Ludwig still had a couple of Weak Souls but those are going to be saved. After all the best he can do with what he has left is to level up to soul level 12 once, and since he doesn't have a health potion, he'll need to save those souls to emergency cases since it could heal him up.
Ludwig gritted his teeth as he eyed the Sheikh, whose chains clattered menacingly with every swing. The towering figure exuded confidence, his current chain whirling form a testament to the immense power granted by the ritual. Meanwhile, Ludwig was bloodied, battered from the fight earlier and the fight he was having right now. One would think he's on the death's doorstep.
He wasn't.
"Cat got your tongue! You're awfully quiet, BOY!" the Sheikh laughed mockingly as he whipped the chains at Ludwig who desperately dodged away, The force sent air rippling through the room, causing Ludwig to scramble sideways. finding himself backed up by the willow tree.