YM778.TV Chapter 179 Merlin
As a thunderbolt struck his mind at the discovery, a leather boot pierced through the vortex. Attached by small belts, they glinted under the setting sun as it brought the legend\'s leg out.
Adam\'s eyes widened, and his heart hammered against his chest. Finally. Finally! Merlin would come out!
Blood pumped through his veins like a raging torrent as he took in the white and blue pants decorated with exquisite magical embroideries. They sparkled gold on the long blue and golden cape swirling over them, adding to Merlin\'s mystical charm.
Then, his lips curled into an excited smile, and his face flushed a bright scarlet as he saw the wide golden brooch attaching his cape. Underneath, an immaculate white robe caught the light, sparkling like fireworks in his eyes.
Time almost stopped, and he held his breath as a youthful face emerged.
The vortex clung onto its white hair as if reluctant to let go. Yet it did, allowing it to cascade over Merlin\'s sky-blue eyes.
Adam gulped as he scrutinised the handsome youth in confusion. Far from the aged man he had expected to see, Merlin looked no older than twenty. And beyond his youth, what a presence! What handsomeness!
After the shock, he chuckled.
\'I have a competitor in the sinfully handsome club now.\'
Meanwhile, Merlin\'s eyes narrowed as he focused on Adam\'s horns and emerald eyes.
Then, his feet left the ground as he hovered towards him and leaned over his body, interest and amusement melding in his voice.
"A demon with draconic features? That\'s a first!" He nodded while Adam backed a step. "I don\'t know what that stupid Mab has in mind, but I\'m not supporting the old gods."
Adam\'s pupils constricted, and his mind trembled at the terrible news.
He summoned the most powerful mage in mythology, but he won\'t support him? Was it because of his prejudice against Mab or because he was a demon?"
His fist and jaws clenched. For a moment, he didn\'t know what to say. The disappointment struck him just that much.
However, Merlin patted his shoulder next and gave him a knowing glance.
"Are you an old god?" He chuckled, mischief flashing in his eyes. "I\'ll assess your territory and character first. If you\'re as good as Arthur and your town is as just as Camelot, I\'ll help you."
A steely glint flashed in Adam\'s eyes.
"Please, don\'t leave a stone unturned in your assessment."
He nodded, eager to prove that even if he wasn\'t as impressive as Arthur, his goal was much grander than equality before the law. But there was more to it. He could receive the sage\'s feedback and advice on how to improve his citizens\' lives further!
More than his powerful enchantments and spells, the sage\'s aspect that made his fist tighten was his knowledge and experience! After all, he had educated Arthur and molded him into who he became.
He shook his head. It went beyond that.
The vortex didn\'t shape itself into the mythical Excalibur for no reason, and he knew why.
\'The lady of the Lake gave it to him, not Arthur. Merlin is the real owner of Excalibur and used it during wars. He then staged a trial to legitimise Arthur\'s ascension to the British throne by asking every lord to remove it from the anvil.\'
As he pondered, Merlin shrugged and sized him up.
"I expected you to drop to your knees and beg to receive my help. Maybe even cover your wrongdoings under a layer of righteousness. Boring." His lips twisted, and he frowned. "On a more serious note, I\'m not a fan of demons. But hey? My father was the worst one, and I think I turned out great, so maybe you\'re an exception like me?"
Adam rolled his eyes at the unexpected yet expected banter.
\'He\'s a bit like Wu Kong.\' He shook his head. \'He\'s more dangerous. Wu Kong is a free spirit that fights head-on. On the other hand, Merlin is a bit like Mab: subtle and manipulative in his mischief.\'
After a short exhale, he gazed at Merlin in the eyes.
"If that\'s what bothers you, I\'m human. In fact, I lived..."
However, Merlin raised his hand to cut him off as his eyes narrowed.
"For how long do you think I slept?" His voice turned somber. "Millennia. I\'ve dreamed about the future and seen event after event until today. Why did this game start? I know it. How did Tiamat escape, and why did you precisely land in this realm? I know it, too."
Adam\'s eyes widened at the sudden change in atmosphere. He swallowed, the regal pressure Merlin emitted making his lips and throat dry.
"I\'ve seen you rise from an imp to a draconic asura and struggle in the crypt decades ago, but after today? Impregnable darkness veils the future. No artifact can pierce them, and the gods themselves lost their hold over fate." His tone became sharper, tinted with delight at the brewing chaos. "A storm is approaching, and you\'re not ready. No one is, not even the gods. Will your boat sink in the tumultuous currents, or will you benefit from it?"
A low, chilling chuckle escaped his lips as wisps of condensed mana wafted from his eyes as he gazed at Adam\'s missing hand.
"But I have some advice for you. Don\'t try to fix your hand."
Upon hearing the stupid advice, Adam\'s eyes narrowed into fiery slits.
A tense silence settled as demonic essence and mana clashed, creating a swirling storm of fiery sparks around them.
"Why?"
However, Merlin answered with a single word.
"Chaos." He reverted to his playful persona and changed the subject. "I\'ve seen you build a poor-quality obelisk. I\'ll give Ozymandias a hand to upgrade it. So, see you later, Adam." He walked away and waved his hand, leaving Adam brooding for a second before adding. "Oh! You can check my stats if you want. They\'re not on your other mythical figures\' level, but they\'re not horrible either."
As the pressure subsided, Adam bit his lip.
His eyes darted between his empty forearm and Merlin\'s back, doubts gnawing at him before he shoved them into a dark corner of his mind.
He had no time to consider them and would check on Merlin\'s loyalty first. If it was high, he would follow his advice. If not, he would dismiss it and fix his hand along with Durgrim\'s arm.
A steely glint flashing in his eyes, he scrutinised Merlin\'s fluttering blue cape and hood adorned with golden embroideries until a stat panel condensed before his eyes.
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Merlin
Race:
Half-devil (Mythical figure)
Affinity:
Mana (all existing elements)
Job:
Divine enchanter
Class:
Supreme Sorcerer-King
Loyalty:
95
LVL:
1
Exp:
0/20
HP:
15.000/15.000
Vitality:
1.500
Strength:
1.000
Agility:
1.000
Mana:
999.999.999.999.999++ (Unable to assess)
Divine energy:
0
His pupils constricted and trembled at the ridiculous numbers as a frown dripping ink formed on his brows.
"That\'s what you call not on the same level? What a joke!" He clicked his tongue and focused on his left forearm. "He\'s loyal at least..."