Fantasy Lord: Beginning with Daily Intelligence-Chapter 55: The Excited Baron Pape Lawrence
Baron Pape Lawrence, filled with excitement and anticipation, sent his eldest son to investigate. Meanwhile, after "sobering up," Rajos Assad completed a deal with Baron Pape Lawrence, purchasing a suit of Silver Armor for five hundred Gold Coins and a suit of Black Iron Armor for forty Silver Coins.
Upon completing the transaction, Rajos Assad left Baron Pape Lawrence’s territory.
However, upon leaving, he couldn’t help but feel a bit worried.
Baron Pape Lawrence is not weak and is considered one of the most powerful barons in the Maine River Valley’s surroundings.
Although he understood the probable meaning behind Thor’s instructions, choosing this baron directly still made him somewhat anxious.
"Hope nothing goes wrong!"
He murmured softly, glanced back at Baron Pape Lawrence’s territory, and quickly departed.
After Rajos Assad left.
Five days later.
Lawrence finally obtained some intelligence.
This intelligence quickly gathered in Baron Pape Lawrence’s chamber.
"There are no goblins left anymore!"
"Furthermore, are there over a hundred knights stationed there?"
Hearing his eldest son’s report, Baron Pape Lawrence’s pupils contracted, and he stood up abruptly.
"Yes, indeed, more than a hundred knights are gathered there, and I even sensed no fewer than ten Official Knights."
Lawrence nodded, his expression tinged with astonishment.
That’s over a hundred knights, including ten Official Knights.
Even in Baron Pape Lawrence’s territory, there are only over thirty Official Knights. Yet this emerging Pioneer Lord already has ten Official Knights.
"Hahaha, Goddess of Life bless us, looks like I guessed it right. There might indeed be a Large Iron Ore Deposit here!"
"Lawrence, make preparations; we will take action in seven days!"
Baron Pape Lawrence swiftly made a decision.
Even though it couldn’t be confirmed at that moment.
But just having a suspicion was enough to excite him.
It’s a Large Iron Ore Deposit, and it might even house a group of Alchemists.
If he could obtain it, his entire territory’s strength could soar before the Kingdom War, perhaps even granting him the chance to be titled Viscount.
Such a prospect excited him even though it was just a thought.
"Yes, Father!"
Lawrence was also somewhat excited but quickly agreed.
Subsequently, the entire Pape Lawrence territory began mobilizing.
Knights were being dispatched.
Meanwhile, more intelligence about Eagle Ridge was being collected.
In Pape Lawrence’s excitement.
Thor’s daily intelligence system also updated as expected.
[Daily Intelligence Updated]
[1: Five hundred miles north of your territory, a group of Pig Beasts will pass through, with their leader seemingly about to break through to Tier Three]
[2: In Baron Wells’ territory to your west, a peasant slave accidentally discovered that grafting bracken roots with a Fire Spirit Tree increases its yields]
[3: Seven days later, due to the leaked information about a Large Iron Ore Deposit, Baron Pape Lawrence plans to attack and seize your iron ore and destroy your territory]
[4: Minor conflict arose between the Rosen family and Derin family in Eagle Ridge]
[5: Upstream in the Maine River Valley, to the west of Eagle Ridge, a group of Earth Dragons will pass through]
[6: ......]
With the new intelligence, particularly upon seeing the piece he desired, Thor’s face broke into a smile.
This was drawing the snake out of its hole. As a new Lord, he should not rashly wage war; otherwise, it would provoke collective hostility from surrounding Lords. However, Baron Pape Lawrence was too close to the mine; discovery was inevitable. Instead of waiting for the other’s covetousness, it was better to lure them out early, win decisively, and prevent unexpected issues.
This would also allow him to establish a firm foothold in the Maine River Valley.
After all, nothing is more persuasive than defeating a Noble Lord directly.
The morning sun shone down as Thor began mobilizing for war.
The first step was to gather more manpower for the mine.
Though the mine already had a considerable workforce, it was still necessary to take precautions.
Besides leaving only thirty Apprentice Knights and one hundred Preparatory Knights at Eagle Ridge, he sent the rest elsewhere.
Regarding whether these men could safeguard Eagle Ridge, Thor was not worried.
After all, the greatest security in Eagle Ridge was not these men but Reine and Neil Morton.
As long as Reine held firm, there would be no issues at Eagle Ridge.
Not to mention facing other Lords; even against a Beastman army, it would suffice.
"Reine, Eagle Ridge is entrusted to you from now on."
"I hope you won’t disappoint me."
Thor spoke solemnly as a hundred knights and over a thousand slaves stood behind him.
The majority of Eagle Ridge’s strength was gathered here.
"Master, rest assured, as long as I live, Eagle Ridge will never fall into peril."
Reine replied with a serious expression, full of determination.
"Good!"
"I trust you!"
Thor nodded, patting Reine on the shoulder, then pulled the reins, and the group set out.
Their destination: the mines.
The procession was grand.
Meanwhile, Baron Pape Lawrence’s territory was swiftly mobilizing.
A large number of knights and slaves gathered.
Their formation was likewise grand.
Time passed swiftly.
On the second day, Thor arrived at the mines.
Steve, having received word early on, had begun fortifying the entire mining site.
With over two thousand individuals brought by Thor, arrangements were soon made.
Thor’s arrival was quickly reported to Baron Pape Lawrence, who had been monitoring the mines closely.
"You say that Thor Dressrosa brought a large force here?"
Baron Pape Lawrence’s eyes lit up with surprise.
"Yes, over two thousand people!"
"Father, could it be that our plan has been leaked?"
Lawrence nodded, his expression heavy.
"Probably not!"
"It might just be a coincidence!"
Baron Pape Lawrence shook his head and recalled Rajos Assad, but quickly dismissed the thought.
Having reached this stage, it was crucial to focus on securing the site.
