Became The Son Of The Final Boss [EN]: Chapter 160

160.

The damage was considerable.

Over a hundred men had died from the enemy’s surprise attack, and four hundred were injured.

After hearing Gale’s report, I sighed and spoke.

“Collect the bodies and treat the wounded.”

“Yes, Commander.”

Ken stepped forward.

“The enemy’s objective is to capture you alive, Commander.”

One of the commanders supported Ken’s statement.

“If it were a typical surprise attack, they would have focused on reducing the number of soldiers. Instead, they attacked from three directions simultaneously to draw attention and then targeted you, Commander.”

Ken nodded.

“And they won’t give up. The Sword Masters’ main families are in danger, and they plan to capture you alive to negotiate with His Majesty as a solution to save their families. Having failed once, they will devise a more meticulous plan to capture you.”

Pol, one of the mages from the Magic Corps, cautiously raised his hand.

Pol is the vice-commander of the Magic Corps, who took over command after Andre left with Hamilton to assassinate Lillian.

He usually listened quietly during meetings, but when he stepped forward to request the floor, I thought he might have a good idea and gave him the opportunity to speak.

“Speak.”

“They will now give up on capturing you alive and try to kill you.”

Everyone’s face hardened.

Ken asked.

“What is the reason?”

“Because Lillian is there.”

Pol said quietly.

“The reason Lillian is with the Kingdom Alliance is that the Kingdom Alliance is fully supporting her research into forbidden magic.”

“Forbidden magic?”

Pol’s voice slightly increased at my words.

“Black magic. There are many types of black magic, but Lillian is deeply engrossed in necromancy [the art of raising the dead]. It involves awakening the souls of the dead, turning them into undead, and using them as her slaves.”

Ken said urgently.

“Are you saying they will kill you, Commander, and then revive you as an undead?”

“If she were a mediocre necromancer, that’s all she could do. But Lillian is an 8-circle mage [a mage of very high rank]. After killing you, she will secure your body and make it appear as if you are alive, not undead.”

At Pol’s words, Ken’s mind raced.

“They plan to deceive His Majesty. The capture failed, so they changed their plan to assassination, revive you, Commander, and pretend they captured you, then negotiate with His Majesty. Is that what you mean?”

Pol nodded.

“Yes. It’s an impossible plan if Lillian didn’t exist, but she is very skilled.”

Several commanders listened to Pol and agreed with his opinion.

“We need to prepare.”

“Wouldn’t it be solved if Lord Hamilton assassinated Lillian?”

“We can’t just sit back and wait for Hamilton to bring results, can we?”

I calmed the commanders down.

“Enough.”

The command tent became quiet.

“For now, I believe Vice-Commander Pol of the Magic Corps has a point. We will prepare for the assassination while launching the siege. Our goal is, after all, to retake Kaila Hall.”

Why am I here?

To recover Kaila Hall and advance to capture the capital of the Pyreon Kingdom.

I couldn’t afford to avoid battle and protect myself just because of one surprise attack or the risk of assassination.

“We will begin the full-scale siege tomorrow. They failed in yesterday’s operation, so they won’t attempt an assassination right away.”

I ended the meeting.

“Everyone, go back and prepare for tomorrow’s siege.”

I gave Ken and Gale a look to stay behind in the command tent and dismissed the commanders.

“That was good information, Pol.”

I didn’t forget to say a word to Pol.

Pol bowed.

“I’m glad if it was helpful to you, Commander. Lillian is a very dangerous mage. She has no pride as a mage and is even breaking taboos, so she is a mage who must be killed.”

“We can’t leave a mage who threatens the lives of the people alone.”

“Then, I’ll be on my way.”

After Pol left, I leaned back deeply in my chair.

Ken said.

“Gordon and Jane don’t have much time left to prevent the destruction of their main families. His Majesty has departed from the Imperial Palace, so their families are like candles in the wind. If Lillian has the ability of necromancy as Pol said, Gordon and Jane will take action immediately.”

I narrowed my eyes and replied.

“It won’t be easy to assassinate me with Olivia around. I confirmed one thing through this surprise attack.”

“They are more focused on capturing you alive, Commander, than defending Kaila Hall.”

As expected of Ken.

I wore a satisfied smile at Ken’s words, which accurately pointed out the core.

“That’s right. After hearing the news that Father has departed, defending Kaila Hall was erased from their minds. The operation that came out of worrying about how to save their families was the surprise attack.”

And they failed in the surprise attack, only giving me a lot of vigilance.

Their hearts had to be urgent.

“I will expose myself during tomorrow’s siege.”

Ken’s eyes widened.

Gale’s face also hardened, and Olivia said sharply.

“Commander, that’s too dangerous!”

“It’s okay because Olivia is by my side. And Gale.”

I turned my gaze to Gale.

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“Lead the Knights with Riorden and take charge of the right flank.”

“Yes.”

Ken seemed to have already noticed even though I hadn’t fully conveyed the plan.

“Are you planning to use Pol’s Magic Corps? It’s a dangerous operation where you are exposed, but it will definitely be good.”

“What? I haven’t said anything yet.”

Ken smiled.

“When you were talking to Pol, you looked comfortable as if you had a good idea.”

“You guessed my thoughts just by looking at my expression?”

“While contemplating various strategies, I came to a similar conclusion as you, Commander.”

Ken’s eyes sank.

“His Majesty has always been at the forefront in battle. You are participating in your first battle as the Crown Prince, and to show the dignity of the Crown Prince, it is effective to be at the forefront like His Majesty. And the front line is dangerous. It’s the perfect place for the enemies to target you.”

Olivia and Gale now realized my thoughts.

“Are you planning to command the battlefield and draw in Gordon, Jane, and even Lillian?”

At Gale’s words, I stood up.

“That’s right. Gordon, Erin, and Lillian won’t come all at once. Lillian is a mage, so she will use magic from the safe walls. But Gordon and Jane will definitely jump in to catch me. With only Olivia by my side, they will think it’s worth a try.”

Ken supported my words.

“Then Gale can come to your side, Your Highness, by taking charge of the right flank and using the teleport scroll received from Pol.”

I clapped my hands.

“Exactly. And I will temporarily summon not only Ken but all the knights to my side. Ken, go and call Pol.”

* * *

After meeting until dawn, I cleared my mind with the Breath of Wind and greeted a refreshing morning.

Today is the day the siege begins.

I fed the soldiers heartily.

No matter how hard I try, I couldn’t prevent many soldiers from dying in today’s battle.

War is not a game.

Moreover, the enemy had a mage named Lillian. The Magic Corps is focusing its operations on defending against Lillian’s magic, but I didn’t think the Magic Corps would completely block her magic.

I went to the very front of the camp and led the soldiers. After about half a day of marching, the walls of Kaila Hall came into view.

Despite the considerable distance, the overwhelming walls of Kaila Hall made me stick out my tongue.

From today onwards, it’s all about attacking until that castle falls, so I set up camp first.

By the time the sun was in the middle of the sky, the field camp was all set up, and finally, we launched the attack.

“I won’t say much.”

Silphewen carried my voice on the wind next to me, delivering it to the ears of all the soldiers.

“Tear down Kaila Hall and eat dinner inside the castle tonight!”

Jilpun ran like the wind.

Among the nearly 70,000 people, I rode my horse at the very front, and the soldiers set off with shouts.

The siege weapons were being prepared steadily.

I also called Ignis, Elime, and Climb.

Ignis’s body was much larger than usual.

The soldiers’ morale rose even higher at the sight of the phoenix covering the sky.

Silphewen also increased in size and ran at a terrifying speed next to Jilpun, and Elime flew leisurely in the sky as if floating.

“Waaaaaaaah!”

Soon, arrows began to fall like rain from the walls.

Elime went up and unfolded a huge wall of water that covered the entire heads of the soldiers.

Bang-! Pshushushuk-! Bang-!

The soldiers’ courage grew even greater as they watched the wall of water temporarily block the arrows.

Elime waved his hand, and the water in the moat soared like pillars.

At the same time, Climb shook the ground in front of the moat.

Gooooooo-!

The soil rose and entered the water of the moat, and the moat instantly turned into a swamp. And the swamp fairies awakened from within the moat.

‘It consumes a lot of mana.’

I continuously used the Breath of Wind and recklessly drank the potions I received from Pol.

It’s a potion that increases mana recovery speed.

I used at least two-thirds of it on the Swamp Fairy skill.

Climb continuously shook the ground near the moat, digging up the soil and turning the swampy moat into solid ground that even soldiers could easily cross.

Pshushushuk-!

Arrows continued to pour from the walls, and the enemies also mobilized siege weapons.

Gooooooo-!

A tremendous flow of mana was felt from the walls.

‘It’s Lillian.’

I briefly turned my gaze to the Magic Corps at the very rear of my camp.

They need to tie down Lillian for a smooth siege.

They were somehow blocking Lillian’s area magic, but some of the magic fell on the advancing soldiers’ camp.

“Kuaaaaak!”

The battlefield was gradually stained with screams.

Ladders were installed on the walls, stones flying from catapults hit the walls, and magic raged.

The swamp fairies climbed the walls easily even without ladders.

The swamp fairies, who did not die even when hit by arrows, quickly swung their swords at the archers on the walls.

“Block them! Target the spiritist!”

I sent Silph up towards the knight shouting on the wall and unfolded the Chains of Wind.

The Chains of Wind cut off the knight’s neck while he was distracted by shouting at the soldiers.

Swish-!

I steadily attacked the walls.

I was constantly pouring skills near the moat.

Kwaaaang-! Bang-! Bang-!

The clear Aura Blade aimed at me as the wall of water blocking my surroundings split.

Olivia immediately drew her sword and emitted an Aura Blade.

Kwaaaang-! Bang-!

‘As expected, Aura Blade cannot be blocked with spirit skills.’

I felt as if my mana circuits were tearing from the shock of the water wall splitting, but I didn’t show it and poured mana into Elime.

Scattering water droplets unfolded.

Hundreds of water droplets flew towards the walls.

“Ugh, Uaaa!”

The bodies of the soldiers trapped in the water droplets exploded.

Kwaaaang-! Bang-! Bang-!

The main force was having a battle between Lillian and the Magic Corps, and countless explosions were occurring.

I clicked my tongue.

‘The mages of the Magic Corps are barely managing to block one mage.’

I had guessed it, but after seeing it with my own eyes, I couldn’t help but acknowledge Lillian’s greatness.

‘Hamilton, you must succeed.’

I trusted Hamilton. If he succeeds in assassinating Lillian, the mages of our Magic Corps will be able to join the next siege battle.

I didn’t think we could capture Kaila Hall with just one attack.

Today is just a battle to catch Jane and Gordon.

“Commander.”

I came to my senses at Olivia’s words.

Mid-level spirits were protecting me and blocking the enemies’ attacks.

Olivia also focused on defense.

Jane and Gordon were flying Aura Blades from afar, and although the power of the Aura Blades was weaker than usual, it was not easy to continuously block them.

Olivia was quickly getting tired of blocking Jane and Gordon’s attacks at the same time.

I crossed the moat that Climb had filled even more boldly and approached near the walls.

“Attack!”

Encouraging the soldiers and showing the image of being at the forefront with the spirits greatly boosted the morale of our soldiers.

At least, it was important to show the soldiers that I was determined to capture this castle today.

Papapat-!

I smiled at the owner of the blue cloak coming down the wall.

‘It’s Jane.’

And Gordon was following behind at a terrifying speed.

“Enemy Sword Master! Focus your attacks!”

Olivia moved in front of me with the Knights.

“You are arrogant. You are not Ron Carl Leo. You are just a bratty Crown Prince.”

Jane’s voice was clearly heard, and his figure became closer.

I flew Silphewen towards Jane, who was emitting a blue Aura Blade.

Kwaaaaaang-!

The Chains of Wind unfolded by Silphewen collided with Jane’s Aura Blade and disappeared in an instant.

Olivia stood in front of Jane.

Gordon rushed in from Olivia’s right and shouted.

“You were lucky to survive yesterday, but today I will definitely cut you down before any interlopers come.”

I replied briefly to Gordon’s words.

“You were the one who was lucky to survive yesterday.”

As soon as I finished answering, I carried my voice on Silphewen’s wind and shouted loudly so that the battlefield could hear.

“Knights!”