Chapter 98 - 94: Nobility Rights and Duties, Purge Mission_2

Chapter 98: Chapter 94: Nobility Rights and Duties, Purge Mission_2

And as his words fell.

"Buzz!"

[Daily Intelligence Update]

[1: A group of Pig Beasts will be passing a thousand miles north of your Loren City...]

[2: In the western part of your territory, Lord Saki unexpectedly discovered a small iron ore within his domain, but it was occupied by a group of cowardly goblins, and he is preparing to launch a pioneering war...]

[3: Fifteen days later, in the northwest of the Maine River Valley, a group of Kobolds will attack a pioneer lord’s territory, they possess extremely precious Life Grass Seeds on them]

[4: In the northern part of Eagle Ridge, in the Maine River, a group of Tilapia will swim past]

[5: ...]

[6: Located in the northern part of the Maine River Valley, thirty miles south of the Northern Ice Glacier Canyon,......]

[7: Three hundred miles to the west of Qiuye Territory, a group of Tiger-headed Men will be chasing a group of the Fox Girl Race...]

[8:.......]

......

One line after another of text appeared, new intelligence was presented.

The situation was just as he thought; the entire Northern Province was in relative chaos, even the daily intelligence included information on various Beastman Tribes invasions.

Even the north, which had been thoroughly cleaned up, was like this.

Given the current situation, it seems likely that the Maine River Valley will soon be affected again.

Looking at these scenes of intelligence, Thor finally made up his mind.

In the morning.

As the morning sunlight spilled down.

The Goddess of Life’s brilliance once again shone upon the earth.

Thor decided to use this year’s opportunity to meet with Marquis Reman.

As a Baron of the Northern Province, each Baron has the opportunity to meet with Marquis Reman once a year.

And only once.

Thor deliberated for a long time before choosing to use this opportunity.

In the manor.

Thor once again met Marquis Reman, this Kingdom’s most legendary figure of nearly thirty years.

A man who rose all the way from the descendent of a small Viscount Clan.

Becoming an idol to countless noble descendants.

"My Lord!"

Thor performed a knight’s salute.

"No need for courtesy!"

"What does Baron Thor wish to discuss?"

Marquis Reman curiously looked at Thor, speaking with inquiry.

"Marquis, it’s like this; hearing of the northern Beastman Tribe assaults, Eagle Ridge, as a noble of the Kingdom, is willing to contribute effort to clear out those cursed beastmen."

Thor spoke, describing his intentions.

As mentioned before, he came to request participation in the cleanup.

The Beastman Tribes are a crisis, but also his opportunity.

Under such circumstances, he naturally won’t miss it.

"Oh, you’re prepared to join the cleanup?"

Marquis Reman was slightly surprised.

Even though he urged many noble lords to participate, aside from a few powerful noble lords, others were not willing to join.

Thor’s strength isn’t weak, but in his view, he’s still inferior compared to those few; joining the cleanup carries great risk.

"Yes!"

"Marquis."

Thor nodded.

"Alright!"

"Young noble, you’re brave, I look forward to your performance."

"Let Franky give Baron Thor an appointment letter."

Marquis Reman nodded with a smile, then gestured to a knight’s squire beside him.

"Yes!"

The knight’s squire quickly nodded.

Thor then took his leave.

Led by the knight’s squire, he slowly exited where Marquis Reman was, starting to head to process the appointment letter.

"Dressrosa Family!"

Marquis Reman chuckled softly and then paid no more mind; to him, this was a minor matter, not needing too much attention.

Compared to this, resolving the current troubles is of utmost importance.

Even after he sent additional reinforcements to the northern region.

The Beastman Tribe’s assaults haven’t subsided.

Even the Flying Eagle Knight Order suffered significant losses.

This caused Marquis Reman much distress.

He isn’t part of an extremely ancient lineage; his family was just a Viscount Clan before its rapid rise, not enough time to accumulate significantly, making every piece of his power extremely precious.

Every piece of power consumed is difficult to replenish.

But he has no choice.

Unless a Beastman War breaks out or the Dragon Knight Order suffers a major blow, the Kingdom won’t offer greater support.

He can only hold on.

This is also the obligation he needs to fulfill for having the Northern Province as his fiefdom.

Marquis Reman’s thoughts intertwined on the northern battlefield.

Meanwhile.

Thor soon received an appointment letter.

It was stamped by Marquis Reman and the affairs of the Northern Province.

He would have the right to go to the province’s north to assist in the cleanup.

Even without it, he could lead troops to the cleanup of Beastman Tribes; however, with this appointment letter, the merit points he could earn would be doubled, one for the cleanup mission, another for eliminating beastmen.

Like before, if he had had the cleanup mission in hand, defeating the Minotaur Tribe would’ve earned him two sets of merit points.

Of course, he didn’t know before and couldn’t act.

Now knowing, of course, he added it on.

After obtaining the appointment letter, Thor then tasked Reine with purchasing appropriate supplies and more slaves.

This time he came not only for the conferment but also to buy supplies.

Now that the Maine River Valley had stabilized, it needed to expand its development scale, after all.

Population is the most pressing consideration.

The previous population was still far from enough; he needed more.

Perhaps it was fortunate.

The destruction of vast territories, although it caused weapon prices to constantly rise, slave prices started to drop slightly, even the monopoly-trade Habbs Commerce Association lowered their slave prices.

Thus, Thor spent just under two hundred Gold Coins to buy two thousand slaves, including quite a few female slaves.

Other supplies also dropped considerably in price.

This time, the Gold Coins Thor spent at the Habbs Commerce Association were notably less.

Causing Thor to leave with a smile on his face.

In the morning.

With morning sunlight softly spilling down, Thor set out with his troops in great numbers.

When he arrived, there were only twenty people; when leaving, there were several thousand people and dozens of carriages.

Even though food could be self-sufficient, he still needed to buy a large amount of living supplies, especially now with the population increased by two thousand.

Ten days later.

Thor returned to the castle with his troops.

As Thor returned.

All of Eagle Ridge became bustling.

Thor officially became a Baron.

Representing them as the populace of the Baron Territory.

Especially the Free People.

Before, though Thor granted them the identity of Free People.

It was only within Eagle Ridge; once out of Eagle Ridge, they might be sold back into slavery.

But now it’s different.

Thor became a Baron.

So they, belonging to the Baron Territory, would be regarded as true Free People under the Kingdom’s laws.

Theoretically, no one could sell them again, except themselves.

This significance is immense.

Not to mention the knights.

A pioneer lord’s knight does not possess knight status, but a noble lord’s knight is a true knight.

The nature is entirely different.

"Baron!"

Outside the territory, Pelos led a group of people in welcome, unable to suppress the excitement in his heart.

Upon learning he was sent to aid Young Master Thor in the pioneer territory, he was in despair, feeling life was bleak.

Pioneer Lord, practically no hope at all.

Even life-threatening risks.

But no one could’ve imagined witnessing one miracle after another in Young Master Thor’s territory.

This moment, in less than a year, Young Master Thor, this Dressrosa fledgling, has already become a Baron.

Just in one year.

Only just a year, it couldn’t merely be called a miracle but a divine act.