Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 307 A Pretense Becomes Real 3
Hank examined the sickle carefully and said, "Don't be modest. With your skills, our blacksmith shop's business will definitely be even better."

Starting today, you'll be in charge of crafting some more sophisticated farm tools and knives; I'll give you a raise for that.

"Thank you, boss." Robin was secretly delighted. This way, he could not only better hide his identity, but also earn more money, which would make his and Fengling's life in the city more secure.

While Robin was working hard, there was new progress on Wind Chime's side. After chatting with her female neighbor for a while, she discovered that although the neighbor was enthusiastic, she didn't mention a word about Essien's situation.

However, Wind Chime noticed a strange painting hanging on the wall of her female neighbor's house. The pattern in the painting looked like the symbol of some kind of organization, but Wind Chime couldn't remember where she had seen it before.

"Big sister, this painting on your wall is really special. Does it have any special meaning?" Wind Chime asked tentatively.

The female neighbor glanced at the painting on the wall, a fleeting, almost imperceptible glint in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and said with a smile, "Oh, this? I saw it at a market a while ago, thought it was pretty, and bought it. It doesn't have any special meaning."

Fengling felt that there was definitely something wrong with this female neighbor, but she didn't press the issue. Instead, she changed the subject and continued chatting with her neighbor about everyday matters.

We can't alert her now; we need more time and patience to slowly uncover the secrets behind this female neighbor.

After finishing his workday, Robin returned home with his wages.

Fengling had prepared a simple dinner, and the two sat at the humble table, sharing their experiences of the day.

"The scythe I forged today received high praise from the boss, and I got a raise. What about you? Any discoveries?" Robin asked while eating.

Fengling put down her bowl and chopsticks and said, "I went to my neighbor's house today. That female neighbor is still very suspicious. There's a strange painting hanging on her wall. I think it might be related to some organization, but she won't reveal any more information."

Robin frowned. "This female neighbor seems to be more than she appears. We need to continue observing her; perhaps she's the key figure in finding Essien's network of connections."

After the two discussed their next plan, Robin smiled knowingly and said, "Then we should go to bed and rest."

Wind Chime did not refuse; she blew out the oil lamp and then wrapped her arms around Robin's neck.

Wilkeshire Castle.

Viscount Wilke gazed wistfully at the soldiers of the Warhorse Legion training on the parade ground outside the window.

Sunlight streamed onto the drill ground, where soldiers stood in neat rows, conducting various military training exercises, with shouts of battle rising and falling.

Viscount Wilke's eyes revealed a hint of worry.

"It's been two months since Allen left!" His voice carried a hint of melancholy.

Allen's departure seemed to leave an unfillable void in his heart, after all, Allen played an important role in Wilke's territory.

The Viscountess said with a hint of exasperation, "I know, you don't need to say it every day."

She understood her husband's concerns, but hearing such nagging every day was inevitably a bit annoying.

She gently stroked her slightly protruding belly, a hint of helplessness in her eyes.

After Viscount Wilke broke through to legendary status, the barren tree blossomed, and the Viscountess became pregnant again.

This should have been a joyous occasion, but the two were not particularly happy about it, for no other reason than that the kingdom was in chaos.

The kingdom is now like a ship tossed about in a storm, with unstable factors everywhere. Without Robin's presence, Wilke territory always feels uneasy.

Robin is like the anchor of Wilke Territory; his presence fills the entire territory with a sense of security.

Whether facing external threats or internal affairs, Robin always manages to handle them all in an orderly manner.

More importantly, Robin is the strongest Order Knight in the West, bar none.

Now that he has left, the future of Wilkeshire is shrouded in uncertainty, which worries Viscount and Viscount Wilke greatly.

Viscount Wilke sighed, turned and walked from the window to his desk, sat down in a chair, rested his chin on his hands, and fell into deep thought.

He was thinking about how to ensure the safety and stability of Wilke territory in Robin's absence.

“My dear, perhaps we could strengthen our cooperation with the surrounding territories?” the Viscountess suggested.

Viscount Wilke shook his head: "The surrounding territories are also struggling to survive. The situation in the entire kingdom is very tense right now. Everyone is fighting for their own interests, and it is difficult to find truly reliable partners."

“Then we can only rely on our own strength,” the Viscountess said, frowning.

"Yes, it seems that's the only way. We need to improve the combat effectiveness of the Warhorse Legion as soon as possible and stockpile enough supplies, just in case," Viscount Wilke said firmly.

Therefore, Viscount Wilke began to arrange a series of measures to strengthen the defenses of his territory.

He personally participated in the training program of the Warhorse Legion, increasing the intensity of the soldiers' training, and at the same time ordered an increase in the stockpiling of supplies, including food, weapons, and magical items.

However, they still hoped that Robin would return soon. Only when Robin returned could they truly put their minds at ease and face the turbulent situation in the kingdom with peace of mind.

The Viscountess would often worry about her unborn child in the quiet of the night, after all, her eldest brother was just too outstanding.

In the dim light, the Viscountess lay on the bed, her hand gently resting on her swollen belly, her eyes gazing at the ceiling, her mind filled with memories of Robin's exploits in Wilkeshire.

Robin's wisdom, courage, and strong leadership earned him widespread support and respect within his territory. In contrast, the future seemed fraught with challenges for the unborn child in his womb.

He worried that he would not be entitled to inherit the territory in the future.

This is a harsh reality: in a world where strength and prestige reign supreme, Robin has established an insurmountable advantage.

She feared that after her child was born, he would live in Robin's shadow and be deprived of his rightful rights and status.

Viscount Wilke was quite relaxed about this, since both he and Robin already held titles, and Robin would inherit the viscount title while the baron title would be left to their younger son.

He sat in the chair in the study, looking at the wine glass in his hand, the wine inside shimmering faintly in the candlelight.

He knew his wife's concerns, but he also understood that in this turbulent kingdom, the long-term stability of the family was the most important thing.

Robin must be the heir to the family business, because only he can keep the surrounding demons and monsters in check.

(End of this chapter)