Between Monarchs

Merlin is sharp.

As the Emperor of Requiem, he’s continued wearing this title because of the brains that go with his overwhelming powers. The combination of the two is the reason why he’s such a frightening figure because, he doesn’t only fight in actual battles. No. Merlin Warlock engages in the art of warfare even before entering into the battlefield. Using tricks and tactics that place his own victory a step closer. As many steps as possible before the real confrontations.

That is what he did when he interfered in the affairs of the kingdom of Regulus. He didn’t go to the arena expecting to kill the five monarchs. He knows full well that, he’s not on a level where he can kill them that easily yet.

These are the most powerful humans in the continent after all. With their levels maxed and, with achievements under their belt that nobody else in Adamus can rival. That’s why he didn’t go there for the kill. He only went there to show them that he is a threat. A real threat and a lethal