Pioneer Lord: Starting From Daily Intelligence

"At least 1000 elite knights?" Su Li took a deep breath. This was already a terrifying scale, and Baron Grant was no novice Pioneer Knight; he had been a baron for many years. Judging from the vigorous growth of his territory, it was likely approaching the standard of a Count’s Territory. Therefore, the size of the elite knights in his land could very well exceed 2000.

If we also consider the Church Knight Order and the Secular Knight Order, they might be able to gather 3000 elite cavalry.

In open field battles, they might indeed not defeat the elite forces of the Sun Goddess’s Divine Chosen Commander. However, by relying on the capabilities of ships and waterways to hold the cities, the battles would become a stalemate.

The only fortunate thing is that the Sun Goddess worshipped in the Hesse Territory is very powerful. In terms of followers and the combat capability of their knight orders, they are definitely superior to the followers of Sea God Manan.

Su Li basically need not worry that the main force of the opponent’s army would rush into the Hesse Territory to burn, kill, and plunder. They neither have the capability nor the courage. Playing military strategies in front of the Sun Goddess’s Chosen One would be self-humiliating.

Manan’s followers are more inclined towards maritime activities and sailors. His knight order is more adventurous, exploring isolated islands, ruins, and colonies, rather than being adept at direct confrontation with the Sun Goddess Knights.

Afterwards, Su Li mounted the griffin, gave the order to set off, and while flying, continued to ask Hilude: "What kind of person is Baron Grant? What are his personality and capabilities?"

Hilude spoke with a heavy tone: "Baron Grant von Rein is renowned for his bravery and discipline, and also infamous for his strict demands on all family knights and for expelling those who do not meet his standards."

"He is the tyrant and highest ruler of the Blue Mirror Territory; no one can challenge his authority. At the same time, he possesses an elite force, including cavalry, infantry, and navy. He pays far less attention to the lives of his subjects than you do; the main responsibility of his army is to protect the territory from evil monsters and maintain the secrets of the lake."

"Undoubtedly, he is a devotee of Manan. Like their divine spirit, he is extremely volatile; yesterday he might have been amiable, and today he could be infuriated by just a word. Getting along peacefully with him is next to impossible. But he is also devout, even superstitious; Manan is by no means a kind and loving deity. He demands sacrifices, and as an exchange, he bestows his turbulent divine grace upon his followers to aid them in winning more perilous and grand challenges."

Su Li frowned slightly and sighed: "He sounds like a formidable opponent."

He cautiously asked: "So this powerful knight is not Manan’s Divine Chosen, right?"

Hilude shook her head with a smile and said: "You can rest assured, my lord. There is no territory other than ours where a Chosen Knight is easily seen! You know that the Eternal Light Knight Order, which is on the same level as the Flame Sun Knight Order, has only 12 Chosen Knights. It’s not something we would randomly encounter a Chosen Knight in the Border Prince’s Territory."

"However, it is said that Baron Grant possesses a high-tier champion-level strength. If fighting on turbulent waters, his combat power should not be underestimated."

Su Li finally breathed a sigh of relief; as long as he does not have Divine Chosen level strength, even if Manan forcibly enacts divine descent, he would only be at the Divine Chosen level, not causing the situation to spiral out of control.

Champion-level strength is quite appropriate for his baron status, remembering Su Li’s adoptive father, the Blood River Valley’s master, the Purple Crystal Territory Earl, also only possesses Divine Chosen level strength.

Further up, many of the Empire’s dukes are also at the Divine Chosen level, among whom Archibald stands out as the Legendary level.

But Su Li remained cautious; although the Hesse Territory had the advantage of having a Divine Chosen level knight, it was not foolproof.

The knights charging one after another, even a Legendary level knight could be overthrown. Nothing is guaranteed not to fall in battle. Did not the Hesse Territory originally, with substantial sacrifices and under the charge of hundreds of elite knights, push forward and overthrow the Chosen of Khorne?

Silvana gently and softly reassured from the side: "My lord, you don’t need to put too much pressure on yourself. Isn’t our journey to Marle Castle to solve this issue? Besides, we have already achieved our goal of setting out without any conflict. The road ahead may be long, but step by step, there will always be a way. Look, haven’t we already taken the first step? Don’t worry, everything will be alright. You are indeed the wisest monarch of our territory. We all admire you and will forever follow your majestic path forward."

Sometimes having a ’green tea’ really isn’t a bad thing, at least she provides sufficient emotional value.

Hearing this, Su Li also smiled and said: "You’re right. The East has a famous saying, ’The road to the pass is truly like iron, but now we will stride anew from the start.’

Silvana immediately clenched her pink fist and nodded vigorously: "Exactly. Our Empire’s emperor also once said, ’Great enterprises start with a smile, and destiny aids the brave.’

With her comfort, Su Li felt much more at ease for the rest of the journey. They soon arrived at the Tasir Plateau without incident.