Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 326 Showdown
Nottman smiled with relief: "Alright, Alina. Set off as soon as possible, and I hope you can bring back good news soon."

After leaving the president's office, Alina's mood became even heavier.

She had no idea what kind of situation she was about to face, nor how Robin would react to her arrival.

But for the future of the Knights Guild, she had to muster the courage to try.

In the battle against Master Odom, not only did he, the Knight of Order, die, but also three legendary peaks and six legendary knights.

It was an extremely fierce battle; blood stained the earth, and the shouts of battle still seemed to echo in our ears.

Teacher Odom was the backbone of the Knights Guild. His presence was like a towering mountain, giving the guild members an endless sense of security.

The three legendary peak knights and the six legendary knights were also the guild's elite forces. They each possessed unique combat skills and rich experience, and were strong individuals who had grown through countless battles.

The First World War destroyed the Knights' Guild's foundation. Once, the Knights' Guild relied on its many powerful knights...
They hold an extremely high status and have a significant voice in this land.

Their names alone are enough to strike fear into the hearts of their enemies; their sphere of influence covers many important areas; and they possess a number of valuable trump cards.

This battle, however, dealt them a near-devastating blow.

Their deaths greatly weakened the Knights Guild, like a towering tree whose thick branches had been cut off, leaving only a shaky trunk.

Currently, the Knights Guild only has nine legendary knights, which is simply insufficient to protect the trump cards they hold.

These nine legendary knights, though formidable, seemed rather weak compared to the previous powerful lineup.

Those resources, territories, or secret strongholds that the guild considered important trump cards were originally safe and sound thanks to the protection of many powerful knights.

But now, faced with the covetousness of external forces, these nine legendary knights are truly powerless.

They need to spread their energy across various locations, running around tirelessly, yet still cannot ensure the safety of every place.

Not to mention guaranteeing their say in the West.

In the Western Regions, a place rife with competition among various factions, the power to speak is supported by overwhelming strength.

In the past, the Knights Guild had a great deal of influence in the affairs of the Western Regions, thanks to the presence of many legendary knights.

Whether it's setting rules or participating in power struggles, they can always find a place for themselves.

But now, with their strength dwindling, their voices are growing weaker and weaker.

Other factions began to gradually ignore the opinions of the Knights Guild, excluding it from various decisions and the distribution of benefits.

This made the Knights Guild's situation in the West very difficult.

This is why she agreed after thinking about it for a while.

Alina was well aware of the Knights Guild's current predicament, like a lone boat tossed about in a storm, which could be swallowed up by the surging waves at any moment.

She grew up in the guild, a place filled with her memories, her mentors, and the comrades who once fought alongside her.

For Alina, the Knights Guild was like home.

She couldn't bear to watch her family decline, so despite her inner turmoil and unease about meeting Robin, she chose to accept the mission.

When Alina returned to Wilkeburg, she bumped into the returning wind chimes.

Sunlight streamed down on the two men in front of the gates of Wilkesburg, but it seemed unable to dispel the tense atmosphere that had suddenly filled the air.

A flash of hostility crossed their eyes simultaneously, a look containing the subtle jealousy and rivalry between women. Alina looked at Wind Chime, thinking of the woman who had been by Robin's side, while Wind Chime looked at Alina, recalling her past relationship with Robin.

Then, they all smiled amicably.

This smile is like a disguise, hiding the true emotions inside.

They all knew that at this time, they couldn't let their emotions get out of control.

Alina broke the silence first: "Long time no see, Ms. Wind Chime."

Her voice sounded gentle, but there was a subtle, complex emotion in her eyes.

Wind Chime responded politely, "Yes, Miss Alina, I never expected to see you here." Her smile was just right, but she was wary of Alina's intentions.

This is a clash between an ex and a current partner.

Although there were no swords clashing, the air was filled with an invisible smell of gunpowder.

They were both trying to figure out what the other was thinking, considering how to gain the upper hand in this delicate contest.

Alina wanted to get information about Robin from Wind Chime, but she didn't want Wind Chime to see her intentions.
Wind Chime wanted to protect Robin and prevent Alina from getting any information from her that could be detrimental to Robin. She also wanted to demonstrate her close relationship with Robin to Alina.

"Is there something you need?" Alina asked casually.

Wind Chime tilted her head slightly and replied with a smile, "I've always been here. But Miss Alina, your sudden arrival at Wilkeburg must be for something important, right?"

The conversation between the two seemed relaxed, but it was actually full of hidden meanings; every word seemed to be testing the other's bottom line.

Viscount Wilke was just about to take the Viscountess down for a walk when he spotted the two of them.

His eyes narrowed instantly, and he inwardly cried out in alarm.

He knew all too well about the complicated past between Alina and Robin, and also about Wind Chime's feelings for Robin. He feared that if the two of them were to get together, many troubles would likely arise.

He quickly picked up the Viscountess and carried her upstairs.

His movements were incredibly swift, like a gust of wind. Before the Viscountess could even react, she had already been lifted off the ground.

"What's wrong?" the Viscountess asked, puzzled.

Her eyes were filled with confusion; she couldn't understand why her husband was suddenly so flustered.

"Allen's ex-girlfriend, Alina, is back," Viscount Wilke said mysteriously.

"So what?" the Viscountess said dismissively. In her view, Robin was a capable man, and it was normal for him to have several women around him.

Moreover, as long as Robin can protect Wilke's territory, she doesn't want to interfere too much in these emotional matters.

At worst, Robin can just marry them both.

When the Viscountess said this, she had a magnanimous expression on her face.

In this world filled with war and turmoil, survival and the security of territory are of utmost importance.

In matters of the heart, as long as everyone can accept it, having more people to accompany Robin isn't a bad thing.

(End of this chapter)