"Boulder City?"
Boulder City, located northwest of Blackstone Territory, is a considerably powerful territory on the northern frontier. Its lord is a powerful Knight who has been famous for a long time.
"Let him in," Lei Luo ordered.
Soon, a middle-aged man dressed in exquisite chainmail walked into the study, led by a guard.
Over his armor, the man wore a tabard embroidered with Boulder City's emblem—a war hammer surrounded by lightning, the emblem of the Boulder family.
His steps were steady, his eyes sharp, carrying the composure of an envoy from a major territory.
"Lord Lei Luo, I salute you."
The envoy bowed slightly, performing a standard noble etiquette, neither humble nor arrogant.
"I am here by the command of the Lord of Boulder Territory, Lord Barton Boulder, the 'Bedrock.'"
"Barton Boulder?"
Lei Luo had heard of that name.
This Boulder Lord is a powerful Fourth-tier Sky Knight, and his contracted partner is a notorious Fourth-tier Magic Beast—a Winged Magic Tiger.
His strength is considered top-tier in the entire northern frontier region.
"Please have a seat, Envoy."
Lei Luo gestured to a nearby chair.
"May I ask what important matter Lord Barton sent you for?"
The envoy did not sit down. Instead, he took out a meticulously crafted scroll, sealed with fire wax, from his Pregnant, and presented it with both hands.
"Lord Barton heard that Blackstone Territory has a new master, and he specifically sent me to deliver an invitation," the envoy said.
"In half a month, Lord Barton will host a gathering of northern frontier lords in Boulder City to discuss border affairs. Lord Barton hopes to meet with Lord Lei Luo in Boulder City then."
Lei Luo took the invitation, feeling its slight weight. The fire wax seal clearly bore the emblem of the Boulder war hammer.
He broke the seal and unrolled the scroll.
The handwriting on it was strong and vigorous, and the content matched what the envoy had said, inviting him to Boulder City in half a month for the gathering.
Northern frontier lords' gathering…
Lei Luo's fingers rubbed the edge of the scroll, his thoughts racing.
This was clearly not a simple meeting.
However, for him, a new lord who had just inherited the territory and whose foundation was unstable, this was both an opportunity to integrate into the northern lords' circle and potentially a test fraught with hidden dangers.
Nevertheless, he could not refuse this invitation, no matter what.
"Please tell Lord Barton," Lei Luo looked up at the envoy, "I accept the invitation. In half a month, I will arrive at Boulder City on time."
A formal smile appeared on the envoy's face.
"Lord Barton will be very pleased to hear this news. My mission is complete, so I will not trouble you further, my Lord."
After bowing again, the envoy bid farewell and left.
As the envoy from Boulder City walked out of the castle gate, he still wore that perfectly appropriate professional smile.
He had made some initial judgments about this young Lord of Blackstone Territory: steady, neither humble nor arrogant, seemingly not as easy to deal with as rumored.
However, how much depth could a new noble who had just inherited a territory possibly have?
He was about to lead his mount, which was waiting outside the gate, when a loud clamor suddenly erupted from the direction of the town entrance, interrupting his thoughts.
"Look! What is that!"
"Oh my goodness! What a huge wild boar!"
"Thor is back! He dragged back a mountain!"
The envoy frowned and looked in the direction of the sound.
He saw dust rolling on the main road at the town entrance, and a tall, sturdy figure was striding forward.
Even more eye-catching was the enormous creature he was dragging behind him with thick vines.
It was a giant wild boar, much larger than usual, with ferocious tusks protruding, thick limbs like stone pillars, and bristles like steel needles standing on end. Even though it was dead, it still exuded a fierce and violent aura.
It was so big that, as it was dragged along the road, it looked like a moving small mountain of meat, drawing exclamations of awe and reverence from the townspeople along the roadside.
The one walking in front was Thor.
He was shirtless, his bronze muscles bulging, covered in dirt and dark red bloodstains, clearly having endured a tough battle.
"Thor! Is this the Boar King?" A bold townsperson asked loudly.
"Haha! That's right!"
Thor's booming voice rang out, with a hint of pride.
"This guy ran from the Black Stone Mountain Range into the territory, and I just happened to run into him while on patrol! Enough for everyone to eat for several days!"
The townspeople burst into cheers.
The envoy from Boulder City watched this scene, his smile subtly receding.
He could feel the violent aura lingering on the Boar King, which was definitely not an ordinary beast.
And this young man named Thor could actually hunt such a ferocious creature alone; his strength should not be underestimated.
The envoy's figure disappeared at the end of the road, while Blackstone Town became much livelier because of the "running meat mountain" Thor had hunted back. More and more townspeople ran into the streets to watch the excitement.
The clamor gradually subsided by evening.
The next morning.
【Daily Intelligence Update】
【1: The main structure of the Blackstone Territory's small castle is nearing completion. The artisans are in high spirits, and the topping-out is expected to be completed tomorrow.】
【2: One hundred kilometers northwest of Blackstone Territory, there is an unnamed valley. A giant skeleton is buried in the valley. After a hundred years of erosion by the giant skeleton's aura, many Bone Strengthening Grasses have grown in this valley. bone strengthening grass can be used to refine strength potions. After consumption, it can enhance the consumer's strength. The effect greatly diminishes after multiple consumptions. The "Petrification Lizard" residing in the valley is very troublesome. The Petrification Lizard, a Second-tier Magic Beast, can release petrification rays from its eyes, directly petrifying targets below Third-tier.】
【3: A volcano in the western Black Stone Mountain Range has been active recently, which may trigger small-scale earthquakes or lava eruptions.】
【4: A group of about three hundred refugees will arrive in Blackstone Territory tomorrow afternoon. They were displaced because their village was destroyed by Magic Snake Claws. After hearing about Blackstone Territory's feat of annihilating the Blood Wolf Band, they chose to come to Blackstone Territory to seek a chance for survival. Due to the annihilation of the Blood Wolf Band, Blackstone Territory's reputation has greatly increased in the nearby territories, and more and more refugees or freemen will choose Blackstone Territory as their new home.】
【5: The contract partner of Lord Barton Boulder of Boulder City, the 'Winged Magic Tiger,' has recently shown signs of agitation. The reason is that his old rival, Count Raymond, bribed the Magic Tiger's feeder and added a magic potion to the Magic Tiger's food that slowly drives the Magic Tiger insane.】
【6: …】
【7: On the west side of the Black Stone Mountain Range, an adult Thunder Horned Beast resides in a hidden cave. It has a violent temperament and guards a precious Thunder Grass. The Thunder Horned Beast is a Second-tier Magic Beast and can use its sharp horns to release lightning to harm enemies. Thunder Grass is a high-grade medicinal herb, an important material for making high-grade lightning-attribute potions.】
【8: Your contracted dragon, "Moonlight," will enter its growth phase in seven days, thanks to the abundant supply of Magic Beast meat and Magic Beast growth potions during this period. After entering the growth phase, the dragon will officially possess the ability to survive independently, and its powerful combat strength will begin to emerge.】
【9: In the eastern Black Stone Mountain Range, a young Black Dragon has been active recently and has successfully subdued the Wind Blade Gryphon tribe and the Earth Dragon tribe. Its sphere of influence is rapidly expanding.】
【10: In the Black Stone Mountain Range, some Magic Beasts are migrating to surrounding areas to avoid the Black Dragon's dragon might. A small-scale beast tide is about to erupt, and a small group of Magic Beasts is expected to wander into Blackstone Territory in three days.】