If they were merely refining iron ore, removing its impurities to produce up-to-standard steel,
the Hope Steel Plant, which the territory had assembled earlier, could already handle the job. Its output had steadily risen and stabilized through constant trial and error. Once the old equipment was gradually upgraded over time, it would basically be enough to meet the territory's current needs for making ordinary tools.
Under these circumstances, it would be difficult for Dream Refining Steel Plant to force its way in, take the orders, and earn considerable profits.
It would be hard.
They would either have to find a way to increase production or find a way to reduce costs.
But while those things sounded simple, they were difficult to accomplish.
Neither Spicy Iron Hammer was good at this, nor did Doomsday Madman have the slightest clue.
Therefore, the two could only decide to overtake the others on a bend in the road: improve their smelting technology and purity, enter a separate track where they would not compete with each other, and specialize in producing high-quality materials.
They could be used for military weapons or important territory buildings.
As for low-priced, low-tech orders, it would be just right to leave them to the village's Steel Plant.
"Hey, I thought this was something serious."
"Recipe ratios? Could the village's Steel Plant really be unwilling to share them with you?"
Fluttering Moth smiled calmly and spoke with complete confidence, as though it were nothing worth mentioning.
"I know the manager over there. If you're too embarrassed to ask, I'll go and get them for you."
"Once it's done, just give me a little referral fee."
As soon as he finished speaking,
Spicy Iron Hammer, who was at the very front, turned around. After exchanging a glance with Doomsday Madman, both of