Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 333 Return
Ironjaw and Will arrived in front of the two opposing sides, and he knew nothing of politeness.

Ironjaw was a straightforward person by nature, used to giving direct orders and charging into battle. He simply lacked patience for situations that required diplomatic language.

"Gentlemen, my lord invites you to visit Pioneer Town." Ironjaw's voice boomed like a bell between the two opposing sides.

His tall figure stood upright, his eyes exuding an undeniable majesty.

Ironjaw's tone was like a command, which immediately infuriated Marquis Sonata.

Marquis Sonata felt greatly offended. He was, after all, a marquis of noble birth, how could he be treated with such a commanding tone?

His face flushed red, and he said angrily, "Is this how the Wilke family treats its guests? Is this an invitation to a visitor, or the escort of a prisoner?"

Will quickly stepped in to smooth things over. Will knew Ironjaw's temper well and understood that Marquis Sonata's anger was justified.

With a gentle smile on his face, he took a step forward, bowed slightly, and said, "My lord, please calm down. Ironjaw is just straightforward and not very good at speaking, but my master Allen sincerely invites you to Pioneer Town."

Pioneer Town is a beautiful place, a perfect location for negotiation. We hope that you and the members of the Knights' Guild can go there to calmly discuss matters and resolve this land dispute in Minerva.

Will's attitude was sincere, and his words were quite appropriate, which softened the Marquis Sonata's expression slightly. He snorted and said, "I hope you are truly interested in solving the problem, and not resorting to any underhanded tactics."

Will continued, “My lord, you are overthinking it. My master has always hoped for peace and stability in the Western Territory. This invitation to Pioneer Town is also to avoid further escalation of the conflict between the two sides and to prevent unnecessary trouble for the entire Western Territory.”

The members of the Knights' Guild nodded in agreement with Will's words.

They didn't want to continue this stalemate with the Marquis of Sonata, and any opportunity for negotiation would be exactly what they wanted.

Iron Jaw stood aside, not saying a word, but he realized that his attitude just now was somewhat inappropriate.

However, he didn't care about this; he had always been the one to play the good cop.

After Will's mediation, the atmosphere eased a bit.

Marquis Sonata glanced at Will, then at Ironjaw, and said, "Very well, since you're quite eloquent, I'll accept the invitation. However, I hope Lord Allen can provide a fair and reasonable solution."

Will smiled and said, "Don't worry, Your Excellency, my husband will do his best."

Marquis Sonata breathed a slight sigh of relief as Ironjaw and Will went to arrange their journey to Pioneer Town.

His tense expression gradually relaxed, and his clenched fist slowly loosened.

Robin sending someone is a positive sign, meaning there's still a chance for things to turn around and that things aren't in an irrecoverable predicament.

His biggest fear was that Robin wouldn't send anyone. In his view, Robin was an extremely influential figure, and the Wilke family's attitude was crucial to the situation in the Westerlands.

If Robin ignores this matter, the conflict between the Sonata family and the Knights Guild may erupt completely, eventually turning into a lose-lose melee.

Once this chaotic conflict begins, the situation will spiral out of control, plunging the western border into endless turmoil.

In recent years, the Sonata family has grown rapidly in strength, showing signs of becoming the most powerful noble family in the West. The only family that can counterbalance it is the Wilke family, to which Robin belongs. The Sonata family has seen significant growth in land, wealth, and military power, and many outstanding talents have emerged from the younger generation of the family.

The existence of the Wilker family was like a Damocles' sword hanging over their heads, preventing the Sonata family from acting recklessly.

Robin's personal strength, the Wilke family's military strength, and their prestige among the people are enough to pose a strong check on the Sonata family.

The existence of the Knights' Guild actually allows the three parties to maintain a three-way balance of power, which is the most stable approach.

Although the Knights Guild's power has weakened, it still possesses unique resources and influence.

The three parties are mutually restrictive and interdependent, forming a delicate balance.

This balance acts like a stable tripod, supporting peace and order in the West.

The excessive power or decline of either side could disrupt this balance and trigger a series of chain reactions.

The reason he came to pressure the Knights Guild was because he was coerced by his family and other nobles in the Western Regions. He understood this, and many others understood it as well.

Marquis Sonata was not a reckless man; he was driven by the expansionist forces within his family, as well as by other unscrupulous Western nobles who were stirring up trouble.

These forces hope to weaken the Knights' Guild and disrupt the existing balance through Marquis Sonata, thereby gaining more benefits.

Those people naturally didn't want a three-way power struggle, where they could reap the benefits of a three-way battle.

These secretly watching nobles, hiding in the shadows, attempted to exploit the conflict between the Marquis of Sonata and the Knights' Guild to incite a large-scale war.

They fantasized about reaping the spoils of victory from the ruins of war, dividing up the land, wealth, and power of other powers, completely disregarding the devastating damage this would inflict on the western frontier.

Marquis Sonata was well aware of these people's intentions, but under pressure from his family, he had no choice but to take some seemingly radical actions.

Now that Robin has sent someone to negotiate, it may be a good opportunity to break the deadlock and get rid of the coercion from the forces behind the scenes.

Upon returning to Pioneer Town, I found it developing rapidly, changing almost daily.

The once somewhat shabby town is now filled with newly built buildings, and the streets have become wide and clean.

Merchants hawked their wares in the bustling market, artisans busily crafted exquisite tools in their workshops, and children played and laughed in the newly built square, everywhere brimming with vitality and energy.

Robin did not greet Marquis Sonata at the castle, but at the newly built town hall.

The town hall is a magnificent building with tall stone pillars supporting a wide dome. The interior of the hall is beautifully decorated, and the walls are adorned with a map of Pioneer Town and paintings reflecting local customs and traditions.

As the Marquis of Sonata's carriage slowly entered Pioneer Town, he was secretly amazed by the town's prosperity as he looked through the window.

Last time I came, Pioneer Town was just a small town that was undergoing revitalization. I didn't expect that Pioneer Town would change again this time.

(End of this chapter)