Veronica

Upon seeing Viscount Benjamin disembark, Victor and Alex personally went to greet him. At that moment, Viscount Benjamin was directing his men to load and unload cargo, while his family members had not yet disembarked.

"Uncle." "Viscount Benjamin."

Both men greeted Viscount Benjamin.

Viscount Benjamin was also pleased to see them. "Long time no see, Alex, and Victor."

"Viscount Benjamin, it's wonderful to see that you are in such good condition. Your injuries must have fully healed." Alex tactfully let Victor speak with Viscount Benjamin first.

"You arrived even earlier than me. It's so convenient to live nearby. Did you see my brother-in-law?"

"Count Colt is also very good. This time, I discussed a cooperative project with the Iron Birch Territory, which is very important for the future development of the Two Rivers Territory. Count Colt has offered me very favorable conditions."

"It seems this collaboration project is quite large. My brother-in-law is usually very stingy; he only becomes generous in crucial moments or when something important happens."

When Alex heard his uncle making such a fuss about his father, he immediately started coughing.

"Alex, if you're not feeling well, go back and rest. Don't push yourself too hard here," Viscount Benjamin teased him.

Just then, a lady disembarked with a young girl and two young boys; she was Viscount Benjamin's wife and children.

The three of them stopped talking, and Viscount Benjamin reached out to greet them and called out.

Soon the lady arrived with her three children.

Viscount Benjamin introduced his family to Victor: "This is my wife, Joanna, this beautiful young lady is my daughter Veronica, and these two little boys are my twin sons, Ambrose and Islet." He also introduced Victor to his family, "This is the famous Victor Viscount Golden Sunflower, just as I described."

Victor first bowed and greeted the lady, then greeted the girl and the two boys separately. He did not look at the girl deliberately to avoid appearing too frivolous, but Victor clearly noticed that the girl seemed to have let out a long breath. The two little boys, who looked about four or five years old, looked at Victor with curiosity and whispered to each other.

Mrs. Joanna looked very young, not at all like a mother of three. Her light blonde hair was quite unusual. She looked Victor up and down and smiled. "Just like Benjamin said, he is indeed very handsome, much more handsome than when he was young. He is nothing like the rumors that he is as strong as an ox, with arms thicker than his thighs, and can eat a whole sheep in one meal."

Victor listened with a blank expression, wondering what this rumor was all about.

Alex explained, "After you were promoted to viscount last year, your exploits on the battlefield spread. You led two charges and killed Barbarians chiefs. So, in everyone's mind, you are a two-meter-tall, burly strongman who eats a whole sheep at every meal and spends his evenings chasing Barbarians. You are known as the best man in North York County."

Benjamin laughed loudly, "My family still believes these rumors. They've explained it to me several times, but they still don't believe you're a handsome young man."

Victor then understood why Veronica had let out a long sigh of relief earlier, and at that moment he unconsciously began to scrutinize the girl.

Her pale blonde hair was even more silvery than her mother's, like the morning mist. Her hair was slightly curled, with the ends falling to the side of her neck. Her blue eyes added to her elegant temperament. Her skin was fair and healthy, and her face was sweet yet full of heroic spirit. Victor was unconsciously captivated by her.

Perhaps sensing Victor's gaze, the girl took a step back, and Victor quickly looked away as well. It can only be said that the white-haired girl had an innate advantage over Victor's aesthetic sense from his past life.

Once everything was ready, Alex ordered his men to bring over a luxurious carriage and invited the Viscountess and her children to board, while Viscount Benjamin rode alongside them in front of the carriage.

The group had a simple lunch at Alex's villa in Northwind City, and after the meal, they set off directly for Iron Mountain Fortress.

The carriage's speed slowed the entire group's progress considerably, giving Victor, Alex, and Viscount Benjamin more time to chat.

"Victor, I'm not bragging to you, but Veronica is a really good girl. Don't let her quiet appearance fool you, she has a very strong character. Because she's my first child, I raised her like a boy when she was little. She's good at both horseback riding and swordsmanship, but she's a real combat swordsman, not just a fancy fencer."

"I'm not trying to push her away. You just secretly looked at Veronica, she's pretty, isn't she?" Benjamin said to Victor with a teasing look.

Victor blushed. After all, this was the girl's father, and even someone as thick-skinned as Victor couldn't stand being pointed out for his little tricks.

"Veronica is the apple of my eye, and many nobles have proposed to me all over the country. But I can't bear to let her go too far away from me. Many girls from the Northern Frontier nobles marry into other regions and may never come back. Joanna and I are not willing to do that. It would be better if she stayed in the Northlands. But there are too few outstanding noble sons in the Northlands, or their ages are not suitable."

"It just so happens that after the end of the Civil War, Count Colt planned to exchange territories with the nobles of the interior to attract them to develop the North. Alex happened to be an envoy and personally went to invite some powerful nobles from the interior. That's when he met you, and he recommended you to me."

"The next battle will be against the Tribal Alliance, which will be a good opportunity. Alex suggested that you join my legion so that I can get to know you, understand your character, and assess your abilities."

"So, Viscount Benjamin, I suppose I've passed the test now?"

"If you can't do it, then I'm going to support Veronica for the rest of my life. Anyway, my achievements are enough to get me a baronetcy. I'll just report it to the Noble Council and make Veronica a baronet. That way, no one will dare to say anything. If you agree to get engaged to Veronica, this baronetcy will also be brought to Two Rivers Territory as part of her dowry and will be inherited by your children."

"That is truly tempting, Viscount Benjamin. However, I can decide my own marriage. Miss Veronica is the most suitable choice for me in every respect, and I would certainly be willing if possible. But I would like to speak with Miss Veronica alone. I hope to confirm her thoughts, because in my opinion, the most important thing about this marriage is the parties involved."