"We finally have it – the complete cultivation method of Darkness Eye!"

Wizard Hobbes' voice trembled as he spoke, and he seemed rather worked up. Beside him, Wizard Gryzllo and Wizard Bahrain gazed fervently at Wizard Hobbes' latter half of the cultivation method.

They were all Seventh-Spell Casters who were experts in Darkness-type spells. They believed that since a Sixth-level Spell Caster like Wizard Leo managed to cultivate Darkness Eye through this method, there was a high possibility that they would be able to cultivate it as well.

When that happened, the overall power of Abyss Fort would be increased to an extremely terrifying level.

However, as they continued reading, an odd expression quickly washed over Wizard Hobbes. When they had finished studying the entire cultivation method of Darkness Eye, he began to seethe with anger, which was a terrifying sight.

"Damn it! Leo had given us a cultivation method that's impossible to achieve!"

The expression on Wizard Hobbes' face became unpleasant. Beside him, Wizard Gryzllo and Wizard Bahrain felt a jolt of their hearts when they heard what he said, and they hastened to ask, "Did Leo give a fake cultivation method?"

"Hmph, it's worse than fake! If it was fake, we can go to the Dark Magic Region and ask Leo to hand over the real cultivation method. However, this second half of the cultivation method is the real thing. If one really cultivates Darkness Eye by following the stated method, the success rate is truly pitiful. Even if we have all our Sixth-level Spell Casters working on this, it's possible that not even one will succeed. Those who don't succeed will almost certainly die!"

Wizard Hobbes gnashed his teeth as he looked toward where Wizard Leo and Merlin had left, his heart filled with hatred.

"Since it's so difficult to cultivate it, how did Leo manage to succeed?"

Wizard Gryzllo and Wizard Bahrain exchanged a glance and asked in puzzlement.

Wizard Hobbes slowly retracted his gaze from the distance, and still clenching his jaw, replied in a low voice, "Leo is a madman. If it wasn't for his great luck, he would have long been dead. How lucky he is to have cultivated Darkness Eye! He was determined to do it at all costs, but can other Spell Casters persist at all costs like him?"

After Wizard Hobbes had spoken, the surrounding became quiet.

After a long moment, Wizard Bahrain said softly, "Let's go back. No matter what, we'll have to let the others look at the cultivation method of Darkness Eye, and even trouble Wizard Hegleman to have a look. Perhaps Wizard Hegleman would be able to amend a few aspects of Leo's method, and refine it further?"

Wizard Hobbes' eyes brightened, and he nodded. "That's right, Wizard Hegleman is a Ninth-level Spell Caster. He might be able to improve Leo's cultivation method! Let's go, we'll return now."

With that, Wizard Hobbes and the other Seventh-level Spell Casters turned around quickly and returned to Abyss Fort.

…

"Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!"

A burst of white light suddenly flashed across the tranquil beach. Following that, two figures appeared on the beach.

One of them had an ugly face with hollow eyes and a crimson third-eye in his forehead. It was Wizard Leo who had just returned to the Dark Magic Region from Abyss Fort.

Wizard Leo eyed his surroundings and turned around wearing a rather complicated expression. "Merlin, there are many prodigies, but not all of them can become a great Spell Caster. This is as far as I can help you."

After a pause, a sorrowful look suddenly washed over Wizard Leo's face as he mumbled softly, "If Raydore hadn't died then, perhaps he would've become a truly great Spell Caster. Back then, he was determined to be a Six-Elemental Spell Caster…"

Wizard Leo then turned around and entered the Dark Magic Region by himself, leaving Merlin who was deep in his own thoughts.

Merlin stared at the vanishing figure of Wizard Leo. He knew some parts of Wizard Leo's story. Wizard Leo had killed his younger brother Raydore with his own hands, and this became a nightmare that Wizard Leo was never able to escape. Even his cultivation of Darkness Eye and his tireless hunt of Osseus were all for the sake of avenging his brother so that he might achieve peace in his heart.

This was to the extent that Wizard Leo had helped Merlin so much simply because Merlin shared some similarities with Raydore. For the first time, Merlin suddenly felt that the disappearing figure of Wizard Leo, who had shaken up so many spell casters' organizations, seemed to be somewhat lonely…

…

When he had returned to the Wizard Tower, Merlin stayed inside for almost half a month. He was not carrying out any cultivation. If he wanted to quickly improve the present state of his Mind Power in a short time, he would need to rely on more than just Blueberry Potion.

Even if he added Phantasmal Magic Potion to the mix, he would need to consume it over many years to see an improvement in his Mind Power. Furthermore, the Dark Magic Region did not have the materials for Phantasmal Magic Potion.

Therefore, during this period, Merlin did not take in potions to boost his Mind Power but instead familiarized himself with the powers he had.

Now, Merlin was not just a Six-Elemental Spell Caster. Besides having powerful Six-Elemental spells, Merlin also possessed Glacial Finger, Fiery Collapse, and Darkness Heart that he had just cultivated in Abyss Fort. All in all, he had three types of Pandora Demon Ability.

An individual having three types of Pandora Demon Ability – Merlin did not know what the situation was in other spell casters' organizations. However, in the Dark Magic Region, Spell Casters who possessed Pandora Demon Ability were already rare hence it was even more rare for a person to have three types of Pandora Demon Ability.

Although having three Pandora Demon Abilities was considered many, he would still need to familiarize himself with their power and unleash the limits of their unique capabilities. In this manner, only then would he be able to truly demonstrate the superiority of the three types of Pandora Demon Ability.

Merlin had already completed the first stage of cultivating Glacial Finger. Its power was already very formidable, and most Third-level Spell Casters would be unable to withstand such an attack and became frozen immediately.

As for Fiery Collapse, its power seemed to be even more terrifying with its raging flames that covered the entire area. The first form of Fiery Collapse already had such frightening strength, and even Third-level Defensive spells would be consumed in the flames.

As for Fourth-level spells, Merlin had not encountered any Fourth-level Spell Casters so far, so naturally, he was unsure about the extent of Fiery Collapse. Would it be enough to threaten Fourth-level Spell Casters?

Glacial Finger and Fiery Collapse were both Offensive Pandora Demon Abilities, but Merlin's Darkness Heart was a Supportive Pandora Demon Ability.

Although it was of a Supportive nature, the boost of power that Darkness Heart provided to Merlin's Darkness-type spells would be a great one, especially since Merlin had constructed an extremely formidable spell among the First-level spells, Dark Light Realm. Once it was cast and enhanced by Darkness Heart, it might just trap the average Fourth-level Spell Caster in an illusion.

When Merlin took note of all the powers that he possessed, he noticed that his capabilities had been greatly enhanced without him realizing it. Third-level Spell Casters would no longer be of any threat to Merlin.

"It's time for a trip to Floating City to resolve matters with Riesen!"

Merlin muttered ominously. Of course, he had not forgotten Wizard Riesen's sneak attack on him in the ancient monument, and how Wizard Riesen had also trapped him in it.

It was possible that Wizard Riesen had never considered that to cultivate Fiery Collapse, one would need to be in the ancient monument. He merely possessed the cultivation method but had no way of cultivating Fiery Collapse.

Conversely, it was Merlin who had discovered a silver lining while he was trapped in the ancient monument and managed to cultivate the first form of Fiery Collapse.

Now that Merlin's powers were significantly increased and at his current mind power, there was no chance that he would be able to construct a Second-level spell, so he instantly thought about settling matters with Riesen.

"After I've resolved matters with Riesen, I'll look for Laurinka. I'm a First-level Spell Caster now, so I can have my own attendant!"

Merlin had not forgotten about his initial promise to Laurinka. Once he had become a First-level Spell Caster, he would take Laurinka as his attendant so she could return once more to the Dark Magic Region.

This was Merlin's promise, and now was the time for him to fulfill this promise to Laurinka.

Therefore, Merlin stood up right away and had opened the door when he found that a familiar figure was standing outside.

"Elena?"

Merlin furrowed his brows and cried out in surprise.

Elena jerked her head up, and a delighted expression appeared on her face when she saw that it was Merlin. "Wizard Merlin, you're finally out! I've come by a few times but you always seem to be busy, so I didn't disturb you."

It turned out that Elena had come by a few times, only she did not want to disturb Merlin.

Merlin smiled and asked, "Is there any reason you're looking for me?"

Elena smiled as well. "Nothing much. I just wanted to thank Wizard Merlin. If you hadn't saved us back then in the ancient monument, I'm afraid that I wouldn't have had the chance to return to the Dark Magic Region."

As she brought up what happened in the ancient monument, Merlin was instantly reminded of the fact that he had rescued Elena and Wizard Glen in passing back when he was in the ancient monument.

"It's nothing much. It was a simple effort."

Merlin paused for a moment. He considered how, this time around, it might not be easy to search for Riesen in Floating City, and further recalled that Elena's clan was a Spell Caster clan in Floating City. Perhaps he could request Elena's assistance.

Thus, Merlin said, "Wizard Elena, I'm returning to Floating City, and I'm afraid that I have a favor to ask of your clan."

"Oh? Wizard Merlin is going back to Floating City? In that case, how about I tag along with you? If it's a matter in Floating City, I believe that I would be of some help."

Hearing that Merlin was going to Floating City, Elena became more enthusiastic. After all, Merlin was currently a rising star, a gifted Spell Caster in the Dark Magic Region, and an even greater talent than Kleis. Befriending Merlin would be hugely beneficial to her position in her clan.

"Well, thank you for your help Wizard Elena!"

Merlin bobbed his head and did not turn down the offer. With Elena's help, it would be a piece of cake to search for Riesen.

"There's no time to lose. We'll leave now!"

Merlin professed in a level tone.

After that, Merlin and Elena went through the Runic Magic Circle together and quickly left the Dark Magic Region.