[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-fantasy-lord-beginning-with-daily-intelligence":3,"chapter-fantasy-lord-beginning-with-daily-intelligence-fantasy-lord-beginning-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-55":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Fantasy Lord: Beginning with Daily Intelligence",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},633785,873,"Chapter 55: The Excited Baron Pape Lawrence","fantasy-lord-beginning-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-55",55,"\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon completing the transaction, Rajos Assad left Baron Pape Lawrence’s territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, upon leaving, he couldn’t help but feel a bit worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Pape Lawrence is not weak and is considered one of the most powerful barons in the Maine River Valley’s surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he understood the probable meaning behind Thor’s instructions, choosing this baron directly still made him somewhat anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hope nothing goes wrong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He murmured softly, glanced back at Baron Pape Lawrence’s territory, and quickly departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Rajos Assad left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lawrence finally obtained some intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This intelligence quickly gathered in Baron Pape Lawrence’s chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are no goblins left anymore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Furthermore, are there over a hundred knights stationed there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his eldest son’s report, Baron Pape Lawrence’s pupils contracted, and he stood up abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, indeed, more than a hundred knights are gathered there, and I even sensed no fewer than ten Official Knights.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lawrence nodded, his expression tinged with astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s over a hundred knights, including ten Official Knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in Baron Pape Lawrence’s territory, there are only over thirty Official Knights. Yet this emerging Pioneer Lord already has ten Official Knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, Goddess of Life bless us, looks like I guessed it right. There might indeed be a Large Iron Ore Deposit here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lawrence, make preparations; we will take action in seven days!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Pape Lawrence swiftly made a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it couldn’t be confirmed at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just having a suspicion was enough to excite him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a Large Iron Ore Deposit, and it might even house a group of Alchemists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a prospect excited him even though it was just a thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lawrence was also somewhat excited but quickly agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, the entire Pape Lawrence territory began mobilizing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knights were being dispatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, more intelligence about Eagle Ridge was being collected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Pape Lawrence’s excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thor’s daily intelligence system also updated as expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Daily Intelligence Updated]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[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]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[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]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[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]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[4: Minor conflict arose between the Rosen family and Derin family in Eagle Ridge]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[5: Upstream in the Maine River Valley, to the west of Eagle Ridge, a group of Earth Dragons will pass through]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[6: ......]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the new intelligence, particularly upon seeing the piece he desired, Thor’s face broke into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would also allow him to establish a firm foothold in the Maine River Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, nothing is more persuasive than defeating a Noble Lord directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning sun shone down as Thor began mobilizing for war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first step was to gather more manpower for the mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the mine already had a considerable workforce, it was still necessary to take precautions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides leaving only thirty Apprentice Knights and one hundred Preparatory Knights at Eagle Ridge, he sent the rest elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding whether these men could safeguard Eagle Ridge, Thor was not worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the greatest security in Eagle Ridge was not these men but Reine and Neil Morton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Reine held firm, there would be no issues at Eagle Ridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention facing other Lords; even against a Beastman army, it would suffice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reine, Eagle Ridge is entrusted to you from now on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope you won’t disappoint me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thor spoke solemnly as a hundred knights and over a thousand slaves stood behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The majority of Eagle Ridge’s strength was gathered here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, rest assured, as long as I live, Eagle Ridge will never fall into peril.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reine replied with a serious expression, full of determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I trust you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thor nodded, patting Reine on the shoulder, then pulled the reins, and the group set out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their destination: the mines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The procession was grand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Baron Pape Lawrence’s territory was swiftly mobilizing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large number of knights and slaves gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their formation was likewise grand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the second day, Thor arrived at the mines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steve, having received word early on, had begun fortifying the entire mining site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With over two thousand individuals brought by Thor, arrangements were soon made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thor’s arrival was quickly reported to Baron Pape Lawrence, who had been monitoring the mines closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You say that Thor Dressrosa brought a large force here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Pape Lawrence’s eyes lit up with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, over two thousand people!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, could it be that our plan has been leaked?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lawrence nodded, his expression heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It might just be a coincidence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Pape Lawrence shook his head and recalled Rajos Assad, but quickly dismissed the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having reached this stage, it was crucial to focus on securing the site.\u003C\u002Fp>",971,"2026-06-02T06:24:07.086Z",1,"novelbin.me","71f7b8519f3032affd5272f3de1938819b5651a702c555bd46a14bf1ec59f902","fantasy-lord-beginning-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-56","fantasy-lord-beginning-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-54",503,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffantasy-lord-beginning-with-daily-intelligence-cover.jpg"]