In the Name of Empress-Chapter 230 - 175: Dangerous, Huh? Then I’m Not Going

"Even if he didn’t intend to kill me at first, could he hold back when he sees us in danger?"

Lisa hesitated a bit but still asked softly, "What if we really encounter danger?"

"How could that be possible?"

Roland said calmly, "I know there’s a secret here, I’m just pretending to investigate, not really going in deep. Let’s go, we’ll wander around the periphery and return in a few hours. Representatives from other countries have also entered the mountain, let’s move."

Lisa almost got a crick in her back from Roland.

She wanted to ask what the secret was but held back.

Since Roland wouldn’t say, it must be a big secret.

Sigh, her position in Roland’s heart was indeed constantly declining.

If Sif were here, would he hide it from her?

Just as Lisa was lost in her thoughts, Roland leaned close to her ear and whispered softly, "There’s a magic crystal ore vein hidden here."

"Ah?!"

Lisa quickly covered her mouth, not daring to make a sound.

After walking with Roland for a while and confirming that strong individuals from other countries were far away, Lisa finally lowered her head and said softly:

"Roland, actually, there’s no need to tell me about such a big matter. I’m not Miss Sif; I don’t understand these things."

"It’s okay, I just don’t want to hide it from you."

Roland said calmly, "You can’t keep things in your heart, so there are some things I don’t tell you, just to prevent those with ill intentions from picking up on clues from your behavior and expressions."

Although a bit unconvinced, Lisa knew it was true, and her pretty face instantly drooped.

"What should I do, now that I know, isn’t it bound to leak sooner or later?"

"It doesn’t matter, I planned to announce this to the world from the start."

"Ah?!" Lisa widened her eyes, not understanding what Roland was talking about.

"Think about it, what does a magic crystal ore vein mean?"

"Stronger magic!" Even such a simple question Lisa wouldn’t get wrong.

"Not only that, but it also signifies profit. The existence of the Magic Association is no secret. As long as you want to trade with them, you can always find a way."

Roland said calmly, "Magic crystals are a necessity for the Magic Association. If any force finds a magic crystal ore vein, they will definitely try to monopolize that profit."

"If everyone knows about it, then no one can make a move, it’s that simple."

There was one more thing Roland hadn’t said. After he publicly announced the magic crystal ore vein, all eyes would be drawn there, allowing the Nameless Valley to be freely mined.

Mining magic crystals can’t have any mishaps, so the Tree Demons have to be worked hard overnight.

Sharing the profits from the magic crystal ore vein at White Mountain is difficult?

Then no one shares, and no one mines!

After a tour pretending to search for clues around the White Mountain, Roland and Lisa turned to leave.

The dangers inside White Mountain were no longer his concern.

As the time seemed right, Roland casually tossed a signal flare at an angle where no one would notice and left White Mountain with Lisa.

As he was leaving, Camille, who was advancing into the valley, stopped and looked in slight surprise at the spot where Roland discarded the signal flare.

That was indeed a signal flare, but it was equipped with a concealed magic signal to mark the location.

If Roland encountered danger, he could just send a signal, and Camille could go to the rescue.

Unfortunately, Roland didn’t trust him.

Roland’s caution made Camille’s lips curl slightly upward as he thought to himself:

"Such a cautious guy. It’s a pity Her Majesty the Empress instructed us not to hold a hostile attitude toward you."

Although Her Majesty the Empress always had good judgment, he truly couldn’t see what made Roland so impressive.

There was no need for the Empress to step in; he could surely win against Roland.

He hoped he was the one misjudging and not the Empress being wrong.