Became The Son Of The Final Boss [EN]: Chapter 247

247.

Since the war began, the Empire had consistently achieved victories.

Having successfully defended against enemy attacks, it was naturally considered a victory.

However, the issue was their sole focus on ‘defense’.

While defense is a component of victory, it didn’t bolster morale as effectively as a successful offensive.

But now, the soldiers were beginning to celebrate ‘victory’ with renewed enthusiasm.

“Did you see that? Wasn’t that a high-grade spirit?”

“This guy’s talking like he’s never seen a high-grade spirit before? Yesterday, that wasn’t just a high-grade spirit, it was a Spirit King!”

“Spirit King?”

“Yeah, Spirit King! I almost knelt without thinking. Aside from its strength, its presence was completely different from other spirits.”

Everyone nodded in agreement with the veteran soldier’s words.

“Has there ever been a spiritist in the Empire, or even in the history of the continent, who summoned a Spirit King? Only His Highness the Crown Prince has achieved such a feat.”

“Wow, does that mean His Highness the Crown Prince is the strongest on the continent?”

“Of course, you idiot! A Spirit King is a Spirit King for a reason.”

“Then what about His Majesty? Isn’t His Majesty the strongest on the continent?”

“His Majesty is also strong. So, our Empire only has victories left. If we defeat those undead and conquer the United Kingdom, we’ll be halfway to unifying the continent.”

I quietly turned away, not wanting to interrupt their fervor.

I asked Ken, who was following beside me, “That senior soldier has quite a convincing perspective. You planted him, didn’t you?”

Ken smiled knowingly. “Yes. Managing the soldiers’ morale is crucial. It’s also necessary to instill a sense of purpose. Holding a spear because the nobles told you to is different from understanding the war’s justification and knowing it’s in your best interest.”

“I see.”

I looked around. The soldiers’ expressions were indeed positive.

“The soldiers don’t seem to be aware of the news from the west and south.”

“Concealing that information is also part of my job.”

Ken then inquired, “Don’t you need to return to the Imperial Capital?”

“I sent a messenger to Duke James. I’ve effectively suppressed the nobles and spread news of the Spirit King, so they won’t dare to rebel.”

“Still, it would be best to go there yourself and show your strength. His Majesty hasn’t come to his senses yet, either.”

Ken added, “We aren’t advancing tomorrow anyway.”

“I suppose.”

I accepted Ken’s advice.

“Defense doesn’t seem to be a major concern for the time being. When do you think we should begin the advance?”

Ken narrowed his eyes thoughtfully. “There’s no need to draw a teleportation magic circle anymore. Send Lilian to the south first.”

“Lilian?”

“Since His Majesty has collapsed, the south needs reinforcement. Duke James will welcome her assistance.”

I nodded. “Then I’ll send a messenger with Lilian and dispatch her straight to the south.”

The magic circle on the Grenian walls is nearing completion.

Perhaps it will be finished tomorrow?

Ken continued, “Advance as soon as the magic circle is complete.”

“Are there no other detailed plans?”

Ken smiled enigmatically. “No, there aren’t.”

“You’re too confident?”

“As the war drags on, the people of the Empire are growing increasingly anxious. Moreover, with His Majesty’s collapse, the shock is spreading significantly.”

Only the Grenian soldiers with us have high morale; the atmosphere in the west and south is grim.

In fact, for the first time since its founding, the Empire has been invaded.

It’s also the first time we’ve been pushed back in a war.

“You need to prove that Your Highness is someone who can replace His Majesty, or even surpass him. Spreading the rumor that you summoned the Spirit King is important, but tangible results are equally crucial.”

I shook my head. “I’m still far from my father’s level.”

“Yes, of course. His Majesty is an absolute figure. The important thing is that His Majesty has collapsed.”

“Alright. I’ll put in a lot of effort to fill his shoes.”

Ken asked curiously, “But aren’t the other spirits Spirit Kings as well?”

“I don’t know for sure. Currently, only the Wind Spirit is a Spirit King. The other spirits are in the process of ascending to kingship in the spirit realm.”

“Spiritism is truly remarkable. It would be easier to plan operations if I knew Your Highness’s exact strength.”

“Just consider the power you witnessed that day as my maximum capacity.”

“Can you not summon it for a while after summoning it once?”

“I need to rest for about half a day.”

“That means you should only summon the Spirit King at critical moments.”

Ken pondered for a moment. “Your Highness, Gale, and Olivia should be sufficient. Since Jane and Karen are still in the south, the United Kingdom’s forces consist only of the undead.”

“I see.”

I was concerned about Lilian.

“Can Lilian handle those two alone?”

“We’ll soon receive detailed information from Hamilton, but there must be a reason why they’re staying put and not advancing.”

“What if they start advancing? Even Father couldn’t stop Karen.”

“Then we’ll have to gather in the Imperial Capital and fight to the death. Forget about conquering anything.”

With the general arrangements concluded, I went up to the wall with Ken.

Lilian could be seen drawing a magic circle in the distance.

“Lilian is really working hard.”

“It would have been incredibly difficult without her. The Purifying Flames’ biggest mistake was letting go of Lilian when they had her in their grasp.”

I agreed with Ken.

“That’s right.”

Lilian was seen approaching from afar.

Lilian, who had quickly flown over, looked at Ken and me and said, “The magic circles are all complete. Even if a huge army comes, even if ten Sword Masters attack simultaneously, it can withstand them for at least fifteen days.”

“What kind of magic circle is it?”

When I asked, Lilian replied briefly, “The Reinhide family’s magic circle. It was found in the ancient ruins.”

* * *

Lilian departed last night.

After the Spirit King was summoned, the undead’s attacks ceased for about a week, allowing the soldiers to recover physically.

‘Undine’ played the most significant role in their recovery.

After Sylphid, Undine was summoned, and Undine’s power, having become a Spirit King, was on a completely different level.

I hadn’t realized it because I hadn’t used attack spiritism yet, but its healing effect could do everything except bring the dead back to life.

Of course, my mana pool was completely depleted.

Thanks to this, minor injuries were easily treated, and even serious injuries could be healed instantly.

And now, it’s time to advance.

I stood at the very front.

Olivia and Gale guarded my flanks.

David and Riorden were responsible for defending Grenian.

Hamilton was still dispatched to the south, and Vikan was sending supplies from the center under Duke James’s orders.

As soon as we crossed the border, the atmosphere was noticeably different from Grenian.

The aura of darkness, the sticky and unpleasant evil, seemed to materialize and cling to my entire body.

“It’s a pity we can’t mobilize more priests.”

Gale replied to my words, “Most of the priests have gone to the south, so it can’t be helped. But since Your Highness is here, we should be able to destroy the altars sufficiently.”

“Of course.”

We crossed the border and entered the United Kingdom.

Of the Jane, Eric, and Gordon families—the three Sword Master families guarding the United Kingdom’s border—only the Jane family remained.

I set the Jane family as my first destination.

The Eric and Gordon families had already been destroyed.

In particular, the Eric family disappeared without a trace, as if they had never existed.

I recalled Jane’s face.

‘I don’t know why she became a henchman of the Purifying Flames… If all three Sword Master families, the spiritual pillars of the United Kingdom, are destroyed, the United Kingdom will also be shaken.’

Of course, the current United Kingdom was no different from an undead kingdom.

Destroying the Jane family might only be meaningful when they are not an undead family.

Nevertheless, the reason I chose the Jane family as my first destination is that the Jane family is the closest ‘base’ to Grenian.

The undead without reason may not know, but liches [undead spellcasters] and necromancers [those who practice dark magic] are basically highly intelligent.

A lich is a human magician who could not abandon his regrets in life and became undead.

And necromancers…

‘It is highly likely that necromancers are controlling the undead from the Jane family and sending them down to Grenian.’

Necromancers are still ‘humans’.

They, called black magicians, are the main force in creating undead.

“How long until we reach the Jane family?”

Gale replied, “At this speed, it will take about half a day.”

“Increase the marching speed.”

There are no injured soldiers, and morale is high.

The soldiers had fully recovered from the fatigue of battle through rest, and they ate their fill thanks to smooth supply.

It didn’t matter much even if the marching speed was increased.

Gale gave the order at my words.

The marching speed soon increased.

Around midday, the Jane family’s estate began to appear.

I sent the spirits ahead.

The news the spirits brought was quite surprising.

I raised my hand and stopped the march.

“It seems they were prepared.”

Ken asked at my words, “How strong are they?”

“About thirty thousand undead.”

“There are undead active during the day?”

The general understanding is that undead cannot be active during the day.

But at the Jane family estate, undead were openly active.

“If those guys had rushed in like a flood during the day, Grenian would have been pushed back long ago.”

“There are two possibilities.”

I continued, “One is that they have saved their strength, or the other is that the necromancers of the Purifying Flames have only now created undead that can be active during the day.”

“Whichever it is, we must wipe out the Jane family.”

“That’s right. Let’s go.”

I lightly floated into the air.

“Today, we will purify the corrupted Jane family of the United Kingdom.”

My voice echoed towards all the soldiers.

“I will be in front of you.”

I immediately flew away at a terrifying speed.

Gale and Olivia immediately followed beside me.

“Waaaaah!”

The soldiers shouted.

I engraved Ken’s words that I had to replace my father in my heart.

I will always be at the forefront in battle, now and in the future.

Just like my father did in every war.

I will not only stand in front, but I will also defeat the most powerful enemy with my own hands and lead the war to victory with my own hands.

The wind blew strongly.

“Waaaaah!”

The soldiers continued to shout.

The blades of wind fell over the Jane family.

Kwaaaang-!

At the same time, undead poured out from the Jane family.

“Gale, Olivia, aim for the necromancers.”

“Yes, Your Highness!”

The two scattered to each side.

“Capture those who can be captured.”

There were many things to ask the necromancers.

The appearance of undead active even in broad daylight was bizarre.

The scariest thing about the undead is that they have no fear.

They fell countless times in front of the blades of wind, but the undead kept rushing in.

‘The Master of the Covenant…….’

As the number of undead disappearing increased, my mana pool was increasing little by little, albeit slightly.

I realized what kind of power the Master of the Covenant has only after the system disappeared.

When the undead disappear and the energy of nature increases even a little, my power increases naturally.

I shouted loudly once again.

“Today, we will destroy the Jane family!”