Count Selin looked at Merlin. He knew that he would need to tell the truth if he wanted Merlin's aid. Thus, Count Selin shook his head and revealed a forced expression as he said slowly, "That's right. Lebis City has the military advantage, but my army in Prakash City isn't that weak as well. What truly worries me is that the Spell Casters whom Longardi has recruited. One of them is a powerful First-level Spell Caster. Wizard Baires is my trump card in holding down the First-level Spell Caster of Lebis City."
After Count Selin had finished his words, he stared strongly at Merlin. He thought so highly of Baires because Baires had once escaped with ease from a First-level Spell Caster.
Thus, Count Selin had high hopes on Wizard Baires. If the situation between the two city-states worsened and eventually sparked a war, then he would leave that powerful First-level Spell Caster in Wizard Baires' hands.
