[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wizard-stronger-through-marriage":3,"chapter-wizard-stronger-through-marriage-wizard-stronger-through-marriage-chapter-16":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Wizard: Stronger through Marriage",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},750525,996,"Chapter 16: Decisive and Ruthless","wizard-stronger-through-marriage-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>\"How is this possible?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden change caught everyone off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>David, however, paid no mind to others’ reactions. Alone, sword in hand, he charged into the mercenary corps, killing one person per step, with no one able to withstand his blow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without activating the Frost Wolf Bloodline and the Frost Wolf Sword Skill, merely relying on the physical attributes of a Tier Three Knight, the Official Knights were no match for him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Official Knight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And not just Tier One!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood-colored Leader was also stunned by the scene before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In almost an instant, a terrifying notion crossed his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Duke Frost Wolf had actually activated the Frost Wolf Bloodline and even cultivated to Tier Two!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Duke Frost Wolf is actually hiding his strength!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon realizing this possibility, the Blood-colored Leader no longer had any will to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to relay this information to the Marquis Ice Bear as soon as possible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Blood-colored Leader possessed the Blood Bat Bloodline and had also cultivated the corresponding Speed Breathing Technique, he swiftly dodged the Gray Wolf Knight’s attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he aimed to escape, he felt a bone-chilling cold envelop his entire body, making his muscles freeze up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he looked up in horror, he saw a flash of silver — the Duke Frost Wolf was already in front of him, his Knight’s Sword thrusting towards his chest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Frost Wolf Sword Skill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood-colored Leader’s face showed horror as he barely moved his body, narrowly avoiding a fatal blow, the longsword grazing past his heart!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Searing pain hit him suddenly, causing him to spew a mouthful of blood, yet the chilling sensation didn’t diminish in the slightest, leaving him to barely lift his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood-colored Leader spat out bloody foam, the light in his eyes dimming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leader!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few remaining mercenaries from the Blood-colored Mercenary Corps couldn’t help but exclaim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them imagined that the renowned Blood-colored Leader of the Northern Lands would die at the hands of the Duke Frost Wolf, and be almost instantaneously killed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just these mercenaries, even the Gray Wolf Knight widened his eyes in shock, completely unaware of how terrifying the Lord’s power was!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Tier Three Knight couldn’t withstand even a single move from Young Master David!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others might think Young Master David was merely concealing his strength, but only he knew what this meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To know, just two months ago, Young Master David hadn’t even awakened the Frost Wolf Bloodline, yet now he possessed the power to kill Tier Three Knights!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such growth speed in power was unparalleled across the entire continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Silver Moon Kingdom’s most proud Third Prince couldn’t compare to Young Master David’s rate of power growth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genius!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Master David is an absolute genius!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he questioned if his own approach was correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Young Master David’s talent, wasting time on offspring matters seemed an utter waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If given enough time, Young Master David could certainly achieve becoming a Tier Four Earth Knight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Capture all the mercenaries for interrogation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, all the Knight’s Attendants were filled with excitement; nothing stirred more honor in a Knight’s Attendant than a powerful lord to serve!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon their lord’s command, they immediately complied, capturing the mercenaries who were still in a daze, and David promptly interrogated them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These ordinary mercenaries knew very little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, David learned that someone was indeed supporting the Blood-colored Mercenary Corps, and was fairly certain the support came from the Ice Bear Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll settle this debt sooner or later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>David snorted coldly and mercilessly executed the mercenaries on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gather all the bodies, we’re returning to camp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, he led the Gray Wolf Knight and the Knight’s Attendants back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after, David’s nose twitched involuntarily; the keen sense of smell from the Frost Wolf Bloodline made him notice the scent of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they proceeded, they found more than a dozen people dressed as refugees lying in the wilderness, yet each held weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These were the wandering knights and mercenaries from the camp.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gray Wolf Knight went ahead, recognizing among them the mercenary who had earlier delivered the message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could have ambushed and killed these wandering knights and mercenaries along the way?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems there are experts hiding among the refugees,\" David said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gray Wolf Knight nodded, \"What do we do next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbeknownst to himself, the Gray Wolf Knight’s respect towards David grew more sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ignore them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since they’ve chosen to act at this moment and kill these wandering knights and mercenaries, it shows they bear no malice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>David spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having the Knight’s Attendants bring these corpses along, they returned to camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Frost Wolf Lord return, the refugees initially appeared puzzled, but upon seeing the bodies they’ve dragged back, their expressions dramatically changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some refugees recognized them as the ones mingling among the crowd, faces instantly turning ashen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lord provided them with shelter and food, yet these refugees still plotted to assassinate the Lord, inevitably enraging the refugees present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without needing David’s prompt, the refugees immediately identified the companions of these people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wandering knights and mercenaries still hiding among the crowd were quickly exposed by the refugees, and those who attempted resistance were instantly apprehended by the Gray Wolf Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, David ordered all living wandering knights and mercenaries to be captured and let the militia team witness bloodshed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the living bound to planks upright, then seeing militiamen step forward to execute them, many refugees turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They believed the Frost Wolf Lord to be merciful, but didn’t expect such terrifying wrath when he was angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When all were executed, David ordered the corpses, including the Blood-colored Leader, to be displayed along the path to Frost Wolf Ridge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to see if any more wandering knights or mercenaries dared to covet Frost Wolf Ridge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon arranging everything, David, once again, led the Gray Wolf Knight and soldiers back to Frost Wolf Ridge, disappearing into the glow of the sunset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing David depart, Princess Jingge sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among these mercenaries were those killed by Romance, and since the Frost Wolf Lord had said nothing, it seemed he tacitly acknowledged their presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roman Knight was staring at the Blood-colored Leader’s body, his expression turning incredibly serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He naturally recognized the leader of the Blood-colored Mercenaries as a Tier Three Knight in strength, but didn’t expect him to die here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Jingge’s gaze also fell upon the Blood-colored Leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly, her eyes narrowed, silver gleam flashing through, turning to shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this Blood-colored Leader, she sensed lingering powerful Ice Power, \"So... it was the Frost Wolf Lord who acted?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1118,"2026-06-02T12:15:32.079Z",1,"novelbin.me","4e62a37241ea4b5b60cd37fe3da26b9eb4eb2206f618fad4f612b1d595b75b50","wizard-stronger-through-marriage-chapter-17","wizard-stronger-through-marriage-chapter-15",992,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwizard-stronger-through-marriage-cover.jpg"]