Chapter 82: Chapter 82: The Witch Appears "You obtained the Ice Mage’s inheritance?" After calming down, Annie thought somewhat uncertainly. She immediately recalled the Ice Mage who had rescued Hill. Of course. She did not associate Duke Frost Wolf with the Ice Mage. She merely believed Duke Frost Wolf had obtained the Ice Mage’s inheritance. David did not answer and changed the subject: "What brings you here today, looking for me." The Little White Mouse glanced again at the distant, ice-sealed stone, nodded and said, "I agree to the cooperation you proposed." Originally, she planned to confirm Duke Frost Wolf’s thoughts once more. But after seeing the Ice Arrow the other party unleashed, she knew these probes were meaningless, as Duke Frost Wolf indeed had the power to protect them. "Oh?" "You mean you, not the Wizard Organization behind you?" "That’s right, I can’t represent the entire Wizard Organization, but I can bring a part of the wizards to Frost Wolf Ridge." David nodded slightly, and then said, "So, mysterious witch, can you show yourself?" "Since we are to cooperate, shouldn’t you show some sincerity?" Looking at the silent witch, David smiled slightly, his expression calm. Annie hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded. The Little White Mouse led the way, heading for the manor. "This place..." David was startled. So, this mysterious witch had always been by his side. It wasn’t long before he arrived at the manor. Annie had short, ash-blonde hair, dressed in ordinary linen clothes and pants, only 1.6 meters tall, slim but also giving an impression of being quite tall. "Lord Duke." Annie greeted David with a bow. David’s gaze fell on the Little White Mouse jumping onto Annie’s shoulder, he squinted and said, "I didn’t expect you to be a witch." "Sorry, Lord Duke." Annie executed a noble’s courtesy, "I didn’t intend to hide it from you." David nodded to show understanding, the witch’s identity, no matter how cautious the other party is, isn’t excessive. "Where are your companions?" he inquired. "I’ll notify them shortly, to have them head to Frost Wolf Ridge." Having made the decision, Annie would not regret it. "Then come with me first." David said. "Alright." Annie nodded. She didn’t have much to pack, took a few books, then left the manor with David. Then she realized Duke Frost Wolf was not taking her to the castle, but directly heading into Frost Wolf Forest. Howl— Just a short distance out, there were wolf howls. A few Gray Wolves came from afar, recognizing it was David, they wagged their tails and stayed in place. David summoned two Gray Wolves, letting them carry him and Annie, heading towards Gray Wolf Valley. From when they entered deep into Frost Wolf Forest, Annie had been wondering where Duke Frost Wolf was taking her. And upon seeing a castle standing in a valley, she was stunned. "Is this..." David replied, "This is the wizard’s castle." Though she had anticipated it, actually hearing this made Annie’s thoughts surge. Initially, Duke Frost Wolf did say he’d settle the Wizard Organization in Frost Wolf Forest. "Lord, why are you here?" At this time, a little loli suddenly ran from afar, plunging into David’s embrace. Due to the castle just being completed recently and Hill might have needed help during construction, Cynthia had been staying in Gray Wolf Valley. "Of course, I missed you." David affectionately stroked Cynthia’s brown-yellow hair. "I don’t believe that." Cynthia popped her head out, playfully sticking her tongue out, looking at Annie beside, "Is she the new sister?" Speaking, she was somewhat puzzled, "Why didn’t you leave her at the castle but brought her to the wizard’s castle instead." "This is Annie, also a witch." David held Cynthia from his embrace and introduced Annie beside. "You are a witch too?" Cynthia’s eyes lit up. Regarding witches, she naturally felt a sense of closeness. At this moment, Hill also came out from the castle. Upon seeing Annie, Hill was stunned, then gradually widened his eyes, "Are you Miss Annie?" "Hill!" Annie was also completely stunned. She did not expect Hill to appear here! Two witches from the Witch Mutual Aid Association meet again unexpectedly! This also made Annie realize her previous guess seemed correct! "First, let’s go inside." David said with a smile. The castle, now just built, hasn’t yet been extensively renovated. But simple decorations are complete, each room has beds, it’s okay for resting. "You just met, you probably have lots to talk about." "I won’t disturb you, we can discuss things during the day." David said with a smile before greeting them, leading Cynthia out of the room, heading to the master bedroom on the rooftop. During these two days, Cynthia had been in Gray Wolf Valley, they hadn’t had a chance to get close for two days. David had a snow pigeon sent back with news, while he stayed with Cynthia engaging in Dual Cultivation. "Let’s go outside." Cynthia said with a red face. David nodded, knowing the Little Fox Girl was afraid of the dark. While in the castle, their interaction time was all during the daytime. And at night, Cynthia liked being outside, which made her feel free and unrestrained. David picked her up, leaping straight through the window. On the grass, they embraced. Cynthia’s physical strength was indeed much better than Amy. But now she faced the lord of the night. Just a few rounds, Cynthia surrendered and began pleading. "How about you transform into Fox Girl?" David exhaled as he spoke. "No way." Cynthia said, a bit stubborn, "I can still continue." David didn’t hold back. [You completed a cultivation, Beastification Talent +33] [Beastification Talent: Middle (2025/10000)] Although David was already very diligent, the progress on Beastification Talent was still slow. The most important reason was Cynthia’s strength was too weak. Currently Liya and Amy’s strength had already reached Tier Three, Reina with Tier Two Peak strength. While Cynthia could rival a Tier Two Knight, both her Knight’s power and beastification ability were only at Tier One. Looks like he’ll need to find a way to help Cynthia improve her strength. "Lord Duke." Cynthia looked at David pitifully, she was really exhausted. "Good girl, I just want to hold you." David affectionately caressed Cynthia’s beautiful hair, no longer pressing.