Chapter 69 Baron Pape's Anger

Thor's contract was very simple. After signing the contract, they had to obey Thor's orders, send their legitimate son to Eagle Ridge to join his Knights, and pay one thousand gold coins per year for further study. Well, it should be called tax to be more accurate.

It was just described in a more euphemistic way.

Compared with the previous ransom, this was naturally much less.

But once this contract was signed, they would become a subsidiary of Eagle Ridge.

This was simply unacceptable to them.

This was also the main reason why they found it difficult to accept at the first time.

However, whether it was Papelorens, Baron Valmy, or Baron Graton, they actually had no choice.

The Lawrence Territory did have a stronger strength, but that person was a fool. Papelorens knew very well that if he handed over the territory to his son, it would probably take less than two years for the entire Lawrence Territory to be destroyed.

As for the other two, they were not much better.

It is true that their eldest son still stayed in the territory, and he was not as stupid as Baron Pape's second son, but their territory was not as good as Lawrence's territory. After losing their great knight, they still had a large number of elite knights. The result is needless to say.

"I agree to sign the contract!"

Baron Graton sighed, then stepped forward and signed the contract as well.

"Baron Graton, you!"

Baron Valmy looked at him with disbelief at Baron Graton's actions.

"We have no choice!"

Baron Graton sighed and shook his head.

There seemed to be two choices, but in fact Baron Graton knew very well that he had only one choice.

Because for the first choice, he could not afford such a huge expenditure of gold coins unless he sold all the territory.

"Sir Thor, you win!"

Baron Valmy heard Baron Graton's words and sighed, and the next moment he also stepped forward.

"Buzz!"

Ripples spread, and the next moment the magic circle also covered them.

The contract was established.

A strong restraining force spread directly to them at this moment.

They had to obey.

In Lawrence Territory, Thor still had to worry about Baron Pape abandoning himself, but he didn't worry about the remaining two.

"The right choice!"

"You three, you can leave now!"

"Remember to send the personnel here within seven days, and then the seal in your body will be lifted!"

Thor chuckled, then raised his hand, and the contract flew back to his hand again.

The three sighed and then left the door.

The captured formal knights and trainee knights outside chose to release them.

As for the slaves, of course he kept them.

Even the three had to send the slave contracts over. Although they were a little unwilling, they didn't say anything in the end.

After all, the power of these knights is the most important.

As long as these powers can be preserved, the loss of slaves is a loss.

And watching the three groups of people leave, Thor couldn't help but smile.

The contract book, this is what he asked Ryan to buy in Loren City before.

It cost him a full thousand gold coins.

However, the effect is also extremely huge.

The three people signed the contract, which also means that at this moment, the three baron territories have become his subordinate territories. Although there is no huge gain from direct annexation.

But it is also enough to guarantee his absolute hegemony in the entire Maine Valley.

As for direct annexation, that is not what needs to be considered at present. After all, at this moment, there are still large territories in the entire Eagle Ridge that have not been completed. It is not a wise choice to annex territories dozens of miles away now.

On the contrary, it is the best choice to incorporate them into his subordinate territories.

On the one hand, he can mobilize their power like high-level nobles, and on the other hand, it will help him integrate the entire Maine Valley and make full preparations for subsequent development.

You must know that his goal is not baron or viscount.

But to go higher.

Even the entire Northland Province.

These are enemies at present, and they will be his power in the future.

Every baron lord who can rise in the Northland Province is not a simple existence.

If he can obtain their submission, his future will be unimaginable.

Eyes converge.

After watching everyone leave, he returned to the castle.

In the room.

"The next step is to develop with peace of mind!"

Thor whispered, and his thoughts could not help but fall into deep thought, and his eyes looked at the map.

"Creaky!"

The door made a slight sound.

Anna walked in carefully, put down a plate of fruit gently, and then left carefully.

A moment.

Thor woke up, looked at the fruit next to him, and then looked at the drawer that did not move at all, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

It is obvious that the half-elf girl has gradually gotten used to it in the past few months.

She didn't even think about stealing the slave contract.

You know, before, this person always wanted to escape.

Now that he can reach this step, it means that there has been a big change.

With a smile on his face, Thor couldn't help but look at the map in front of him again.

The external threat has been resolved.

Except for the fool on the west side, the entire Maine Valley has been subdued by him.

Although there are still some pioneering lords, with the surrender of the three noble lords, those pioneering lords will no longer have any problems.

Next, he needs to consider the issue of territory construction.

As a lord, war is not the main thing, development is the most important thing.

Moreover, if Thor does not make good use of such a fertile place in the Maine Valley, he feels that he is blaspheming the goddess of life.

As for how to use it.