Chapter 74: The Family’s Reinforcements Arrive

Chapter 74: Chapter 74: The Family’s Reinforcements Arrive

The information Rajos Assad brought back made Thor breathe a sigh of relief. The situation wasn’t as bad as he imagined, so the idea of abandoning the territory was promptly discarded. All thoughts began to focus on the defense of the land.

Time continued to slip away.

Quickly, a month passed, and the Minotaur attack described in the intelligence drew nearer.

More news was soon transmitted through Rajos.

In less than a month, two baron territories and seven pioneer lord territories had been wiped out. The Minotaur Tribe expanded further, growing from a mere seven or eight hundred to over three thousand, and still increasing.

Noble lords across the Northwestern Region started fleeing.

Even in neighboring areas, many nobles began to escape.

The Maine River Valley wasn’t untouched by these events.

Fortunately, it’s still some distance away; everyone was anxious but hasn’t taken any action yet.

Inside the castle.

Thor looked at the map in his hand, his expression turning silent.

Unlike other lords and nobles of the Maine River Valley, he was not optimistic.

This period of continual intelligence reminders was enough to make him understand the Minotaur group’s next target was the Maine River Valley. Despite the distance, they would soon arrive.

And given the increase in their numbers, by the time they arrive, the Minotaur’s numbers might reach over five thousand, or even six or seven thousand.

Although these Minotaurs were formed using secret techniques and aren’t strong, they’re not goblins. Ordinary people can’t handle them, at least not without preparatory knights or even training knights.

Over five thousand Minotaurs is terrifying.

"Alice, call Reine over!"

Thor withdrew his gaze from the map and spoke directly to the doorway.

"Yes, Master!"

Anna responded quickly at the door and soon left.

A moment later.

Reine walked in.

"Sir!"

Reine spoke respectfully.

"Take my order, go to the mine, and have Steve halt production. Within ten days, ensure the Magic Crystal Cannon is transported to Eagle Territory, and withdraw all other personnel."

Thor spoke quickly, issuing the command.

The large iron ore deposit was truly important.

At this point, it could steadily bring him around four to five hundred gold coins in value each month.

But in this situation, if he doesn’t guarantee Eagle Territory’s safety, even more gold coins would become meaningless.

It’s better to evacuate the mine first and gather all forces to face this crisis.

After all, there’s no need to worry about anyone daring to take over now.

"Understood!"

Reine was surprised but raised no objections, quickly accepting the order.

A day later, Reine arrived at the mine and delivered the message to Steve.

Upon receiving the news, Steve’s expression shook.

"Are you sure this is what the master said?"

Steve looked towards Reine with astonishment.

"I’m sure!"

"The master personally told me!"

Reine nodded, his expression also carrying a hint of seriousness.

"Alright!"

"I understand, I’ll take care of it immediately!"

Steve responded and didn’t ask further.

Even though his heart was filled with countless questions, under these circumstances, he chose unconditional obedience.

Soon, the entire mine’s operations came to an abrupt stop.

Five days later.

All matters at the mine were halted.

A large group of slaves and knights gathered.

Even the goblins were assembled.

Led by Steve, they began returning to Eagle Territory.

Two days later, they returned to Eagle Territory.

With this force, Thor felt a bit more secure.

He began redeployment, particularly of those five Magic Crystal Cannons.

He also started to arm Steve and the Knight Order.

During Thor’s busyness.

The third month quickly approached its end.

According to intelligence, there were about ten days left before the Minotaurs would attack the territories of the Maine River Valley.

Just as Thor was about to contact other lords.

An unexpected surprise arrived first.

Indeed, an unexpected surprise.

Outside Eagle Territory.

A sizeable troop was marching towards Eagle Territory.

This troop was Count Engel Dresrosa’s support for his son Thor Dressrosa.

Not only were there five civil servants proficient in various tasks but also a hundred various craftsmen, ten official knights, and over a hundred reserve riders.

Add to that one Great Knight.

Pelos, as the Great Knight, was naturally the leader this time.

Regarding Young Master Thor.

He was indeed unfamiliar.

Unlike Michael, as members of the Eagle Knight Order, he rarely interacted with Count Engel Dresrosa’s descendants.

In his memory, he’d only met Young Master Thor once or twice.

He was somewhat resistant to the order this time.

To him, it was no different from being exiled.

After all, he was a Great Knight, not even in his thirties. He could undoubtedly attain much in the Dressrosa Family.

Whether it be resources or practice, it’s unimaginable elsewhere.

But now, he was commanded to follow Young Master Thor to pioneer the territory, and he could almost foresee the difficulties ahead.

However, despite the resistance in his heart, facing Count Engel, Pelos dared not express any opinion.

He simply bore no hope for his future.

"I hope that Young Master Thor doesn’t have any of those damnable flaws!"

Pelos sighed, and at that moment, he could only hope so before ordering the team to quicken pace further.

They’d been gone from Loren City for seven days now.

If they sped up a bit, they might reach Eagle Territory today.

Time passed slowly.

Soon, twilight began to fall.

"We’ve arrived!"

"It’s just up ahead!"

Looking at the map in his hand, Pelos breathed a sigh of relief; nearly two months of traveling was nearly at an end.

As he sighed in relief, they crossed the forest ahead.

The distant scene soon appeared before his eyes.

The first sight was a towering castle.

Then, golden wheat fields as far as the eye could see.

"Damn!"

"Did we go the wrong way?"

Pelos paused for a moment before cursing inwardly.

Faced with this prosperous territory, he naturally wouldn’t think it was Thor Dressrosa’s Eagle Territory. After all, Young Master Thor hadn’t been a Pioneer Lord for even a year; how could his land be of such scale?

The only possibility given this scene: he’d gone the wrong way.