Crossing Azeroth, starting with the Heroes of Might and Magic system

Varian had just eaten liver pie and had no appetite, so he sat down and ordered a glass of iced milk.

Seeing that Varian didn't eat, Gavinrad took the liver pie and asked after taking a bite, "Your Highness, shall we go to the Moonbrook Mine or the Dust Plains first?"

Originally, it didn't matter where Varian went. His main goal was to build a base in Dagger Ridge, which had already been completed. But suddenly he thought that there should be a stone mine in the Moonbrook Mine. Even if there were no big stones, there should always be some discarded stones.

After taking a sip of milk, Varian said, "Let's go to the mine and take a look. You just need to take four people with me, and the others will continue to wait here."

After breakfast, Varian, Gavinrad and four other knights, a total of six people, walked straight to the Moonbrook Mine.

Originally, Varian was thinking of going to the mayor, Sir Elgadin, to get a pass or something, but Gavinrad said that it was not necessary and that the royal emblem on His Royal Highness's clothes could be used freely.

About half an hour later, Varian and his companions arrived at the entrance of the mine.

The mine foreman was waiting at the mine entrance early.

Seeing Varian's puzzled look, Gavinrad explained, "I sent a team member over to say hello during breakfast."

Sure enough! It’s the same wherever the leader inspects.

After entering the mine, Varian saw a bustling atmosphere. There were workers and machines digging everywhere. The miners were sweating profusely while digging, and there were also many workers responsible for transporting the ore.

The foreman introduced that there are about 7,000 workers specializing in digging ore in the Yuexi Town Mine, and about 400 workers specializing in transportation. The gold production of the Yuexi Town Mine is now the highest in the entire Storm Kingdom.

Varian said in his heart, in fact, the production is the highest in the entire human world, you just don’t know it.

After taking a quick look, Varian discovered that mining gold would produce a large amount of stone, so he asked, "How do you deal with the remaining stone?"

Seeing that His Royal Highness was so humble and eager to learn, the foreman praised him in his heart. He gestured with his hands and said, "Every few steps along the way, there are several hollowed-out mines to store these stones. If the stones are good, they will be pulled out and sold. The broken stones of poor quality will remain in the mines forever."

"Take me to see it." Varian nodded.

Led by the foreman, after turning two corners, the group arrived at a mine cave the size of half a basketball court, which was filled with discarded rubble.

We have to find a way to get these people away and see if we can collect the stones.

"Let's go and take a look somewhere else. You lead the way, I'll just tie my shoelaces and come right after." After Varian said that, he slowly bent down and pretended to tie his shoelaces.

Gavinrad and others did not suspect anything and followed the foreman out.

Taking advantage of this gap, Varian silently said to himself, "Collect the stone."

Under the control of his mind, a small pile of rubble disappeared, and the system resource bar showed that 3 units of stone had been added.

1 unit of stone is approximately equal to 1 cubic meter. Varian estimated it and it became clear immediately.

Then he hurriedly took a few quick steps to keep up with the pace of the team, not wanting to show any sign of abnormality.

About half an hour later, everyone reached the end.

"Is this the end?" Varian couldn't help but say, not seeing the big lake in the mine.

"Yes, the mine is too big and many areas remain to be excavated," said the foreman.

It turned out that the Moonbrook mine was not half excavated at that time, and was later abandoned due to the outbreak of war. In the original book, the Death Mine was occupied by Edwin VanCleef, the leader of the Stonemasons Guild, after the Second War. It was vigorously developed and opened up to the Savage Coast west of Stranglethorn Vale. In addition, a huge gunboat dreadnought was built in the large lake in the mine.

As long as the gate behind the mine is opened, the dreadnought can drive directly to the seaside. Van Cleef's wish is to drive to the Stormwind port and bombard Stormwind City.

But now Varian is very happy. With him here, there will be no Defias Brotherhood in the future. He can build a dock in the big lake in the mine. This perfect architectural layout has been stolen by him, which is really great.

There was nothing much to see in the mine, so Varian thought for a moment and said, "Since the mine has come to an end, let's stop here today."

"Yes, Your Highness."

When we got back to the hotel, it was already evening.

Varian breathed a sigh of relief. The source of the stone had been found. When he needed stone in the later stage, he could just find a reason to ask people to move it out of the mine. He couldn't absorb it directly in the mine. That would be too scary and would easily expose his secret.

Then there is the issue of wood.

Varian remembered that there was a logging camp near Sentinel Ridge Fortress. Of course, Sentinel Ridge Fortress has not been built yet, but the logging camp should be there. He would ask the innkeeper to confirm it later.

While he was still thinking, the food that Gavinrad ordered had been served, brought by the innkeeper himself.

You came just in time! I just happened to have something to ask.

"Boss, is there a logging camp near Sentinel Ridge?" Varian asked.

Hearing Varian's question, the innkeeper put the food on the table and quickly replied, "Yes, Your Highness, it's just southwest of Sentinel Ridge. It takes about ten minutes to get there by horse."

"How's the production?" Varian asked.

"The production is not bad. There is now an old forest over at Sentinel Hill, and the trees are very big. Not only are they sold to Moonbrook Town, but people even come to Stormwind City to purchase them!"

"ok, I know, thank you!"

After hearing this, the innkeeper bowed and went back to prepare the dishes.

After listening to the boss's introduction, Varian felt much relieved. The most important wood and stone were available, and the early development would not be affected too much.

The system buildings will not require too much wood and stone. The early buildings generally require 5 units, and more will require 10 units. Purchasing such a quantity in the Western Wilderness will not cost too much gold coins.

In fact, there is a market in the system, which is expected to be built tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. This is one of the prerequisites for the Department of the Interior to upgrade the parliament.

Of course, you can also purchase resources in the market built by the system, but it is more expensive, and the more you buy, the more expensive it is. Varian hopes not to purchase in the system market, and not to raise the price of resources first. When it is really necessary, he can buy from it.

Besides, it doesn't matter where you buy it. Buying it in the Western Wilderness can also improve the chicken's fart and create employment opportunities for the people of the Western Wilderness. As a prince, it is his duty.

As for other resources, such as mercury, sulfur, and crystal, we'll figure it out later. I guess we'll have to find somewhere to purchase them. We can't use them now, and we don't have much money on hand.