Martin ordered the Knights to camp outside the city, and then took Eric and Frost Ning into the Sword Oath City.
The scene in the city remained the same as when they left. The familiar street scenes and buildings brought back memories of the past, and Martin even had the urge to travel around.
But when he thought of his mother who was eagerly waiting for him in the Earl's Castle, he suppressed the thought and thought it would be better to go back early.
The three of them came all the way to the Earl's Castle.
The knight on duty recognized Martin at a glance, surprise flashed in his eyes, and he immediately trotted over and ordered his men to open the castle gate and welcome Martin back.
During this process, the knight's eyes fell on Eric and Shuang Ning from time to time, full of curiosity and admiration.
Eric was keenly aware of this gaze and turned to look at the knight. The knight seemed to be caught red-handed. He scratched his head awkwardly and looked away awkwardly.
Martin naturally took in the entire scene, but he just raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile, and did not say much.
After entering the Earl's Castle, the knights on duty returned to their posts. As they entered the Earl's territory, they were discovered by people sent by Earl White, who then informed Earl White of Martin's return.
By this time, the Earl had already instructed his servants to make meticulous preparations. As soon as Martin entered the hall, he was captivated by the welcoming ceremony before him. The exquisite decoration and sumptuous food all showed the care put into it. Martin could not help but show a happy expression and expressed his great enjoyment.
At this time, Wayne quickly came to Martin, his eyes full of excitement, hugged him tightly, and said in a trembling voice: "Thank you, Martin."
Martin patted Wayne on the back and said sincerely, "You're welcome, we are brothers." Wayne nodded heavily, his eyes flashing with emotion.
Earl White smiled and said, "Okay, everyone, please sit down. We need to celebrate today!"
As he spoke, he also noticed Eric and Shuang Ning, and warmly invited them to come over and join him at the table.
Eric looked at Martin with a questioning look in his eyes. Martin nodded slightly. Then, everyone gathered together, enjoying this joyful welcome banquet amidst laughter and joy.
After the banquet, Earl White called Martin to his study. He already knew that Martin had been granted the title of Viscount.
Entering the study, Martin said, "Father, King Charlemagne has appointed me as a viscount and granted me a viscounty in the west."
"I came back this time just to visit you, but time is tight and I have to return to Luoqiu Town tomorrow. The kingdom only gave me a two-month deadline, which is really a bit hasty."
Upon hearing this, Earl White's eyes were filled with relief. He nodded and said, "Well, Martin, I'm very pleased that you thought of coming back to visit. Wayne has now taken the seed of life, and his physical condition has improved significantly."
Martin recalled the scene when he met Wayne again, and indeed felt his changes, and couldn't help but nodded in agreement.
Then, Earl White's expression became serious, and he slowly said, "Martin, the king made you a viscount this time because he is afraid that you will unify the North."
"The North is a very special place. Apart from Marquis Rodrick, there is no other marquis. There are no powerful nobles either. Coincidentally, the marquis is also married into our family. The king is afraid that our family will become the only one in power, so he transferred you elsewhere."
Martin had anticipated this and nodded, replying, "Yes, Father. Marquis Roderick mentioned this to me back in the military camp. But this is a good thing. Luoqiu Town is too small. Going out into the vast world will allow me to expand my capabilities."
Earl White looked at Martin deeply, understood what he meant, and said firmly: "Martin, no matter what you do, the White family will always stand behind you."
The two men talked for a while about matters such as territory affairs and family development. Martin glanced out the window and saw that it was getting dark, so he stood up and said goodbye to Earl White.
After leaving the study, Martin walked briskly and went straight to Mrs. Ellie's room.
At this moment, Mrs. Ellie was sitting by the window, reading a book in the soft light. Suddenly, a light knock on the door broke the silence in the room.
Mrs. Ellie put down the book in her hand and said to the maid beside her, "Go and see who it is."
The maid walked quickly to the door, opened it, and saw Martin standing outside. She was stunned for a moment, then quickly bowed and stepped aside to make room.
Mrs. Ellie was delighted when she heard the noise and quickly said, "Let Martin in."
When Martin heard what Mrs. Ellie said, a warm smile appeared on his face and he stepped into the room.
The mother and son had a pleasant conversation, from Martin's military career to Mrs. Ellie's chatter about trivial matters at home. The topic continued, and before they knew it, the sky outside the window had quietly darkened, and Martin got up to say goodbye.
After leaving Mrs. Ellie's room, Martin did not slack off at all. With full respect, he visited several ladies in the family one by one.
After the visit, Martin was in high spirits and gathered all his brothers and sisters together.
Taking advantage of the beautiful moonlight, the group sneaked out of the castle and ran to the nearby hill to prepare for a lively open-air barbecue.
The blazing bonfire illuminated everyone's face, and the aroma of barbecue filled the night sky.
Karen looked at Martin who was eating heartily, his eyes full of emotion and admiration: "Martin, I never thought you have grown to this point now. It's amazing."
Martin, with meat stuffed in his mouth, responded in a vague but funny way: "Now you know how powerful I am!"
At this time, Wayne came over with a look of anticipation on his face: "Martin, don't forget about the elves."
When Martin heard this, he immediately frowned and said helplessly: "Third brother, isn't having Weiwei enough?"
Wayne waved his hand, looking serious: "That's different. Anyway, I remember it. I will also work harder on my side."
As he spoke, he smiled a knowing smile, the kind that men share. Second sister Beilin rolled her eyes and said, "Why are all you guys like this? Don't you know there's a knife hanging over your head when you're not lustful?"
Delhi, like a small invisible person, squatted aside and silently gnawed on the beast meat. Everyone chatted with each other, and the laughter echoed in the silent mountain forest.
Time flies, and before I knew it, the sky was turning pale.
Karen looked up at the sky and said, "It's time to go back." Belin and the others nodded, and together they started to pack up the camping place. They slowly walked down the mountain along the winding mountain road, returned to the castle, and went back to their rooms to rest. They slept until noon.
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