Unicorn Manor.
Colonel Sturker carried a glass of blood-red Aurmir wine as he smiled and left the circle of officers, walking onto the lawn. He leisurely stood beside a long table laden with various foods, took himself a serving of roast beef covered in black pepper sauce, and enjoyed the satisfaction brought by the food while admiring the guests coming and going, especially the gorgeously dressed young ladies and married women.
On the other side of the lawn, a raised platform had already been set up. An exquisite flower arch stood atop it, with a three-tiered cake placed in front. After the newlyweds' engagement ceremony ended, they would cut the cake themselves and share it with the guests.
As Colonel Sturker's eyes swept across the scene, he spotted a couple near the platform. The man was in his prime, tall and sturdy, and clearly paid attention to exercise. His flat lower abdomen gave that away. Many men his age already had bloated waists stuffed with fat.
Although his wife was no longer young either, she had maintained herself extremely well. The wrinkles on her face were barely visible, and her skin still had a healthy luster. She looked like a woman in her early thirties.
Colonel Sturker knew that they were the newlyweds' parents. He had also heard of the bride's father. The man was a Baron who had come to Backlund from some rural town in Desi Bay to seek opportunities.
The Colonel admired him quite a bit—admired that he had managed to meet a true noble like Viscount Dio. He could also smell the scent of a transaction in this engagement ceremony.
The corners of Colonel Sturker's lips lifted slightly as he thought, There are plenty of things like this in our kingdom.
At that moment, the band