Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 337 The Knights Who Protect the Nation
The next day, early in the morning, Robin called Alina and Wind Chime into the meeting room.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was somewhat somber. Sunlight streamed through the windows onto the floor, but it couldn't dispel the tension in the air.

"Let me explain first, I won't stay in the kingdom for long. Once the gates open, I will head to the continent of Pavel to explore even greater realms." Robin's voice was calm and resolute, his eyes revealing a yearning for the unknown and a determination to pursue power.

Upon hearing this, Alina's expression shifted unpredictably. She knew Robin had always longed to become stronger, but she also understood that once Robin went to the continent of Pavel...

That would present many unknown dangers, and their relationship would become more complicated.

She has her own responsibilities and mission in the Knights Guild, and if she goes with Robin, it means giving up all of that.
But if she didn't go with him, she couldn't bear to part with Robin.

After the fall of many powerful figures in Odom, the Knights Guild's desire to travel to the continent of Bavel was not as strong as it had been at the beginning.

Alina was one of those supporters who refused to leave.

Only Wind Chime seemed indifferent, after all, she had already planned to leave with Robin.

Wind Chime looked at Robin, her eyes filled with trust and support: "Robin, wherever you go, I will follow you."

Alina frowned and looked at Robin, saying, "Allen, do you know what this means? The continent of Pavel is full of dangers, and you have many responsibilities in the kingdom. You can't just leave like this."

Robin shook his head: "Alina, I know you're worried about me, but my pursuit goes beyond that. I want to become stronger, only then can I truly protect what I want to protect. Besides, this is my own life choice."

Alina took a deep breath and said, "What about us? Have you thought about how we feel? What will we do if you leave?"

Robin looked at Alina and Wind Chime and said earnestly, "I called you here today to tell you my thoughts honestly. I don't want to deceive you, nor do I want to force you to make a choice because of other people's wishes."

"Wind Chime, I'm grateful you're willing to come with me, but I don't want you to be in danger because of me. Elina, you have your place and mission in the Knights' Guild, and I respect your choice."

Alina was silent for a moment, then said, "Ellen, give me some time to think about it. I need to think carefully about my future and our relationship."

Wind Chime took Robin's hand and said, "Robin, I don't need to think about it. I've made up my mind. As long as you don't mind me, I will always follow you."

Robin gently patted Fengling's hand and said to Alina, "Okay, Alina, I'll give you time to think it over. Whatever decision you make, I hope you can be happy, and after all, I like the name Robin."

Alina nodded. "Give me some time to think about it!"

Her back looked somewhat lonely, and Robin, watching the direction she left, felt a sense of helplessness in his heart.

Wind Chime clung tightly to Robin, as if to tell him that no matter what, she would always be by his side.

After leaving Robin, Alina immediately headed to the nearest Knights Guild headquarters.

"Guild Master, this is Robin's attitude. Even if he joins the Knights Guild, he won't stay in the kingdom for long."

Alina's voice carried a hint of helplessness as she sat opposite Nottman, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

After listening, Nottman shook his head: "It doesn't matter if he leaves. As long as he's not dead, no one can guarantee that he won't come back for revenge when he returns."

Nottman remained calm. Robin's strength and potential made him a formidable figure who, wherever he was, would exert a latent influence on various factions. "The man who has come closest to becoming a third-tier Order Knight in the kingdom for nearly two hundred years," Nottman suddenly remembered something and said with a solemn expression, "The royal family's Guardian Knight has passed away. Now, their strongest force is only that gatekeeper."

Nottman's eyes revealed a hint of joy; the death of the Guardian Knight was a huge variable for the kingdom's balance of power.

It was the presence of that guardian knight that kept the kingdom's four borders faithfully guarding their frontiers.

Alina's eyes widened. That Guardian Knight was the kingdom's only third-tier Order Knight, and he had appeared not long ago. How could he have suddenly died?

She was filled with shock. The Guardian Knight held a very important position in the kingdom; his presence was like a towering mountain, protecting the entire kingdom.

His sudden death, like a mountain collapsing, will inevitably trigger a series of chain reactions.

"President, is this news reliable?" Alina asked nervously.

Nottman nodded: "The source is absolutely reliable. I just received this information myself, and it presents both an opportunity and a challenge for us."

Alina frowned: "You mean?"

Nottman said slowly, "Robin's strength should not be underestimated. If he can join the Knights Guild before leaving, our Knights Guild's status in the kingdom will be greatly enhanced."

After all, he had the potential to become the next third-tier Order Knight, or even stronger. Now that the Guardian Knight is dead, a vacancy has been created in the royal family's power, and the various factions will inevitably be reshuffled. We must seize this opportunity to gain a favorable position in this redistribution of power.”

Alina listened to Nottman's words and fell into deep thought. She understood Nottman's thoughts, but Robin's attitude complicated things.

She didn't know how to persuade Robin to join the Knights' Guild under these circumstances, especially considering Robin's plan to leave the kingdom for the continent of Pavel.

“President, I will talk to Robin again, but I can’t guarantee the outcome,” Alina said.

Nottman patted Alina on the shoulder: "Just do your best. We also need to make other preparations."

Finally, Nottman gritted her teeth and said, "Actually, marrying him wouldn't be bad. Even if we have a falling out and I have to come back to the West, the title of a third-order Order Knight's wife can keep many people in check."

Alina nodded thoughtfully, stood up, said goodbye to Nottman, and hurriedly left.

The news of the Knight Guardian's death could not be kept secret, and it was not long before even Viscount Wilke received the news.

He sat in the castle's study, holding the intelligence report in his hand, his brow furrowed.

The Guardian Knight was like a pillar of stability for the entire kingdom, and his death undoubtedly disrupted the delicate balance of power within the kingdom.

For a time, various families and forces in the Western Regions were secretly plotting, seeing the opportunity presented by the vacancy in royal power.

The ambitions that had long been suppressed by the majesty of the royal family and the strength of the knights of the kingdom were now burning fiercely like flames.

(End of this chapter)