Chapter 58 Post-War Review
"Hahaha, good!"
"Steve, you did a good job this time, your merit will be increased by 50 points this time!"
"In addition, let someone quickly rescue Baron Pape Lawrence and his son Lawrence, don't let them die!"
Listening to Steve's report, Thor's expression was delighted. He didn't expect that he would have such a big harvest this time.
More than 3,000 people, except for the hundreds of people who were directly killed by the magic crystal cannon, and the dozen knights who fought back and killed in the middle, most of them were captured by him, including not only Baron Pape Lawrence, but also Baron Pape Lawrence's eldest son Lawrence.
This is really a big harvest.
At the beginning, Thor actually just wanted to establish his authority.
And solve the possible threat of Baron Pape Lawrence.
He never thought about whether he could capture Baron Pape Lawrence.
But now he has been captured alive.
It's not just a matter of establishing authority, there are more things that can be done.
Baron Pape Lawrence is a veteran baron in the Northern Province, and his wealth and resources are not insignificant.
In addition, his eldest son Lawrence was captured.
This can at least make a lot of money.
It can even make up for his current shortage of various population.
How can he not be excited.
"Yes!"
Steve responded, and then left quickly.
He began to deal with post-war affairs quickly.
Although the battle ended quickly.
There are many things to deal with.
It can even be said that there are a lot of things.
After all, let alone other things, how to arrange the more than 2,000 prisoners is a big problem.
These are all things he needs to do.
And watching Steve leave.
Thor began to fall into deep thought.
His eyes flickered, thinking about what he should do next.
Everything now undoubtedly proves that his previous choice was correct.
As he defeated Baron Pape Lawrence and captured him, his initial goal had been achieved. No nobles or pioneering lords would ignore his voice in the entire Maine Valley.
If he wanted, Lajos's caravan could have expanded to the entire vicinity.
As long as he used his banner, there would be no problem.
His name would be something that no lord around could ignore.
However, this was on the premise that the large iron mines were not exposed. If the large iron mines were exposed, it would probably still cause the surrounding lords and nobles to be trembling.
After all, the temptation of large iron mines was too great. Even if he defeated Baron Pape Lawrence, he could not completely dispel the greed of all lords.
In this way, he undoubtedly had two choices.
One was to conceal it temporarily. As long as no one knew, everything would go according to his idea.
The second was to directly subdue all the nobles and pioneering lords in the entire Maine Valley.
As long as the second point could be achieved, any problem would not be a problem.
Two roads, two directions.
Two different choices.
Each choice has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Thor could not help but get tangled up in the dilemma.
The first one is indeed the safest, but accidents are inevitable.
The second one is very risky, but there is a way.
On the one hand, he has Neil Morton, a top powerhouse, and on the other hand, he has now taken down Baron Pape Lawrence. Although the remaining pioneering lords of the Maine Valley are powerful, they are not much stronger than Baron Pape Lawrence when added together. With the help of the magic crystal cannon, he is certain to be able to solve it.
Thoughts are constantly flowing.
Thor's thoughts are constantly passing by.
While he is thinking.
On the other side, Baron Pape Lawrence and his eldest son Lawrence are being treated quickly.
There are naturally no priests in Thor's territory.
However, there are still some basic healing magic scrolls, plus some fruits containing the source of life.
Although the injuries of the two were very serious.
But they stabilized quickly.
Especially Baron Pape Lawrence, as a great knight, he recovered faster.
About two hours later, his consciousness gradually came back to him.
Once he woke up, he quickly understood his situation.
"Lost!"
He spoke in a whispering voice, feeling the bad situation in his body and his current situation, his expression was difficult to accept.
No one thought that he had been full of hope before, thinking about catching Tordresrosa, but in a blink of an eye he had become the other party's prisoner.
Not only him, but also his eldest son Lawrence.
How could he accept such a result.
It was not until a moment later that he could not help but sit on the ground dejectedly.
Because whether he was willing to accept it or not, he did lose.
He really became a prisoner.
A bitterness appeared on his face.
As an old baron, he knew very well what it meant to lose in the Northern Province.
This is not an inland province. There is no order here, and all rules are based on strength.
He lost, and if he didn't do it well, his entire territory would be completely destroyed.
Especially this time he went out and took away almost 90% of the power of the entire territory.
As long as Tor Dressrosa sends people to attack their territory now, no, he doesn't even need to send people. As long as he gets rid of these people, his territory will be difficult to maintain.
Either become a pioneer lord again, or wait for destruction.
But he has no hope of becoming a pioneer lord, thinking of his useless and arrogant little son.
He regrets it now.
Regrets that he attacked the Eagle Territory.
He also regrets that he brought all his strength, even his eldest son.
Lawrence's talent is stronger than his. As long as he can stay, even if he is finished, with his eldest son, his territory will not have too many problems.
It's a pity that the goddess of life will not give him the opportunity to regret.
Everything has been settled.
He can only feel bitter.
Perhaps the only thing to be thankful for is that the heir of Dressrosa is still kind and did not choose to kill them.
He even rescued them.
Well, it can only be called kindness.
Apart from that, he didn't know how to describe it.
Dusk gradually fell.
Night fell quietly.
The battlefield was quickly cleared.
Knights were detained one by one.
A large number of slaves were also directly used as slaves here.
Although there was no slave contract, these people had been recognized as his property by Thor.
No matter which option was chosen, Baron Pape Lawrence would have to pay a large amount of compensation, and these people could only be considered a small part.
But even Thor did not expect that there were only two options, but actually only one.
