Victor suddenly said to Vitri, "Vitri, what do you think of the Vela Region?
Although it has only just been incorporated into the Raine Kingdom, I think the situation here is far better than along the northwestern coast of the Inland Sea.
I am, after all, a marquis of the kingdom, and you also had dealings with Alex back then. If the two of us jointly send a letter of recommendation to the Kingdom Noble Heraldry Institute, we should be able to help have your fief arranged in Vela.
That way, your fief will most likely be placed in the Western Three Counties of Central Vela Province. The nobles there are also migrants from the Raine Kingdom. Though they are mainly from the naval faction, I'm sure they won't be difficult neighbors for you to get along with."
Vitri's expression turned astonished after hearing Victor's words—or perhaps honored beyond measure.
He hurriedly replied, "How could I accept such a thing, Lord Marquis? This is far too valuable!"
Vitri understood the influence wielded by a duke and a marquis. The Kingdom Noble Heraldry Institute would certainly give their letter of recommendation serious consideration, and there was a strong chance it would succeed.
But the favor was too great. Vitri did not believe his friendship with these two nobles was enough to make them go this far for him.
Victor smiled. "What does this amount to? Vitri, just call me Victor.
We became friends back then. During the early days of Two Rivers Territory, you and your merchant guild truly helped me a great deal. If I can help you, I'd be more than happy to!"
"How can those be the same thing?
Lord Marquis, besides, I was only following the orders of my superiors and the kingdom's requirements. The support I