Fantasy Lord: Beginning with Daily Intelligence-Chapter 314 - 202: Thor’s Strength and the Actions of the Major Nobility (Part 2)
However, in the next moment, a layer of ice spread from under Michael’s feet, and in an instant, his body was frozen in place.
Soon after, his body was quickly enveloped in ice.
But the ice encasement lasted only a moment.
"Crack!"
A clear cracking sound arose, and the ice around Michael’s body rapidly shattered and fell away, a terrifying heat surging forth, quickly dispelling the chill.
When the ice completely retreated, Michael couldn’t help but pant a little.
It wasn’t until a moment later that he looked at Thor with a face full of shock, accompanied by a bitter smile.
"You’re truly a monster, Young Master Thor."
Michael chose not to continue fighting, but instead spoke with a sigh.
The moment he was frozen, he already knew he had lost.
Even though he broke free of the ice immediately, that instant of being frozen was enough for his head to be taken.
The outcome had naturally already been determined.
Although he understood, Michael was still a bit speechless at this moment.
He had reached the Peak of Earth Knight for how long.
At least ten years, right.
His breakthrough into an Earth Knight had been several decades in the making.
He considered that in the Kingdom, apart from Count Engle, there were almost none at the Earth Knight level who could defeat him.
Yet facing Thor now, he was easily defeated.
Yes, easily.
Thor’s aura was already calm, with no sign of redness on his face, clearly showing that the battle was of little consequence to him.
This result left him all the more speechless.
Of course, Michael was unaware that Thor was not using his full strength in their battle.
Otherwise, with the Aura of Death intertwined with the Icy Cold Aura.
Michael would likely be facing more than just breathlessness, possibly even death.
But of course, this was not something one would openly discuss.
Otherwise, it would not be giving people face.
"Uncle Michael, how do you find my level of strength?"
"Is there a way to counter it?"
Thor still wore a smile, his words slowly unfolding.
"Naturally, it’s more than enough!"
"This level of strength probably rivals some of the weaker Sky Knights, except for the inability to fly. As for Earth Knights, I can’t speak for the whole continent, but in the Tulip Kingdom, there should be no one who can match you."
"In terms of countering, there shouldn’t be much of a problem. Even without Lord Neil, with the strength of the two of us, we should be able to ensure at least fifty percent of our current assets."
Michael took a deep breath, then spoke with a complex expression.
"Only fifty percent at a minimum?"
Thor raised an eyebrow in surprise. He hadn’t expected that even with his strength, he could only secure fifty percent.
"Yes, fifty percent!"
"You might not be very familiar with the nobility of the Tulip Kingdom. Among the top ten powerful marquises, almost all possess Sky Knights. Especially the top three families reportedly have several Sky Knights. Previously, it was manageable because the Northern Province was the fiefdom of Marquis Reman. With the involvement of the three powerful marquises’ descendants, other powerful noble heirs did not move much."
"But now that the Northern Territory is expanding, other powerful nobles are bound to spread into the Northern Territory. The forces they can muster now are unmatched compared to before. Currently, the heirs of those three powerful marquises have not moved yet. When they do, it will be the most critical moment. If you want to preserve more, you can only hope that those three powerful noble heirs haven’t all been sent to the Northern Province. If they have, you might not even be able to hold onto fifty percent, perhaps only thirty percent at most."
Michael nodded, speaking earnestly.
"Understood!"
"However, those individuals haven’t moved yet, so by then, they might not have this opportunity!"
Thor nodded, and a smile naturally appeared on his face.
The three powerful noble heirs hadn’t acted yet. He wasn’t sure why, nor did he need to know.
For them, maybe they were deliberating, maybe waiting.
But to Thor, the longer they waited, the smaller their opportunity would be.
From an Apprentice Knight, he had reached his current level in less than two years.
It wouldn’t take long, just a few more months, for him to ascend to another level.
Though he couldn’t match Sky Knights yet, if he stepped into the Mid-stage Earth Knight, it would be a different story.
As for flying, he couldn’t fly yet.
But the Law Mark wasn’t engraved for nothing.
As long as he could further master the power of the Mark, coupled with his Mid-stage Earth Knight strength, he might contend with Sky Knights.
No matter how strong the Three Great Noble Families were, how many Earth Knights could they send—three, five, or ten?
However many, as long as they’re not Sky Knights, he had a way to deal with them.
As for Sky Knights, even from the three Top-level Marquises, Thor believed there wouldn’t be too many, and they wouldn’t be dispatched to noble heirs.
Moreover, there was also a timing difference in their arrival.
By the time they arrived, he would have already suppressed other powerful noble heirs, so what difference would three more make?
"Young Master Thor, your strength is formidable. However, when the heirs of the three powerful marquises head to the Pioneer frontier, they’ll likely have at least two Earth Knight Peaks with them. Against one family, our strength should suffice, but against all three, it’s almost impossible."
"However, it’s unlikely they’ll all head to the Northern Province. Their targets aren’t barons but viscounts, even counts, or marquises. Their most probable destination should be the Northern Territory, as only there would offer enough merit points."
Thor’s smile left Michael a bit puzzled, but he still opened his mouth, musing slightly.
"I understand!"
"During this period, Uncle Michael, I must trouble you!"
Thor smiled and nodded.
After discussing some matters with the still-stunned Chesire and Marshall, he returned to the castle.
As they watched Thor leave, the hearts of the three also stirred more violently.
For a moment, they didn’t know what to say.
"Young Master Thor’s strength probably already surpasses the entire Tulip Kingdom."
"Maybe he really can!"
Chesire murmured to himself, his eyes flickering slightly.
"It’s still too early for that now. Let’s prepare first; the days ahead won’t be peaceful."
"Chesire, you quickly finish the clearing out!"
"Marshall, come over and train with the Eagle Cub Knight Order, I’ll train with the Eagle Knight Order; we must ensure enough combat power."
Michael took a deep breath, then shook his head and spoke solemnly.
At this moment, he already foresaw the turmoil that would soon engulf the entire territory, and he had to make preparations. This was his duty for coming here.
"Understood!"
"Yes!"
The two nodded, and the three began to take action.
Meanwhile, just as the three moved.
The recently returned Thor received a message from Steve.
The first batch of Pioneer Knight Orders from powerful noble heirs had already arrived in the Western Region.
Simultaneously, unknown knights were spotted around various major resource points in the West.
Clearly, those powerful noble heirs had begun to take action upon their arrival.
