Became The Son Of The Final Boss [EN]: Chapter 151

151.

Ken’s method is efficient.

Anyone would choose a method that yields huge profits with little investment.

Looking at the results alone, there was no reason not to choose Ken’s method.

If Gale leads some troops and captures the king of the Pieron Kingdom, the Eastern Expedition will end in victory.

The problem was the people who would be sacrificed in the process.

Not only Gale’s troops, but also Gale’s life itself could not be guaranteed.

Also, while Gale and his troops were away, the burden on the main force, which had to face the enemy’s main forces, would be considerable.

‘Many soldiers will die. Gale needs to take at least 30,000 to conquer the capital.’

I pondered, but couldn’t come to a conclusion.

“Your Highness.”

Ken said.

“You can’t avoid killing anyone in war.”

At Ken’s firm voice, I asked one thing.

“There must be a way to win the war with minimal sacrifice. Detouring Gale to attack the capital has a high probability of endangering not only Gale’s troops but also the main force. As soon as Gale leaves, we’ll be short on Sword Masters.”

As it was, there were only two Sword Masters, Gale and Olivia.

The enemy had one more Sword Master than us, and Gale was leaving?

The main force suddenly had to find a way to deal with two Sword Masters. There was no guarantee that Olivia would overwhelm the enemy’s Sword Master.

Inwardly, I rated the enemy’s Sword Master higher than Olivia. The Sword Masters of the Kingdom Alliance were experienced in war and, above all, had experience fighting my father.

If they fought an enemy like my father and then fought an enemy like Olivia, the enemy Sword Master would likely find the battle itself easier.

It was natural that Olivia was less skilled than my father, and she also lacked battlefield experience.

In a world where victory is decided by a hair’s breadth, lacking experience is a major weakness.

“That’s why Hamilton and Andre’s roles are so important.”

Ken calmly retraced the outline of the operation.

“The battle begins with the assassination. When Lilian dies, the Sword Masters will have no choice but to be nervous. They always have to be prepared for assassination.”

Olivia opened her mouth as if to say something, but Ken continued first.

“The death of an 8th Circle Mage is never light. The enemies will be nervous. And in the meantime, news of Your Majesty’s departure will also be announced. They will fall into even greater confusion. The Sword Masters will be forced to make a choice.”

Ken’s eyes narrowed.

“The choices made in confusion are not rational. It’s good if they return to their families, and even if they don’t, we have a chance of winning. If Hamilton continues to threaten assassination and even the fact that Gale’s troops have detoured is revealed, they will become even more confused and impatient.”

Ken’s eyes sparkled.

“In that situation, if Olivia’s escort leads some troops to attack the fortress on the left side of Kaila, and Your Majesty leads the main force to start the siege from the south of Kaila, the enemies’ perception of our troops will change completely.”

“How so?”

“They will feel like they are being attacked by not 70,000 or 80,000, but 100,000 or 200,000 troops. We divided our troops, but the enemies, already in confusion and impatience, will mistakenly believe that our troops are an enormous army.”

Olivia said.

“Is that possible?”

Ken smiled.

“On the battlefield, the commander’s emotions are conveyed to the soldiers as they are, and fear is the most contagious emotion of all. Lilian is assassinated, the capital is on the verge of collapse, and the reliable Sword Masters will feel the crisis of their families’ destruction. When the left fortress, which they thought was impregnable, is attacked and the main force attacks the front gate, the soldiers will fall into fear.”

Ken turned his gaze to me.

“Of course, we also have difficulties. War is about how efficiently and quickly we kill the enemies. Causing fear to the enemies is…”

Ken concluded.

“…the most efficient way.”

I nodded.

“Okay. Adopted.”

The moment Ken was about to express his gratitude, I added.

“After setting up camp around Kaila, we will start the operation after I become a Supreme Spirit Master.”

“Your Majesty!”

Even Olivia’s eyes widened.

“I also acknowledge that Military Advisor Ken’s plan is good, but the burden on the main force is too great. In fact, the main force led by me is the most dangerous, more so than Gale’s troops detouring or the troops led by Olivia in charge of the left fortress.”

I was expecting the Sword Masters to retreat, but I needed to become stronger myself to minimize the sacrifice of the main force if they didn’t retreat.

There was a possibility that the main force would have to face two or more Sword Masters simultaneously when the operation began.

“I’ve got a grasp on it, so I can definitely reach the Supreme level.”

I continued, as if I would not accept any more opinions.

“Bring Hamilton and Andre. After hearing their opinions, Military Advisor Ken will explain the operation at the evening meeting. Everyone must move as one to achieve maximum efficiency with minimal sacrifice.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

At Ken’s answer, I smiled with satisfaction.

His strategy itself was excellent, but it had a somewhat inhumane aspect.

After all, dividing the troops was an operation based on the sacrifice of soldiers.

I didn’t blame Ken.

As a military advisor, he had only established the best operation for the victory of the war.

If his operation was excellent, there was no reason to blame the operation itself. I could fill in the human aspects that were missing in the operation process.

I didn’t make choices like Karen, such as rejecting Ken’s opinion or changing the operation itself.

‘I’m not Karen. I can listen to Ken’s advice in the way I think.’

* * *

Hamilton seemed quite confident.

“It’s possible. It might be easier than assassinating Karion.”

His large build and hearty voice made him look very reliable, but a somewhat picky voice poured cold water on him.

“Don’t compare Karion to Lilian.”

Andre was clearly struggling to use formal language.

“Karion was a moron, but Lilian is a qualitatively different person. Luck won’t strike twice.”

I secretly sighed.

‘Is a war hero the perspective of the soldiers? Andre is looking down on Hamilton.’

The very fact that he thought assassinating Karion was luck made it clear from what point of view Andre was looking at Hamilton.

Andre is also a nobleman.

Even ordinary nobles rose up like a swarm of bees when Hamilton received his title, let alone Andre, the proud younger brother of the Riverhill family head.

He was showing great aversion to using formal language to Hamilton, who came from slavery.

If he wasn’t my direct subordinate?

No matter how much Hamilton received the title of Baron, was a war hero, and played an important role in the expeditionary force, Andre would never acknowledge him.

‘This is going to be difficult.’

Hamilton and Andre’s roles were the most important keys to the operation Ken had established.

Ken also seemed to sense Andre’s feelings and frowned.

“Luck…….”

The moment Ken was about to step in, I bluntly blurted out what Ken wanted to say.

“Karion was not a moron, and it was not luck that Hamilton assassinated him. What can you gain by belittling our ally in the face of the enemy?”

Andre stared at me.

I didn’t avoid his gaze.

“If you don’t intend to do your best in the Lilian assassination operation, the Magic Corps should face Lilian alone. But…”

I glared at Andre.

“…if you don’t bring about that result, I will hold the Magic Corps responsible as a military order. Commander Andre, are you confident?”

Andre couldn’t answer easily.

‘Lower-level mages can never beat higher-level mages. Because that’s the setting I created.’

“Your Majesty, Commander Andre’s help is essential to assassinate Lilian.”

At Hamilton’s words, Andre twitched his eyebrows.

“It is impossible to assassinate a mage without the help of a mage. We’ll have to set up a detailed plan, but if Commander Andre actively helps, we can assassinate Lilian sufficiently.”

I gestured to Andre as if to answer.

Andre asked Hamilton with a light sigh.

“Are you really able to assassinate Lilian? Are you sure you know exactly what an 8th Circle Mage is?”

It was still a cold tone, but it was softer than before.

“It is possible. Karion was also an excellent Sword Master. It is difficult to simply compare knights and mages, but at the time, I succeeded in assassinating Karion without the help of a high-level mage like Commander Andre. Moreover, that place was the Castle of Lament. The conditions are much better now.”

Andre turned his gaze to me.

“Is it enough if only I join?”

“You can’t lead the entire Magic Corps to the assassination. Hand over command of the corps to the vice-commander and join the Hamilton assassination squad.”

Since Andre accepted, I comforted him for now.

“This is a battlefield, and Hamilton has an important role to play. Put aside other feelings. Lilian’s assassination is the most important in this operation.”

Andre also nodded.

“Yes, Commander.”

Slave origin, direct subordinate of the Crown Prince who is at odds with the family.

Hamilton’s two points caused Andre’s dissatisfaction, but fortunately, if he could kill Lilian, he seemed to suppress it for the time being.

‘Austin must have urged him. The Magic Corps’ goal in this war is only Lilian’s death.’

If he succeeded in the assassination, Andre would have nothing to lose.

Rather, his position within the family would be strengthened.

This is because he killed Lilian, Duke Austin’s biggest rival, and minimized the sacrifice of the Magic Corps.

“See you at the evening meeting.”

At my words, Andre bowed his head and stepped back.

I called Hamilton closer.

Zephyr walked side by side with Hamilton.

“Andre was quite rude.”

“I’m used to it.”

Hamilton smiled bitterly.

“There was a way to severely warn him, but he seemed to use his head in his own way, using formal language and speaking ambiguously.”

He didn’t openly ignore him because he was from slavery, but people can feel the other person’s mood when they talk.

Andre was displeased with the very fact that he was being treated with Hamilton.

If he had directly ignored or belittled Hamilton, I would not have ended it with just appropriate words to Andre.

“People from prestigious families are often particularly severe. Ah, the White family was a little different.”

At Hamilton’s words, Olivia smiled.

“Everyone thinks origin is important, but the White family has always respected capable people. Karion was not someone who could be killed by luck. Andre doesn’t know that. How amazing it is to kill someone who has the title of Master beyond the limits.”

“Thank you.”

Hamilton bowed his head at Olivia’s praise.

“I have one thing to ask of you.”

I stared at Hamilton and said.

“I’m thinking of giving you a sword at the strategy meeting. Control Andre firmly while carrying out the assassination operation.”

“Commander.”

The sword given by the commander had a special meaning.

“Hamilton, I’m experiencing war for the first time, but I know one thing for sure.”

I concluded in a somewhat cold tone.

“That the command system is very dangerous if it shakes. The commander of the assassination operation is you, and Andre is entering as a subordinate to help you. It’s already a dangerous operation, so it’s difficult to have a subordinate who constantly argues or doesn’t listen well.”

Summary execution is also possible.

I clearly conveyed my intentions to Hamilton.

“It also means that the burden on the commander’s shoulders is heavy. After the meeting, lead your subordinates and move.”

Hamilton nodded.

“Yes, Commander. I will return with good news.”