Engagement and Letter

After being thwarted by Veronica's direct shot, Victor quickly succumbed and readily agreed to the marriage.

Veronica was overjoyed to receive Victor's reply, but the banquet was about to begin and she needed to change her clothes, so the two parted ways. Victor arrived at the banquet venue ahead of time.

He went straight to Alex and said, "I think I should thank you properly, Alex."

"It seems you've already gotten the answer from Veronica. She's always been like that, raised as a boy by my uncle since she was little, decisive and resolute, and willing to make choices."

"However, I don't dislike Veronica's personality and way of doing things; it's definitely the best choice."

"It seems my sister has already won your heart," Alex said smugly.

"I'm not very familiar with the engagement ceremony process. Should I familiarize myself with it beforehand? I don't want to mess this up."

"You'll be reminded of every step, so don't worry. Just be happy. Aren't you more interested in the food for this dinner than the ceremony? It's all prepared by your team of chefs, and I'm really looking forward to it."

Looking at Alex's expression, Victor knew that tonight's banquet would be incredibly sweet. For the past two days, Alex had been carrying a jar of White Sugar with him, adding a spoonful to his water and sprinkling some on his food. He was practically inseparable from it. Victor really hadn't expected White Sugar to have such a powerful effect.

Soon, the banquet began as scheduled, and the guests were already in their seats. Victor knew some of them, but not others. Fortunately, Alex was always by his side, introducing him to these Northern Frontier nobles.

Every nobleman who attended the banquet treated Victor warmly, expressing their willingness to strengthen ties with the Golden Sunflower Family. They also realized what the combination of the newly rising nobles of the Northlands and the local great nobles represented: Victor and his family had completely established themselves in the Three Counties of the Northern Frontier.

Finally, the protagonist makes her appearance. Veronica arrives at the banquet accompanied by her father, Viscount Benjamin. Veronica is dressed in a pure white gown, looking exceptionally noble and elegant. Victor also notices that Veronica seems to really like white, as she chooses white for both her hunting attire and formal wear, which does indeed match her hair color very well.

After that, everything proceeded as Alex had said. Under the auspices of Count Colt, Victor followed the instructions step by step. Even the gifts exchanged for the engagement were prepared for Victor by Count Colt: a pearl necklace from the Scorching Sun Islands. The entire engagement ceremony went very smoothly, and the formal wedding was set for May of the following year, with the specific date to be confirmed later.

The only pity is that Victor's family is not here, but this does not affect the legitimacy of the engagement ceremony, after all, Victor is Viscount Golden Sunflower.

After the engagement ceremony, the banquet officially began. Just as expected, all the dishes at the banquet were sweet, and a large amount of White Sugar, Maple Syrup, and honey were prepared as condiments for all the guests.

Victor observed that all the guests present liked the White Sugar very much after tasting White Sugar, while Maple Syrup and honey were rarely touched.

More than one nobleman took a candied apple, dipped it in White Sugar, and put it in his mouth, chewing it with a happy expression. This was Alex's own demonstration, and Victor felt the sweetness on his teeth just by watching.

Alex was practically the ambassador of White Sugar; under his influence, all the nobles present, including Viscount Benjamin, Victor's future father-in-law, became serious sweet tooths.

Victor hadn't expected Alex to provide such a significant boost to his Grand Plan. Victor planned to give Alex a sponsorship fee later to thank him for his contributions to the White Sugar business.

Throughout the dinner, Victor stayed by Veronica's side, keeping his fiancée company and exchanging information with her. At the same time, he strictly controlled Veronica's sugar intake, reminding Veronica of the dangers of excessive sugar consumption. He didn't want Veronica again in a while.

Veronica was even easier to talk to than Victor had imagined. She had a cheerful personality that made people feel like they were basking in a spring breeze. Coupled with her love of reading, she had her own unique understanding of many things. She was not blindly obedient but idealistic in her approach to things. In Victor his previous life, she possessed the ability to think independently.

Veronica's various behaviors made Victor increasingly satisfied with the girl. She was beautiful, intelligent, and could be of great help to his career. In addition, her long platinum blonde hair made Victor very happy.

After the banquet, Veronica was about to leave with her family. Victor was a little reluctant to part with her. Veronica noticed Victor's expression, smiled mischievously, and said to Victor, "In July, I will ask my father for permission to go to the Two Rivers Territory. I am also quite curious about my future home. I wonder if the Viscount will welcome my arrival?"

"Of course, you're very welcome." Victor was also pleased.

"Then it's a deal." Veronica happily waved goodbye to Victor and left the banquet hall.

At this moment, a servant stepped forward and reminded Victor that Count Colt wished to see him.

Victor followed the servant's directions to Count Colt's study, where Alex, having already seen off all the guests, also appeared.

"This engagement ceremony was indeed a bit rushed. I don't know if you're satisfied, Victor."

"Count Excellency, thank you for hosting this engagement ceremony for me. I am very honored..." Victor wanted to express his gratitude, but was interrupted by Count Colt.

"You have brought such great wealth to the Iron Birch Territory, what is this little sacrifice? And from today onwards you can call me Uncle, no longer call me Count."

"Yes, Victor, you have to call me cousin too," Alex interjected.

Although Victor wasn't quite used to it, he still followed Count Colt's instructions and changed his address, but he didn't do the same to Alex.

"Victor, when do you plan to return to the East?"

"There are many things to do in the territory, so I plan to go and come back quickly. I'll leave first thing tomorrow morning."

"Well then, I have a letter that I need you to deliver. When you head south, stop by Suffolk County and give it to the Count Black."

Victor was also surprised, knowing that Count Colt had led his troops to defeat Jorah Silver Maple, causing the death of Count Black's grandson. Even if the two had once been on good terms, they didn't have much of a relationship now.

Count Colt noticed Victor's hesitation. "Blackber is a traditional nobleman who prioritizes family interests. There is no deep-seated hatred between us, so you don't need to worry."