Chapter 66: Same Old Pattern (Part 2)

Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Same Old Pattern (Part 2)

Orders were given one after another, with more than thirty Official Knights, over a hundred Apprentice Knights, and hundreds of Preparatory Knights all being dispatched by Thor, spreading out in all directions, while on the high platforms of the mine, each Magic Crystal Cannon had already been loaded with Demon Cores, fully charged and ready to fire.

On the other side.

Baron Valmy and Baron Gladon were invigorated at this moment, leading a large contingent of troops grandly towards the mine.

At this moment, both of them were already fantasizing about the enormous rewards they would reap after capturing the mine.

It was a Large Iron Ore Deposit.

Obtaining it would bring unimaginable benefits to them.

As they indulged in excitement, the vast troops drew ever closer to the mine.

Yet as they approached.

The surroundings remained eerily quiet.

Previously, the Knight Order they sent to probe had encountered resistance led by a Great Knight.

But this time, even as they had come within three miles, there were still no troops in sight.

"Haha, it seems they’ve all fled!"

"Goddess of Life above."

Baron Valmy laughed, his expression filled with excitement.

"Descendants of Dressrosa, what a pity!"

"By the way, is there a strange smell here?"

Baron Gladon also spoke with a smile, his nose twitching slightly in curiosity.

"It must be the smell of refining ore from the mine!"

"I heard this used to be the goblins’ territory, those filthy goblins were too dirty."

Baron Valmy dismissed it with a wave of his hand, speaking nonchalantly.

"Indeed!"

Baron Gladon nodded with a laugh, paying it no further mind.

After all, during the last probe, Eagle Ridge had clearly deployed all their forces.

And the Knight Order they used to test was already defeated.

In this situation, what was there to wait for if they hadn’t left?

Despite their excitement, they failed to notice that the surrounding sounds had significantly diminished, and that peculiar smell was not unpleasant at all.

And such neglect cost them their final chance.

As they gradually saw the front of the mine.

Suddenly, a Knight seemed to spot something, a hint of doubt flickering across his expression.

"What... what is that?"

The soft-spoken question went unheeded by the others.

But immediately, patches of blue Magic Arrays lit up on the hillside.

Dazzling lights illuminated the twilight sky.

In an instant, even those who hadn’t been paying attention had taken notice.

Baron Gladon and Baron Valmy first froze, then their pupils widened sharply.

"Not good!"

A cry of alarm echoed.

And just as the alarm fell.

"Boom!"

"Boom!!"

The massive rumbling resounded across the entire sky, the terrifying Sea of Thunder in that instant enveloped the surrounding area for hundreds of meters, thunder roaring and terrifying high temperatures spreading everywhere, the pre-laid Molten Fire Oil ignited instantly under the thunder’s coverage.

Previously, Thor had purchased a significant amount of Molten Fire Oil once again.

He hadn’t used it before because it wasn’t necessary, but this time, Thor had prepared a large quantity for better effects.

At this moment, within the howling Sea of Thunder, the Molten Fire Oil immediately ignited.

Rumbling and a sea of fire spread.

In an instant, everyone fell into chaos.

The horses neighed.

The slaves were panic-stricken.

The Knights were at a loss.

And Baron Valmy and Baron Gladon were thrown out at the first moment.

Although the Sea of Thunder didn’t hit them directly, their extensive combat experience allowed them to immediately raise their Life Source Shields.

But the Sea of Thunder was too terrifying.

Their internal organs quaked.

Which widened their eyes and made their breath heavy as they witnessed one Knight after another being reduced to charcoal within the Sea of Thunder.

As Great Knights, as long as they weren’t hit directly, combined with the Tier Two Demon Core, they were not in mortal danger, but other Knights were not so fortunate.

Even Official Knights struggled to withstand such violent power.

As for Apprentice Knights, they almost instantly turned to charcoal.

Heavens.

That was the family accumulation of over ten years.

It melted away before their eyes; this was simply unacceptable to them.

"Bastard!"

"Damn it!"

Baron Valmy roared, his Life Source Power exploding.

However, just as he was ready to act.

"Boom!"

The terrifying Sea of Thunder exploded near him, powerful shockwaves and thunder immediately enveloping him.

"Bluh!"

A mouthful of blood spurted out, and in the next instant, his silhouette flew backward like a broken kite, crashing far away.

"Ahhhh!"

"Help!"

"Ahhhh!"

Screams and cries echoed throughout the sea of fire.

The entire contingent of thousands descended into utter chaos.

Within the chaos.

"Attack!"

Steve and Mark led their troops out from both sides directly into battle.

Large numbers of slaves surrounded the troops from all directions.

Dissimilar to previous slaves, these slaves’ eyes gleamed at the figures in the sea of fire.

These were all merit points.

Gaining enough merit points would allow them to become Free People, gain women, and perhaps even become prestigious Knights.

The combined forces of these two had surpassed five thousand.

Among them were two Great Knights, and over a dozen Official Knights, with the total Knight Order exceeding five hundred.

But under a round of Magic Crystal Cannon bombardment, more than ten Official Knights were instantly killed, two Great Knights severely wounded, and over a third of the Knight Order perished under the Magic Crystal Cannon, with many others covered by the sea of fire.

In this situation, the force led by Steve practically crushed the remaining troops swiftly.

And over a thousand slaves surrounded the remaining people below the mine, with no one escaping.

Compared to the last time.

With the addition of Molten Fire Oil this time.

Thor’s side suffered even fewer losses.

They lost only a few dozen slaves.

It could be called a resounding victory.

What thrilled Thor even more was that, as with the previous time, Baron Valmy and Baron Gladon were both captured.

Although the Barons’ territories could not rival the wealth of the Lawrence Territory, capturing two Barons meant the spoils ahead were still substantial.

In fact, an idea involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

"Maybe I can give it a try!"

Whispering softly, Thor found himself lost in thought.

Meanwhile, after the battle concluded here.

On the other side, Opper Lawrence, who had led troops towards Eagle Ridge, was directly routed by the Knight Order led by Reine and the slave army.

Indeed, it was a complete rout.

Although he had hired a Great Knight and ten Official Knights, this time, he brought only a few Official Knights.

Faced with Reine’s Knight Order, they were no match.

They were scattered in just one encounter.

Opper Lawrence had to flee in panic.

Leaving behind five to six hundred slaves, as well as a dozen Apprentice Knights.

Thor received the news two days later. Upon seeing it, he couldn’t help but smile, knowing that refraining Neil Morton was undoubtedly the best outcome.

As the news spread, he immediately sent a message to Reine, instructing him to return to Loren City once again.