After being woken by the butler, Martin looked at the space ring on his hand and no longer felt sleepy. He simply tidied his clothes and walked out of the castle. Outside the castle, in front of the guards' quarters, Martin found Knight Del Luna. Seeing Martin coming, he immediately knelt on one knee and saluted.

Martin nodded slightly and said, "Del Luna, come with me." Knight Del Luna took the order and stood up, following closely behind Martin. The two went to the stable and led out two big wildebeests. This kind of horse is a real monster, with the strength of an early knight's squire, and has great endurance when running.

Walking on the road, Martin took out the communication crystal from his arms and whispered a spell. The communication crystal then lit up. He sent a message to Betan, asking him to wait at the east gate of the Sword Oath City.

Afterwards, Martin and Knight Del Luna headed straight for the Emerald Chamber of Commerce. As soon as they entered the lavishly decorated chamber of commerce, a dazzling array of magical items came into view.

Martin found the Chamber of Commerce staff with ease and told them his purpose: to buy two B-level magic props "Thousand Faces".

Although this "Thousand Faces" can simply change a person's appearance, it has no effect on their aura, so its practicality is indeed limited. Fortunately, the price is still quite affordable. Martin bargained with the head of the Chamber of Commerce and finally managed to get a 20% discount. After paying, Martin and Del Luna turned around and walked out of the Chamber of Commerce with the head of the Chamber of Commerce smiling and politely seeing them off.

Soon, they arrived at the east gate, where Betan was already waiting. After the three of them met up and were about to leave the city, a patrol of knights happened to pass by.

The leading knight saw Martin and hurried forward, asking, "Sir Martin, do you need a team of knights to escort you out of the city?" Martin smiled and waved his hand, saying, "No need. I'm just going out to do something small and will be back soon." After that, he asked Knight Deluna and Betan to ride a horse together and head out of the city.

However, looking at the situation outside the city, there is a feeling of looseness on the outside and tension on the inside. The closer you get to the city gate, the more obvious it can be felt. When you arrive at the city gate and look up at the city wall, you will see that the magic cannons have been set up on the battlements, and the number of patrol knights on the city wall has also increased a lot.

After leaving the city gate, Martin rode his horse, led Knight Deluna and Betan, and headed straight for a small valley nearby. The last time Martin led his team on horseback to capture the Shadow Wolf, they passed by here.

It was quiet and peaceful here, with few people going there. The valley was surrounded by dense woods. Martin felt that this was an excellent place to break through to the Golden Knight.

As soon as they stepped into the valley, the scent of moist earth and the delicate fragrance of grass and trees filled their faces. Martin took a deep breath and turned to look at Knight Del Luna and Knight Betan, his eyes full of anticipation. "This is it. Next, I'll have you two charge into the Golden Knight."

Knight Del Luna and Knight Betan looked at each other, their eyes revealing their trust in and absolute obedience to Martin.

After properly placing the horses on a soft patch of grass in the valley, Martin moved his mind slightly, and saw the space ring flashing with light. Gold coins poured out like a torrent, piling up into two small hills on the open space in the valley.

After counting, the total amount was 110,500. Martin knew that the extra 500 were for the Bronze Knight upgrade prepared for Del Luna.

Everything was ready. Martin looked at Betan and Deluna with a serious expression: "Next, it's time for your strength to transform."

After saying this, he took the lead and gestured for Betan to step forward. As the gold coins were consumed, Betan's aura began to rise, advancing all the way from Bronze Knight to Silver Knight. Then, without stopping, that tremendous power brazenly advanced towards the realm of Gold Knight.

The moment Betan successfully entered the Golden Knight's territory, a powerful pressure spread outward from him. Martin and Druna felt a heavy pressure, especially Martin, whose breathing became rapid, as if a huge rock was pressing on his chest, making every breath extremely difficult.

Once Betan's aura had stabilized, Martin quickly gathered the remaining coins and found a flatter spot elsewhere in the valley for Del Luna to begin his breakthrough. As the coins decreased, Del Luna's aura also shifted.

Soon, the 110,500 gold coins were completely depleted. Martin's legs weakened under the pressure of the two auras, and he dragged himself to a large tree far away from the two men. He slowly sat down to rest, quietly waiting for them to complete their advancement.

Who could have expected that this wait would last from morning till noon. Seeing that the breakthrough of the two would not be achieved in a short time, Martin prepared to report to Karen that he was safe.

He took out the communication crystal and chanted a spell, causing it to glow brightly. Meanwhile, Karen also received a message, informing him that Martin couldn't return tonight and wouldn't be able to return until tomorrow morning. Karen asked concernedly if he needed assistance, but Martin politely declined, stating that he was safe, merely delayed by something, and would be back tomorrow.

After hanging up the communication crystal, Martin looked at the two people and opened the system panel. Host: Martin, Level 0, Sworn Guards: 10 people, Note: After the number of members reaches 100, the system will be upgraded to LV2. After the upgrade, it can directly absorb minerals, props, medicinal materials, etc. containing magic power as equivalent gold coins and store them in the system.

Before he knew it, night had quietly fallen, shrouding the valley in darkness, only the occasional chirping of insects breaking the silence. Martin looked at Betan and Deluna, who were still concentrating on stabilizing their realm, with no sign of stopping. He then pulled out some dry food and fresh steaks from his space ring.

He searched around and picked up some dry firewood, used flint to create sparks, and soon a blazing bonfire jumped up.

He placed the steak over the fire. The fat sizzled in the flames, sending up tiny sparks, and an alluring aroma instantly filled the air. Martin ate the grilled steak while watching the two men, their minds drifting away, intently watching them stabilize their state.

That night, because of the powerful aura emanating from Betan and Deluna, not a single mosquito dared approach, let alone a monster. In this rare peace, Martin leaned against a tree and fell into a deep, dreamless sleep.

The next morning, sunlight penetrated the gaps between the branches and leaves and shone on Martin's face. He woke up slowly, rubbed his sleepy eyes, and looked at Betan and Deluna who were still immersed in a stable state.

The two men frowned slightly, and their aura, although restrained, fluctuated from time to time. Martin thought to himself that perhaps because they advanced multiple times at the same time, their bodies had an rejection reaction, and it would be difficult to stabilize completely for a while.

Time passed slowly, and Martin waited quietly for another morning. During this time, the communication crystal suddenly lit up. It was Karen who sent a message.

Martin, you must return before dark! The remaining 10th Royal Legion has been held up by four battalions of the Orc Transcendent Legion. The other Orc Legions are also approaching the Earldom. It's unknown when Marquis Roderick's Knights will reach the Sword of Promise City.

Wayne, Derry, and I have agreed that they will each lead a knight group to support the Tenth Legion." Karen's voice, with a hint of anxiety, came from the crystal.

Martin's expression was stern. He knew that the situation was urgent, but the conditions of Betan and Deluna made him unable to extricate himself. He could only say to the communication crystal: "I understand the urgency of the situation. As soon as this is over, I will rush back immediately! You must be careful and wait for me to come back!" After hanging up the communication, Martin looked at the two people who were still working hard in the valley, secretly praying that they could complete the stabilization as soon as possible.