Fantasy Lord: Beginning with Daily Intelligence-Chapter 75: Turmoil in the Maine River Valley
Thor never expected that by simply requesting some civil servants, his father would grant him such a substantial gift; not only did he receive the civil servants he asked for, but he was given five of them.
Each one was someone he remembered as his father’s most capable civil servant.
What’s more, there were over a hundred craftsmen of various trades, and even a Great Knight.
The former goes without saying, as Eagle Ridge was in dire need of craftsmen for its construction, and the latter speaks for itself.
A Great Knight is one of the most vital forces in the entire Northern Province.
Especially in the impending threat from the Minotaurs, having an additional Great Knight provides him with greater assurance in dealing with it.
Of course, Thor was shocked, and Pelos, who led this group, was even more stunned.
Initially, upon seeing Eagle Ridge’s scale, Pelos felt he had come to the wrong place. Only when Thor met them with his entourage and led them into Eagle Ridge, did Pelos gape in disbelief, deeply shaken internally.
This was indeed the territory of Young Master Thor.
But how could this be possible?
In less than a year, how could Young Master Thor’s territory have developed to such an extent?
As one of the commanders of the Eagle Knight Order, Pelos was well aware of the situation in the Northern Province.
After all, the Dressrosa Family not only had members become Pioneer Knights, but numerous people had ventured to the Northern Province as Pioneer Knights.
Yet, according to his understanding, it took nearly two years for the previous young masters to establish their footing, and one has even yet to settle after three years.
Even if Young Master Thor received immense support from the Lord Count, isn’t this speed too rapid?
Rapid to the point where it feels like a dream.
"Young Master Thor!"
Pelos opened his mouth, but halfway through, he found himself at a loss for words.
"Pelos, you should address him as ’Sir.’"
Steve spoke up with a frown, expressing his displeasure.
"Sir!"
"My goodness, forgive my offense, I’m just completely stunned by you."
"You know, I just thought those damned intermediaries had led me astray."
Pelos hurriedly apologized, bowing respectfully toward Thor.
"It’s alright!"
"Steve, take Pelos and get him settled, let him familiarize himself with Eagle Ridge as soon as possible, and temporarily assign the Eagle Cub Knight Order to Pelos."
Thor smiled and nodded, not taking it to heart.
After pondering slightly, he issued his orders.
Pelos had just arrived, so it’s natural not to give him too much authority; however, leaving him idle as a Great Knight would be wasteful.
The Preparatory Knight Order could be temporarily handed over to Pelos.
"Yes!"
Steve quickly nodded in agreement.
"Sir, I take my leave!"
Pelos, in turn, couldn’t help but rejoice and hurriedly offered his thanks.
He never expected Thor would assign an Eagle Cub Knight Order to him upon his arrival.
Now, having understood the entirety of Eagle Ridge, Pelos dared not underestimate its significance.
Having arranged and settled Pelos, Thor proceeded to organize the various craftsmen.
At this moment, Eagle Ridge was lacking in virtually everything; the arrival of these craftsmen was enough to fill a significant void.
More importantly, with the craftsmen in place and the grains following, Eagle Ridge reached a certain degree of self-sufficiency.
This was extremely important throughout the Northern Province.
And extremely difficult.
In the Northern Province, with its myriad Pioneer Lords and Noble Lords, few managed true self-sufficiency.
If Thor achieved it, the benefits would undoubtedly be vast.
The most conspicuous gain would be gold coins.
Currently, numerous supplies must be purchased from Loren City, each time involving substantial expenses.
Not to mention that one could sell respective goods, allowing considerable gold coins through such commerce.
Thor valued these aspects greatly.
Meanwhile, as Thor busied himself.
The time described in intelligence for the Minotaurs’ attack on the Maine River Valley drew increasingly near.
Finally, news of the Minotaurs reached the Maine River Valley.
No, more accurately, it infiltrated the area around the Maine River Valley.
A tribe of Minotaurs crossed the frontline into the Northern Province, and those Pioneer Lords with information channels were already aware.
Previously, most Pioneer Lords in the Maine River Valley hadn’t paid much heed.
Since the Minotaur tribe seemed distant from the Maine River Valley, and the valley lay in a direction away from the frontline, with the Northern Ice Glacier further up in the north, Beastman Tribes seldom ventured into the Maine River Valley.
But this time was different.
Three days ago.
Only a hundred miles from the Maine River Valley, Sunset Territory was attacked by the Minotaurs.
Three Pioneer Lords’ territories were destroyed.
This immediately dropped a bombshell into the Maine River Valley.
Suddenly, everyone panicked.
"Damn it, how could this happen?"
"Those damned Beastmen usually don’t come to the Maine River Valley."
"Oh my god!"
"What should we do, should we flee too?"
"This territory is something we’ve painstakingly built over the years."
.......
Every Pioneer Lord was anxious, panicking, and hesitating.
Even the three Noble Lords couldn’t remain calm.
Especially Baron Valmy and Baron Gladon, who were closest to the area attacked by the Minotaurs three days ago; if the Minotaur Tribe headed in this direction, they’d be the first to bear the brunt.
So, as soon as the news arrived, the two Barons gathered together.
"Damn it, is the Goddess of Life playing a joke on me?"
"Can someone tell me how those filthy Minotaurs came to the Maine River Valley, shouldn’t they go south?"
"Are we to abandon our territory?"
Within Gladon Castle, Baron Valmy spoke with disbelief.
Such news was almost impossible for him to accept.
Ten years, a whole decade.
He knew how much he had put into this place.
Yet now it seems he’d have no choice but to abandon it; how could he be reconciled?
"Those damned Minotaurs may not reach here."
Baron Gladon also frowned, contemplating for a moment before hesitantly speaking.
Even though he voiced it, he sounded uncertain himself.
"No, no!"
"That’s unlikely; Luoxia Territory is surrounded by us, so those vile Beastmen couldn’t possibly head towards the Northern Ice Glacier."
"There’s nothing but Titans surviving there."
Baron Valmy shook his head with a wry smile.
His words immediately silenced Baron Gladon.
