak was not only one of the most beautiful sites within the Sacred Mountains, but also


    one of the highest peaks.


    “The Sacred Mountains are a feast for the eyes, and Devourer Peak is one of its crowning jewels.


    Climbing to the top, you can gaze out over dozens of miles in every direction, taking in hundreds of


    majestic peaks, seas of clouds, unique pines, sheer cliffs, and cascading waterfalls–a sight so


    beautiful that it’s simply overwhelming.”


    Alice, who was wearing casual sportswear and a cap, was a special guide hired by Gilmore and the


    others after they arrived in ce.


    During the past few days of sightseeing there, it was this guide who led them around to enjoy the


    scenery.


    As Gilmore scanned the distant peaks, he suddenly noticed what seemed to be modern industrial


    buildings nestled among them, with smoke drifting up into the sky from their smokestacks.


    They ovepped with the peaks of the Sacred Mountains, and they were extremely verdant. It could


    be said that they werepletely ipatible.


    Intrigued, Gilmore couldn’t help but ask their guide, Alice, “Why are there modern factories amidst


    such beautiful peaks in the Sacred Mountains?”


    Alice exined, “About 30 miles from Devourer Peak, a gold mining facility has been established in


    thest six months.”


    However, she felt quite puzzled internally, wondering how Gilmore knew about a facility that was


    dozens of miles away.


    Given that the area around Devourer Peak was surrounded by towering mountains, the view would


    typically extend to just about 10 miles.


    She had no idea how Gilmore managed to spot the gold mining facility so far away.


    “I see.” Gilmore nodded in understanding.


    After spending half a day exploring Devourer Peak, Gilmore asked Alice to take them to the gold


    mining facility, located dozens of miles away, for a closer look.


    However, she turned to him with a serious expression and said, “Mr. Reed, I’d advise against going


    there. The area dozens of miles away is said to be rich in gold mines, and thepany’s security is


    extremely tight, making it difficult for outsiders to approach.


    “By the way, I heard that this gold minepany is also owned by the people of Eldoria.


    “In addition, recently, many bigpanies in ce had been fighting for the mining rights of the


    gold mine. For this reason, many people had because of the ensuing fight.


    “However, the temptation of the gold mine is too great. Thus, such a struggle did not stop.”


    Alice’s knowledge of these matters was naturally due to her profession as a guide.


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    She frequently took tourists to the Sacred Mountains, so she was well–informed about the


    happenings in the area.


    However, Gilmore’s interest was piqued even more when he heard that. “If the gold miningpany


    is Eldorian, then I have all the more reason to check it out.”


    Alice could only shrug and say, “If you insist, Mr. Reed, as your hired guide, I’ll take you there.


    “But if anything goes awry, I won’t be held responsible.”


    “Don’t worry, Alice,” Gilmore responded. “If anything happens, I’ll take full responsibility, not you.”


    Alice cracked a smile. “Alright then, I’ll take you to see the gold miningpany.” Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    The group departed from Devourer Peak, heading towards the gold mine located dozens of miles


    away.


    Since Gilmore and the others chose to travel on foot instead of flying, it took them a full two hours to


    reach the mountain where the miningpany was located.


    However, at that point, Alice said to him, “Mr. Reed, this mountain and the four or five others behind


    it are all part of the gold–rich range.


    “However, I don’t dare take the risk of going up to the miningpany on the mountain. You’ll have


    to go by yourselves. I’ll wait for you here.”


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