The flower-filled Merlin Sanctuary exploded with colorful petals like cannons on the ground, and drifted into the distance by the fragrant forest breeze. The heads of the eight sanctuaries poked out in unison, and the spires of the towers shimmered with a myriad of magical sheen, and from time to time fireworks of brilliant runes jumped. It was still morning, there were not many people, and there were only a dozen or so people in the First Sanctuary who were conducting the usual tests day after day, and of course, most of these experiments failed without much thought.

Today is Sheldon's first day of leave on temporary grant, and his priority is to report on what has happened recently and on Merlin's growth and physical changes. Of course, he took Merlin with him. No single father should leave his children behind for anything – even if Merlin is not his biological son. During this time, Sheldon already had a very deep nurturing relationship with Merlin, after all, the child was very well-behaved, intelligent and lovely. Somehow, as soon as he saw this little guy now, the corners of his mouth couldn't stop turning up.

After breakfast, Sheldon pulled the sleepy Merlin and headed to the Sanctuary of Merlin, which borders the Vatican. A small piece of land that was set aside by the Holy Land of Merlin was given up by the World Tree, and the state had to relax its authority in exchange for a friendly relationship between the two sides.

"Dad, where are we going today?" Merlin watched Sheldon quickly pack the papers on the table and stuff them into his bag.

"Check your body." With a flick of Sheldon's wand, he slipped the last report into a leather pouch that wasn't bulging, "I might draw blood later, for the sake of my health......"

I don't know if this little guy will be afraid of pain...... Wait a minute? Does he not know what a blood draw is?

At this time, Márquez was talking to the nightmare in the sea of knowledge, and he was a little worried about whether there was any danger in handing over his blood.

"No, it won't. Once the blood is separated from the main body, with the control of your current body, the rune magic inside will quickly flow back. Nightmare grinned and said, "Your dad should have gone to Merlin Sanctuary to hand in the report." ”

"What report?"

"Everything about us about what he observed."

Márquez was so flustered that his consciousness began to tremble in the sea of consciousness. But he was quickly soothed by the nightmare next to him.

"He doesn't observe anything, as runic creatures, mystery and concealment are our strengths."

The carriage gurgled and turned, and the axles rotated regularly like the hands on a pendulum.

It's the time of year when the flowers are in full bloom in the Merlin Holy Land, and it's also the time when the whole of Yaris is more peaceful. At this time, all kinds of creatures will begin to multiply, especially in this holy place with a high concentration of magical power.

Merlin watched curiously at the caterpillar hanging from the leaves overhead—its pale green burrs were topped by thirty-two vermilion crystals that reflected psychedelic light in the sunlight. It writhed, bloated, graceful, and slow.

Merlin reached out and grabbed it, but the nightmare on the side didn't say anything anyway, and he didn't even see much of the world before, but he was extremely interested in everything around him.

Unexpectedly, the caterpillar suddenly hooked its body, and the silk thread on its tail exploded into the fluffy glow, and disappeared without a trace in an instant.

"Don't touch any creatures around you that are coming towards you." With a wave of Sheldon's wand, he dragged out a thin stream of colorless mana, quickly causing the caterpillar to retreat, "This is the Isel caterpillar, it is very poisonous, and the small red dot on it can make your hand fester. ”

It's scary......

Merlin's face turned pale, and he hurriedly looked at the surrounding jungle, not knowing what would happen in this place.

"The concentration of magic in the Merlin Sanctuary is very high, and it is normal for the creatures here to mutate." Nightmare laughed, "Your body has been modified, and there will be no damage to this body. ”

More and more animals, not only insects, but also wild cats, raccoons, and all kinds of large creatures are faintly peeking on the forest path.

"In my name." Sheldon looked at Merlin deeply, and his wand flicked forward.

With a "buzz", four or five circles of invisible magic barriers rippled out of thin air, and Sheldon used his strength to show that he and his child were unapproachable.

The peeping creature scurried away, and a cloudy roar of unknown meaning came from among the branches and leaves, and the leaves crackled as they collided.

"We are now a source of magic that comes out of thin air. Monsters will always have better perception than humans who already have brains. ”

"Why?" Márquez asked, puzzled.

"Because your body is very attractive." Nightmare giggled, "We're just walking magic. ”

"What...... You! ”

"Don't worry, that's not a bad thing. Because the other side is also a ball of walking magic in our eyes......"

Between breaths, Merlin's right eye dilated uncontrollably, his pupils shrank, and runes that were clear and extinguished emerged one by one from the unfathomable depths, and his golden eyes floated with a pale blue psychedelic mist, and a strange and dangerous light pierced out like a thin needle.

Now, what unfolded in front of Merlin's eyes was a dense network of points of light that resembled flames burning! These dots of light come in different colors, ranging from large to small. But they have only one thing in common.

Merlin swallowed, saliva uncontrollably.

Want to eat...... I really want to eat......

"Ho......!" Coming back to his senses, Merlin blinked vigorously, and the blue of his right pupil instantly turned into the original clear pale gold.

Speechless all the way.

Merlin and Sheldon were heading to the First Sanctuary, and at Cheney's prior instructions, they entered through a more secluded side door. Soon, they were in front of this strange building.

Cheney was already waiting in front of the door, her long cherry hair fluttering softly in the wind.

She didn't speak, just nodded quietly to Sheldon, and the corners of her mouth curled up at the sight of the leather bag hanging beside him.

Cheney finally opened his mouth and instructed his assistant beside him: "Come in, do a full body examination for Merlin, Sheldon, give me the report, I'll look at it first." ”

Sheldon nodded, handed the booklet in his bag to Cheney and said, "What are the processes?" How much time does it take? ”

It occurred to Cheney that the two of them seemed to have spent unforgettable days in the Dream Division. However, seeing that Merlin seemed to be fine, he was relieved.

"It won't be delayed for long, I'm sure I'll come back in the future, and I'll take him here for a walk later." Cheney smiled, "Generally speaking, all you need is a little blood draw, and a little hair is needed...... The little one has also grown a lot taller. ”

His hair seemed to have changed...... But Cheney didn't remember very well and didn't bother with him.

"I'm worried right now that the needle won't get into my skin." Márquez half-jokingly said to Merlin in his conscious state as he drew blood.

However, Merlin, who has regained his magic protection, is probably similar to a normal baby.

Well, maybe.

Fortunately, my skin did not bend the needle when I pricked the needle.

But it still hurts.

At this moment, Sheldon was in the hall next to him, talking without a word.

"Merlin is smart and well-behaved." Sheldon watched as Cheney flipped through his notes page by page.

Cheney just nodded.

"And he didn't break down in fear because of the stimuli he received in his dreams......"

"Hmm."

Sheldon just said that, Cheney just listened to it, and occasionally there was an answer.

After reading all the notes, Cheney snapped the cover shut and said with a smile: "But you have to remember that Nightmare is a good hand at fraud, don't be fooled by appearances." The child's soul may have been devoured. ”

"Hmm...... Well. ”

"Remember to take him to the First Sanctuary before he turns sixteen, and we'll take over the rest."

"What are you going to do with Merlin? Is he of any use? The previous Merlin seems to have been the head of the Merlin Sect. ”

Because every Merlin is considered to be the highest peak of human magic. Often the Six Demon Patterns are just a starting point.

"All we need is Merlin."

"What does that mean?"

"None of the others."

"The Merlin of the past is the new star of the Merlin Sect, leading us forward." Sheldon frowned, feeling that something was not quite right, "To find the secret of the imprint on the soul." ”

"Hehe...... "Cheney raised his eyebrows, "don't be stupid." You just have to treat him as a task and raise him for fifteen years. ”

"Don't need to teach him?"

"No, I don't."

"Why?"

"Because we want his body, the so-called container."

Sheldon's whole body stiffened, and he always felt that something was disintegrating in his mind.

"It's just a dream, it's illogical, it's not the slightest real dream. Countless experiments have proven this. ”

"What we need is a shell, just a shell, and I want you to figure that out, Sheldon."

“......”

Sheldon's eyes drooped, and all he could do was be silence.

"Haha, don't think about it that much." Cheney gently patted Sheldon on the shoulder and shoved the book back.

She stood up and walked out of the cubicle, while Sheldon behind her sat sluggishly.

"Alas......" Cheney sighed softly as he walked out the door, the pity and helplessness in his eyes quickly turning to indifference.

Merlin's examination had already been done, and Sheldon clutched his forehead in some pain, his lips pursed.

"Daddy, look! Flower! ”

Sheldon turned his head to see the sunlight in the woods hitting his face, as warm as a spotlight on the stage.

Merlin was sitting on the ground, not caring whether his pants were stained or not, clutching a small white flower from nowhere.

I saw the baby's left hand on top of the petals, carefully opening and closing. And those delicate and tiny petals actually opened and closed regularly with Merlin's movements!

"Ho......" Sheldon took a deep breath and walked forward quickly.

"Merlin, the ground is dirty! Stand up! Daddy takes you around. ”

"Flowers, flowers!" Merlin smiled immaturely, the flowers in her hands dancing.

"Do you like flowers?" Sheldon muttered.

"I like it!"

Merlin nodded vigorously and smiled brightly, not showing any blood drawn.