Now, the rivalry for the throne between the Eldest Prince and the Second Prince has become common knowledge, and both forces are trying their best to recruit nobles from all over the place. The Duke of the Western Border is looking at Divar’s final letter before his death. Upon reading the contents, the Duke of the Western Border’s expression gradually darkened. Duke Frost Wolf David has actually successfully broken through to become a Tier Five Earth Knight! He remembered that Duke Frost Wolf wasn’t even twenty years old, was he? A Tier Five Earth Knight under twenty, such a rate of strength enhancement can’t even be described as genius. "So, did the old Frost Wolf leave any backup for the Frost Wolf Clan before he died?" Googlᴇ search 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡•𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢•𝕟𝕖𝕥 The Duke of the Western Border couldn’t help but think of another figure equally dazzling among the younger generation. But such a genius once again stood in opposition to them. In a civil war over royal power, what is neutrality? From Duke Frost Wolf’s stance, it’s clear he hasn’t acknowledged the royal power of King Bronco. For them, this is already a blatant provocation. If Duke Frost Wolf weren’t already a Tier Five Earth Knight, he would undoubtedly send troops to flatten Frost Wolf Ridge immediately! Even Divar’s death might have been orchestrated by this Duke Frost Wolf! Divar had just left Frost Wolf Ridge and was immediately killed in Icefield City, with the opponent evidently well-prepared. In such a case, unless this Tier Five Earth Knight had been following Divar for a long time, no one could have found Divar so accurately and killed him. "Was Divar really killed by him?" "Then, what was his purpose in killing Divar, was it merely for intimidation?" The Duke of the Western Border’s face was filled with apprehension and suspicion. If Divar was killed by Duke Frost Wolf, his actions suggest he is a person acting with brazen disregard. Since he could decisively kill Divar, he might similarly kill others in the same manner. A lord who is a Tier Five Earth Knight isn’t frightening. But a Tier Five Earth Knight who doesn’t follow the rules, even the royal family has to be wary of. Unless this Tier Five Earth Knight can be directly suppressed, one must always be wary of his vengeance! Is this what Duke Frost Wolf wants to convey? The Duke of the Western Border clenched his fists tightly, still full of doubts, yet even if they really had to deal with Duke Frost Wolf, they must make thorough preparations. Frost Wolf Ridge, City Hall. David was also observing the movements of various forces. Seeing no changes in the Northern Lands, he smiled slightly. He chose to shadow Divar and openly kill him in Beiyuan City mainly to intimidate the others. Having the strength of a Tier Five Earth Knight wasn’t enough to deter them. But if it’s a Tier Five Earth Knight who doesn’t follow conventions, everyone will have to weigh the consequences. Of course, he didn’t expect the Second Prince’s faction to truly be intimidated. But as long as he could gain enough development time, he would achieve his goal. However, now wasn’t the time to completely break with the Second Prince, which is why he chose to strike in secret. As long as he wasn’t caught in the act, what did it matter if everyone suspected him? Even if the Second Prince eventually chose to retaliate, everything would simply return to the status quo, with Divar, the Earth Knight, out of the equation. In his complete beastification form, he temporarily possessed the strength of Tier Six, making him a match even if the Duke of the Western Border personally intervened! The news of David successfully becoming a Tier Five Earth Knight also spread widely. When the nobles of the Northern Lands heard this news, their first reaction was disbelief. But recalling the past defeat of Marquis Ice Bear, they fell silent. Subsequently, the nobles from Ice Bear City were the first to bring gifts to Frost Wolf Ridge, followed by other nearby nobles. They were evidently adopting a probing approach, as the emergence of a Tier Five Earth Knight in the Northern Lands was undeniably a major event. David even held a banquet specifically for this occasion. The nobles who attended mostly hailed from the northwest corners of the Northern Lands. Besides probing Duke Frost Wolf’s strength, they also wanted to gauge his stance in the Silvermoon civil war. David did not hide, showcasing his Tier Five power. He then reiterated his neutral stance, attempting to draw these nobles into his neutral camp. After the banquet, David breathed a slight sigh of relief. They exchanged glances, sensing the joy in each other’s eyes. This time, his partner at the banquet was none other than Princess Reina of Jingge. When Reina appeared in a noble evening gown, she truly stunned all the nobles. "Reina, you look beautiful today." Reina blushed slightly after having some wine. David stepped forward, directly lifting Princess Jingge, holding the long train of her evening gown, and walking towards the bedroom. Besides preparing to counter the Second Prince’s faction, the most important task was enhancing his own strength. Enhancing the Snow Demon Spirit to Tier Six was his current goal. Only when his regular state strength also reached Tier Six, could he truly establish a foothold in the Northern Lands.