"Sir, welcome back."

Fire Dance and Shuili, the two maids, bowed slightly with smiles at the corners of their mouths.

"Good evening, Fire Dance, Shuili." David greeted them with a smile.

Then there was Ye Zi, Lingnai, Melissa, and Sofia.

The three witches had only met David once before, and this was their first true meeting.

The three witches approached David, lifted their skirts, and curtsied, "Thank you, Lord Duke, for saving us."

"Please, it's no trouble." David replied gently, "As a fellow wizard, I have a responsibility to protect you.

"Moreover, I need your abilities and wisdom to stand against the Church together and build a holy mountain for wizards."

"Your recognition is our honor."

Lingnai's eyes glimmered with a strange light in the candlelight, "We are willing to use our knowledge and power to establish a holy mountain for wizards."

Melissa added with a smile, "Yes, Lord Duke, we are happy to assist whenever needed."

"Whether it's facing external threats or resolving internal issues." Her face showed a spark of interest.

Sofia, the youngest of the three witches, appeared a bit shy.

But her words were equally firm, "I will do my utmost to protect this land and my fellow wizards, just as you have always done."

"Alright, no need to be so solemn."

"This is Wizard Castle, also a home for wizards, just treat it as your own home."

David said with a smile.

Otherwise, this place would soon become a conference of allegiance.

Lingnai, Melissa, and Sofia exchanged glances and all breathed a sigh of relief.

Indeed, the Lord Duke was as easygoing as Sister Ye Zi said.

Then, everyone entered the castle.

Fire Dance and Shuili began setting the table, while David led everyone to their seats.

David sat with his wives on the right side, while the witches sat on the other side.

Annie hesitated once more.

Since she had accepted her identity, she should indeed sit on the right side.

But she was the guide for the witches and should sit with them.

"Annie, take good care of your companions." David said with a smile.

Annie looked gratefully at the Lord Duke.

She went to the left side of the table and sat down, directly facing David and just catching his smile.

Her face turned slightly red, and she quickly took a sip of water from the table.

During the meal, David inquired about recent events in the Silver Moon Kingdom and the Northern Lands.

Reina explained everything in detail.

Recently, nothing major had happened in the Silver Moon Kingdom.

However, in the Northern Lands, the Holy Light Church had begun to hunt wizards in full force.

They even sent a notice to Frost Wolf Ridge requesting cooperation in searching for wizards.

This time, he had rescued three witches right under the Church's nose, nearly killing Hillman.

It seemed the Church was truly provoked by him.

They intended to use their influence to flush him out and attempt to kill him.

However, from the Church's actions, it was clear they did not know the wizard's identity.

This time, he used Nine-tailed Fox Beastification.

Along with Earth Faction Magic, the two powers could not be linked to the strength of the Frost Wolf Duke.

"The emissary still wants to see you, but I told them the lord was in seclusion to send them away."

Reina continued, "However, I did take the initiative to have the knights block the road from Crystal Song Forest to Frost Wolf Forest."

David nodded upon hearing this.

On his return journey, he had encountered knights from the Northern Fortress.

And just before reaching Frost Wolf Forest, he came across the Wolf Cavalry, which had made him a bit confused.

Thankfully, with Reina managing affairs in the domain, the response this time was excellent.

"But not long after, I received an invitation from the Saintess." Reina continued.

"The Saintess wants to visit me?"

David furrowed his brow, showing a thoughtful expression.

The Frost Wolf Clan had never had much interaction with the Church.

The previous Frost Wolf Duke even disliked the Church.

He had openly opposed the establishment of a Holy Light Church chapel in the Northern Lands, representing royal power resisting divine power.

Although the Holy Light Church's influence on the Bright Continent was very strong,

the Dawn Empire was centrally located on the continent, with its influence spreading to the east.

The western continent, once the main battleground between wizards and the Church, was less influenced by the Church.

The Church had always attempted to subdue the many kingdoms in the west over the years.

But these kingdoms would not easily submit to divine rule.

The struggle between royal power and divine power has always been the main theme of this world.

The Silver Moon Kingdom is still a key focus for the Holy Light Church.

With a Tier Six Bishop, but even that can't completely defeat royal power.

Nevertheless, it has become increasingly difficult for wizards to survive in the Silver Moon Kingdom.

Despite the conflict between the divine power represented by the Holy Light Church and the royal power of the Silver Moon Kingdom,

there is high unanimity in the stance of hunting wizards.

Even the old Frost Wolf Duke would personally eliminate any discovered wizard,

without needing the Church to intervene.

And now, the Church wanted to visit this new Frost Wolf Duke.

It was uncertain what the purpose of the Saintess's visit to Frost Wolf Ridge was.

"Hmm."

"I have not yet responded."

Reina nodded.

The Holy Light Church wants to visit Frost Wolf Ridge.

This means that the Silver Moon Saintess and Demon Hunter Hillman will also be coming to Frost Wolf Ridge.

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