Moreover, according to common sense, for such an earth-shattering conspiracy, he should have found some clues in the daily life of the Arcane City. After all, he was usually very thoughtful and paid attention to every aspect of the city.
But what about now? No signs at all! The city was thriving one moment, and the next second it was hit hard by disasters such as epidemics, forbidden magic areas, and demon invasions.
But after calming down, Merlin had to admit that this was actually normal.
The Ancient God Cult and the Demon Clan have been planning for so long, they must have been very careful and cautious. There aren't so many clues that can be easily exposed. After all, these guys are very smart. They don't spread their doctrines openly, nor do they kill people at will, and they don't participate in anything rashly. They just lurk silently, doing things in the dark and smelly sewers that are enough to subvert the Arcane City.
Now that Merlin knew that the Ancient Cult was causing trouble in the sewers of the Arcane City, he felt determined and would naturally not let it go smoothly.
But the current situation is really tricky. Currently, the high-end combat forces are fighting fiercely with the demons. The magic light is flickering in the sky, and the shouts of killing are deafening. The nobles and magicians of the aristocratic families of the Arcane City have also joined the battlefield in the sky, doing their best to protect their homes.
As a result, the only forces he could rely on at this moment were the young, immature but passionate students around him.
"Can it be done? Can you really do it?" Merlin couldn't help feeling a little nervous. He looked around and saw Arthur, Chris, Stacy and the others had come to his side.
These young faces were filled with anxiety and concern, and as soon as they got closer, they all started asking Merlin what was going on. Merlin took a deep breath and told everyone his conjecture that the Ancient God Cult was hiding in the sewers and trying to use the power of the Ancient God of Plague to destroy the Arcane City.
When Arthur heard what Merlin said, his already bright eyes instantly ignited with blazing flames. Without saying a word, he strode forward and kicked open the manhole cover. A foul smell hit him in the face, but he ignored it and jumped down.
"Arthur!" Merlin was horrified when he saw this, and shouted Arthur's name loudly, "What are you doing?"
Arthur's voice came from the deep sewer below, with some courage and determination: "Merlin, now that we all know that the Ancient God Cult is causing trouble down there, what are you waiting for? Every second you delay, the people of the Arcane City will be in more danger, we must go down to stop it! Now the battle above is already fierce, everyone is fighting desperately, if we still look back and wait for them to complete their conspiracy, everything will be too late! What are we learning knowledge and practicing magic in the academy every day for? Isn't it to be able to stand up at the critical moment and protect this land and people we love? Now, the test is before us, we can't retreat!"
Merlin frowned, still trying to dissuade him: "Arthur, we can't be so reckless, we should at least discuss countermeasures. This sewer is dark and the terrain is as complicated as a maze. Who knows what arrangements the Ancient God Cult has made down there? If we encounter a sixth-level or even seventh-level strongman, how can we deal with our limited manpower? If we are not careful, we will be wiped out!"
Arthur paused for a moment, his tone revealing unquestionable determination: "Merlin, in this situation, how can we have so much time to think? If we wait until we can come up with a perfect solution, the Arcane City would have fallen long ago! We are students of the Arcane Academy, shouldering the responsibility of protecting this place. Are we going to sit back and watch everyone suffer? Besides, this is not the first time we have encountered believers of the Ancient Gods. We have gone through countless hardships and obstacles. Are we still afraid of their tenderness? Even if there are high-level strongmen, we work together and may not be powerless to fight! Now we are all level five and can deploy domains to fight against the Forbidden Magic Domain. We are not going down blindly. Everyone has their own abilities. If we are careful, we can always find the flaws of the Ancient Gods and destroy their conspiracy."
Merlin was silent for a moment as he listened to Arthur's impassioned words. He looked around, at the young but determined faces of his companions, and thought to himself: Yes, there is no choice now. Everyone is fighting for the Arcane City. How can they retreat?
However, Merlin really wanted to say that he was just a fourth-level guy.
Merlin raised his head, his eyes full of determination, and said to his companions: "Everyone has heard it. The danger below is self-evident, but we really have no choice. Now is the time when the Arcane City needs us the most. Even if the road ahead is full of thorns, we must go and see what crazy things those guys from the Ancient God Cult are doing, and completely crush their conspiracy! I know it's difficult, but if we work together, we can definitely do it!"
Merlin looked at the young but resolute faces beside him, his heart filled with a complex mixture of emotion and responsibility. He took a deep breath and said solemnly, "My friends, this trip into the sewers is full of dangers. As your guide, I, Merlin, solemnly promise that I will definitely be at the forefront of everyone and will never retreat. Even if we have to evacuate as a last resort, I will be at the back, fighting to the death for everyone, to ensure that everyone has a chance to leave safely."
He paused, his eyes slowly swept over the crowd, his voice getting deeper and deeper, "However, we must be clear that once we go down, life and death are unpredictable and there will definitely be danger to our lives. The enemy's strength is unfathomable. Although I am determined, I dare not guarantee that I can protect everyone. If anyone has concerns and withdraws at this moment, I will not force them. After all, this is not an easy adventure, but a decision about life and death."
As soon as Merlin finished speaking, Stacie took a step forward impatiently, her eyes gleaming with trust, and she said loudly: "Merlin, you lead us to learn and grow every day. Every word you say and every decision you make is the most correct guidance in our eyes. As long as I am by your side and follow you, I will never escape even if it means going through mountains of swords and seas of fire!"
Yuna looked at Merlin and raised her chin slightly, holding her little face and said, "Merlin, wherever you go, I will go."
Carl nodded vigorously and tightened the sword in his hand: "Merlin, you dare to rush in front. If I shrink back, am I still worthy of being your companion? Stop talking nonsense and set off quickly!"
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