Cromwell was absolutely confident about winning this duel.
He was intoxicated with the unprecedented powerful feeling after breaking through to level-thirteen. He believed that no one in Jarrosus' younger generation was his opponent—including Felic, who once made him feel fear.
The shame in Emerald Tower had to be cleansed with blood.
When he was answering Old Merlin, Cromwell began to plan in his heart how to kill his opponent as cruelly as possible. The humiliation through words alone was inadequate; it was not enough to wash away the shame on himself. The mage named Felic had to shed the last drop of his blood before he could die in endless pain and remorse!
"There are two pieces of equipment in the basement, in the third compartment on the right side of the door. I've told you before how to open it. Now go and take them out."
"Yes, Father."
Moments later, Cromwell returned to Old Merlin with a mage robe and a staff.