Chapter 652: Chapter 370: Return to the Tulip Kingdom (Part 2)
Of course, it’s not that there are only over twenty who have the qualifications.
Other major families have quite a few as well, especially within the Empire.
However, no matter how many there are, the quantity won’t be too much.
At this moment, the ability to obtain qualifications in advance is unprecedented.
This is a great joy for anyone.
And for Thor, it is even more so.
After all, for others, finding a suitable continent and even securing it might be very difficult.
But for Thor, who has daily intelligence, this is not a major problem.
Even just thinking about being able to secure a continent makes Thor’s breath heavy.
Filled with excitement and blush.
"How does it look?"
"Don’t think that the early qualification might be useless to you now, but it can guarantee your family’s prosperity for a thousand years, or even longer."
Ryze spoke with a grin.
"I understand!"
"Thank you, Dean Ryze!"
Hearing Ryze’s words, Thor came to his senses.
Then he slightly bowed to show gratitude.
"No need to thank me; this is merely an assignment."
"But you should also be aware that it’s said the Church of Gods has gathered quite a bit in the Northern Territory."
Ryze nodded with a smile, then spoke with a hint of seriousness as if remembering something.
"The Northern Territory?"
"I understand, thanks!"
Thor expressed his gratitude.
Soon, Ryze’s phantom figure dissipated.
Thor then left Canaan Academy, returning to the outside world.
The outside world.
The night gradually deepened.
The campfire slowly rose within the camp.
The slain Demon Beast was strung up, emitting a faint aroma under the campfire.
"Where am I?"
A dry voice sounded.
Catherine felt an unusually heavy weight on her body.
Her eyelids struggled to open.
But the moment they opened, a shock overcame her heart.
Instinctively, she tried to summon the Divine Power within her.
Yet her insides were empty, and an unprecedented weakness spread throughout her.
"You better not move."
"Your body has reached its limit, sustained by Ivira’s Life Force."
A strange voice called out.
Soon, a young knight came into view.
"Did you save me?"
Catherine asked, puzzled.
Her gaze instinctively and warily examined the young arriving knight, her peripherals scanning her surroundings.
"Barely, I found you here, and had an Elf use Life Force to heal you, but it can only keep you stable. Whether you recover is up to you."
"After all, Divine Power is a level I cannot reach at the moment."
Thor nodded and then shook his head, speaking.
"Elf?"
"Life Force!"
"Here?"
Catherine was even more bewildered.
In her last memory, she was supposed to be descended upon by that Evil God, wasn’t she?
How did she end up here?
Countless thoughts flashed through her mind.
Full of confusion.
At this moment, Thor had no interest in addressing her confusion.
After speaking, he sat down.
A knight brought forth a leg.
Thor then indulged heartily.
Having gone the entire day without food, even he felt a pang of hunger.
Chunk by chunk of meat filled his stomach.
Time passed slowly.
No telling how long it had been.
Suddenly, Catherine reacted.
"Adams!"
"Adams!"
A soft call arose, that’s her pet’s name, but there was no response.
Meanwhile, the contract in her mind was completely blank.
An unavoidable, ominous thought emerged.
Catherine’s face showed a hint of panic.
Observing her, Thor shook his head.
He knew clearly what she was calling for.
And even clearer that her call would be fruitless.
Because that Demon Beast was already dead.
Its soul completely dissipated.
After a long while.
Catherine looked at the sky, eyes empty.
Time ticked away.
The night gradually arrived.
Catherine’s eyes remained empty.
This time, the impact was evidently too difficult for her to accept.
Thor glanced.
Then ignored her.
Some things were beyond his ability to resolve.
He had no intention of getting involved.
Principal Ryze merely asked him to guard her for a while, which was all he needed to do.
He wouldn’t meddle in anything else.
As midnight came.
The familiar mechanical voice rang again.
"Daily intelligence updated!"
"Would you like to open it?"
"Open!"
[Daily intelligence updated]
With the words spoken, a series of new text refreshed in the daily intelligence.
Thor’s gaze was instinctively drawn to it.
Compared to before, the content had clearly changed again.
The most prominent change was the disappearance of reports surrounding the Seventh Princess of the Empire, Catherine.
What remained.
Were mostly Demon Beasts, Magic Plants, and mines.
This outcome made Thor breathe a sigh of relief.
If the trouble persisted.
He wouldn’t have planned to endure.
But was ready to hide in Canaan Academy.
After all, Dean Ryze hadn’t said he must take Catherine outside, staying in Canaan Academy would do.
Given Canaan Academy’s special nature, it should provide enough protection.
That’s why he ultimately agreed.
The night passed slowly.
A new day gradually arrived.
Next day.
Thor and his group dressed and prepared to set out.
After a night’s time, Catherine’s injuries had somewhat healed, enough for simple walking without much trouble.
But limited to simple walking.
Her complexion was still pale, her breath unstable.
"Are you alright?"
Looking at Catherine, Thor instinctively asked.
"Recovered a bit, but my Divine Power was tainted, regaining strength might be hard in the short term."
Catherine smiled bitterly, her expression carrying a touch of melancholy, evidently not having recovered from yesterday’s blow.
"Do you need to visit the Academy?"
Seeing Catherine downcast, Thor hesitated but asked again.
"No need!"
"This injury can’t be healed by the Empire or Academy."
"Besides, most of the Empire’s forces have been deployed elsewhere, making it difficult to help me."
"This period might trouble you."
Catherine shook her head, softly explaining.
"Understood!"
"Dean Ryze already informed me, during this time, Her Highness Princess should return to my territory with me."
Thor nodded slightly, speaking softly.
Catherine nodded slightly, saying no more.
Her expression remained low.
Thor shook his head without further comment.
Instead, he called for everyone to set out.
Soon.
The group prepared and continued ahead.
The destination was Tulip Kingdom.
Having reached the Northern Territory, the Tulip Kingdom wasn’t far off.
Approximately ten days.
The group entered the Northern Territory of the Tulip Kingdom.
This was originally Beastman territory.
But following events years ago, it’s now new land for Tulip Kingdom, filled with Pioneer Lords, and a place where the Eagle Merchant Association and Dressrosa Family spread.
In just a few years.
Several Barons of the Dressrosa Family emerged in the territory.
At this point, the Dressrosa Family’s influence there is quite significant.
Thor’s group had just arrived in the Northern Territory, encountering a Dressrosa Family merchant caravan.
And Thor unexpectedly met a familiar face.
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