Chapter 78: The Half-Elf Maiden’s Submission

Chapter 78: Chapter 78: The Half-Elf Maiden’s Submission

"Not a bad Fire Wall Technique!"

"You can already cast Tier One Magic instantly."

In the silence, Anna was dumbfounded, while Thor smacked his lips, speaking with admiration.

"You!"

Anna’s face still wore a blank expression, wanting to speak but not knowing how.

"You’ve done well these past few months, let’s remove your slave contract. After all, many peasant slaves have been freed; it wouldn’t be fair to restrict just you!"

"I don’t care who you are, be it an Elf or a descendant of the Kalenina family. Here, you’re only recognized as a subject of Thor Dressrosa."

"By the way, I’m only freeing you from slave status; I haven’t allowed you to leave yet. You’ll need to work for me for a few more years, or else I’ll suffer a loss. Get ready; I’m heading out later, and you should come along!"

Thor spoke with a light laugh.

He didn’t pay much attention to it.

The appearance of the natural Elf presented an opportunity for him.

An opportunity to maximize benefits.

Given this, he certainly didn’t mind fostering goodwill in advance.

Over this period, he had learned something about the Elf maiden before him.

Despite the many hardships, she was still extremely kind-hearted and pure.

Such gestures would certainly make her grateful.

And if the following actions were successful, they might completely win her over.

"Yes, Master!"

"I will do my best work!"

Tears glimmered in Anna’s eyes.

The experiences with the Kalenina family and the ordeals during her escape left her wary and defensive towards everyone. The Eagle Territory was both peaceful and intimidating; at first, she wanted to flee, but the calm environment eventually made her reluctant to leave.

Even if she had to repeatedly use magic to conceal her Half-Elf traits, she chose to stay.

Today’s sudden exposure made her extremely anxious and frightened.

However, the outcome was beyond her expectations.

Thor not only did nothing to her but also released her from the slave contract, which deeply moved her.

"Master, that..."

Tears welled in her eyes, and Anna instinctively wanted to speak again.

But Thor interrupted her.

"Alright, go get ready."

"There will be surprises later; let’s see if you can seize them!"

He waved his hand and spoke.

"Okay!"

Anna was a bit puzzled but still nodded and eventually retreated.

As she left, she couldn’t help but smile.

At this moment, the anxiety she’d felt for some time seemed to dissipate.

Her heart felt inexplicably at ease.

Thor’s image in her mind became clearer and clearer.

The maiden joyfully entered the room.

A moment later.

Outside the castle.

Thor had already assembled several knights.

This time, he didn’t bring Reine but summoned ten Official Knights.

With this strength, it was enough.

"Master!"

Anna appeared with a slightly flushed face and spoke softly.

"Can you ride a horse?"

Thor looked at Anna and inquired.

To be cautious, he also brought along the Tier Two Peak Unicorn this time. Compared to before, the Unicorn’s aura was even stronger, obviously nearing a breakthrough.

Besides, the other dozen or so Official Knights were also mounted on Tier One Peak Unicorns.

Listening to Thor’s words, Anna shook her head.

Though she was a descendant of the Kalenina family, she didn’t know how to ride.

Back then, no one in the family knew of her existence, let alone trained her.

As she shook her head, Thor lifted her up and placed her on the Unicorn instantly.

"Ah!"

With a cry of surprise, the man’s presence instantly enveloped her.

Making the maiden even more flustered.

"Master!"

Anna instinctively spoke.

"Hold on tight!"

"Move out!"

Thor didn’t mind, his words echoed as he gripped the reins firmly.

Everyone set out together.

The Unicorn galloped forward. Feeling the jolts beneath her and Thor’s warm presence, ripples surged anew in the maiden’s heart.

Then, a smile gradually emerged.

For some reason, leaning against Thor’s back, she felt an inexplicable sense of security.

The anxiety she’d long harbored diminished significantly.

The tension in her body slowly eased.

The morning sun shone brightly.

The group swiftly made its way toward their destination.

The location described in the intel was not nearby.

Located thirty miles from the south of the Northern Ice Glacier and two hundred miles from the Eagle Territory in the north of the Maine River Valley.

Even with Tier One Peak Unicorns,

it would take about two days to reach the destination.

Fortunately, there was still time before the natural Elf described in the intel was born.

There was no need to rush at present.

The night passed.

Gradually, time approached the next day.

On the following morning.

At this moment in the Eagle Territory.

Baron Gladon, Baron Valmy, and Baron Pape arrived.

"Sir Thor is not here?"

Upon hearing Reine’s words, the three involuntarily froze, their faces immediately showing signs of anxiety.

"Reine Knight, do you know where Sir Thor has gone? Disaster is truly about to strike the Maine River Valley."

"Indeed, Reine Knight, please find Sir Thor quickly."

"Reine Knight!"

The three spoke hurriedly, their expressions even more flustered.

The initial semblance of calm vanished instantly.

Even though they united with other Pioneer Lords, their strength alone wasn’t enough to withstand it.

Amid their growing urgency,

a figure approached.

"Barons, no need to worry!"

"The Lord has given instructions."

"Take a look at this, sirs!"

Pelos spoke, and his words instantly captured the attention of the three.

As the gaze focused on him, the pupils of the three Barons could not help but contract, their hearts involuntarily stirred.

For in their perception, Pelos, just like them, was now a Great Knight.

If their memory served, they had encountered another Great Knight named "Steve" in the Eagle Territory previously.

This undoubtedly meant that the Eagle Territory not only had one Great Knight; there might even be more than two.

Astonished, the three exchanged glances, a hint of joy appearing on their faces involuntarily.

If it were in normal times, this would clearly be a cause for concern, but at this moment, the stronger the Eagle Territory, the greater the benefits it promised.

"Sir, what is this?"

Baron Pape hesitantly asked, instinctively looking at the sheepskin scroll in Pelos’s hand.

"Barons, you’ll understand once you read it."

Pelos didn’t elaborate further, instead gesturing again.

The three exchanged another look, and finally, Baron Pape took the scroll.

The words soon came into view.

Seeing the text, Baron Pape couldn’t help but exhale a breath of relief.

Then he smiled, passing the sheepskin scroll to the others.

After they had read it as well, the other two also exhaled in relief.