Chapter 80

Semore decided to retain some Alymcyte to fashion tools which could be used to mine Alymcyte without blasting. His thinking was that Alymcyte used to mine Alymcyte would yield better results than any other tools which had all proven to be ineffective other than blasting. He did not inform Breeger of his idea as he was sure that Breeger would not allow it. Work in fashioning tools was slow as the heat required to fashion tools or anything from Alymcyte was extreme and could not easily be created.

The Alymcyte which was mined was sold to neighbouring Kingdoms in small quantities so as to ensure that the price would always remain extremely high. The rest of the Alymcyte was transported to a secret location from where it was supposedly transported to the palace.

The increased availability of Alymcyte had not gone unnoticed though and neighbouring kingdoms had been quick to inquire regarding the source and the anticipated quantity available. Information provided had been minimal so as to