Iver had never expected to encounter Merlin during this Promotion Ritual.
As a half-demon, Merlin possessed half the bloodline of the Path of Transcendence, and was therefore highly skilled in ritual arts. At the same time, he was also a mage who had ultimately become an apostle of the Wise Philosopher.
But when it came to the founding of Avalon, Merlin was still someone who could not be bypassed.
Iver had even told his students the story of Merlin and Vivian, Lady of the Lake, falling in and out of love with each other.
At the same time, the Holy Sword - Red Hilt Sword currently stored in Iver's hands had also been sealed by Merlin. The establishment of the Silver and Tin Palace, as well as several National Artifacts such as the Eye of Avalon, was also connected to Merlin.
From this perspective... Merlin's importance to Avalon was even far greater than that of "Gawain," who had presided over Iver's Promotion Ritual earlier.
However, Iver had something even more urgent to discuss with Merlin...
"Don't rush."
Merlin reached out and tapped Iver on the forehead.
Even though he had already become an apostle of the Nine Pillar Gods, he looked not the slightest bit serious. He had none of the imposing aura of a Subordinate God, and still looked like an ordinary human—even though he had never been human in the first place, not even before becoming an apostle.
The legendary mage, clad in a blue robe with a sharp sword at his waist, smiled and said, "I know you have something to say... That's why I didn't arrive late today. I came here early instead. And that's also why I dragged you here ahead of time.
"Don't worry. Before our conversation is over, none of them will be