"Alright. With Mage Hegar here, even if Sailin has gained another Merlin, it is no great matter! All of you Mages, go and make your preparations. At dawn tomorrow, we will begin our attack on Pujias City!"
Count Longadi had finally made up his mind and was preparing to strike at Pujias City.
Thus, many Spellcasters left excitedly. Count Longadi had recruited a total of six Spellcasters. Aside from Hegar, who was a First-level Spellcaster, the other five were merely Novice Spellcasters.
However, after hearing Hegar's words, these wandering Novice Spellcasters also began to feel restless. The Dark Spirit Ring was the token for entering the Dark Spirit Domain, something countless wandering Spellcasters would go mad over. Even though Hegar was indeed stronger than all of them, no one could say for certain what would happen on the battlefield.
All these Spellcasters had set their sights on the Dark Spirit Ring. Even their expressions became animated.
"Count, I shall take my leave as well."
Mage Hegar gave a slight bow, then turned away. After leaving the room, he looked at the backs of the several Spellcasters ahead of him and sneered softly. "Hmph, a bunch of fools. Are Mages from a Spellcaster Organization so easy to deal with? Even Novice Spellcasters from such organizations are stronger than many First-level Spellcasters among wandering Spellcasters! If I did not have that item and the certainty of victory, I truly would not want to clash head-on with Mages from a Spellcaster Organization!"
"Heh heh, but this is fine too. Let you fools drain some of Merlin's magic power first. Then I'll make my move and seize the Dark Spirit Ring in one stroke..."
Hegar sneered several times, then quickly turned and left Count Longadi's residence.
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"So this is the token that drives