Witches: Starting as a Lord Marrying a Wife

"Let's begin."

This time, David brought Leah to the back garden for serious training.

He personally guided Leah in practicing the Frostwolf Breathing Technique, helping her take her first steps toward becoming a knight.

In the garden, Leah's movements were as graceful as a butterfly's dance.

Though she was training in knightly techniques, her elegant figure and the modified maid uniform she wore for practice added a unique charm to the scene.

To David's surprise, Leah exhibited excellent knightly talent. After only a few sessions, she successfully grasped the basics of the Frostwolf Breathing Technique, an achievement that exceeded his expectations.

As she practiced, the energy within her surged, and beads of sweat formed on her forehead. Her clothes gradually became soaked with perspiration.

After three rounds of breathing exercises, Leah exhaled deeply, her surging energy calming as her breathing steadied.

"Take a break."

David draped a coat over Leah's shoulders and led her to a nearby chair. He gently massaged her shoulders as she rested.

The two spent the entire day in the back garden.

After sweating profusely during their training, they even took a bath together to freshen up.

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[You have completed a session of cultivation. Frost Giant Wolf Bloodline +20.]

[Frost Giant Wolf Bloodline: Tier 2 (209/500)]

The session was remarkably fruitful, with experience points increasing to 20—a clear sign that their bond had grown even closer.

"Master David…"

Just as David was about to suggest they freshen up again, Leah suddenly gasped in astonishment.

"I… I think I've activated my bloodline!"

David froze momentarily before placing his hand on Leah's chest, where he could sense the Frostwolf bloodline within her reacting.

Leah had truly awakened the Frost Giant Wolf bloodline!

But how was this possible?

It all seemed so sudden and beyond belief.

"Wait, could this be the system's effect?"

David's thoughts raced. His system bore similarities to dual-cultivation concepts in cultivation novels, where the benefits often extended to both partners.

Could the system have influenced Leah, allowing her to awaken her bloodline?

Realizing this, David's face lit up with joy.

Although the system's enhancements for Leah weren't as substantial as for himself, any positive effect was worth celebrating.

This meant Leah could grow stronger alongside him, creating a virtuous cycle that enhanced both their training efficiency and their time together.

"Congratulations, Leah," David said sincerely.

"Master David…" Leah was equally thrilled. She had never imagined herself capable of knightly training, let alone awakening the Frostwolf bloodline.

And it was all thanks to Master David!

Overwhelmed with gratitude, she resolved to dedicate herself fully to him, body and soul.

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[You have completed a session of cultivation. Frost Giant Wolf Bloodline +30.]

[Frost Giant Wolf Bloodline: Tier 2 (239/500)]

The interval between the two sessions was short, but the results were significantly improved, thanks to Leah's bloodline awakening.

This confirmed another of David's theories: the effectiveness of their cultivation sessions was not only tied to their emotional connection but also to Leah's own strength.

Now more than ever, David was determined to help Leah grow stronger.

"This is Frostwolf Elixir. It will help you in practicing the Frostwolf Breathing Technique and reaching the rank of a full knight more quickly," David said.

Leah stared at the elixir in disbelief. The lord was giving her something so precious!

Although she didn't fully understand its value, the word "elixir" alone was enough to convey its rarity. Her gratitude toward David deepened.

David smiled at Leah's stunned expression.

The Frostwolf Elixir was indeed valuable, but if it could help Leah reach full knight status, it would be worth every bit. Her advancement would, in turn, accelerate his own progress.

"Drink it quickly. Though the Frostwolf family has declined, we can still spare one more dose of elixir," David said with a laugh.

Leah nodded, her blue-violet eyes brimming with cautious resolve.

After drinking the elixir, Leah immediately resumed practicing the Frostwolf Breathing Technique. Her silvery-gray hair fluttered as she moved gracefully through the garden.

Sitting on a chair with his chin propped on his hand, David watched her train and couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction, as if he were nurturing a character in a role-playing game.

For the next several days, David and Leah trained together in the back garden. They practiced the breathing technique three times daily, interspersed with dual cultivation sessions in the morning, noon, and night.

As Leah's strength grew, the results of each session improved slightly.

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[You have completed a session of cultivation. Frost Giant Wolf Bloodline +35.]

[Frost Giant Wolf Bloodline: Tier 3 (2/5000)]

After three days of relentless effort, David's Frost Giant Wolf bloodline finally advanced to Tier 3.

The transformative effects of the breakthrough also propelled his knightly strength from the peak of Tier 1 to the Tier 2 level!

In just one month, David had gone from awakening his Frost Giant Wolf bloodline and becoming a full knight to reaching the rank of a Tier 2 knight—a pace that defied common sense.

If the Grey Wolf Knight knew, he would surely be dumbfounded.

Even Reynolds, the Silvermoon Kingdom's famed third prince and a knight prodigy dubbed the "Star of Silvermoon," had taken nearly half a year to progress from Tier 1 to Tier 2.