Chapter 657 - 373: Everyone’s Power Leaps Forward, Eve of Turmoil

It’s been almost a year since he left the territory, and many matters were left unresolved. Although he could utilize the Canaan Academy and Reine to resolve some issues, those were limited, and certain things still required his personal attention. Hence, in the week following his return to the territory.

Thor was occupied with handling these matters.

Until a week later.

He finally managed to deal with most territorial affairs.

However, after the territorial matters were settled.

The Eagle Merchant Association’s affairs promptly followed suit.

Compared to the territorial matters, the concerns of the Eagle Merchant Association were no less significant.

Especially now, the Eagle Merchant Association was no longer what it used to be.

The reach of the Eagle Merchant Association extended not only to the Northern Province and Northern Territory, but also to the Tulip Kingdom and Purple Gold Flower Kingdom’s northern territory. It had even started commercial interactions with several surrounding kingdoms.

Although development was somewhat affected by the Church of Gods.

Nevertheless, it was only an influence and did not hinder the growth of the Eagle Merchant Association.

In fact, backed by the various mines in the Tulip Kingdom.

Along with the turmoil.

The Eagle Merchant Association’s trade flourished even more.

Within less than a year, the trade volumes experienced rapid advancements.

After all, turmoil meant a severe depletion of resources.

More lords urgently needed to enhance themselves.

Rather than purchasing, Eagle Merchant Association’s door-to-door service made many lords willing to buy and sell items to them.

This back-and-forth naturally resulted in considerable revenue.

Up to now, Thor’s annual income has far exceeded half of the Marquises. Even the top Marquis families would find it difficult to compare with his earnings, currently only slightly lesser than the Three Great Duke Families and the royal family.

It’s unavoidable.

The Three Great Dukes and the royal family are interlinked.

Their interests extend beyond domestic confines.

Involving the Empire and external wars.

These are aspects neither Thor nor the Eagle Merchant Association can compete with.

Of course, this is for now.

Once he acquires the qualification for external wars.

Then his earnings would not be comparable to the Three Great Dukes and the royal family.

However, this still requires time.

Night gradually passed by.

"Ding, daily intelligence updated!"

"Would you like to open it?"

"Open it!"

The familiar mechanical voice sounded.

Line after line of daily intelligence appeared.

After returning to the territory, the information within the daily intelligence undoubtedly became much less.

Mostly trivial matters.

A small portion of resources.

And some intelligence worthy of paying attention to.

But these are not so important to Thor at this moment.

He merely glanced.

And picked out some worthwhile daily intelligence.

Handed it over to the servants for handling.

At this moment, he naturally wouldn’t personally take action anymore.

And time quietly flowed by in this manner.

Half a month later.

Rajos Assad returned from afar.

Thor promptly summoned this competent subordinate.

By now, Rajos Assad had officially become a Viscount.

Nevertheless, even as a Viscount, Rajos Assad remained respectful to Thor.

This is not just because Thor helped him at the most critical moment.

Enabling him to have a life he never imagined.

More importantly, following Thor, Rajos Assad saw a broader future.

This future was something the Assad Family could hardly offer.

Not to mention.

Just looking at the earnings in this brief period.

His earnings were no less than half the Assad Family’s.

Let alone the accomplishment, almost entirely under his control.

More importantly, he believed that, by following Thor, not to mention Marquis, he would at least reach Count status.

Count.

His father was only a Count.

And someday he might become a Count.

Even just thinking about it was thrilling.

In the study.

The door was gently knocked.

"Come in!"

A soft voice sounded.

Upon hearing the familiar voice.

Outside the door, Rajos Assad took a deep breath, tidied his attire slightly, then slowly pushed the door open and entered.

"Master!"

Seeing the familiar figure in the study, Rajos Assad quickly paid his respects.

"No need for formalities."

"Rajos, long time no see; you’ve certainly gotten darker."

Thor said with a smiling tone.

"Hahaha!"

Hearing Thor’s familiar voice, Rajos Assad couldn’t help but feel a bit embarrassed.

The tension on him completely vanished.

"Tell me, how is the Eagle Merchant Association doing now?"

Seeing Rajos Assad’s tension disappear, Thor once again spoke with a smile.

"Yes, Master!"

"Currently, the Eagle Merchant Association has spread throughout the entire Tulip Kingdom, Purple Gold Flower Kingdom’s northern territory, the north and the eastern region are also covered, and furthermore, Black Rider Kingdom and several other nearby countries are being involved, while in the Blazing Kingdom, it was temporarily withdrawn due to some changes there."

Rajos Assad narrated slowly.

Thor listened attentively.

As the supervisor of the Eagle Merchant Association, Rajos had a clearer understanding of the Association and even the overall situation.

Under his narration, Thor not only learned about the Eagle Merchant Association’s current state but also gained a considerable understanding of the surrounding situation.