Wizard: Starting as a Lord Marrying a Wife

David entered with Leah, Amy, and Rena, their gazes falling upon the fox girl, Cynthia, who was wrapped up tightly in her cloak.

Amy's eyes lit up with curiosity as she noticed Cynthia's fox ears and tail. "I didn't expect you to be a witch too!"

Cynthia hesitated but turned her gaze toward Amy. "You're a witch as well?"

Amy nodded cheerfully. After David's consistent reassurance, she had long accepted her identity as a witch without shame. "I'm an ice witch," she said proudly, showcasing a small display of frost magic to prove her point.

Seeing the cold mist swirling in Amy's hands, Cynthia finally relaxed, her tension easing as she realized she was not alone. If Amy, a witch, could live here peacefully, surely there was hope for her as well.

"Cynthia, can you control your witch powers?" Leah asked gently. "Typically, once awakened, those powers are part of you, and you should be able to master them."

Cynthia shook her head. "I've only just become a witch, and before... I never had the chance to try controlling my abilities. Recently, I've been attempting to understand them." She glanced at David, her expression filled with uncertainty.

David stepped forward to explain, "Cynthia's ability is what I call 'Beastification.'" He had spent the journey helping Cynthia explore her newfound powers.

"Beastification" was a fitting name, reminiscent of abilities from urban fantasy tales. This power enhanced her physical attributes while granting her traits of the beasts she resembled.

In terms of witchcraft, David believed Cynthia's power fell under the life magic school—a branch focusing on the manipulation of life forces. To master this power, Cynthia needed to start by strengthening her mental resilience and learning to channel her spiritual energy.

"Let's work hard together!" Amy said, full of enthusiasm.

After the recent battles, Amy had been diligently practicing her ice magic, determined to protect Frost Wolf Ridge and its people. She saw the territory as her home now and wouldn't allow any threat to endanger it.

Amy pulled Cynthia aside to share tips, while Leah and Rena offered advice on physical training techniques.

Though witches wielded supernatural powers, Cynthia's semi-beast state had elevated her physical strength to that of a formal knight. Combining witchcraft training with knightly exercises could potentially help her grow stronger more efficiently.

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David spent the next few hours guiding the group to a quiet spot in the rear forest for training.

While he, Leah, and Rena practiced their knightly breathing techniques, Amy and Cynthia focused on honing their witchcraft.

With the gray wolves on guard, the area was completely secure—no shadow witch or intruder could disturb their peace.

During a break, David took Leah on an impromptu exploration of the forest, earning her a modest boost to her Frost Wolf bloodline experience. He returned thoroughly pleased.

Rena, noticing their absence, glared at David. This brazen man! She couldn't believe Leah had indulged him. She, however, would never tolerate such outrageous requests!

By midday, David hunted a few wild rabbits and prepared a rustic roasted rabbit meal in Cynthia's cabin.

Though castle meals were far more refined, the wild-cooked feast offered a novel experience, earning unanimous praise from everyone.

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Steady Growth and Breakthroughs

As days passed, life returned to a tranquil rhythm.

David's strength continued to grow steadily. The progress bars for his Frost Wolf bloodline, ice elemental affinity, and Snow Spirit soul advanced in tandem. He delved deeper into the potential of his Frost Wolf bloodline and icy powers.

Through his guidance, Leah's Frost Wolf bloodline advanced significantly, finally breaking into the second tier.

Initially, Leah had reached the peak of a first-tier knight with the aid of Frost Wolf elixirs, but breaking into the second tier seemed an insurmountable challenge.

Unexpectedly, during one of her outings with David, she achieved her breakthrough, ascending to the second tier of knighthood.

"David, I think I've broken through!" Leah exclaimed, her voice tinged with disbelief.

"Congratulations, Leah." David smiled warmly, unsurprised.

Their dual cultivation practices naturally benefited his partners. With his fifth-tier Frost Wolf bloodline, it was inevitable that Leah would advance sooner or later.

For ordinary individuals, Leah's rapid progress was astonishing, but David, bolstered by his system, found it perfectly logical.

"So, how about a celebration?" David teased, grinning mischievously as he guided Leah to a nearby tree.

Leah blushed but didn't refuse. Her breakthrough was thanks entirely to David's efforts, and her gratitude showed in her enthusiastic response.

[You have completed a training session. Frost Wolf Bloodline +101]

[Frost Wolf Bloodline: Fifth Tier (1035/50000)]

David's excitement surged. Though the leap from fifth to sixth tier required a staggering 50,000 experience points, Leah's breakthrough offered hope.

Now that she had advanced, her stamina and endurance had improved, allowing for more frequent training sessions. With Leah's help, the path to the sixth tier no longer seemed so daunting.

He seized the opportunity to coax Leah into trying new techniques during their training, leaving her flushed with embarrassment but too content to complain.

Returning to the cabin, Leah's face remained rosy as David beamed with pride, like a victorious general.

"Leah, you've reached the second tier already?" Rena asked, astonished.

Though both had been peak first-tier knights, the proud princess had secretly competed with Leah, determined to advance before her.

Rena had recently neared the threshold of a breakthrough, convinced she would reach the second tier soon—only for Leah to unexpectedly overtake her.

"Mm," Leah nodded, her cheeks reddening as memories of her "breakthrough" came flooding back.

Rena's sharp gaze narrowed in suspicion. What exactly had David and Leah been doing during their outing? Training, or something else entirely?

"Rena, do you want to try?" David asked slyly, his grin teasing.

"Absolutely not!" Rena huffed, turning away indignantly, her resolve to break through on her own stronger than ever.

From that moment, Rena redoubled her efforts, vowing to catch up to Leah as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, Amy's control over her icy magic grew increasingly refined.

With Amy's guidance, Cynthia also began

to familiarize herself with her witchcraft, taking small but steady steps toward mastering her powers.

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