Fantasy Lord: Beginning with Daily Intelligence-Chapter 169 - 130: High-Level Knight’s Breathing Technique
The rules of the Dressrosa Family didn’t start with Count Engle’s generation; more accurately, they began with Count Engle’s grandfather.
By the time of Count Engle’s father, they had been further refined.
Over three generations, the number of those who ventured to become Pioneer Lords was not small, but the results were not particularly great.
As Ruby said, less than one in ten could become nobility.
Don’t be fooled by the fact that in Count Engle’s generation, of the four who went to become Pioneer Lords, more than two were conferred the title of Baron.
But the problem is that Thor is an exception, Tono is a coincidence, and the other two are the norm.
Moreover, once Count Engle’s other descendants gradually come of age, unless there are unexpected events, this ratio will quickly drop.
Of course, Ruby is very aware of this, and Morris knows it too; otherwise, Morris wouldn’t have chosen to become the Clan Guardian Knight years ago instead of a Pioneer Knight.
It’s just that the successive shocks from Thor have caused quite a stir in his heart.
"Brother Morris, Brother Ruby, the auction is starting!"
Morris and Ruby’s emotional turbulence was naturally noticed by Thor, but fortunately, the auction had already begun, and Thor quickly changed the topic.
Listening to Thor’s words, the two immediately came to their senses and turned their attention to the auction.
As an auction of the Assad Family, there were lots of good things available.
The common Low-Level Life Potions wouldn’t appear; the starting items were Intermediate Life Potions and Silver Armor.
There were even three sets of Golden Armor and a large number of precious Magic Plants.
Even Thor couldn’t help but be attracted.
Ruby and Morris were the same.
But obviously, Thor and Ruby were in a better position as they both had some Gold Coins in their pockets; the ones Thor used to buy the Purple Gold Grass were given by his father and he hadn’t touched his own.
Ruby, as the most valued knight of the Pat Family, was also quite wealthy.
In the end, Ruby purchased a set of Golden Armor.
And Thor managed to acquire a Stone of Thunder.
As a primary material for making the Magic Crystal Cannon, Thor naturally wouldn’t miss the chance when he encountered it.
Moreover, the price was undeniably cheaper than what he would pay in Loren City.
It cost less than two thousand Gold Coins.
Although transporting it after purchase is a hassle.
But it’s just a hassle.
Since Rajos could transport Molten Fire Oil to the Northern Province, transporting a Stone of Thunder was naturally possible.
Rajos could make the arrangements by then.
Morris fancied a Knight’s Long Lance, but unfortunately, he was short on cash. Thor wanted to help him buy it, but Morris firmly refused, and ultimately had to give up.
And so, the auction ended with Ruby and Thor feeling satisfied.
Upon leaving the auction, night had already fallen.
"Let’s go have a drink!"
"We’re leaving tomorrow!"
Ruby couldn’t help but invite with a smile.
Morris and Thor exchanged glances and decided not to refuse.
Especially since Thor had a favor to ask of Ruby.
That Wandering Knight who was selling High-Level Knight’s Breathing Techniques—if he went looking, who knew how long it would take to find him.
The entire Pat City was simply too big; it was better to have Ruby help him find the knight.
As the local bully of Pat City, Ruby surely could make it much easier.
With such a convenient option, Thor naturally wouldn’t trouble himself.
After promising.
Then.
They all headed back to Ruby’s home.
During the meal, Thor made his request.
"A Wandering Knight selling relic items?"
Listening to Thor’s words, Ruby appeared somewhat surprised.
"Yes, Brother Ruby, can you help me find him?"
Thor nodded.
"Sure, I’ll have the Knight Order keep an eye out, and there should be results soon."
Ruby responded, choosing not to ask why Thor wanted this.
In his view, Thor probably had an interest in relics.
After all, every knight has a keen interest in relics, as he once did.
As for the search, it was merely a trivial matter.
Ruby quickly called a knight and instructed him.
After entrusting Ruby with the task, Thor didn’t dwell on the matter, but continued to chat and laugh with Ruby.
Ruby did the same.
Particularly since he was internally conflicted.
As of now, he still wasn’t sure whether to let one of his sons become a Pioneer Lord.
Unlike Count Engle, he had no title, which meant his son couldn’t inherit any title.
Though his son could inherit his status within the Pat Family, especially since his son had Pat Family blood, making it perhaps even smoother than it had been for him.
But no matter how smooth, it couldn’t compare with becoming a noble.
Marquis Pat had promised him the opportunity to become a noble during the Kingdom War, but a promise, until fulfilled, is worth nothing.
Even if it could be fulfilled, it’s just an opportunity, not a certainty.
No one can predict what will happen.
Countless Earth Knights have fallen during the Kingdom War; Ruby wouldn’t consider himself special.
But a Pioneer Knight is also an opportunity, albeit one laden with significant risk, which filled him with concern.
"Thor, to become a Pioneer Knight and a noble, how many Gold Coins are needed, considering strength?"
Taking a deep breath, Ruby suppressed the turmoil in his heart, and after a pause, he looked at Thor once again, pondering before speaking.
