Hesse's arrival did not surprise Komer. After demonstrating his own strength, Komer believed that a smart old adventurer like Hesse could clearly see the future trend of this land. Although Komer had no intention of confronting the pirate forces behind Kudan for the time being, there was no doubt that Komer was the true and legitimate owner of the land. Inherently, any power would be inferior to his.
After a profound conversation, Komer revealed his initial plan to Hesse without any reservation. The old adventurer was astonished by Komer's grand scheme. Although he believed in Komer's strength, developing a fine iron mine on the edge of the Barbarian Territory wasn't only dangerous because of the ogres, but also it risked enraging the Barbarians who were not friendly towards mortals to begin with. In Hesse's opinion, it was an unwise move.
