A Wizard’s Secret

In his mind, Merlin was still processing the information regarding Gray Wing Alliance, Wizard’s Tower, and Fort Udon that Wizard Vadrak had just provided.

In particular, he was coming to terms with the fact that Wizard’s Tower had more than forty Spell Casters who were Fourth-level and above. This was even more than the Dark Magic Region. Within the Dark Magic Region, there were merely thirty plus individuals who could build their own towers.

This meant that Wizard’s Tower, in terms of manpower, was comparable to a spell casters’ organization with an extensive background and ancient inheritances such as the Dark Magic Region.

Although the Dark Magic Region was a small-sized spell casters’ organization, most factions would be no match for it. In the Dark Magic Region’s description of the Kurdmansla Islands, it was still only a “savage” land where roaming Wizards gathered, and sea beasts were bitterly fought and struggled against.

However, now that Merlin had arrived on the Kurdmansla Islands, based on what he saw and heard for himself, the Kurdmansla Islands had already become stronger.

By itself, Wizard’s Tower was already a powerful faction which was not inferior to the Dark Magic Region. On the other hand, Gray Wing Alliance and Fort Udon were the other two formidable factions which were no weaker than Wizard’s Tower.

If these three factions joined forces, the power of the entire Kurdmansla Islands would be on par with a medium-sized spell casters’ organization.

As for large-sized spell casters’ organizations, they did not form merely on the basis of having a large number of members. At least one Great Wizard was required to establish a large-sized spell casters’ organization.

For instance, although Sterling House was not a spell casters’ organization, due to Great Wizard Sterling’s presence, it could feasibly be compared to those large-sized spell casters’ organizations. Of course, this was all due to the Great Wizard Sterling’s presence.

The Kurdmansla Islands were similar to Sterling House, only Merlin did not know if there was a Great Wizard on the Kurdmansla Islands.

“Wizard Vadrak, the three major factions of the Kurdmansla Islands are powerful indeed, and there are countless other factions, which mustn’t be underestimated even though they might not be comparable to the three major factions. Now that the Kurdmansla Islands have developed to their present powerful state, can this be maintained if there’s no Great Wizard to oversee things?”

Merlin lifted his head and looked toward Wizard Vadrak.

“Great Wizard…”

Wizard Vadrak mumbled softly to himself for a moment, then a mysterious smile tugged at the corner of his lips. He said in a low voice, “Wizard Merlin, in truth, there’s a Great Wizard on the Kurdmansla Islands, only not many people know of this. Even I’m unclear about the specifics. Perhaps you can ask the people at Fort Udon.”

Merlin felt a shiver deep within his heart. He did not think that the Kurdmansla Islands would really have a Great Wizard. If what Wizard Vadrak said was true, then the entire Kurdmansla Islands had unwittingly developed into an enormous faction that was comparable to large-sized spell casters’ organizations, just like Sterling House.

Even in terms of overall capability, the Kurdmansla Islands were far more powerful than Sterling House. After all, there were a few Ninth-level Spell Casters in the three major factions of the Kurdmansla Islands alone, and Sterling House was only supported by the Great Wizard Sterling without any Ninth-level Spell Casters at all. There were not even many Seventh-level Spell Casters in Sterling House.

The reports and information the Dark Magic Region and other spell casters’ organizations had on the Kurdmansla Islands were far too outdated. Things were different now, and the Kurdmansla Islands had become a colossus!

The main island was bustling with noise and movement, and the hubbub of Spell Casters peddling their wares on the street evoked a fondness in Merlin as it was just like when he was in Blackwater City.

However, Vadrak and Bella were somewhat downcast, and their spirits could not be lifted. This seemed to be related to the “Wizard Yalen” who was mentioned in the earlier conversation.

Merlin did not inquire about this “Wizard Yalen”. It must be something difficult for Wizard Vadrak and Wizard Bella to talk about, and something inappropriate to bring up.

Since both of them had lost their good mood, and Merlin had learned of some information regarding Gray Wing Alliance and Wizard’s Tower from Vadrak, he asked Wizard Vadrak and Wizard Bella, “The two of you are tired, so why don’t we head back to Fort Udon and rest?”

Wizard Vadrak and Bella nodded and began turning back.

However, they had only taken a few steps when a commotion was heard behind them. The expressions of Vadrak and Bella changed as they spun around, their eyes glaring straight ahead.

“Donaugh!”

Wizard Vadrak’s gaze was fixed on a Spell Caster wearing a light-colored Wizard robe and a wide-brimmed black hat as he yelled through clenched teeth.

“Hmm? Vadrak? Bella?”

The face of the Spell Caster who was called “Donaugh” clearly went blank in the instant he saw Vadrak and Bella, but this was swiftly followed by a darkened expression.

“Heh heh, so it’s you guys. Seems like you haven’t joined any factions. Good, good. You guys have been following me from the start and had nearly caused my death a few times. Now, it’s payback time!”

A vicious expression emerged on Wizard Donaugh’s face, following which he turned to another tall Wizard and said, “Wizard Hitte, there shouldn’t be anything preventing me from making a move here, right?”

The tall Wizard eyed Merlin and the rest, and a cold smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. “Rest assured, the Kurdmansla Islands’ rule which bans fights don’t apply to us of the three major factions. You’re now a Spell Caster of our Gray Wing Alliance. It’s not a big deal if you kill a few Wizards.”

“That’s perfect!”

With that, Donaugh brandished an arm fiercely, and thick strands of Fire Element began rapidly fluctuating over his body.

“Flaming Ray!”

Wizard Donaugh lifted one hand, and a fiery beam of flame erupted. Its speed was extremely quick, and in the blink of an eye, it had reached Vadrak.

“Bang!”

Vadrak reacted quickly as well. An Earth-type Defensive spell materialized before him, but it was only a First-level spell and was shattered by Flaming Ray right away. Moreover, the blaze was pushing through without stopping and was burning on Vadrak’s body.

“Snap!”

Thick ice crystals immediately formed on Vadrak. This was a spell he casted on himself to freeze the flames on his body.

“Second-level spell? You’ve already successfully constructed a Second-level spell?”

Vadrak dispelled the ice crystals. Even though the flames on his body were gone, his face was still rather drained. It had only been one attack, and yet, he was already injured.

Wizard Donaugh’s Flaming Ray was obviously a Second-level spell, far stronger than Vadrak’s First-level spell.

“Heh heh. Back then I was chased down by you two all the way here to the Kurdmansla Islands. I could construct Second-level spells long ago, only I didn’t have time, being chased all the way by you. Hmph, don’t think that I was afraid of you! If I intended to avoid getting tangled up with you two lunatics, you think I would have come all the way to the Kurdmansla Islands? However, you’re foolish indeed to have followed me here. It’s your death wish!”

Donaugh’s expression twisted in fury. It seemed like he had been pathetically hunted down by Vadrak and Bella the entire way here, which was why he harbored so much hatred.

“Donaugh, damn you!”

A sharp light glinted in Wizard Bella’s eyes, following which she rushed forward as a violent burst of Wind Elemental fluctuations emerged around her.

“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!”

Blades of wind covered the entire ground, speeding murderously toward Wizard Donaugh.

“It’s useless. This time I’ve joined Gray Wing Alliance, and handed over a precious alchemy material I’ve taken from that old fool Yalen. Not only did I win Gray Wing Alliance’s interest but I also received a robe that can withstand Third-level spell attacks, haha!”

Wizard Donaugh roared heartily. Despite the wide-ranging wind blades crashing into him, he was under no threat at all. The robe he was wearing could almost keep up with the robe Merlin had exchanged for in the Dark Magic Region.

Gray Wing Alliance had the most resources. Before this, Merlin did not quite believe that. How many resources would be required of various Spell Casters and could a faction with such a brief heritage possess all this?

However, now that he had seen the robe that Donaugh was wearing, Merlin was astounded. He faintly suspected that he had underestimated Gray Wing Alliance.

Wizard Bella immediately came to Wizard Vadrak’s side and supported him, slowly retreating. Although they seemed to hate Wizard Donaugh to the extreme, they were in danger in these current circumstances.

“Donaugh, do you still remember how Wizard Yalen treated us? He guided us to construct Spell Models, and explain to us how to prepare potions. He was basically our teacher, yet you shamelessly ambushed him. For someone like you, not even ten thousand deaths will pay off your sin!”

Wizard Bella’s chest was heaving ceaselessly, and her ashen face revealed that her fury had reached its peak.

It was not surprising that when Wizard Bella and Vadrak saw Donaugh, they would become so furious. They had hunted Donaugh all the way to the Kurdmansla Islands with everything they had.

It was just that Donaugh’s talent seemed superior to theirs, and he had given an essential alchemy material to Gray Wing Alliance, winning their attention and was bestowed a robe with powerful defensive capabilities. Vadrak and Bella were no longer a match for Donaugh.

Now that he understood the truth, Merlin stared at Donaugh, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

Donaugh currently wore a stormy expression, glaring at Wizard Vadrak and Bella. He was filled with a raging murderous intent.

“Die!”

Donaugh extended both arms once more, and the scorching flames surged out. The blaze transformed into two rays which flew toward Wizard Bella and Vadrak respectively.

Vadrak drew in a deep breath, and yelled toward the heavens, “Donaugh, we’re just about to become members of Fort Udon. You dare to kill us?”

“Fort Udon? You’ve joined Fort Udon?”

Hearing Vadrak mention Fort Udon, the surrounding Spell Casters were visibly excited. On the Kurdmansla Islands, Fort Udon was definitely considered the most powerful faction.

Based on the reactions of these people, one could tell that Fort Udon had such colossal influence!

Donaugh’s face shifted with uncertainty. However, when he saw that Wizard Vadrak and Wizard Bella were not wearing the robes of Fort Udon, he laughed coldly. “Heh heh, you’re still not members of Fort Udon currently. So, what if I kill you?”

Donaugh paid no mind to Vadrak’s words and continued channeling the Flaming Ray that was reaching out towards Wizard Bella and Wizard Vadrak. In their current situation, they would be hard pressed to defend against such a powerful Second-level spell.

“Wizard Yalen, Bella and I are useless. We have no way to avenge you now!”

Vadrak and Bella exchanged a glance. Their faces were rather pale, and their eyes were filled with a defenseless and dissatisfied look.