"The current Molten Iron Clan is like a beggar holding a golden bowl."
Galos thought silently to himself.
Selling raw minerals in exchange for processed goods, the loss of value in between is immeasurable, but given the current state of the Molten Iron Clan, this is the only way to trade.
This is also the situation in areas like the Sel Wilderness, Border Area, and the Eternal Frost Tundra.
The alchemy industry is backward, forced to endure layers of exploitation, selling domestic resources at low prices to obtain expensive processed goods, while countries with developed alchemy industries can amass a wealth of basic resources through trade.
The nobles of the Lothern Federation like to call the Wilderness Clan beasts or barbarians.
This mentality is the disdain of developed areas towards backward regions.
"The current situation is difficult to change, so we can only hope for future development."
