Fantasy Lord: Beginning with Daily Intelligence-Chapter 148 - 119: Returning Home in Glory, Reunion with Count Engle (Part 2)
To be aware, before this, his cultivation was higher than Mark’s.
"Hehe, surprised right? I’m an official knight now!"
"And I’m soon going to break through to mid-stage official knight!"
Upon discovering familiar friends, Mark spoke excitedly.
"An- an official knight!"
"You- you really broke through!"
Portolano spoke with astonishment.
"Of course it’s true."
.......
Within the two knight orders, there were many familiar faces.
As they intertwined, they quickly noticed changes among each other.
Especially when the Morris Dressrosa Knight Order members noticed the transformations in the Thor Knight Order, each could not help but gawk with shock.
And within their conversation.
When Morris Dressrosa was leading Thor towards the castle.
The news quickly spread to Dressrosa Castle.
Dressrosa Castle.
In the room on the top floor.
Count Engle was, as usual, flipping through the book in his hand.
But compared to a year ago, the worry on his brow seemed even more intense.
Even though the income report of Dressrosa was right in front of him, showing clear improvement over the past year, it did little to alleviate his worries.
Not only was his knight cultivation unable to break through.
The Dressrosa Family’s development had clearly hit a bottleneck.
As new nobility, both the Dressrosa Family and Count Engle himself had great vigor.
However, the restrictions of Frost Moon Province made the expansion of the Dressrosa Family extremely difficult.
For twenty years, not much space for development existed.
"Only two years left!"
"What a pity!"
Engel Dressrosa sighed.
Then shook his head, preparing to withdraw his thoughts.
But at that moment, the door was knocked.
"Come in!"
A gentle voice sounded, Count Engle frowned; it was his time to think, usually, no one would disturb him unless there was something important.
"Creak!"
The wooden door softly sounded as the housekeeper Charlie came in.
"Charlie, what’s the matter?"
Looking at the entering housekeeper, Count Engle questioned with curiosity.
"Sir, news from the town says Young Master Thor has returned from Northern Province, and is heading back to the castle now."
The housekeeper Charlie spoke respectfully.
"Oh, Thor?"
Count Engle was initially stunned, then a smile appeared on his face.
"Our Dressrosa fledgling has finally returned!"
"Let’s go, to welcome him."
Count Engle’s smile bloomed as he rose.
"Yes!"
The housekeeper Charlie was a bit surprised and a bit shocked but quickly nodded.
After the housekeeper responded, Count Engle tidied himself and then headed outside the castle.
And with Count Engle’s actions.
The news quickly swept through the entire castle like a whirlwind.
Thor Dressrosa, who went to develop Northern Lands, had actually returned at this moment.
At once, countless people were curious, surprised, and excited.
On the training field, young men wearing knight armor and barrel helmets were shouting, each face was full of determination, sweat continually streaming.
When the news spread, these young men had their eyes lit up one by one.
Especially a sixteen or seventeen-year-old and a fourteen or fifteen-year-old among them had excitement in their eyes.
"It’s Brother Thor, he’s back!"
The younger boy exclaimed excitedly.
"Brother Thor, finally, is back!"
"Uncle Michael, the training is done, can we go have a look?"
The older boy was equally excited, though while excited, he looked towards Michael next to him, inquiring with intent.
"You can!"
"Go ahead!"
Michael, originally a bit surprised by this news, upon hearing the two boys, could only smile and nod.
Yet in the nod, a once familiar silhouette involuntarily surfaced in his mind.
Shaking his head, Michael chuckled.
Then he didn’t pay too much attention.
Being in the Dressrosa Family, knights going for exploration and knights returning from exploration were quite common, it wasn’t particularly novel to him.
Of course, this was just for him.
On the training field, the young ones were still in high spirits.
In the end, several went toward the outside of the castle.
And now, outside the castle.
Count Engle, leading a large knight order, was already waiting at the entrance.
As each young person arrived, they just happened to see their father, making many shrink and not dare to approach.
In the end, only those two boys struggled a bit before walking over.
"Father!"
The two boys were a bit uneasy but swiftly paid respects.
Count Engle nodded, looked at them, then at the hiding figures in the distance, and shook his head.
However, he didn’t say anything.
And the two boys became even more cautious, standing quietly behind without daring to breathe.
Seeing the two hadn’t been reprimanded.
Eventually, more cautiously came forward.
"Father!"
"Father!"
The words were spoken softly, as silhouettes moved closer to Count Engle.
"Hm!"
Count Engle couldn’t help but let out a cold snort.
Hearing the cold snort, those who were about to move in the distance abruptly stopped, and the arriving few trembled, quickly lowering their heads.
While the young ones trembled.
A group gradually appeared in the distance.
Seeing the emerging figures, Count Engle’s face softened into a smile.
Looking at his father’s smile.
Many of the young ones were shocked.
Naturally, Count Engle was not concerned with his sons at the moment.
His mind recalled the information obtained from a friend, his smile growing richer.
One year.
In just one year, this son of his had obtained royal recognition and became a baron.
This was almost the fastest anyone in the Dressrosa family had achieved baron status.
Such an achievement was undoubtedly pleasing to him.
This time, he’d been waiting for Thor’s return.
During his wait, sudden unrest from the North made him anxious.
He even considered offering more support to his sons when.
Thor surprisingly came back.
In thoughts intertwined, Count Engle’s mind flowed continuously.
On the other side, Thor and Morris also soon noticed the crowd gathered outside the castle.
"Father?"
Seeing the figures outside, Morris showed surprise, his eyes widening.
"Thor’s father actually came out!"
Morris murmured, slightly dazed.
Thor nodded, his eyes also held surprise and amazement.
He hadn’t expected his father would personally greet him at the door.
This seemed to be the second time in memory.
Previously, it was only when the Marquis himself came for a discussion, deserving such a reception.
