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The days passed one by one.

The war north of Watcher's Wall continued.

Meanwhile, countless new projects and factory construction plans suited to the new era were announced every day.

Steel Futures prices continued to rise.

As time went on, it was no longer just Foster Mining Company. Orders for several smaller Iron Ore mines also began to swell rapidly.

Even though nearly every Iron Ore mine on the continent was operating at full capacity and constantly expanding production, it still seemed impossible to satisfy the market.

More and more people were now buying Steel Futures.

When people saw that those who had entered the market early had made a fortune, an endless stream of newcomers followed.

Steel had originally cost less than two silver coins per jin. Now, it had skyrocketed to around seven silver coins.

It could even be said that people were no longer merely eyeing newly produced goods. The steel recycling market had also become incredibly lively.

The prices offered for recycled steel were often somewhat lower than market prices. For example, when prices in the Futures Market were seven silver coins, they would buy at six, then list contracts on the Futures Market for delivery one month later at nine silver coins.

Vaguely, it gave off the feeling of stepping on one's own foot and flying into the air.

"Madness. This is complete madness. They've all gone mad."

Viscount Rost watched the increasingly frenzied market and could not help murmuring, "Human greed is truly terrifying!"

He had originally thought that, no matter how crazed these people became, they would at least focus on giant mines like Foster Mining Company. No matter what happened, they would ultimately still receive steel.

But what about now?

These people seemed to no longer care whether delivery could actually be