Annie felt her heart racing a bit.
The Frost Wolf Duke's response truly caught her off guard.
However, she knew that the Frost Wolf Duke wasn't lying.
Now, with the Silver Moon Kingdom on the brink of civil war and the Second Prince eyeing the Northern Lands, the Frost Wolf Duke indeed needed more power.
The power of a wizard could indeed help the Frost Wolf Duke resist the Second Prince.
But the risk involved was indeed very high.
If the wizard's power was exposed, they would face the church of the Silver Moon Kingdom.
Although the Holy Light Church of the Silver Moon Kingdom was far from the Dawn Empire, it still had a Tier Six red-robed archbishop stationed there, which was not something Frost Wolf Ridge could contend with.
This was also something she and the witches behind her needed to consider. Although joining Frost Wolf Ridge might temporarily provide them with shelter, it would also expose them to the church's scrutiny, facing greater danger.
