I agree that I was hoping he'd hire them to help manage the mine, and the bleeding heart in me hoped he'd try to start an orphanage (but he really is too young for it).
But I think their situation has vastly improved. With the Guild handling it, they're getting paid more, and with the deep...
So glad it's back. Thank you for translating it. This is on my very short list of manga I occasionally re-read parts of to refresh myself on when there's a new chapter.