
### Pull Request (PR) Checklist
- [ ] I have read the [CONTRIBUTING](./CONTRIBUTING.MD) doc
- [ ] PR is from **a topic/feature/bugfix branch** off the **dev branch** (right side)
- [ ] PR is against the **dev branch** (left side)
- [ ] Merlin compiles without errors
- [ ] Passes linting checks and unit tests
- [ ] Updated [CHANGELOG](./CHANGELOG.MD)
- [ ] Updated README documentation (if applicable)
- [ ] Update Merlin version number in `pkg/merlin.go` (if applicable)

### Change Type
- [ ] Addition
- [ ] Bugfix
- [ ] Modification
- [ ] Removal
- [ ] Security

### Description
