Within the Tulip Kingdom, there are countless members of the nobility, yet most of them hold only baron or viscount titles. Achieving the rank of count is considered a high-level title within the Tulip Kingdom, and as a newly emerging count family, the Dressrosa Family naturally has its share of resentful opponents.
However, these do not have much to do with Thor.
In the Frost Moon Province, he might still need to contemplate a few issues.
But in this chaotic Northern Province, for his current power, as long as he avoids clashing with the marquis of the Northern Province, he has no worries about offending any other nobles.
With nearly forty official knights and over a hundred apprentice knights, this lineup may not be able to sweep across the Northern Province, but it surpasses seventy percent of the lords within it. If Steve manages to breakthrough to Great Knight, it would even be enough to surpass ninety percent of the pioneer lords, even some nobility with titles might not compare to him.
Not to mention that within his territory, there lies a figure at least at the peak of the Earth Knight, or perhaps even a Sky Knight.
He naturally has no need to worry.
Listening to the myriad of sounds around him, Thor led the Knight Order swiftly into Loren City.
Soon he found the place he had settled in last time.
Just like a month ago, he stationed himself there once more.
Dusk was gradually drawing to a close, and night was about to arrive.
Whether purchasing peasant slaves or acquiring resources, it was evident these could not be accomplished today and would have to wait until tomorrow.
Thor was not in a hurry about this.
He simply settled down.
Night gradually descended.
When midnight arrived.
The daily intelligence system once again updated as scheduled.
"Buzz!"
[Daily Intelligence Updated]
[1: In your territory, fifty miles away, resides a community of timid goblins, possessing a large iron ore there.]
[2: In seven days, a herd of unicorns will pass through the upper reaches of the Maine River Valley, with their leader reaching the Tier Two Peak.]
[3: Three miles to the left of Eagle Ridge, lies a gathering place of groundhogs.]
[4: One hundred miles to the right, a Sky Spirit Dragon has left its mother nest, currently occupied by a group of Earth Dragons, within which is its collected treasure.]
[5: A thousand miles from Loren City.....]
[6: Tomorrow, on the west side of Loren City, an old man will be selling his treasure map, which is actually a trap set by the Hurricane Robbers.]
[7: Rajos Assad has secretly smuggled a batch of Molten Fire Oil from the Nanyue Province into his shop to avoid detection. He is currently seeking buyers and will find a suitable one tomorrow night, leading to substantial gains.]
.......
As the intelligence appeared, Thor's gaze swept by.
Most were previously revealed details, yet several still caught his attention.
Like the sixth item, Thor did not anticipate the presence of a swindle so similar to 'kill pig plate' in this otherworldly realm.
Of course, it was merely unexpected.
Thor's mouth twitched slightly, his attention involuntarily drawn to the seventh item.
"Molten Fire Oil!"
Murmuring to himself, Thor's eyes gleamed a little.
Heading towards the Northern Province, Thor had familiarized himself with various information related to this world.
Molten Fire Oil, as a crucial strategic resource, was naturally something he was knowledgeable about.
It is a substance derived from underground magma, which can only be extracted safely from Nanyue Province, possessing a highly combustible effect, similar yet more flammable than oil from Thor's previous life.
Precisely for this reason, Molten Fire Oil is an extremely important strategic resource.
Generally, even nobility finds it difficult to acquire.
Thor did not expect to find information about Molten Fire Oil here.
And even find someone smuggling it.
This immediately brightened his eyes.
With Molten Fire Oil, his upcoming plans would undoubtedly proceed more smoothly.
"Rajos Assad."
"The Assad Family?"
With a slight frown, Thor couldn't help but fall into contemplation.
He did indeed possess information about the Assad Family in his memory, akin to the Dressrosa Family, the Assad Family also ranks as a count's clan.
Moreover, their status seems vaguely superior to the Dressrosa Family.
On one hand, the Assad lineage has surpassed close to seven hundred years. On the other, currently known within the Assad family are five Earth Knights, whereas the Dressrosa Family has only two.
Of course, these are not vital.
What matters is that it seems there are significant conflicts between the Assad Family and the Dressrosa Family, though not of mortal enemy caliber.
Obtaining Molten Fire Oil from the Assads isn't easy.
The other party may not be willing to sell to him.
"Reine!"
A voice called out.
Swiftly, Reine came in.
Even during the deep night, it was evident that Reine had been guarding by his side all along.
"Tomorrow, I want you to gather more information, about Rajos Assad's whereabouts."
Thor spoke, issuing a command.
"Yes!"
"Lord!"
Reine quickly nodded, his demeanor respectful.
Having instructed Reine, Thor also tidied his mind, starting his cultivation.
His talent was indeed not impressive; it had taken considerable time to reach here, with Reine having already broken through to knight, yet his cultivation remained at the mid-stage Apprentice Knight.
Not to mention reaching official knight, even the late-stage seems far off.
But it is understandable; his talent was originally lacking, despite the nurturing of the Life Fruit and benefits from the Pike Flounder, any improvement was limited, leaving much disparity between him and top-notch prodigies like Reine.
In intelligence, Reine was depicted as becoming a Sky Knight.
His talent, even surpassing his father, Count Engel Dresrosa, might be substantially higher.
Indeed, Reine becoming a Sky Knight through intelligence doesn't imply that's his ceiling.
Through Thor's understanding, even some Sky Knight talents might not outshine Reine.
It seemed he should just wash up and sleep.
Nonetheless, he felt no anxiety.
The world indeed reverberates with martial might.
But with the daily intelligence system, he trusted sooner or later, his cultivation would catch up, requiring no rush.
He took it slowly.
Night proceeded gradually.
The morning sun radiated.
Early in the morning, adhering to Thor's guidance, Reine went out to inquire about Rajos Assad.
The sun began its climb.
At noon.
Reine had returned.
"How did it go?"
Thor questioned upon seeing Reine back.
"Lord, I've understood everything clearly!"
"Rajos Assad is the ninth son of the current Assad Patriarch, not highly valued. This time, possibly due to commerce, he arrived in Loren City, engaged in a small store..."
Reine respectfully spoke, narrating the information he gathered throughout the morning to his esteemed lord.
Thor listened intently.
After a moment, he couldn't help but exhale deeply, a smile appearing on his face.
"Come, let's pay a visit to Rajos Assad."
The gentle voice sounded, and Thor stood up.
"Yes!"
Reine quickly nodded in agreement.