Published at 28th of March 2020 05:10:06 AM
Chapter 943: 943
An old man with grizzled hair opened the door . When he saw Merlin, a puzzled look crossed his face as he asked softly, “Who are you looking for?”
“May I ask if Heroult stays here? I’m Mr . Heroult’s friend . My name is Leon . I believe Mr . Heroult knows me . ”
Merlin declared his identity . This unfamiliar old man sized Merlin up and then said, “Please hold on a moment . I’ll ask for Sir Heroult . ”
It looked like this Heroult had quite a status . After all, though this castle was relatively old, it was naturally quite impressive to own such a massive castle in the Holy Dragon City where land prices were steep .
After a moment, a booming laugh came from within the castle . “Haha, is that Master Leon? You’ve actually come to the Holy Dragon City . ”
The doors opened . Heroult had changed into aristocratic apparel, exuding a noble, graceful temperament . This was not something most aristocrats could pull off . Even Count Stanwin did not have such a presence because this required an aristocratic clan with centuries of consolidation .
Heroult was always mysterious . Back in Boulder City, he had only opened the Fossil Museum, which was really strange . He had meticulous plans and was not just some aristocratic wastrel .
“Curator Heroult, we meet again!”
Although many thoughts flashed across Merlin’s mind, he still remained outwardly calm .
“Master Leon, let’s go in and talk . ”
Heroult invited Merlin into the living room, then examined Merlin all over . There was a strange glint in his eyes as he said quietly, “Not long ago, I had gotten word that Marshal Kerry was defeated by the Blackbat Militia and the barbarian tribe, and Boulder City had fallen to the Blackbat Militia . I was even worried about you, Master Leon but didn’t expect that you had already arrived at the Holy Dragon City . I wonder, what is the purpose of you paying me a visit?”
Heroult was vaguely expectant, even impatient . He had been waiting for Merlin’s news . After all, Merlin was a rare Host, one whose parasitism Heroult had carried out successfully . Although Heroult had obtained his data already, as someone who studied Hosts, this data was far from enough .
Merlin contemplated silently, then suddenly stood up . Since he wanted to obtain the formula and resources for the Nourishment Pond from Heroult, Heroult would discover that he had become a third-form shifter sooner or later . Merlin might as well tell Heroult first . He could even tempt Heroult more .
After all, a Host who was a first-form shifter could not be placed on par with a third-form shifter no matter what . Many people had succeeded in parasitism in the beginning, but as the shifter grew stronger, the almighty beast’s will grew more powerful too . Ultimately, when they reached the second or third-form, they died from the repercussion of the almighty beast’s will .
However, Merlin was now standing there within the hall in a healthy condition . Just this aspect alone was enough to fascinate Heroult .
“Swish . ”
Merlin rapidly shapeshifted . The aristocratic clothes he wore were torn apart as his frame enlarged swiftly . At last, he was no less than two meters tall . Furthermore, other than his upper body and his head, all parts of him were covered in a thick layer of black fur . His body had turned into a gigantic wolf .
“Third-form shifter?”
Heroult appeared astounded and almost shouted himself hoarse . It had only been a few months since he left Boulder City . Plus, Merlin was a Host who could be in danger at any time, yet he had become a third-form shifter . This was a terrifying pace of progress .
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“That’s right, a third-form shifter!”
Merlin slowly resumed his original appearance, only his upper half was naked, which was somewhat awkward . Heroult waved one hand and commanded someone to bring Merlin a set of clothes .
After a long while, Heroult slowly spoke, “You’ve obtained the Nourishment Pond formula?”
Hosts could only rely on Nourishment Ponds to improve their strength . Therefore, Heroult immediately caught onto the key point, which was that Merlin had obtained the Nourishment Pond formula .
“That’s right, Curator Heroult . Don’t forget that my father is a formidable peak fourth-form shifter! Although it wasn’t easy to obtain this Nourishment Pond formula, it wasn’t too difficult either . ”
Heroult nodded . Even though he had faith in his own abilities, he was still apprehensive towards Merlin’s father Count Stanwin . The Deinosuchus bloodline was a mid-tier bloodline . To be able to cultivate this to the peak of the fourth-form shifter, one could be considered a contender at any place .
“Since you already have the Nourishment Pond formula, why have you come here today?”
Heroult initially thought that Merlin had come for the Nourishment Pond formula . After all, a Host would find it hard to advance without the Nourishment Pond . However, Heroult was somewhat at a loss now .
Merlin did not conceal his intentions and replied directly, “Who would complain about too many Nourishment Pond formulas? Moreover, the Nourishment Pond formula I have will eventually become ineffective . At that point, Mr . Heroult’s Nourishment Pond formula would be extremely valuable . Plus, the materials of the Nourishment Pond formula aren’t something everyone can afford . ”
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Heroult was momentarily taken aback before he burst into loud laughter .
“Haha, not bad, not bad . Who would complain about too many Nourishment Pond formulas? Furthermore, the Holy Dragon Empire is in chaos everywhere now . Some of the traders’ supplies are affected too . Thus, some materials of the Nourishment Pond formula are extremely costly . In addition, Master Leon, you should know by now that for a Host to increase their strength, the required materials for the Nourishment Pond alone are not something most aristocrats can afford by far . ”
Heroult already understood Merlin’s intentions . In fact, he had come for the Nourishment Pond formula indeed . More importantly, however, was that Merlin had no way of obtaining more of those expensive materials for the Nourishment Pond formula .
Heroult knew full well of the material’s costliness . Fortunately, he had special means and the problem of the materials was resolved long ago . He had his own reasons for devoting himself to researching Hosts .
Although Heroult was secretive and mysterious, Merlin could generally sense that Heroult was a contender with an almighty beast bloodline . His capabilities were probably not inferior to Count Stanwin, and he must have become a fourth-form shifter already .
However, this was seemingly Heroult’s limit . It was nearly impossible for him to progress further with his almighty beast bloodline and break through this point . The peak of fourth-form shifting was his limit .
Therefore, Heroult might only have hope through the parasitism of an almighty beast’s will . Nonetheless, being a Host was too dangerous, so Heroult wanted to study other Hosts thoroughly . He set a solid foundation for when he would use the parasitism of an almighty beast’s will to break through to a full-shifting form .
Both of their needs were not in conflict .
“Master Leon, I can give you the Nourishment Pond formula, and I can even prepare the relevant materials for you, provided that you stay here under my study at each and every moment, so that I may record the data of a Host . All that you require shall be fulfilled!”
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Now Heroult wished to know, how was Merlin still able to withstand the repercussion of the almighty beast’s will despite becoming a third-form shifter .
Merlin was actually rather shocked . Heroult was talking big indeed . These materials were not that simple; they were very expensive and supplies were limited . Heroult actually promised this right away . If this was real, this meant that Heroult was supported by a massive organization .
Still, this suited Merlin’s plans just fine .
“Only for a month . You can’t possibly study me forever . One month and you’ll prepare ten batches of the materials I need . Moreover, you must hand over your Nourishment Pond formula and prepare ten batches of materials for that as well . How’s that?”
These were Merlin’s conditions .
“So, twenty batches of materials in total . That’s not a problem, but one month is too short . Three months at least!”
At this point, Heroult and Merlin started to haggle, finally settling on two months .
Within those two months, Merlin would allow Heroult to study him as he wished with no conditions except that Merlin was not harmed .
On the other hand, Heroult had to hand over a batch of materials after a period of time, until all twenty batches had been delivered in full .
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