The Ninth Wizard Oden left, leaving behind only traces of scorched battle marks on the ground.
Merlin's expression was pensive as he stared in the direction that Wizard Oden and his men had disappeared towards. Truth to be told, he was actually at a disadvantage in the last battle. If they had continued to battle, he probably may not have gained an upper hand at all.
"Looks like my abilities are still not enough. Even at my best, I can barely compete with a Sixth-level Spell Caster!"
Merlin had initially thought that once he constructed his Darkness Vortex Darkness-type spell, then most of the Sixth-level Spell Casters would no longer be worthy opponents. It now seemed like this was not completely true. The Darkness Vortex was indeed strong, especially in cases where Merlin was strengthened by the Darkness Heart. It could engulf the Spell Caster's spirit, causing them to fall into an illusion.