The noble lady who had a secret crush on Victor was named Nina Bindweed. She was a viscount noble from the fiefdom of the Frostwolf Marquis.
Her father, the clan leader Carl Binbinhua, is a powerful being with the strength of an Earth Knight.
The Binbinhua family is not an old-established noble family in the traditional sense, but an emerging noble family that was personally appointed by the Frostwolf Marquis in recent years after Carl Binbinhua was promoted to the Knight of Earth.
A notable characteristic of this type of nobles is that they do not pay much attention to the family background of family members, but instead pay more attention to personal character and ability.
This concept is not difficult to understand. After all, they themselves have been promoted to their current position through unremitting efforts. Therefore, they will have a higher sense of identification with those who have also achieved success through their own talents and fighting spirit.
Sadly, however, Victor doesn't seem to possess these two key factors.
Although he no longer has the surname of the Sunflower Family, the fact is that Victor's growth and development are inseparable from the massive resource support provided by his family and the Dragon Breath Knights.
Of course, this does not deny that Victor has worked hard in the process of training, but judging from the current situation, he still lacks sufficient persuasiveness.
Moreover, as a newly promoted noble, Carl Binxuanhua did not have a good impression of the Dragon Breath Knights.
Many people in the Golden Duchy believed that they were just a group of handsome PR guys who only knew how to show off their beauty, or the duke's pretty boy guard of honor.
Although these names are a bit exaggerated, they can also reflect people's views on the Dragon Breath Knights.
Only the old nobles knew the reasons and original intentions for the establishment of the Dragon's Breath Knights, but they would not waste their breath on the Dragon's Breath Knights. The Grand Duke did not take any action to stop it, but they took action. Wouldn't that make them seem overstepping their bounds?
Although the Dragon Breath Knights themselves are very powerful, they are still questioned and despised by many people due to this bad image.
Even most members of the Dragon's Breath Knights gradually accepted this concept, which further solidified their reputation as gigolos.
Finally, Victor has some issues of his own.
He has a conflict with the Sunflower Family, which makes Carl dislike him.
Although Carl was not afraid of the Sunflower Family, he was only a viscount after all, and was unwilling to offend a count's family because of Victor.
When he learned that his daughter Nina and Victor had feelings for each other, he was very angry and locked Nina in the room to prevent her from continuing to contact Victor.
Not only that, he also came personally and warned Victor in front of all the Dragon Breath Knights not to approach his daughter again.
Krober knew what happened next. At the birthday party, Grand Duke Veronica decided to go to war with the Mountain Copper Kingdom, and the nobles present began to prepare for war.
Carl did the same. He left his wife and children in the manor of Saint Gold Castle, and followed the Grand Duke to the Emerald Kingdom for an expedition.
During the expedition, Victor also tried to meet Nina Bindweed. It was not because he had any bad ideas like eloping, but he just wanted to confirm whether Nina had enough affection for him.
If so, he would try to make Karl accept him even if it meant giving up everything, so that he could marry Nina openly.
But unfortunately, Victor never saw Nina again.
This incident has been bothering him. From that day on, he has not had a good night's sleep, and he is always in a daze during training and patrol.
After hearing this, Kroeber gave him a hug to comfort him.
"You were distracted while standing guard and even talked to me for so long, wasting my time. You've lost all your cultivation resources for this month."
Victor, who had just been immersed in his embrace with Kroeber, was stunned by his sudden words. He widened his eyes and asked in disbelief:
"Huh? Are you human?"
Upon hearing that his training resources for this month were deducted, Victor jumped three feet high and started complaining to Krober wildly.
But Krober showed a satisfied smile and said:
"Hmm... Is this the Victor I know? You shouldn't have that pissed-off look from before."
Victor was silent for a moment, then shook his head helplessly and said:
"Although I appreciate your comfort and I know you want to cheer me up, isn't your method a little too scary?"
Kroeber tilted his head.
"Who said it was to cheer you up? I really am deducting your cultivation resources."
"Krober, I XXX!"
"Hey, you insulted the Lord, so you don't even want this year's training resources?"
Feeling threatened, Victor shut his mouth.
"You're so cruel, Kroeber, I'm in your hands."
Kroeber shrugged.
As a lord, clear rewards and punishments are one of the basic principles of managing a territory, and one cannot be partial because of personal relationships.
Although he and Victor have a deep friendship, this does not mean that Victor's recent mistakes can be ignored.
Deducting Victor's resource share for that month is not only a punishment for him personally, but also a warning to others, letting them know that only hard work can get the due rewards.
"Victor, I am now going to give you an important task."
Krober suddenly put on a serious expression, with a hint of solemnity in his eyes.
Upon seeing this, Victor immediately straightened his back and replied respectfully:
"Please give your orders, Lord!"
At this moment, Victor looked like a loyal knight, ready to obey the lord's orders at any time.
Looking at Victor, who was full of energy and serious, Krober nodded with satisfaction to show his approval.
"Now, kneel down before me."
When Victor heard Krober's order, he was stunned for a moment, but suddenly he seemed to remember something. He knelt on one knee in front of Krober with a look of surprise, clasped his right fist in front of his chest, and performed a solemn knight's salute to Krober.
"Victor, you have participated in several military operations with me before and have made certain contributions.
I, the benevolent Earl of the Amethyst Islands, Clober Amethyst Rose, have decided to generously grant you a follower position.
Although you don't have the right to use Amethyst Rose as your surname, you can proudly call yourself a member of the Amethyst Rose family."
Looking at Victor half-kneeling on the ground, Krober hesitated for a moment and continued:
"Furthermore, as your lord, I will personally go to the Binbinhua family to meet with Carl Binbinhua and strive to facilitate your marriage with Miss Winnie."
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