Early the next morning.
David accompanied his wife for breakfast and then went to the back garden for Knight training.
After completing the training, he returned to the castle but did not go to the third-floor attic; instead, he went to the study.
In the study.
The Gray Wolf Knight was already waiting.
The desk was cluttered with rolls of parchment and books, mostly administrative orders awaiting signatures.
As winter approached, refugees began appearing in the icy lands further north of the Northern Silver Moon Kingdom, putting Frost Wolf Ridge on alert.
"Young Master David."
"The Harvest Moon is over, and all the grain has been stored in the granary."
The Gray Wolf Knight held a stack of parchments, reporting the recent grain harvest to David.
With the trade of Frost Wolf Ridge secretly cut off by the Ice Bear Clan, the only notable product was the high-quality wheat grown with organic fertilizer.
For the territory facing winter, an ample food supply was crucial for surviving the season safely.
"I trust Uncle Olay with the territory's matters."
After signing all the orders, David put down the quill and asked, "Still no news about the Wizard?"
"There isn't."
The Gray Wolf Knight shook his head.
Currently, the Lord's castle housed a Witch, whom he had completely given up persuading.
Since it was determined to find Wizards to strategize against the Northern Nobles, he naturally started to look for Wizards vigorously.
Unfortunately, there was still no news.
Even in Mountain Cat Town, which once had Witch sightings, there was no news.
David nodded, showing the same helplessness on his face.
Although Amy was indeed a Witch, her power came from her innate talent.
Her strong Ice Element Talent allowed Amy to directly wield Ice Power, but it differed from Wizard magic.
To master Wizardry, one must have Wizard heritage.
"By the way, I've gathered information on a few special girls."
At this point, the Gray Wolf Knight spoke, clearly concerned about David having offspring soon.
David paused in silence, nodded, and took a roll of parchment.
Seeing the introduction of the first two girls, he was stunned, and a hint of mystery flashed across his face, "Bicolored Lotus?"
The Gray Wolf Knight nodded, seeing David interested, and whispered, "Should I bring them for you to see?"
"Even if you're not interested in them, they can still serve as maids in the castle."
"Alright."
David agreed immediately.
He was indeed planning to find another loyal maid to take care of Amy.
These two girls were released after training by slave traders and were fully capable of maid duties.
After instructing to bring them the next day, he sent off the Gray Wolf Knight.
Then, David left the study on the second floor and headed to the attic on the third floor.
In the morning, David had already told Liya about starting to sleep together tonight, and Liya had already moved some of her belongings over.
Seeing Liya and Amy organizing the room upon entering, he felt more strongly that raising a few trustworthy maids was very necessary.
...
At night.
David began cultivation with Liya and Amy.
At first, Amy was a bit hesitant.
Luckily, with Liya's initiative in cooperation, Amy slowly accepted and began to cooperate.
[You completed a session of cultivation, Frost Giant Wolf Bloodline +40]
[Frost Giant Wolf Bloodline: Tier Three (4852/5000)]
[You completed a session of cultivation, gained Ice Element Talent +25]
[Ice Element Talent: Low (951/1000)]
David let out a satisfied breath and opened the virtual panel.
After more than a month of effort, the Frost Giant Wolf Bloodline and Ice Element Talent had reached the verge of a breakthrough.
Unfortunately, his physical strength had reached its limit.
It seemed he needed to continue enhancing his physical strength to form a positive cycle and increase his cultivation efficiency.
...
The next day.
Liya and Amy got up early to start tidying up.
Currently, nobody dared to go up to the third floor, so it was up to them to clean.
Although Liya and Amy said nothing, David still immediately found the Gray Wolf Knight to meet the new maids.
In the castle's conference hall.
The two girls stood together in maid outfits.
When David arrived at the castle's guest hall, he was also stunned by the scene before him.
Their faces were almost identical but one had blue hair, the other red.
Red and blue.
These are classic opposing colors like water and fire.
He hadn't expected it to appear on a pair of sisters.
"Not bad; let them stay."
David made an immediate decision without hesitation.
Bicolored Lotus was indeed rare.
He slightly sensed that the sisters might hold some secrets.
Upon hearing David accept the two girls, the Gray Wolf Knight smiled.
Over time he felt he'd grasped the Lord's interests in certain areas.
Once the Gray Wolf Knight departed smiling, David looked at the two girls.
"From now on, you will be called Fire Dance and Shuili."
"Yes."
The sisters responded in unison.
Although their tone was respectful, there was a lack of spirit in their eyes.
David observed the somewhat vacant look in the young girls' eyes, knowing it was a result of training.
If it weren't for the Bicolored Lotus being special, potentially harboring special bloodline or talent, David actually wasn't keen on accepting such girls.
"I only require your absolute loyalty."
"For all else, you may live like ordinary people," David said, thinking for a moment.
But clearly, his words didn't have much effect as the two maids remained expressionless.
"A bit of a headache." David furrowed his brows.
In such cases, even if he were to cultivate with the Twin Lotus, the effect would certainly not be great.
Currently though, David had no such thoughts yet.
He planned to observe first, to see if there were any special bloodlines or talents in the Bicolored Lotus.
Afterwards, David brought the sisters to the third floor of the castle, where they would henceforth be responsible for the third floor.
"My Lord, this is..."
Liya's gaze shifted between the sisters, a deep meaning in her eyes.
David knew Liya misunderstood, so he explained, "From now on, they'll take care of your daily needs."
Only then did Liya begin to assess the two maids anew, showing surprise.
She clearly noticed they were twin sisters.
After David introduced the sisters, older sister Fire Dance would take care of Liya, while younger sister Shuili would care for Amy.
After the two castle mistresses were assigned, the two maids officially started their duties.
It was evident that the sisters had received specialized training, skillfully cleaning the room while donned in their maid outfits, their movements meticulous.