<h4>Chapter 270: Defenseless and Dissatisfied</h4>


    <strong>Trantor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion <strong>Editor: </strong>EndlessFantasy Trantion


    In his mind, Merlin was still processing the information regarding Gray Wing Alliance, Wizard’s Tower, and Fort Udon that Wizard Vadrak had just provided.


    In particr, he wasing to terms with the fact that Wizard’s Tower had more than forty Spell Casters who were Fourth-level and above. This was even more than the Dark Magic Region. Within the Dark Magic Region, there were merely thirty plus individuals who could build their own towers.


    This meant that Wizard’s Tower, in terms of manpower, wasparable to a spell casters’ organization with an extensive background and ancient inheritances such as the Dark Magic Region.


    Although the Dark Magic Region was a small-sized spell casters’ organization, most factions would be no match for it. In the Dark Magic Region’s description of the Kurdman Inds, it was still only a “savage”nd where roaming Wizards gathered, and sea beasts were bitterly fought and struggled against.


    However, now that Merlin had arrived on the Kurdman Inds, based on what he saw and heard for himself, the Kurdman Inds had already be stronger.


    By itself, Wizard’s Tower was already a powerful faction which was not inferior to the Dark Magic Region. On the other hand, Gray Wing Alliance and Fort Udon were the other two formidable factions which were no weaker than Wizard’s Tower.


    If these three factions joined forces, the power of the entire Kurdman Inds would be on par with a medium-sized spell casters’ organization.


    As forrge-sized spell casters’ organizations, they did not form merely on the basis of having arge number of members. At least one Great Wizard was required to establish arge-sized spell casters’ organization.


    For instance, although Sterling House was not a spell casters’ organization, due to Great Wizard Sterling’s presence, it could feasibly bepared to thoserge-sized spell casters’ organizations. Of course, this was all due to the Great Wizard Sterling’s presence.


    The Kurdman Inds were simr to Sterling House, only Merlin did not know if there was a Great Wizard on the Kurdman Inds.


    “Wizard Vadrak, the three major factions of the Kurdman Inds are powerful indeed, and there are countless other factions, which mustn’t be underestimated even though they might not beparable to the three major factions. Now that the Kurdman Inds have developed to their present powerful state, can this be maintained if there’s no Great Wizard to oversee things?”


    Merlin lifted his head and looked toward Wizard Vadrak.


    “Great Wizard...”


    Wizard Vadrak mumbled softly to himself for a moment, then a mysterious smile tugged at the corner of his lips. He said in a low voice, “Wizard Merlin, in truth, there’s a Great Wizard on the Kurdman Inds, only not many people know of this. Even I’m unclear about the specifics. Perhaps you can ask the people at Fort Udon.”


    Merlin felt a shiver deep within his heart. He did not think that the Kurdman Inds would really have a Great Wizard. If what Wizard Vadrak said was true, then the entire Kurdman Inds had unwittingly developed into an enormous faction that wasparable torge-sized spell casters’ organizations, just like Sterling House.


    Even in terms of overall capability, the Kurdman Inds were far more powerful than Sterling House. After all, there were a few Ninth-level Spell Casters in the three major factions of the Kurdman Inds alone, and Sterling House was only supported by the Great Wizard Sterling without any Ninth-level Spell Casters at all. There were not even many Seventh-level Spell Casters in Sterling House.


    The reports and information the Dark Magic Region and other spell casters’ organizations had on the Kurdman Inds were far too outdated. Things were different now, and the Kurdman Inds had be a colossus!


    The main ind was bustling with noise and movement, and the hubbub of Spell Casters peddling their wares on the street evoked a fondness in Merlin as it was just like when he was in ckwater City.


    However, Vadrak and Be were somewhat downcast, and their spirits could not be lifted. This seemed to be rted to the “Wizard Yalen” who was mentioned in the earlier conversation.


    Merlin did not inquire about this “Wizard Yalen”. It must be something difficult for Wizard Vadrak and Wizard Be to talk about, and something inappropriate to bring up.


    Since both of them had lost their good mood, and Merlin had learned of some information regarding Gray Wing Alliance and Wizard’s Tower from Vadrak, he asked Wizard Vadrak and Wizard Be, “The two of you are tired, so why don’t we head back to Fort Udon and rest?”


    Wizard Vadrak and Be nodded and began turning back.


    However, they had only taken a few steps when amotion was heard behind them. The expressions of Vadrak and Be changed as they spun around, their eyes ring straight ahead.


    “Donaugh!”


    Wizard Vadrak’s gaze was fixed on a Spell Caster wearing a light-colored Wizard robe and a wide-brimmed ck hat as he yelled through clenched teeth.


    “Hmm? Vadrak? Be?”


    The face of the Spell Caster who was called “Donaugh” clearly went nk in the instant he saw Vadrak and Be, but this was swiftly followed by a darkened expression.


    “Heh heh, so it’s you guys. Seems like you haven’t joined any factions. Good, good. You guys have been following me from the start and had nearly caused my death a few times. Now, it’s payback time!”


    A vicious expression emerged on Wizard Donaugh’s face, following which he turned to another tall Wizard and said, “Wizard Hitte, there shouldn’t be anything preventing me from making a move here, right?”


    The tall Wizard eyed Merlin and the rest, and a cold smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. “Rest assured, the Kurdman Inds’ rule which bans fights don’t apply to us of the three major factions. You’re now a Spell Caster of our Gray Wing Alliance. It’s not a big deal if you kill a few Wizards.”


    “That’s perfect!”


    With that, Donaugh brandished an arm fiercely, and thick strands of Fire Element began rapidly fluctuating over his body.


    “ming Ray!”


    Wizard Donaugh lifted one hand, and a fiery beam of me erupted. Its speed was extremely quick, and in the blink of an eye, it had reached Vadrak.


    “Bang!”


    Vadrak reacted quickly as well. An Earth-type Defensive spell materialized before him, but it was only a First-level spell and was shattered by ming Ray right away. Moreover, the ze was pushing through without stopping and was burning on Vadrak’s body.


    “Snap!”


    Thick ice crystals immediately formed on Vadrak. This was a spell he casted on himself to freeze the mes on his body.


    “Second-level spell? You’ve already sessfully constructed a Second-level spell?”


    Vadrak dispelled the ice crystals. Even though the mes on his body were gone, his face was still rather drained. It had only been one attack, and yet, he was already injured.


    Wizard Donaugh’s ming Ray was obviously a Second-level spell, far stronger than Vadrak’s First-level spell.


    “Heh heh. Back then I was chased down by you two all the way here to the Kurdman Inds. I could construct Second-level spells long ago, only I didn’t have time, being chased all the way by you. Hmph, don’t think that I was afraid of you! If I intended to avoid getting tangled up with you two lunatics, you think I would havee all the way to the Kurdman Inds? However, you’re foolish indeed to have followed me here. It’s your death wish!”


    Donaugh’s expression twisted in fury. It seemed like he had been pathetically hunted down by Vadrak and Be the entire way here, which was why he harbored so much hatred.


    “Donaugh, damn you!”


    A sharp light glinted in Wizard Be’s eyes, following which she rushed forward as a violent burst of Wind Elemental fluctuations emerged around her.


    “Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!”


    des of wind covered the entire ground, speeding murderously toward Wizard Donaugh.


    “It’s useless. This time I’ve joined Gray Wing Alliance, and handed over a precious alchemy material I’ve taken from that old fool Yalen. Not only did I win Gray Wing Alliance’s interest but I also received a robe that can withstand Third-level spell attacks, haha!”


    Wizard Donaugh roared heartily. Despite the wide-ranging wind des crashing into him, he was under no threat at all. The robe he was wearing could almost keep up with the robe Merlin had exchanged for in the Dark Magic Region.


    Gray Wing Alliance had the most resources. Before this, Merlin did not quite believe that. How many resources would be required of various Spell Casters and could a faction with such a brief heritage possess all this?


    However, now that he had seen the robe that Donaugh was wearing, Merlin was astounded. He faintly suspected that he had underestimated Gray Wing Alliance.


    Wizard Be immediately came to Wizard Vadrak’s side and supported him, slowly retreating. Although they seemed to hate Wizard Donaugh to the extreme, they were in danger in these current circumstances.


    “Donaugh, do you still remember how Wizard Yalen treated us? He guided us to construct Spell Models, and exin to us how to prepare potions. He was basically our teacher, yet you shamelessly ambushed him. For someone like you, not even ten thousand deaths will pay off your sin!”


    Wizard Be’s chest was heaving ceaselessly, and her ashen face revealed that her fury had reached its peak.


    It was not surprising that when Wizard Be and Vadrak saw Donaugh, they would be so furious. They had hunted Donaugh all the way to the Kurdman Inds with everything they had.


    It was just that Donaugh’s talent seemed superior to theirs, and he had given an essential alchemy material to Gray Wing Alliance, winning their attention and was bestowed a robe with powerful defensive capabilities. Vadrak and Be were no longer a match for Donaugh.


    Now that he understood the truth, Merlin stared at Donaugh, and a cold glint shed in his eyes.


    Donaugh currently wore a stormy expression, ring at Wizard Vadrak and Be. He was filled with a raging murderous intent.


    “Die!”


    Donaugh extended both arms once more, and the scorching mes surged out. The ze transformed into two rays which flew toward Wizard Be and Vadrak respectively.


    Vadrak drew in a deep breath, and yelled toward the heavens, “Donaugh, we’re just about to be members of Fort Udon. You dare to kill us?”


    “Fort Udon? You’ve joined Fort Udon?”


    Hearing Vadrak mention Fort Udon, the surrounding Spell Casters were visibly excited. On the Kurdman Inds, Fort Udon was definitely considered the most powerful faction.


    Based on the reactions of these people, one could tell that Fort Udon had such colossal influence!


    Donaugh’s face shifted with uncertainty. However, when he saw that Wizard Vadrak and Wizard Be were not wearing the robes of Fort Udon, heughed coldly. “Heh heh, you’re still not members of Fort Udon currently. So, what if I kill you?”


    Donaugh paid no mind to Vadrak’s words and continued channeling the ming Ray that was reaching out towards Wizard Be and Wizard Vadrak. In their current situation, they would be hard pressed to defend against such a powerful Second-level spell.


    “Wizard Yalen, Be and I are useless. We have no way to avenge you now!”


    Vadrak and Be exchanged a nce. Their faces were rather pale, and their eyes were filled with a defenseless and dissatisfied look.