Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 335 Marriage
Alina and the other knights' guild representatives exchanged glances, then said, "Lord Allen and the Marquis's proposal is worth considering. However, how should we resolve the issue of these three lands?"

Robin smiled and said, "I think we can maintain the status quo for now, and these three plots of land will still belong to the Knights Guild. However, the Knights Guild can give Marquis Sonata some compensation, such as a share of the profits from future salt trade. This way, we can both protect the Knights Guild's land rights and allow Marquis Sonata to receive actual benefits."

After a moment of contemplation, Marquis Sonata said, "Lord Allen's proposal is reasonable. However, I would like to clarify my specific share in the future salt trade, and how to ensure that my interests are not infringed."

Robin and the representatives of the Knights Guild began discussing these details again.

The atmosphere in the meeting room gradually eased from tense to relaxed, and everyone worked hard to negotiate a solution to the new business plan and the land dispute.

After the meeting, Robin, as a host, hosted a banquet for Marquis Sonata and the Knights' Guild.

The city hall was decorated in a magnificent and opulent style, with long tables laden with all kinds of delicacies, and exquisite candlesticks emitting a soft glow that illuminated every corner.

Musicians played melodious tunes on the sidelines, adding to the pleasant atmosphere of the banquet.

With the conflict resolved, Alina and Marquis Sonata chatted amiably, after all, they had once fought side by side.

Alina wore a gorgeous long dress, and her smile was as charming as a blooming flower.

Marquis Sonata, abandoning his previous seriousness during negotiations, chatted and laughed with Alina, sharing his past battle experiences.

“Miss Alina, back then, that battle was quite perilous. If it weren’t for your ingenious strategy, we might have been in serious trouble.” Marquis Sonata recalled the past, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

"You flatter me, Your Excellency. It was thanks to your bravery that we were able to achieve victory," Alina replied modestly.

Robin watched their pleasant conversation, feeling pleased by the harmonious atmosphere. However, he never expected that Marquis Sonata would become Elina's advocate.

Marquis Sonata raised his glass, took a small sip, and then smiled at Robin, saying, "Lord Allen, you are truly young and promising. Your proposal today is very ingenious, resolving the land dispute while also opening up new business opportunities. However, I think you have an even wiser option to choose from."

Robin looked at him questioningly: "My lord, what do you mean?"

Marquis Sonata glanced at Alina, then said to Robin, "Lord Robin, you should join the Knights' Guild. You see, the situation in the Western Regions is complex right now. Only by uniting can we better cope with various challenges."

Your joining will inject new vitality into the Knights' Guild, and you and Miss Elina are such a perfect match—isn't this a win-win situation?

Robin was taken aback by these sudden words. He looked at Alina and saw that her face was slightly flushed and her eyes were filled with expectation.

Robin understood that Marquis Sonata was trying to persuade him on behalf of Elina, but he still needed to consider this matter carefully.

“My lord, I will seriously consider your words. However, this involves many aspects and cannot be decided on a whim,” Robin replied sincerely.

Marquis Sonata nodded: "Lord Allen is right, this is indeed a major decision. But I believe that someone as intelligent as you will make a choice that benefits yourself, the Wilke family, and the entire Western Territory." Robin felt a headache coming on. Last night, Lady Aishar had also asked Robin to join the Knights' Guild to stabilize the guild's situation.

He felt as if he were caught in an invisible net, caught in the expectations and interests of all parties.

Now that the Marquis of Sonata has also come to persuade him, it will be difficult for him to refuse again.

Robin inwardly groaned. He had originally wanted more time to weigh the pros and cons, but the current situation did not allow him to delay any longer.

"I need to discuss this with my father first!" Robin said helplessly. He hoped to use this excuse to postpone the matter for a while, since Viscount Wilke's opinion was very important in family decisions.

Marquis Sonata's eyes lit up immediately, realizing that the matter was settled. The only thing that needed to be resolved was the issue of the official status of the two ladies, Alina and Wind Chime.

In his view, the fact that Robin was willing to discuss it with her father meant that Robin was already very much inclined to join the Knights Guild.

During this process, he also keenly perceived the subtle relationship between Alina, Wind Chime, and Robin.

“I will speak to Viscount Wilke about this,” Marquis Sonata volunteered. He felt that it was a very meaningful thing for him to help Robin join the Knights' Guild.

Furthermore, resolving the issue of Elina and Wind Chime's official status will help solidify the relationship between Robin and the Knights Guild, thereby ensuring the stability of the Western Regions.

Robin was taken aback by Marquis Sonata's words; he hadn't expected the marquis to be so eager. "Your Excellency, this is a family matter; please don't trouble yourself," Robin said hastily.

Marquis Sonata waved his hand and said, “Lord Allen, please don’t be so polite. You are about to become an important member of the Knights’ Guild, and your family affairs are related to the stability of the Western Territory to some extent. I am an old acquaintance of Viscount Wilke, and I am going to mediate this matter for everyone’s benefit.”

Robin wanted to say something more, but Marquis Sonata had already turned around confidently, ready to go find Viscount Wilke.

Robin sighed helplessly; he knew things were spiraling out of his control.

At this moment, Alina and Wind Chime seemed to have noticed the situation as well. Their gazes turned to Robin, their eyes filled with doubt and anticipation.

Robin looked at them, feeling even more conflicted, unsure how to face the series of complicated events that were about to unfold.

Viscount Wilke and Marquis Sonata were having a pleasant conversation as they sat in a comfortable drawing room, surrounded by the aroma of tea.

Viscount Wilke's face was filled with uncontainable joy. He had always been very anxious about Robin's marriage, feeling that the sooner his son's life was settled, the more stable and prosperous the family would become.

However, due to the successive outbreaks of war in the past two years, Robin's marriage has been delayed.

(End of this chapter)