Being a knight is not easy

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Robin put down his cutlery, feeling puzzled, wondering why his father had suddenly asked such a question.

Viscount Wilke gave a sly smirk. His eyes held a hint of amusement, and his lips curled slightly upwards, clearly hinting at something amusing.

“Elina and Wind Chime! If you ask me, I’d marry them both.” Viscount Wilke’s words almost made Robin choke on the food in her mouth.

Robin stared wide-eyed at his father, as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing.

“Father, how can this be? Alina and I are a thing of the past, and besides, the wind chimes…” Robin explained somewhat incoherently.

He never considered marrying two people at the same time; he saw it as too complicated and involved many emotional and moral issues.

The Viscountess gently patted Viscount Wilke's arm and said reproachfully, "Don't give me any advice. Let Robin make the decision himself."

Viscount Wilke, however, disagreed: "Madam, look, Alina has the Knights' Guild behind her, and Wind Chime is deeply in love with Robin. If Robin could marry both of them, he could both strengthen his relationship with the Knights' Guild and make Wind Chime happy. Wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?"

Robin shook his head helplessly: "Father, feelings are not such a simple matter. There are many complicated things between me and Alina, and Fengling may not accept this arrangement."

Viscount Wilke shrugged. "Son, you're too young to understand the implications. But ultimately, it's your business. Think it over carefully."

Robin fell into deep thought, unsure how to respond to such an absurd proposal.

On the one hand, he has a special affection for wind chimes;
On the other hand, he didn't know how to handle his relationship with Alina, let alone this complicated marital relationship.

The atmosphere at dinner became somewhat awkward, and Robin was filled with conflict and helplessness.

Meanwhile, Nottman, who had been waiting for news from Alina for a long time, personally went to her door to inquire about her situation.

He rode his horse, followed by several trusted knights, and galloped all the way to Wilkesburg.

Throughout the journey, he was extremely anxious, his brow furrowed, constantly pondering how to deal with the current crisis if Robin did not join the Knights Guild.

Upon seeing Nottman's arrival, the guards at Wilkesburg dared not delay and hurriedly went to report.

While waiting outside the castle, Nottman paced back and forth, glancing back and forth between the castle walls, hoping to see Alina as soon as possible.

Alina was soon summoned. She felt a little guilty seeing Nottman come in person, after all, she had wasted a lot of time here and had not yet succeeded in persuading Robin.

"President, why did you come in person?" Alina asked respectfully.

Upon seeing Alina, Nottman hurriedly said, "Alina, I've been waiting anxiously for news from you. The Western nobles are pressing us relentlessly. If we can't bring Robin into the Knights' Guild, I'll have no choice but to sacrifice a pawn and give up some of the guild's profits. What's the situation on your end?"

Alina sighed and said, "Guild Master, Robin is still considering it. He has some concerns about the Knights Guild, after all, the Leo incident happened before, and his current focus is on protecting Wilke Territory. He is worried that he will be subject to some restrictions after joining the guild."

Nottman frowned. "I knew things wouldn't be that easy. But we don't have much time left. The Western nobles have sensed our weakness and are swarming us like a pack of hungry wolves."

"If Robin can join us, with his strength and the power of Wilke's territory, we can stabilize the situation and may even regain our control."

Alina nodded: "I understand, President. I will continue to try to persuade him, but I need more time."

After a moment of contemplation, Nottman said, "Elina, I'll give you some more time, but not too long. We must respond as soon as possible; every day we delay will make our situation more difficult."

Alina said firmly, "Don't worry, Chairman, I will do my best." Nottman looked at Alina, feeling somewhat helpless. He knew this was a difficult matter, but for now, he could only hope that Alina could persuade Robin.

He hoped Robin could see the situation clearly and understand that joining the Knights Guild would be beneficial to both sides.

After bidding farewell to Alina, Nottman left Wilkeburg with his knights.

His back looked somewhat lonely, the future of the Knights Guild like a dark cloud hanging over his heart, and Robin seemed to be the only ray of light that could dispel that cloud.

Robin, who was directly involved, watched all of this silently from the castle.

He stood atop the castle, a gentle breeze caressing his face, his gaze deep and complex.

He watched Nottman and Alina's conversation below, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

The wind chimes brought news from Lady Aishar, who hoped he would join the Knights' Guild, as they still needed the guild's strength to stabilize the Western Frontier.

The situation in the West is like a delicate balance; the slightest misstep could cause it to tip off.

Although the Knights Guild's power has weakened somewhat, it still wields considerable influence.

If we can leverage the power of the Knights Guild, it will be a significant asset in stabilizing the Western Territory.

If the Western nobles succeed, they will be unable to unite with the Knights Guild against the Central Plains.

Most of the nobles in the Western Frontier are short-sighted and only care about immediate interests.

If they gain control of the situation, they may very well reach some agreements with Middle-earth that are detrimental to the entire Western Regions for their own benefit.

At that time, the western border will fall into chaos and internal strife, which will be extremely detrimental to resisting potential threats from the central lands.

Robin's mind was filled with all sorts of possible scenarios.

He thought of the people of Wilke, who needed a peaceful and stable environment to live and develop.

He also thought of his soldiers, who needed to continue to grow and thrive in an orderly environment.

However, joining the Knights Guild also means facing many unknown responsibilities and challenges, such as power struggles within the guild and coordinating relationships with other guild members.

He sighed softly, his heart filled with a tangled mess of emotions.

Wind Chime stood beside him, watching him quietly without saying a word. She knew this decision was very difficult for Robin, and all she could do was offer her support.

Robin turned around, looked at Wind Chime, and said slowly, "Wind Chime, this is a very important decision, and I need to think it over carefully. Whatever choice I make, it will have a significant impact on many people."

Wind Chime nodded and said gently, "Darling, I believe you will make the right choice. Whatever you choose, I will always support you."

(End of this chapter)