Fantasy Lord: Beginning with Daily Intelligence-Chapter 45: Returning to Loren City

Three months ago, the steward of the Habbs Commerce Association had already informed Thor that three months later, there would be an auction in Loren City featuring the sale of the extraordinarily precious Life Potion. Thor found this extremely intriguing, as auctions often present opportunities for unexpected gains.

This was especially true for Thor, who received daily intelligence updates.

Now, as the daily intelligence was updated once again, it further confirmed this notion.

Both the young man named "Allen" and the Stone of Thunder made his heart race.

Thus, over the next two days, Thor began actively preparing for the auction.

Two days later.

He personally set out with Reine, Neil Morton, and five Official Knights along with thirty Apprentice Knights.

Initially, due to the split between the mines and the commerce association, Thor did not have many Apprentice Knights left. However, thanks to his significant investment, ten individuals in the Preparatory Knight Order had cultivated the Life Seed, advancing to become Apprentice Knights, increasing his number from a little over one hundred to now over one hundred twenty, so deploying thirty men was no issue.

Besides personnel, Thor brought along some supplies to Loren City.

Including Black Iron Armor and Silver Armor.

After several months, there were still plenty of Gold Coins.

However, whether they would be sufficient to purchase the Stone of Thunder, the young man named "Allen," and various living supplies was uncertain.

He needed to ensure nothing was left to chance.

As for Neil Morton, he naturally volunteered to accompany Thor.

Thor could hardly refuse the offer of such a formidable bodyguard.

After several months, if Thor had previously been uncertain, he now definitely knew that Neil Morton was a Sky Knight.

In the entire Northern Province, nothing could be safer than having a Sky Knight at one’s side.

Even if there were a massive invasion by Beastmen at this moment, safety could be ensured.

That’s a Sky Knight, truly reigning above the kingdom. In the Tulip Kingdom, only five Sky Knights were publicly recognized, and even accounting for undisclosed ones, their number could not exceed ten, each one incredibly crucial, serving as a solid foundation for the kingdom.

Having one ensures stability beyond anything else.

Moreover, the journey from Eagle Ridge to Loren City posed no threats.

To guarantee the auction’s smooth proceeding, Loren City had dispatched numerous knights to cleanse the surrounding area.

Even if some stealthy threats had not been entirely eradicated, they had to maintain peace.

Thor and his team were unburdened, and despite transporting some supplies, it did not hinder their progress. They arrived in Loren City within just four days.

Gazing at the city ahead.

Neil Morton shook his head.

"Your lord here is truly incompetent; such an important city in the province is developed like this."

He commented with a sense of lament.

Neil Morton’s experience in Eagle Ridge led him to believe the Tulip Kingdom was more or less consistent, but now he saw he had overestimated.

It was only Eagle Ridge that was like that.

Other places were not.

Thor smiled and did not engage with Neil Morton’s remarks.

Jokingly, he considered, Neil Morton could criticize Marquis Reman; Thor could not.

With a silhouette mounted on a horse.

The group slowly made their way towards the city.

Currently, compared to his previous arrivals, Loren City was far more bustling.

The city gates were crowded with streams of people.

There were various merchants, as well as Pioneer Lords like him leading large retinues.

Numerous nobles adorned with medals were present as well.

Not far away, Thor saw a massive cavalry team numbering hundreds, with towering flags indicating their identity.

"Dalton!"

Thor whispered softly, somewhat puzzled, as there seemed to be no record of this family’s title in his memory.

However, it was only a moment of wonder, quickly pushed aside.

The Northern Province is a wilderness, representing limitless opportunities.

Not only are there various Demon Beasts and Beastmen, resources abound.

There are also relics from Ancient Civilizations.

Compared to other provinces where relics have been thoroughly excavated, the Northern Province has yet to be explored.

Anyone could rise to prominence.

In fact, of the kingdom’s fifty-six Barons, more than half were not originally nobility, but emerged from the ranks of Wandering Knights.

This "Dalton" is likely the same; it’s not too surprising.

"So many people!"

Reine whispered, his eyes full of curiosity, as he surveyed his surroundings.

"Hahaha, Reine, Imperial Canaan City has far more people than here, and there are beautiful Elves there!"

Neil Morton chuckled.

"Teacher!"

Reine looked at his teacher somewhat speechless.

"Hahaha, I was just saying!"

Neil Morton admitted with some embarrassment, and quickly spoke.

"Come on, accommodations have been arranged. Let’s settle in first; the auction starts tomorrow afternoon."

Thor chuckled and did not overly concern himself.

Instead, he addressed the group.

Subsequently, they proceeded towards the noble passage.

In this world, societal hierarchy is extremely rigid.

Commoners and nobles naturally do not share the same path.

Nobles have their dedicated routes, more spacious and free of inspections.

Thor led the group, following Dalton, slowly entering Loren City.

Even after they entered, the outside of the city remained crowded with masses of people.

Of course, this was no longer Thor’s concern.

After entering the city, Thor undoubtedly felt the prosperity of Loren City at this moment. Compared to before, the city’s population had increased more than tenfold. The streets were filled with people.

The indifferent crowd now carried some smiles. On the streets, many Free People were selling various goods.

Numerous knights roamed Loren City.

Their numbers far exceeded before.

Thor even spotted several nobles with medals, including those bearing exclusive emblems of the Northern Province.

This indicated that they might not only be nobles but were also designated as nobles of the Northern Province.

The significance of these two points differed greatly.

Medals solely signify that someone belongs to a noble family. Such noble status isn’t permanent; it’s revoked after leaving the family for three years unless a title is obtained, maintaining the noble identity.

Just like Thor currently, if he fails to gain the title of Baron within three years, the name Dressrosa will be stripped, and he’ll cease being noble unless he attains a title later, allowing him to reclaim the name "Dressrosa."

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