Merlin Wolford

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==Summary==
Merlin is a supporting character of the light novel Kenja no Mago, and the main protagonist of the extra stories, also Shin's adoptive grandfather. Long ago, he was an expert magician, who became famous for defeating the first devil saving the life of the country's prince (the current King), making a magician couple with his ex-wife, Melinda Bowen.
After a while, now being known as a hero, he moved away from society to live in a quiet place. One day, he found an abandoned carriage where all the passengers had died, except a baby, which Merlin would adopt.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: At least , likely higher
Name: Merlin Wolford, Magi, Sage, God of Destruction, Crimson Devil King
Origin: Kenja no Mago
Gender: Male
Age: At least in his fifties.
Classification: Hero
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Enhanced Senses, Extrasensory Perception, Martial Arts (According to Shin, he has knowledge to fight without magic), Magic, Transmutation and Matter Manipulation (Magic is performed through chemical reactions produced by the magician), Elemental Manipulation (Fire Manipulation, Water Manipulation, Ice Manipulation, Air Manipulation, Earth Manipulation, Electricity Manipulation), Explosion Manipulation, Forcefield Creation, Spatial Manipulation, Portal Creation, Dimensional Storage, Statistics Amplification (Can increase his physical strength and resistance)
Attack Potency: At least Large Town level (Comparable to Shin with his most common spells, which can do this. He can show himself comparable or even superior to devils like Abel), likely higher (Was who killed the first devil, which is probably comparable to Schtrom. However, this cost him a lot and he did it with Melinda)
Speed: Hypersonic (Comparable or superior to Schtrom's devils squad, who are able to dodge Hypersonic Vibration)
Lifting Strength: At least Superhuman
Striking Strength: At least Large Town level, likely higher
Durability: At least Large Town level, likely higher
Stamina: High
Range: Standard Melee Range, Kilometers with magic
Standard Equipment: None notable
Intelligence: High. He's an expert magician, capable of mastering magic easily and using them without the need to use chant. His magical knowledge is so high, that he can learn Shin's Gate magic after he explained how it works.
Weaknesses: None notable
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
*Elemental Magic: Being Shin's magic tutor, he was the one who taught him all his elemental magic. Among them are the fire magic, explosion, water and ice, wind, electricity and lightning, earth. Merlin is mentioned as someone with a lot of magical power, powerful enough to defeat a devil.
*Enemy Search Magic: A magic that allows the user to amplify their sense and perception, visualizing the surrounding magic, the user can detect all life forms that have magic inside, and can see evil intentions and negative feelings.
*Defense Barrier: A magic that creates a magical barrier that blocks physical and magical attacks.
*Alternative Dimension Storage Magic: A magic that allows objects and weapons to be stored in a separate dimension of unknown space.
*Body Strengthening Magic: A magic that enhances the skin and bones of the user, also increasing their physical strength and defense.
*Gate: Create a hole in space, which functions as a portal and intermediary between two exact points, however, Merlin can only use it in places he has already visited.
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Losses:
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