Chapter 134: Chapter 111: Rescuing the Witches, Facing the Church Head-On "Don’t speak carelessly, we will definitely return safely." Annie’s heart softened, "I’ll agree with you, just promise me you’ll come back safe." "Okay." "For you all, I will definitely come back." David took the opportunity to kiss her, Annie closed her eyes, offering no resistance. Then, David mobilized his control over the Earth and sealed the cave entrance, creating a stone bed. Annie felt the cool stone bed and let out a slight sigh of relief. Even though they were still outside, in the enclosed stone cave and on the stone bed, she felt significantly more relaxed. She looked gratefully at the Lord Duke, her lips were then sealed again. Then came the rustling sounds. [You’ve completed a cultivation, Spirit Contract Talent +89] [Spirit Contract Talent: Low (70/1000)] [You’ve completed a cultivation, obtained Arctic Giant Bear Bloodline] [Arctic Giant Bear Bloodline: Tier One (1/100)] David let out a small breath, soothing Annie, and then opened the system panel. Seeing the values on the data panel, his eyes lit up suddenly. The Spirit Contract Talent gained 89 experience points, certainly not just from Annie’s Tier Three Mage strength! David was completely sure that Annie still had feelings for him, she just didn’t want to express them. Heh, women indeed. He couldn’t help but lovingly stroke Annie’s hair. Seeing Annie’s still somewhat nervous expression, he sighed in his heart. Normally, he wouldn’t miss such an opportunity, but knowing Annie’s feelings, he felt there was no rush. "Get some good rest." He pulled Annie into his embrace. Annie was startled, her body gradually relaxed, realizing she was indeed a bit worn out. But upon feeling that presence, a bit of hesitation appeared on her face, knowing the Lord Duke probably wasn’t satisfied yet. However, she didn’t have the courage to bring it up, feeling some guilt, yet also touched. "Annie, shall I teach you knight training?" David suddenly suggested. Hearing this, Annie looked up in surprise, then shyly said, "My Knight Talent is very poor." "It’s okay, I will help you." "Then... alright." Annie thought of something, her face reddening slightly. Her sensitive body was indeed a big issue. Perhaps with knight training, it could really be overcome. David was pleased and lowered his head for another kiss. Then, holding Annie, he began to rest, preparing for the journey ahead. ... The next morning. After breakfast, the two continued their journey. They reached the Northern Ice Forest before sundown. However, to be safe, they didn’t approach Beibing City. Relying on her Tier Three Spiritual Power and Spirit Contract, Annie could already control animals from such a great distance to investigate the city. They found some very common mice in the forest and controlled them through the Spirit Contract to investigate the city. These sewer mice were so common in the city that ordinary people and even knights didn’t react upon seeing them. Moreover, the spiritual vibrations from these mice were extremely faint, unlikely to be noticed unless a Demon Hunter encountered one up close. Quickly, night fell. Fewer people were seen in the city. For the common people of this world, life at night was extremely dull, devoid of any entertainment beyond creating future generations at home. Even so, through these sewer mice, they discovered that the defenses of Beibing City hadn’t weakened, as if guarding against something. Moreover, even the Demon Hunters were patrolling at night. "It indeed seems to be a trap set by the Church." David and Annie exchanged a glance, both feeling a heaviness in their hearts. Under such circumstances, the rescue mission was exceedingly difficult, and Annie was already contemplating retreat, feeling reluctant but seemingly having no choice but to abandon the plan. "Let’s go back." Annie said in a low mood. David squinted his eyes and, after some thought, said, "Tomorrow, I’ll go into the city, see if I can find those witches and bring them back." "No, it’s too dangerous!" Annie immediately objected. Even though Duke Frost Wolf had Tier Five strength, if surrounded by the Northern Ice Knight Order and the Holy Light Knights while in Beibing City, escape would be impossible! The Lord Duke was the hope of everyone; she absolutely wouldn’t allow Duke Frost Wolf to take such a risk, even if it meant watching their comrades die. "Don’t worry, I won’t take unnecessary risks." David patted Annie’s face. Then, he directly cast the "Fossil to Mud" spell, causing ripples across the ground, turning it into a mire! "This is, Fossil to Mud!" Annie exclaimed, her face filled with surprise. She knew this was a Magic Model Hill had been trying to analyze and construct, but the Lord Duke, an Ice Mage, was now casting it! Though the Lord Duke was an Intermediate Mage, how could he have such strong Earth Element Control Power, even able to analyze and construct Intermediate Zero-Ring Illusion! "Let me take you underground." David smiled slightly, taking Annie’s hand. Then, using Earth Elemental Energy to envelop them, they sank into the mire, descending into the Earth, as the ground returned to normal. "This is, underground?" Annie looked around in astonishment. However, in just a short time, she suddenly felt a suffocating sensation.