Chapter 89: Profit Distribution

Chapter 89: Chapter 89: Profit Distribution

"Ladies and gentlemen, this should be sufficient. You have all contributed enough this time, so let’s leave it at that!"

"Moreover, compared to this, shouldn’t the greatest wealth be the entire Maine River Valley? At this moment, the whole Maine River Valley is left with only us."

Thor’s voice sounded, and this voice instantly drew everyone’s thoughts back, while each figure’s eyes couldn’t help but brighten.

"Lord Thor, you!"

Baron Valmy instinctively spoke, but halfway through, he couldn’t help but purse his lips.

The others weren’t faring much better at the moment.

As Pioneer Lords, the most important things are the territory, the people, and one’s own strength and power.

If one were to make a distinction among these.

Then for Pioneer Lords, strength is the most important, then the territory, followed by the people and power.

With strength, one can control more and better territory, then have enough people and power.

And what appeared before them at this moment.

Was a Maine River Valley that was almost emptied.

A large number of Pioneer Lords fled, which means they also lost their territories that they had spent years or even over a decade developing, and not just one piece, but dozens of territories and various outputs within. These are of unimaginable value compared to these Demon Cores.

After all, this is not a wilderness.

But truly developed land.

Even the three Baron Lords couldn’t help but start breathing heavily again.

And amidst the heavy breathing and their glowing eyes.

Thor gestured with his hand.

Soon Reine came in.

A map was quickly spread out on the desk.

"Ladies and gentlemen, come over and take a look!"

In eager anticipation and excitement, Thor chuckled lightly.

Along with his words, the five people quickly stepped forward to the desk.

"Reine, circle the territories of the Pioneer Lords that have been abandoned in the Maine River Valley."

Thor spoke softly.

"Yes!"

Reine quickly nodded in response.

Soon he picked up the quill and swiftly outlined areas.

A densely populated overview covering the entire Maine River Valley.

"The Maine River Valley, under the impact of the Maine River, forms an exceptionally large bay, where the terrain is flat, the soil is good, and it is very suitable for large-scale farming. The lower, middle, upper reaches, and the western side of the Maine River Valley originally hosted a total of twenty-one Pioneer Lords, plus my Eagle Ridge, totaling twenty-two. Now there are only six Pioneer Lords left."

"According to the Kingdom’s law, lords who abandon their territories will be stripped of their lordship; even if they pay a redemption fee, they cannot reclaim their land. The Kingdom will redistribute territories, and now, having defeated the Minotaurs, we should rightfully acquire these lands."

Thor spoke slowly, his expression serious.

Listening to his words and looking at the territories drawn by Reine, the five couldn’t help but breathe even heavier.

Their expressions couldn’t be contained.

"Lord Thor, how will these territories be divided?"

Taking a deep breath, Baron Valmy, who had been silent before, couldn’t help but speak.

With his words, eyes gathered on Thor.

"Ladies and gentlemen, my Eagle Ridge has just been established, and I don’t need much. Besides, the entire Maine River Valley contains five mines. There’s a medium-sized limestone mine in the south, a medium-sized iron mine in the north, and three small iron mines. I can opt out of the iron mines and limestone mine, but I need these areas and these Pioneer Lord territories."

"Baron Gladon, Baron Valmy, you will need to retreat your territories and hand over this area to me. How about it?"

Thor spoke slowly, then outlined the area of the dam and the large parts of the territories belonging to Baron Gladon and Baron Valmy.

Seriously, since he was preparing to heavily develop agriculture here, controlling the dam was crucial. Contracts wouldn’t suffice.

Previously, he was still considering methods, but now the opportunity arose.

He also believes they will be willing.

A medium-sized iron mine and three small iron mines might not have the ongoing output of a large iron mine for Secret Silver Iron, but the value of the abundant iron ore is not low. Additionally, this represents extra output.

It indeed turned out this way.

"Okay!"

"Lord Thor, we can agree!"

Baron Valmy gritted his teeth and agreed first.

With Baron Valmy’s agreement, Baron Gladon also eventually agreed.

As for the others, though tempted, they ultimately contained themselves.

This time, the benefits are substantial. These didn’t have much impact.

Once his own lands were divided, Thor began helping the others divide theirs.

Compared to his own land and safety needs.

The division for others became simpler.

First, as just mentioned, the benefits this time are considerable.

Enough to satisfy everyone’s needs.

Secondly.

In this extraordinary world, one’s own strength determines everything.

Moreover, the credit from this pioneering war serves as a standard of judgment.

This was completed very swiftly as well.

Ultimately, the three Barons reaped the largest rewards.

Baron Valmy received a medium-sized iron mine and the territories of two Pioneer Lords. Baron Gladon received three small iron mines and lands from three Pioneer Lords. The two had to abandon part of their southern lands to Thor.

Baron Pape gained the territories of five Pioneer Lords and a medium-sized limestone mine.

Saki and Joz Anubi each received lands from three Pioneer Lords. Thor acquired territories of another four Pioneer Lords.

He didn’t need mines; the value of limestone mines isn’t high. Iron mines, though more valuable, don’t compare to the large iron mine he holds, which greatly surpasses them; turning these two mines over would eventually flow back, as he commands the goblins and holds the most critical step of the industry chain.

In comparison, territory remains his most needed asset.

Currently, Thor holds the entire Maine River Valley central and a large portion of the upper reaches in his control.

On one hand, he prevents anyone from enacting a flood attack; on the other, his territory’s expansion won’t face any issues henceforth.

And it’s completely connected.

Now and even when he becomes a Baron, there’s plenty of development space.

In the next three years, he won’t need to worry about space at all.

Further expansions can continue eastward toward the Northern Province, and northward and southward, even extending westward where there’s ample space.

(Current map of the Maine River Valley after the division of powers, drawn by myself, hahaha)