Fantasy Lord: Beginning with Daily Intelligence-Chapter 344 - 217: Has Count Engle Gone Mad? (Part 2)

Chapter 344: Chapter 217: Has Count Engle Gone Mad? (Part 2)

"How could this be?"

"This, this!"

The figure was filled with astonishment and disbelief.

"Marquis, this is a letter from our lord. After you read it, if you have any questions, you can go to Dressrosa Castle."

The knight spoke respectfully.

"Understood!"

"You may leave!"

The figure waved his hand, his face somewhat troubled, yet he could only nod and speak.

Indeed, at this moment, it wasn’t just him who felt troubled, shocked, and incredulous.

Among the twenty Pioneer Lords, the powerful nobility behind nineteen of them were all inevitably stunned by this sudden news.

Their initial reaction was disbelief.

After all, this seemed almost impossible.

The descendants they dispatched were quite strong, especially in the Northern Territory, and logically, such a scenario shouldn’t have occurred in the Northern Province.

However, this letter came from a Count, leaving them no choice but to believe it.

Since deceiving them in such matters was senseless.

With proper investigation, the truth would be clear.

And indeed, after some powerful noble descendants sent agents to investigate, the matter was confirmed swiftly.

Their descendants were indeed captured.

Moreover, unexpectedly, the alliance of dozens of Pioneer Lords was directly defeated by Thor’s family, which was simply unbelievable.

At this moment, they shared the same feelings as Count Engel.

A sense of surrealism descended, as if the whole world had gone mad.

This was an alliance of twenty powerful noble descendants; nineteen powerful noble families, some of which weren’t even a match for the alliance’s strength.

Unless a Sky Knight was involved, there was no chance.

Yet, within this impossibility, possibility emerged.

"The Dressrosa Family!"

"Thor Dressrosa!"

Someone muttered, and at this moment, the name was deeply imprinted in the minds of the Marquis families.

Regardless of how Thor achieved it, the method and capability drew the attention and respect even from the Marquises themselves.

Several Marquis families, after brief contemplation, sent emissaries with gold coins to the Dressrosa Family.

Yet others had eyes flickering, taking no action.

For with their knowledge, they understood well the situation in the Northern Province, and were aware that Thor Dressrosa had slain Moravis Spencer.

This matter wouldn’t be resolved easily.

The Spencer Family, known for its strength among the powerful Marquis families, though not as strong as the top three Marquis families, had only one Sky Knight, albeit a mid-stage Sky Knight.

That’s why the Spencer Family has always been exceedingly forceful.

Such an affair, the Spencer Family was hardly likely to endure.

Involuntarily, they all anticipated the Spencer Family’s next move.

Meanwhile, as these individuals received the letter and grasped the situation in the Northern Province.

The Spencer Family also received Count Engel’s claim letter.

In the study.

"Bang!"

"Dressrosa Family, good, very good!"

"I haven’t sought you out, yet you’ve come to me."

A muffled voice echoed, Marquis Spencer’s face was unpleasant, the corner of the desk before him crumbled into dust, his expression turning extremely sour.

Upon receiving the intelligence, he had already pondered a severe lesson for the Dressrosa Family.

The Spencer Family wouldn’t be bullied this easily.

Unexpectedly, before he acted, the compensation request from the Dressrosa Family had arrived.

This claim nearly made his suppressed rage explode.

The contents of the claim were simple: Moravis Spencer, under the Spencer Family’s name, allied with other nobility to attack Eagle Territory, thus must compensate for the damages to Eagle Territory.

Spencer was obligated to compensate thirty thousand gold coins.

Thirty thousand gold coins.

Marquis Spencer thought Count Engel must be insane.

Even a strong Marquis family struggles to earn above fifty thousand gold coins a year visibly, and including some clandestine income, a strong Marquis family’s annual revenue peaks around seventy to eighty thousand gold coins.

Count Engel demanded thirty thousand gold coins at once, amounting to three years’ total income.

Not to mention, even a Marquis family couldn’t possibly afford such a sum in one go, unless they too were mad, which was unlikely.

"Good, very good!"

"Dressrosa Family, summon someone!"

Marquis Spencer spoke.

"Creak!"

The door was pushed open, a servant swiftly entered.

"Master!"

The servant spoke respectfully.

"Deliver this letter to Father."

Spoke in a deep voice.

"Yes!"

The servant replied respectfully, then quickly picked up the letter from the desk and left carefully.

And after the servant departed. Moments later,

"Dressrosa!"

A cold voice echoed within the castle, next moment, a figure soared into the sky.

"Engel, didn’t expect you to be so foolish!"

"Eagle Knight, what of it!"

Looking at the figure soaring into the sky, Marquis Spencer wore a cold smile.

Recalling past events, his face broke into an increasingly wide grin.

As a peer of Count Engel, even as a descendant of a powerful Marquis family, and potential heir, Count Engel consistently overshadowed them.

The reputation of the Eagle Knight was renowned, even within the Tulip Kingdom, as a formidable presence.

Any Earth Knight paled under this title, even now.

However, such a glow, henceforth, would likely be extinguished.

No matter how powerful an Earth Knight being only an Earth Knight, not a Sky Knight.

With his father’s presence, even though by kingdom law, the Dressrosa Family couldn’t be obliterated, Count Engel wasn’t guaranteed safety.

And the Sky Knight striking forth quickly drew the attention of many nobility.

Especially among the nineteen powerful nobles watching Spencer’s reaction, aware from the first glance.

One by one, eyes flickered, expressions filled with anticipation and smiles.

Even some powerful noble families dispatched agents to accompany the Sky Knight heading for Dressrosa.

The entire kingdom suddenly bustled with excitement.

Dressrosa Territory.

Count Engel received the information, several days later.

By this time, the Sky Knight was only a few days’ journey from Dressrosa Castle.

"In the study!"

"Zaparov Spencer, Sky Knight!"

Murmured to himself, Count Engel cast his gaze towards the distant skies, eyes harboring a hint of anticipation.

This time he intended to show his strength; having a Sky Knight for company was certainly advantageous.

Especially since this particular Sky Knight was quite formidable, a mid-stage Sky Knight, recognized among powerful Marquis’ Sky Knights.

Indeed, compared to his composure, many others felt excitement, curiosity, or tension and anxiety.