Chapter 2709 - 1168: Exchange of Goods and Services (Part 3)

Chapter 2709: Chapter 1168: Exchange of Goods and Services (Part 3)

Gaven sincerely replied, "This has always been my philosophy of cooperation. It’s the same with the Black Iron Clan and it will be the same with you, the Star Spiral Clan. As long as you are willing to join in, I can guarantee that your lives will undergo a qualitative improvement."

"I believe you, Rebooter, but this is no small matter. I need to return to my clan and discuss it with my people first." Chief Surilla gave a conservative answer, "But there’s one thing you can rest assured of, Rebooter. We will certainly join, the only question is whether we’ll send some of our people or move the entire clan."

"Understood." Gaven replied with a smile, "Whether it’s the Mountain City or the coin mint, they can’t be accomplished overnight. There are many technical challenges to overcome, and supporting facilities to be built. You have plenty of time to consider this issue.

And with our development, you don’t necessarily have to make a choice; you can very well have both locations.

Don’t forget, we are preparing to build an underground rail cart, and the project from Colossus City to Darama is just the first phase.

Once it’s proven feasible, there will be a second phase, third phase, and fourth phase. The connection from the Marching Mountains to the Star Spiral Mountain Range is just a matter of time.

When that time comes, living in the Star Spiral Mountain Range while working in the Marching Mountains won’t be an impossible feat."

This modern commuting concept filled the Star Spiral Dwarf Clan Chief with anticipation, and he couldn’t help but express his eagerness: "I truly look forward to this lifestyle arriving soon."

"Rest assured, that day is not far away, but when it really arrives, you might not be so eager for it." Gaven said in the tone of someone who’s been there.

"Whether it meets expectations hinges on actually building it. If it’s never built, then it’s all empty talk." Surilla replied with a very philosophical statement.

"Makes sense." Gaven did not dwell on this issue, "You can take your time mobilizing everyone, but craftsmen skilled in alchemy must be put in place quickly to cooperate with Master Philancy in constructing the automated coin mint design."

"Master Philancy? She’s the designer of the Elemental Energy Accumulator?" Surilla inquired hastily.

"Yes, that’s her."

"I will certainly select personnel as soon as I can and personally lead the team to meet her." Surilla rubbed his hands together, clearly showing an eager anticipation.

"Now that we’ve reached a basic consensus, let’s discuss the issues concerning trade goods." As he spoke, Gaven’s gaze once again fell on Crowned Valentino.

On hearing this issue, the Crownbearer’s expression immediately sharpened, "Let me be upfront, we will absolutely not sell lumber in bulk!"

Gaven chuckled, "Your Excellency, Crownbearer, you’re too sensitive. The specialties of the forest are not just limited to trees. When has my development ever relied on large-scale destruction of forests?

Even if one day we actually need a large amount of lumber, I would definitely establish a compensation mechanism, at least doing a one-for-three replanting, to ensure sustainable usage of forest resources."

Upon hearing this, the Crownbearer’s expression softened considerably, "I see, indeed I was too sensitive. What do you wish to gain from us?"

"The Tear Glue Liquid from the Tear Glue Tree." Gaven took out a jar of viscous liquid and handed it to the Crownbearer, "No matter how much of this liquid there is, I will gobble it all up!"

He had already verified that this Tear Glue Liquid could completely serve as a substitute for rubber and could be harvested on a large scale.

However, he did not intend to personally delve into this industry, instead leaving it to the elves and nature spirits.

They were not immaculate; as long as there was profit to be had and it did not incur fatal damage to the forest, there would surely be those who were tempted.

"Tear Glue Liquid? Are you sure you’ll take however much there is?" The Crownbearer asked, somewhat astonished, "Do you know how much Tear Glue Tree produces annually? And how many Tear Glue Trees are there in the Vidal Forest?"

"Oh, there really are?" Gaven originally just had a probing intention, not knowing whether the Vidal Forest had Tear Glue Trees or how many there might be. He asked cautiously, "If you were to harvest with full force, what would be the annual yield?"

"The uses of Tear Glue Liquid are limited, so we have never done so." The Crownbearer conservatively estimated, "Annual production of over a thousand tons shouldn’t be a problem."

"Several thousand tons a year!" Gaven chuckled again, "You gave me quite a scare; I thought the annual yield could reach tens of thousands of tons! The question with several thousand tons is not whether or not it can be utilized, but if it’s enough to meet demand.

However, having it is always better than starting from scratch.

I ask the Crownbearer to lead your people in collecting to the utmost of your ability. I will definitely offer you a satisfactory price, at least ensuring the price of dry Tear Glue is not lower than that of the same weight of Dwarf Steel Ingots."

"The same weight as Dwarf Steel Ingots?" The Crownbearer’s pupils involuntarily contracted. It was a gaze of eagerness.

For them, the elves, collecting the Tear Glue Liquid from the Tear Glue Tree was only a mildly cumbersome process; the best time for collection was from midnight until dawn.

But with steel, they were powerless.

The deal Gaven offered would be akin to having steel ingots grow directly on the Tear Glue Trees.

This was easier for them to accept than previously trading wood for steel with the Star Spiral Mountain Dwarves.

After all, using the correct method to extract the Tear Glue Liquid wouldn’t harm the Tear Glue Trees.

Star Spiral Dwarf Clan Chief Surilla couldn’t help but praise, "Rebooter, you truly have considered every angle, not only providing our clan with a better path but also finding a better steel trade channel for Crownbearer.

This is a trade approach where everyone benefits. I am now full of confidence for future development."

"War plunder is a zero-sum game; one party’s gain inevitably means a loss for another.

But construction and development are win-win choices; throughout this process, everyone can earn a portion of the benefits that belong to them.

Trust me, this is just the beginning; as long as you don’t become obstructors of construction and development, you will enjoy the fruitful harvests of the development train together."

"We are beginning to feel this already." Crowned Valentino expressed his first words of acknowledgment towards Gaven since their meeting.