Ilya Kingdom's New Continent colony, Glendale.
A hidden secret mine deep within the mountains.
"Hey, Vito! Do you think this little stone is worth tens of thousands of Golden Lions?"
In the mine's treasure vault, guarded by multiple posts, two guards were staring intently at the large diamond enclosed in a transparent glass cover.
It was a super pink diamond weighing 20 carats, named "Artemis," that was yet to be cut!
"Of course! Didn't the appraiser in the mine say it's a world-class treasure diamond?
It's a pity that this mine producing precious pink diamonds has already belonged to Nierco.
Otherwise, if we were to present such a beautiful diamond to His Majesty the King, he'd be so pleased that he might even grant us each a lordship rank."
Guard named Vito, feeling a bit bored from being stationed there, was prompted by his companion's words to speak a bit more.
"Shh—! You're really asking for trouble. Don't you realize this country might soon belong to Nierco?
