Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 340 Agree
The people around nodded in agreement when they heard Robin's words.

"The lord is right! These unscrupulous merchants deserve to be punished!" a young farmer shouted.

"They should have been arrested long ago, let's see if they dare to cause trouble again!" an old woman said excitedly.

Upon hearing Robin's order, the soldiers immediately sprang into action.

They rushed toward the businessmen and arrested Richard and the other businessmen involved.

The merchants tried to resist, but their struggles were futile against the well-trained soldiers.

The goods brought by the merchants were counted box by box and then transported to the lord's warehouse.

These goods, including various grains, daily necessities, and some rare items, are now the property of the lord's manor.

This was also a form of punishment from Robin, and at the same time, it was to replenish the territory's supplies in preparation for potentially more difficult situations.

As the merchants were taken away, the square in front of the city hall gradually returned to calm.

Alina approached Robin again. Her steps were light yet firm, and her eyes held a sense of relief that came from having made a decision.

"Have you thought it through?" Robin smiled at Alina. His smile was gentle, but he already had some guesses about Alina's decision.

After all that has happened recently, he believed that Alina would make a choice that would benefit both herself and the Knights Guild.

Alina nodded: "I've thought it through. I'm your number one girlfriend. Why should that wind chime get the better deal? I'll marry her."

Alina's words carried a hint of arrogance. She crossed her arms and slightly raised her chin, as if declaring her ownership.

“Your choice is correct. The future of the Knights Guild belongs to you…” Robin said, then looked at Alina in astonishment: “What did you just say?”

Robin originally thought that Alina made the decision rationally, considering the interests of the Knights Guild and her own future, but he never expected that Alina's reason was something that seemed somewhat childish.

Seeing Robin's expression, Alina couldn't help but laugh: "What's wrong, Lord Robin? What's with that expression? Did you think I was going to give you a bunch of high-sounding reasons?"
I, Elina, am always straightforward. I like you, and I don't want to give you up to anyone else. Besides, I have a position in the Knights' Guild, and marrying into our family would be good for both of us, wouldn't it?"

Robin scratched his head, surprised by Alina's bluntness. He chuckled, though, "Alina, you always manage to surprise me. But are you really sure? I still have to go to the continent of Pavel."

Alina walked to Robin's side and took his arm. "I've thought it through. I don't care where you go, but you have to marry me before you leave. And I believe you'll definitely come back, and then we'll face everything together."

Looking at Alina's determined eyes, Robin felt helpless: "Alright, I'll inform my father. I'll leave the rest to him."

Just then, Wind Chime, who was in the distance, seemed to sense that the atmosphere was a bit unusual. She quickly walked over and saw Alina holding Robin's arm. A puzzled look appeared on her face: "What are you two talking about? Why do you look so intimate?"

Alina gave Wind Chime a defiant look: "Wind Chime, I've decided to marry Robin. From now on, I'll be his wife too. Watch your tone when you speak."

Wind Chime's eyes widened. She hadn't expected Alina to make a decision so quickly, and to announce it to her so directly. Wind Chime turned to Robin: "Robin, is this true?"

Robin nodded somewhat helplessly. "Windbell, Alina has made her decision. However, I also hope that the three of us can resolve this amicably and avoid any conflict." Windbell frowned, feeling a little disappointed, but she knew Alina's personality; once she made a decision, it was difficult to change it. Moreover, she didn't want to cause any unpleasantness with Alina over this, since they both liked Robin.

“Alina, since you’ve made your decision, I respect your choice. However, Robin, I will still follow you, no matter what happens,” Wind Chime said firmly.

Robin looked at Alina and Wind Chime, feeling both touched and a bit of a headache.

News of Robin's upcoming wedding, in which he plans to marry both Elina, the third vice president of the Knights Guild, and Wind Chime, the third leader of the Bauhinia Organization, quickly spread throughout the Western Regions.

The news spread like wildfire through towns and villages, becoming a hot topic of conversation.

"Have you heard? Baron Allen of Wilke Territory is going to marry two wives at the same time, one is the vice president of the Knights Guild, and the other is the leader of the Bauhinia Organization."

"Really? Baron Allen is truly remarkable. Both of them are extraordinary individuals."

Meanwhile, as the war between the Westerlands and Middle-earth intensified, the battlefield was filled with smoke and the sounds of battle cries shook the heavens.

The destruction caused by war is enormous, and more and more civilians are displaced.

Villages were burned down, farmland was trampled, and people lost their homes, forced to flee with their families, their eyes filled with fear and confusion.

With the help of Ghost General and Wind Chime's propaganda, many refugees flocked to Wilke Territory.

Ghost General and Wind Chime knew that Wilke Territory was a place full of hope under Robin's rule. They spread the word about Wilke Territory's stability, Robin's benevolence, and the various policies that benefited the people in the territory, attracting the attention of many refugees.

"I heard that Wilke has plenty of food, and the lord will also provide shelter and work for the refugees."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's hurry up and go to Wilke to collect it."

So the refugees set off for Wilke's territory.

They brought their families along, some pushing dilapidated carts piled high with their meager belongings, others supporting the elderly and children, struggling forward step by step.

In a short period of time, it gathered tens of thousands of people. Wilke territory suddenly became lively, but at the same time, it faced enormous challenges.

Robin stood atop the castle, watching the refugees pouring into the territory, his heart filled with both sympathy and a profound awareness of the weight of his responsibility.

“These refugees are innocent people who have suffered because of the war, and we must take good care of them,” Robin said to his men.

"My lord, with such a large population, the pressure on food and housing is considerable," Andisu said with some concern.

"Don't worry, otherwise I wouldn't have confiscated those merchants' property. Next, we'll start cultivating all the farmland and planting purple melons. The territory's food supply is enough to last until next year," Robin replied confidently.

(End of this chapter)