Early in the morning, Merlin woke up and meditated for a while. Although he had come to the Dark Spirit Domain and had Matrix's help, Merlin remained as diligent as ever.
Not long after, Merlin headed straight to the top floor of the tower, only to find nine Spellcasters already gathered outside Mage Leo's room.
Like Merlin, these nine Spellcasters had been selected by Mage Leo to attend the Dark Spirit Domain Gathering, held once every three years.
These Spellcasters were usually busy with their own affairs, either carrying out missions or staying in their rooms to meditate or construct Spells. Thus, although Merlin had been in the Dark Spirit Domain for nearly a year, he did not know any of them.
Merlin's arrival did not draw much attention. The Spellcasters merely offered him polite smiles before turning away and quietly waiting outside the room.
Before long, Mage Leo emerged as well. Today, he wore a white robe trimmed with gold. If not for his hollow eyes and the terrifying blood-red vertical eye on his forehead, his attire would have been quite fitting, highlighting his nobility and power.
However, Mage Leo's hollow eyes and blood-red vertical eye were truly frightening. Even those Spellcasters who had met him before looked faintly pale, with only a few managing to remain composed.
Mage Leo did not care in the slightest. He merely said, "Everyone is here. Let's go! Merlin, you'll lead the team this time!"
Mage Leo spoke calmly to Merlin. At the same time, Merlin felt several gazes instantly settle on him.
Merlin glanced calmly at the other nine Spellcasters and understood Mage Leo's intention. He had given Merlin status and authority. At this Exchange Conference, Merlin would be the main figure, while the other nine were merely there to make up