Became The Son Of The Final Boss [EN]: Chapter 198

198.

The fairies’ request was to keep waiting.

They had been asking us to wait ever since we entered the Western Forest. Since their time flowed differently than mine, and because they lived for eternity, I could understand their leisurely attitude to some extent.

‘But there’s a limit to understanding.’

I stood up.

Two days had passed since Lillian went to take the World Tree’s test. Two days felt like a long time to wait.

“Gale.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“Let’s prepare.”

Gale immediately understood what I meant.

Ken stepped forward.

“Your Highness, you’re not going to force your way in…”

“Into the World Tree.”

Ken couldn’t stop me, seeing my firm resolve.

“It doesn’t matter whether Lillian entered the World Tree of her own will or was tricked into it by the fairies.”

I said, kicking the door open.

“What matters is that she went into the World Tree without saying a word to me, and I haven’t heard from her for two days.”

Ken sighed and replied.

“While nothing is certain, it’s true that the fairies are quite suspicious. Still, resolving this with force…”

I shrugged.

“Is there another way? Besides waiting? If the fairies let us in quietly, there won’t be any conflict. But judging from the atmosphere, it seems inevitable.”

Perhaps they heard the commotion?

The fairies were waiting for me outside.

Ren, with his red hair, stood out among them.

“Where are you going?”

I didn’t bother hiding the truth. There was no reason to.

“To the World Tree.”

Perhaps because my words were curt, Ren’s face hardened slightly.

“Only those permitted by the administrator may enter the World Tree.”

“If Lillian was allowed to enter, I don’t see why I wouldn’t be.”

“She has the magic of the fairies…”

I cut Ren off.

“Is there any reason for Lillian to sacrifice herself for the development of fairy magic?”

“She’s not sacrificing herself. She’s made a contract with the fairies. She gains the right to view the grimoire [a textbook of magic], and the fairies can receive the anger of magma that she interprets.”

“I haven’t received any report from her.”

I continued before Ren could answer.

“That’s your problem. I heard you’re a lord. Haven’t you been informed?”

Was he even mocking me now? Ren wasn’t like this at first. But it didn’t matter. The fairies’ arrogance was something I’d experienced before, and what mattered now was Lillian’s whereabouts.

“Are you going to stop me from going to the World Tree?”

Ren smiled faintly.

“I don’t want to cause a commotion, so please go back inside and wait.”

Ren continued.

“Please show some respect. We are being quite considerate…”

“That’s what you think.”

I smiled back at Ren.

“I know the Western Forest is the fairies’ territory and that you guard the World Tree, but did the World Tree command it?”

“Pardon?”

“Did the World Tree say that entering its interior requires the permission of the administrator fairy?”

Ren didn’t answer.

“This is as far as we will accommodate the master of the covenant.”

Ren raised his voice.

Gale placed his hand on his sword.

It was a tense situation, but I didn’t flinch.

“How about asking the World Tree?”

At my words, Ren’s eyebrows twitched.

“You seem to know more about being the master of the covenant than I do, so I have a feeling the World Tree will listen to me.”

Ren didn’t say anything.

Other fairies beside him stepped forward.

“How dare a mere human mention the World Tree!”

“Murderous intent in this sacred village!”

“Administrator, these arrogant humans!”

Ren raised his hand.

“Okay. That’s an interesting idea.”

Ren continued.

“The World Tree’s response.”

Ren turned around.

The fairies protested once more, but Ren easily silenced them.

Before long, no one spoke, and they silently followed Ren.

I was prepared for armed conflict, but I was relieved that the conversation with Ren ended surprisingly quickly.

‘A sword fight is a bit much…’

I trusted Gale and Olivia, but I couldn’t even see the levels of the administrator fairies.

‘That means they’re higher than me.’

Two fairies were at a higher level than the highest-grade spiritist.

Of course, Gale and Olivia were also at a higher level than me.

And then there were countless fairies.

Armed conflict would inevitably lead to bloodshed, so I held back for now.

‘He said he’d ask the World Tree.’

Ren seemed to think the World Tree would reject me. By the way, does the World Tree really talk? I threw out the idea to cause trouble, but I didn’t expect him to actually say he’d ask.

The World Tree came into view.

The enormous World Tree was so large that I couldn’t see the end of it.

“T-That’s the World Tree?”

Gale had already seen it from afar, but even he couldn’t hide his awe and stammered.

Ren shrugged.

“The World Tree is the being that maintains the balance of the middle realm. It knows a lot about the master of the covenant, but the World Tree’s response…”

Ren paused and met my gaze.

“Even I haven’t received it yet.”

Even the administrator fairy, who had received the most of the World Tree’s energy, had not received a call from the World Tree.

“Is that so?”

I passed Ren and headed toward the World Tree.

There was no door in sight.

“Do I just call out to the World Tree?”

“Entering the World Tree is only possible with my power as the administrator.”

“How is that possible if you haven’t heard its response?”

“It’s a power I’ve had since birth. The World Tree doesn’t open itself, but I can open it.”

I nodded.

“It might be different for me.”

I approached the World Tree.

* * *

-Master of the covenant.

“Oh, wow.”

To be honest, I came here recklessly, but I didn’t expect to actually hear a voice.

-Master of the covenant.

“Um…”

I couldn’t find the words to answer.

Ren’s voice was heard.

“Don’t you even have the courage to speak?”

“Didn’t you hear it?”

At my words, Ren frowned.

“What are you talking about?”

“Looks like you can’t hear it.”

“Are you saying the World Tree is talking…”

Ren couldn’t finish his sentence.

The massive World Tree was slowly opening.

Ren, of course, as well as the fairies, Olivia, Gale, and even Ken, couldn’t hide their shock.

-Master of the covenant!

Now the voice was becoming clearer.

-Are you ready to face destiny?

I nodded.

Soon, my body floated into the air.

The World Tree shook greatly.

The tree, reaching up to the sky, shook as if the world was shaking.

Leaves flowed down. Spirits revealed themselves amidst the swirling leaves.

-Master of the covenant.

Even the spirits called out to me in unison.

The leaves embraced me and lifted me into the air.

Soon, my vision disappeared along with a squishy sensation.

‘Ah.’

I couldn’t make a sound.

In the darkening vision, I was being sucked somewhere.

‘What is this?’

I felt the speed increasing.

Soon, my vision brightened.

My eyes hurt as dazzling light poured in.

* * *

“The World Tree has opened.”

The high priest nodded at Daret’s words.

“It seems the fairy that the priest planted is doing a very good job.”

“Yes.”

Knock-knock-!

Daret answered briefly at the knock.

“Come in.”

The high priest’s face changed from an old man to a young man in an instant. Daret was not surprised by the miraculous situation.

Karen appeared.

“Hello, priests.”

The high priest, who had turned into a young man, welcomed Karen.

“Karen, did you come after having dinner?”

“Yes. Lord Jane takes good care of me.”

“Every meal and every sip of water is nourishment given by God. There are many who cannot even eat a meal because there are places where God’s hand does not reach.”

“Yes.”

“Always be grateful, thinking of them.”

Karen nodded deeply.

“Yes. I have opened my eyes to a new world since meeting the priests. But…”

“It seems Lord Jane has made a difficult request?”

Karen sighed at the high priest’s words.

“Yes. I don’t want to fight anymore. I once lived with the desire for revenge and to save the continent from the evil empire…”

Karen’s voice trembled.

“Since meeting the priests, all of that has lost its meaning. There are so many people in this land who are starving to death, freezing to death, and whose souls cannot rest because they are tainted by evil.”

“That’s why you and we met.”

“Pardon?”

“You have power, Karen. And talent too. We help those who are marginalized, and you have been given the role of purifying places that have not yet been purified with your power and talent.”

“Me?”

“As you said, the Empire is disrupting this land. The imperial family is a group of evil beings that are hindering the purification of this land. They are creating more marginalized people.”

Karen was increasingly drawn in by the high priest’s words.

* * *

There was nothing special inside the World Tree.

It was just a vast prairie.

-You will prove your worth.

The World Tree’s voice was heard.

Countless spirits began to appear on the vast prairie.

Elraim opened his mouth.

“Master, you must survive.”

I turned my head in bewilderment.

“You don’t mean I have to fight those spirits, do you?”

The moment the words ended, an enormous wind blew.

Countless wind spirits rushed toward me.

“Sylphid!”

Sylphid stepped forward, unleashing blades of wind.

At the same time, Ignis stepped forward.

“I hate seeing those disgusting wind spirits swarming around.”

The flames rising around Ignis spread out more intensely than ever.

Kwaaaang-! Kwang-!

Wind and fire collided, creating a loud explosion.

The curtain of fire shook, and I felt a great impact.

Sylphid unleashed chains of wind, followed by glacial gales.

Sssseuk-! Sseuk-!

Elraim also protected me with a wall of water. I used the Roar of the Earth with Claim, moving without rest.

Deudeudeuk-!

The ground shook, and several Claims began to attack my Claim.

‘Is it even possible to survive this?’

I sincerely wondered if this was a test.

Could it be that Ren was trying to kill me?

Four high-grade spirits, one highest-grade spirit, and middle and low-grade spirits. The spirits contracted with me were few, but the spirits rushing toward me in the prairie were countless.

There were easily noticeable numbers of high-grade spirits, not just low and middle-grade spirits.

My Claim’s body was already staggering.

Giant Claims grabbed my Claim’s body and threw it away.

“Claim!”

I poured mana into Claim and bit my lip.

‘I can’t fall here.’

Whether it was Ren’s trick or the World Tree’s test, I had no intention of collapsing here.

I drew the Sword of Destruction.

My spirit swordsmanship was far inferior to spiritism, but I had to try something now.

Gooooooo-!

I swung my sword at the opposing Claim.

The Sword of Destruction, imbued with Ignis’s energy, cut through Claim’s arm.

Seogeok-!

I thought it was too easy, but as expected, Claim’s severed arm soon regenerated as the soil clumped together.

“Master! Defend first!”

At Elraim’s words, I strongly operated the Wind Breathing Technique.

The mana hole rotated madly, pouring mana into all the spirits.

Elraim spread out his hand, scattering water droplets.

Gooooooo-!