Chapter 2269 - Mainstay of the Country (2/2)

As a result, only countries could afford to own the largest mines. The military would then build a fortress to guard the mines.

Even so, the number of mines every country could excavate was naturally limited. It was also a big reason why many cities outside the safe zones were unwilling to relocate.

If a city relied on excavating a mine as its source of income, the city would grow over time by exporting the raw materials from the mine. It had plenty of resources to provide for tens of thousands of people.

Zhu Meng let out a sigh. “I bet only Forbidden Mages are capable of constructing this Space Rift.”

How was it possible that a poor country in South America had someone who could build a Space Rift, yet they did not have anyone in China who could build such a thing?

If their country had the same technology, they could easily excavate the richest mines, instead of having to worry about the sea monsters!

The greatest advantage of being close to the sea was the ease of transportation!

If the cities along the coastline had to move inland, it would greatly hinder the growth of a country. The plan of setting up the Headquarters Cities in China was their final solution.

“Doesn’t our country have a Forbidden Space Mage?” Mo Fan had to ask.

Information on Forbidden Mages was confidential in every country. Mo Fan was totally clueless about the details of the Forbidden Mages in his homeland.

Zhu Meng would know more than him, since he was a Councilman.

“Unfortunately, we don’t have a Forbidden Space Mage. Even Super Space Mages are treated like national treasures in our homeland, let alone Forbidden Space Mages!” Zhu Meng sighed and smiled wryly.

“Our country lacks Space resources. The proportion of Space Mages in our homeland is extremely low, unlike South America. The proportion here is one to a hundred at the Advanced Level,” Zhu Li recalled for them.

“What about China?” Mo Fan had to ask.

“Based on the data we have collected, it’s around one to four hundred,” Zhu Meng said professionally.

“That low?” Mo Fan’s eyes widened.

“You were extremely lucky to Awaken the Space Element without relying on a Guided Awakening. Besides, the Space Element isn’t well-received in our country. Strong Space Mages might be treated like gods, but weak Space Mages are totally useless. Since our country lacks Space Resources, most clans are not willing to waste their efforts on raising Space Mages,” Zhu Meng sighed.

“Every country is different; China is known for its Fire and Ice Mages,” Zhu Li contributed.

“That’s true, the Fire and Ice Mages of our country are symbolic, like Chinese kung fu. Speaking of which, Mo Fan, you are now a Super Mage. Have you heard of the Super Mage Association?” Zhu Meng asked him.

“Super Mage Association?” Mo Fan’s eyes widened. He never heard of anything like that!

“It’s an organization our homeland has established. Only Super Mages chosen by our country can join it. Certain Elements are extremely rare among Super Mages, not to mention the Forbidden Level,” Zhu Meng explained.

“That’s true,” Mo Fan nodded.

“You know that the Lightning and Shadow Elements are rare in our country, since their Awakening Rate is relatively low, but these Elements are crucial in certain operations. Those Elements are very rare among the Super Mages, so if China didn’t establish a Super Mage Association to gather the talents in our country, we wouldn’t be able to carry out difficult missions that require these Elements,” Zhu Meng explained further, as he knew Mo Fan had only reached the Super Level recently.

The Super Level was a whole different level. Even though it was impressive that Mo Fan now had three Elements at the Super Level, he was still nowhere close to the big shots of the Super Level!

“Our country has a lot of Super Fire Mages, but we only have a few Super Shadow Mages. I remember some of my colleagues asking me if I knew a powerful Super Shadow Mage. They are short a Super Shadow Mage for an operation they have been planning for years,” Zhu Meng offered.

“Should I contact them when I’m back in the country?” Mo Fan was intrigued.

“Mm, I had the same idea too… Oh my, such a strong presence of Lightning Magic!”

Zhu Meng halted in his tracks after he stepped past an artificial barrier of stone, wincing like something was stabbing his eyes.

Mo Fan had a different reaction. His eyes were glittering with a strong light of greed, as if he was going to devour the whole tailings yard in front of him in one go!