Two Months of Territorial Development

The pioneering journey of a Pioneer Knight was undoubtedly extremely difficult. After all, those who chose to become Pioneer Knights were almost never noble heirs, and the resources they could obtain were extremely limited. Even noble knights from ordinary Count territories found it exceptionally difficult. Only Pioneer Knights from Marquis territories had it relatively easier.

However, Thor was not included among them.

When he left Frost Moon Province, Count Engel Dreyrosa had given him substantial support.

Combined with the memories of his previous life and the benefits granted by the Daily Intelligence System, the advantages he possessed were simply beyond comparison with those of other nobles.

Even Pioneer Knights from Marquis territories might not have been able to match him.

This was evident from the fact that, in just two months, his entire territory had already begun to take shape.

After all, even nobles from Marquis territories would need at least half a year, perhaps even longer, to reach this stage after becoming Pioneer Knights.

Yet for Thor, everything had unfolded as naturally as it should.

And after he claimed the Large Iron Mine and acquired quite a few goblins, development undoubtedly entered an even faster phase.

Although Thor had not initially planned to sell anything, the high-quality iron ore from the Large Iron Mine, combined with goblin forging, was enough to produce all kinds of tools needed throughout the territory.

Those tools further accelerated the construction of the entire territory.

In just two months,

the entire territory had undergone tremendous changes compared to before.

At its center, the towering castle had been completed half a month ago.

Around the castle, houses had risen one after another, taking on the appearance of a small town.

Free citizens and serfs alike worked in the fields with smiles on their faces.

In the wheat fields,

the wheat was growing exceptionally well, even better than anyone had expected.

By the end of the year, they could expect an extremely considerable harvest of grain.

At this point,

Eagle Ridge could truly be said to have taken shape.

Nearly three hundred free citizens and three thousand serfs formed the most basic foundation of Eagle Territory.

Unlike other territories, everyone in Eagle Ridge, whether free citizen or serf, possessed a strong sense of belonging to the territory and fervent devotion toward their lord.

The chance to be freed from serfdom.

The chance to obtain the Knight's Breathing Technique.

These were things they had never even dared dream of before.

Not to mention that their lord even assigned women to them.

Yes, assigned women.

After acquiring the Large Iron Mine, Thor made another trip to Loren City.

This time, he purchased a large number of female slaves.

Female slaves were undoubtedly far more expensive than male slaves.

Of course, that depended on their appearance. Those with ordinary looks were not particularly expensive.

With a grand wave of his hand, Thor directly purchased five hundred female slaves and brought them back.

Of those five hundred female slaves,

he kept one hundred for work within the castle, while rewarding the rest to members of his Knight Order.

Even the few serfs who had joined the Reserve Knight Corps during this Pioneer War received female slaves as well.

Thor, their lord, had also made a promise.

Any serf who worked for ten years would gain the qualification to become a free citizen, and he would be assigned a female slave. Those who performed exceptionally well could receive these rewards ahead of time.

Compared to the chance to cast off their status as slaves, this news was undoubtedly even more enticing.

Even after a month had passed, that enthusiasm had yet to fade.

For Thor, spending some gold coins in exchange for the loyalty of everyone in the territory was well worth it.

It could also allow the territory to truly establish itself.

After all, building a territory was not as simple as having slaves and knights. It also required families, one after another.

Only then could it continuously produce new subjects.

Rather than requiring them to be bought forever.

This was something that had to be considered.

After all, no noble territory had ever taken shape solely by relying on serfs.

As a transmigrator, Thor understood this better than anyone.

That was why he had begun planning for it from the very start.

The night gradually passed.

At the end of summer, Northern Province already carried a hint of chill.

Beneath a sky dotted with countless stars,

Thor was circulating the Knight's Breathing Technique below.

A moment later.

"Haa!"

He exhaled a breath of stale air and slowly opened his eyes.

Feeling the Life Source Power within his body, he could not help but shake his head.

The talent of this body was truly rather lacking. Even with all kinds of advantages supporting him, his cultivation speed was still far from ideal.

At his current rate, there was basically no hope of breaking through to Formal Knight without two or three years.

After all, he had consumed Life Fruit, Stingray Fish, and several things rich in Life Source Power that he had recently obtained in Northern Province.

One could imagine how long it would have taken him to break through to Formal Knight before that.

But this was normal.

Geniuses were rare in any world.

Ordinary people made up the majority.

His talent could only be considered average.

"I wonder when Daily Intelligence will provide something that can improve cultivation."

Muttering to himself, Thor could not help but turn his gaze toward Daily Intelligence.

As his gaze settled on it,

Daily Intelligence refreshed once more, right on schedule.

Daily Intelligence has been updated

Lines of information appeared.

The night gradually passed.

A new day arrived with the coming dawn.

Early in the morning, all of Eagle Ridge had fallen into fervent activity.

Everyone was filled with anticipation and hope for the future.

Laughter and cheerful voices filled the newly formed households.

According to the intelligence refreshed yesterday, Thor had planned to head to the upper reaches of Maine River Valley, because another group of Green Goblins had appeared there.

He needed to lead the Knight Order to clear them out, lest those Green Goblins affect the territory's development.

Yet before he could set out,

Ryan came rushing over with news that forced him to stop.

"You mean that old man has awakened?"

Thor spoke with some surprise as his gaze fell on Ryan, who had run over.

"Yes, my lord!"

"He has awakened!"

Ryan hurriedly nodded.

Hearing Ryan confirm it once more, a trace of joy appeared on Thor's face.

After all, he had invested quite a lot in that mysterious old man. The man had remained unconscious for several months, and even Thor had begun to worry that it had all been for nothing. Fortunately, he had finally awakened now.

"Ryan!"

After thinking for a moment, Thor looked at Ryan and spoke.

"My lord!"

Ryan was briefly stunned, but quickly responded.

"A group of Green Goblins has appeared in the upper reaches of Maine River Valley. This time, lead the Knight Order to clear them out. Do not let them affect the territory."

Thor spoke, directly giving Ryan his orders.

"Yes!"

Ryan quickly nodded.

Then Ryan departed, leading men toward the upper reaches of Maine River Valley.

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