Published at 3rd of May 2019 08:35:06 AM
Chapter 268
"Fifth-level Spell Caster?"
Merlin began mumbling to himself . Truthfully, he was rather excited at the prospect . After all, he had just constructed a Second-level Darkness-type spell, Darkness Tide . If it was enhanced by Darkness Heart, Merlin did not know how powerful it really was . However, he was certain that Fourth-level Mind Power would be unable to withstand it .
At the moment, Merlin's strongest spells were no longer Fiery Collapse and Glacial Finger . They were only at the first stage or first form, and their strength was merely at the level of powerful Fourth-level spells . They would not be of much use against a Fifth-level Spell Caster .
Therefore, Merlin's greatest strength was currently the second-level spell, Darkness Tide after it had been enhanced by Darkness Heart . If only Darkness Tide was able to trap Fifth-level Mind Power in the illusion or even if it merely somewhat affected it, then Merlin would have the ability to fight a Fifth-level Spell Caster .
In the Dark Magic Region, Merlin would not have the opportunity to battle against a Fifth-level Spell Caster . As for Wizard Leo, Merlin had no intention of going against him for Wizard Leo was much stronger . Even an average Sixth-level Spell Caster would be no match for him . Merlin's Darkness Tide would have no effect whatsoever on Wizard Leo .
Now, he had the chance to challenge a Fifth-level Spell Caster from Fort Udon . If he succeeded, he would obtain the rank of a Middle gray-robed Wizard in Fort Udon, and receive more benefits .
As a result, Merlin nodded . "I'll challenge a Middle gray-robed Wizard!"
Seeing that Merlin had agreed to challenge a Fifth-level Spell Caster, these gray-robed Wizards broke out into smiles . Then, a tall and lanky gray-robed Wizard said, "Wizard Merlin, please wait for a moment . I'll invite a Middle gray-robed Wizard for this challenge!"
Merlin bobbed his head, and then looked toward the translucent rooms . It seemed that Fourth-level Alchemy Creatures were the strongest ones in there .
"Are there no Fifth-level Alchemy Creatures in Fort Udon?"
Merlin softly inquired . If there were Fifth-level Alchemy Creatures, then he would not have to face the Fifth-level Spell Caster directly .
The gray-robed Wizard shook his head slightly . "Wizard Merlin, it's far from simple to transfigure a powerful Alchemy Creature . The average Third-level Alchemy Creature is already considered formidable . There are very few who would be able to transfigure a Fourth-level Alchemy Creature . There are many alchemists in Fort Udon but the number of those who can transfigure Fourth-level Alchemy Creatures is too few . What's there to say about Fifth-level Alchemy Creatures? Therefore, if we feel that someone has the capabilities of a Fifth-level Spell Caster, we'll invite a genuine Fifth-level Spell Caster to test it out . "
After a pause, the gray-robed Wizard shot Merlin a mysterious look, laughing quietly . "What's more, there's one good thing about not facing an Alchemy Creature . If a Middle gray-robed Wizard is willing to take on this task, then Wizard Merlin would not need fear for his safety . A Middle gray-robed Wizard would make their moves in an appropriate manner . Once you surrender, they would stop immediately . After all, you were able to defeat a Fourth-level Alchemy Creature, and are already eligible to become a gray-robed Wizard in Fort Udon, so you're considered as one of our members . "
Initially, Merlin still harbored some doubts about facing a Fifth-level Spell Caster . If his Darkness Tide was useless, then he might be in danger . However, now that he heard what this gray-robed Wizard had said, his worries were thoroughly put to rest . He just had to wait for the right time to show them everything he had, and see how far he was from the standard of a Fifth-level Spell Caster .
After Merlin had waited for a moment, the gray-robed Wizard who had gone to invite a Fifth-level Spell Caster finally returned, but there were no other Spell Casters following behind him .
This gray-robed Wizard shook his head lightly, and said helplessly, "Wizard Merlin, Wizard Sakvara is currently preparing a potion . I'm afraid that it would take two or three days to complete, so for the time being, we invite you to stay in Fort Udon . Wizard Sakvara will naturally come after that . "
He would still have to wait for two or three days . After muttering to himself, Merlin ultimately nodded . He could use this time to make some preparations .
"Alright, I'll wait for two or three days in Fort Udon . "
Thereafter, a gray-robed Wizard warmly brought Merlin away from the great hall .
"Wizard Merlin, the place that we've arranged for you is a space we prepared expressly for visiting Spell Casters . Just wait there for a few days, and once Wizard Sakvara has finished preparing the potion, we shall inform you . "
Merlin bobbed his head, following which the two of them arrived at a residence with low ceilings . Although it was no castle, the surrounding environment was decent with many rooms . It looked like it was indeed prepared for visiting Wizards .
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"Alright, I'll leave first . After two or three days, I shall update you . "
The gray-robed Wizard finished speaking and left directly .
Merlin gave his surroundings the once-over and was very satisfied . Thereafter, he entered an empty room . The décor inside was relatively simple, and it was completely spotless . Someone must have cleaned it every day .
This residence with low ceilings contained many rooms, but Merlin had observed that almost all of them were empty . This meant that there were very few Wizards from the outside who visited Fort Udon . Even the number of Wizards who wanted to join Fort Udon must be very few .
"Buzz… Buzz…"
Merlin was sitting in the middle of the room when something vibrated at his chest and a scorching heat began to emanate from it .
"The Mind Power duplicate within the Bell Space has reached its limit again?"
Merlin was momentarily stunned, but after some calculations, he realized that it had been a long time since he left the Dark Magic Region and came to the Kurdmansla Islands . It was normal that his Mind Power duplicate would reach its limit during this time .
Thus, Merlin hurriedly extended his Mind Power into the Bell Space . As expected, the Mind Power duplicate in the Bell Space had reached the limits of the Bell Space and needed to leave the Bell Space .
"Fuse!"
Without the slightest hesitation, Merlin immediately fused with the Mind Power duplicate in the Bell Space . He had practiced this many times, so it barely took him a while before the Mind Power duplicate's Mind Power was completely fused with his own .
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Merlin's Mind Power began to expand greatly, and he felt exhilarated .
"Not bad, my Mind Power has grown immensely once more . Although it's not at the peak of Third-level Mind Power, it's nearly there . Perhaps I'll reach that point after fusing a few more times with the Mind Power duplicate . "
Merlin perceived this growth in his Mind Power and was pleased . Between Third-level and Fourth-level Mind Power, there was a complete leap in the upgrade . The quantitative change would induce a qualitative change . The improvement would be huge, and the required "amount" of Mind Power was also colossal .
Therefore, even though Merlin had the Bell Space, and his Mind Power was growing at an incredible rate, it was not easy to reach the stage of Fourth-level Mind Power . After all, Merlin had only been a Spell Caster for a few years while those Wizards from Spell Caster clans had begun their Mind Meditation since young . Hence, their Mind Power had gradually increased bit by bit through meditation . Merlin, being able to grow at such a pace, had already surpassed many Spell Casters who had begun their Mind Power Meditation since young .
There would have been such a great increase in his Mind Power if he had not just constructed the Second-level spell, Darkness Tide, and used up a huge portion of Mind Power to stabilize it .
Even so, the strength of Merlin's current Mind Power was enough to construct a Second-level spell . Of course, it would not use up more Mind Power than Darkness Tide had .
When Merlin was in the Dark Magic Region, he had already chosen a few Second-level spells of different types which he was satisfied with . These spells were relatively stronger ones, unlike the merely average spells in the Neverending Book .
Now, what Merlin had to do was to carefully choose which spell he should construct first .
"I'm in no urgent need for Offensive spells as I have Fiery Collapse and Glacial Finger for now . These are comparable to Fourth-level spells, so at the moment, Offensive spells can't directly increase my powers .
"The Speed spell Light Breeze is suitable for my current situation . In an unfamiliar place like the Kurdmansla Islands, it's likely that I'll run into some danger . If I have Light Breeze, then my chances of escaping when danger happens is greater . "
Merlin carefully thought about it for a moment, before finally focusing his gaze on the Defensive spell Earth Veil . This spell would provide a more complete defense and was much stronger than Guardian Monument .
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Although it was merely a Second-level spell, and its defensive capabilities could not compare to Merlin's robe, this would only be temporary . Once Merlin found some Lava Soil, he would immediately be able to cultivate the Pandora Demon Ability, Fuse Earth .
With the enhancement of the Pandora Demon Ability, Fuse Earth, Merlin would be able to completely combine it with Earth-type Defensive spells . At that point, Merlin's Earth Veil would become extremely formidable .
Therefore, constructing Earth Veil now was also a way of preparing for the cultivation of Fuse Earth in the future .
With his heart set on this, Merlin instantly initiated the Matrix . "Begin analyzing the Spell Model of Second-level spell Earth Veil!"
"Beep . Analysis completed . One hundred eighteen thousand six hundred and thirty-five Spell Models have been newly constructed!"
Earth Veil's Spell Model could not be considered complex, so the Matrix quickly analyzed many Spell Models from scratch . Merlin began choosing among these for the best Spell Model in terms of the three aspects of stability, power, and compatibility .
Currently, he was constructing a Second-level spell, and beneath the Spell Model of the Second-level spell were the First and Zero-level Spell Models . Therefore, compatibility was evidently an increasingly important factor .
Merlin had realized the significance of compatibility since the previous time he constructed Darkness Tide . Thus, when he selected a Spell Model, firstly, it would have a high compatibility, following which he would consider stability, before finally looking at power .
If it was not highly compatible and clashed with the other Spell Models, then it would easily collapse . If that happened, even the most miraculous potions would be of no use .
"This Spell Model is just it!"
After a long period of selection and comparison, Merlin finally picked out a Spell Model which he was relatively satisfied .
As such, Merlin quickly mobilized his Mind Power and began simulating Earth Veil, gradually constructing it in his Awareness .