Volume 7: Spring Thunder Awakens the Hibernating Creatures, Chapter 11: The Fisherman_4

It was only a two or three li distance from the dock to the Mattdam township area, and the land prices in this region had skyrocketed several times over after Mattdam was designated as an open port. The profit gained from this alone made Puber laugh until he was short of breath. The port dock was severely lacking, as the original design was primarily for river transportation. After all, before obtaining the status of an open port, only the river transportation from Bahomon to Mattdam supported this dock. But now things were different. Facing the vast Nether Sea and Mediterranean, and with the Catania River's long and wide waterways, the special location at the confluence of river and sea bestowed Mattdam with significant importance. It was set to become the window for the Caucasus's external exchanges. The Mattdam Customs, under the jurisdiction of the Caucasus Prefecture, officially opened for business, inspecting goods and collecting taxes as their rightful duty.