Royal Prospectors would use arrays to detect the presence of enemies and crystals alike. Thanks to earth magic, they could safely dig new tunnels or expand the natural network of caves.
Then, it would be the miners' job to dig around according to the information provided by the Prospectors. In their original state, mana crystals didn't like magic. Using powerful spells in their proximity could easily make them explode and trigger a chain reaction that would wipe out the entire crystal vein.
The tools the miners used were enchanted so to improve their durability and efficiency. A single worker could dig faster than a drill, but with crystals, skill and finesse were more important than speed.
"Gods, give me strength." Quylla turned pale while entering the tunnels.
