Became The Son Of The Final Boss [EN]: Chapter 248

248.

Watching the Undead guarding the Jane family, I no longer considered the Kingdom Alliance a human kingdom.

I had expected it to some extent, but seeing the Undead even in the Jane family, known as the best family in the Kingdom Alliance, I gave up my last hope.

‘The Kingdom Alliance has fallen to the Purifying Flame. No, from the beginning, it’s more likely they were a nation created by the Purifying Flame.’

The Kingdom Alliance is a coalition of several small kingdoms united to oppose Ron Carl Leord, my father.

On the surface, their birth seemed plausible.

Kingdoms threatened with survival united against the Empire.

But looking back now, they were just tools of the Purifying Flame.

I didn’t hesitate and unleashed Spiritism.

The spirits, regardless of lower, middle, upper, or highest grade, became much stronger than before.

If there were other spiritists, wouldn’t they think of me as a monster?

‘I miss Sorius.’

Sorius suddenly came to mind.

He is helping Duke James with various tasks in the Imperial Palace.

While Vikan is focused on sending supplies nationwide, Sorius’s job is to determine the appropriate amount of those ‘supplies.’

It was possible because he was an excellent administrator, and he was recognized not only by me but also by the Imperial Palace administrators.

Thinking of Sorius after a long time, I wanted to meet other spiritists as well.

Since there are so few spiritists on the continent, I thought I had traveled quite a bit, but I hadn’t met any spiritists other than Sorius.

‘Ah, there were fairies.’

Most fairies are spiritists.

Of course, I couldn’t talk to them about Spiritism.

Even while I was distracted, my spirits swept away the Undead.

The main gate of the Jane family was wide open.

The Undead didn’t even think about blocking the gate and using the walls for defense.

They only pushed with ‘quantity,’ but their miscalculation was my power.

Meanwhile, Olivia and Gale sent signals.

I ordered them to capture the Necromancer alive, and it seems they’ve already caught them.

The battle that started when the sun was high in the sky ended before sunset.

There were easily over ten thousand Undead, but we were able to drive them out without significant losses.

I entered the main gate of the Jane family and said.

“Today, let the soldiers rest inside the castle.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

Ken replied and added.

“I will organize the sentries separately.”

This is enemy territory.

The importance of vigilance is naturally greater than when defending Grenian.

“Tell the knights to be thorough in their vigilance.”

Ken moved busily.

I moved to the main building of the Jane family.

Gale and Olivia were waiting.

“We have imprisoned the Necromancer in the dungeon.”

“I’ll have to interrogate them myself.”

Gale and Olivia followed me, and Ken, who had delivered the orders to the knights, quickly followed.

The Jane family’s dungeon was underground and quite damp.

It is true that the place called a dungeon inherently gives a damp feeling, but the Jane family’s dungeon was something special.

‘The energy of darkness feels stronger.’

Olivia explained.

“It seems they used the dungeon as a place to research forbidden magic.”

“Really?”

“Yes. There are traces of magic everywhere, and there are quite a few passages.”

“Is there a possibility of the Necromancer escaping?”

Since it was the Necromancer’s laboratory, wouldn’t there be a way even if they were imprisoned in the dungeon?

Gale said.

“There is no possibility of escape. We have completely destroyed the mana hole [a source of magical energy] and bound their limbs.”

I nodded and moved my steps.

Soon, I arrived at the prison where the Necromancers were held.

There was not just one Necromancer.

There were a total of ten, and three of them seemed to have already lost consciousness and were on the verge of death.

I had no intention of saving them.

I approached the Necromancer with the clearest eyes among the seven.

“What is your name?”

The Necromancer smirked at my words.

I smiled faintly too.

“It seems like this situation is funny?”

“Funny. It’s funny to see a pitiful soul who doesn’t believe in the God of Purification and treats his followers so badly, not even knowing that his end will not be good.”

Gale stepped forward.

“How dare you!”

I stopped Gale.

“Ah, it’s okay.”

I squatted down and made eye contact with the Necromancer.

“So, how does that god you boast about plan to purify this continent?”

“The servants of God are active all over the continent. The evil empire Calpeon will soon fall. The evil leader, the Emperor, has already been overthrown by our priest.”

“Yes. His Majesty has fallen. Do you know that I am the Emperor’s son?”

“A seed of evil.”

The Necromancer’s sneer deepened.

“Where are those servants of God all over the continent?”

“The power of God is being exerted in five places on this land right now.”

Seeing the Necromancer bring up the altar story, I narrowed my eyes and asked, wondering if it was naivety or a display of confidence.

“Are there other places too?”

“The Forest of Fairies, the Land of Barbarians, also have the power of God being exerted in five places.”

“Then that god is not descending on this land? Just lending power?”

The Necromancer shook his head.

“He will come soon. Because all preparations have been made. Now this continent will start anew with the flames of purification.”

I got up.

I heard everything I needed to hear.

The Forest of Fairies, the Land of Barbarians, and five altars near the capital of the Kingdom Alliance.

If I don’t destroy them quickly, the ‘Demon King’ will be summoned.

And at that time, even if I can summon the Spirit King, it will not be an easy battle.

Not to mention the enormous damage to humans.

* * *

Ron was dreaming.

A dream of returning to his childhood.

And he didn’t want to wake up from the dream.

Because he saw Iriel again, whom he missed so much.

Ron knows that this is a dream, but he wanted to live forever and vowed to do so.

But a dream is just a dream; it cannot be reality.

-Please take good care of Arun, Ron.

-Iriel!

-He is your and my child. I think my breath touches that child. Then I’ll believe it, Ron.

-Iriel.

Ron grabbed Iriel, who was becoming more and more transparent.

-Iriel!

-Don’t come too early, Ron.

Ron Carl Leord woke up from the bed with a rough scream.

The priests who were guarding the Emperor widened their eyes at the gasp.

“Your Majesty!”

Ron looked around.

He reached out his hand because his voice didn’t come out.

One of the priests immediately brought water to Ron.

Ron drank the water and cleared his throat.

His throat still felt dry, and it was difficult to speak, but he didn’t care.

“Is this the Imperial Palace?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“What about the southern front?”

The priests hesitated and answered.

“Your Majesty, now is the time to take care of your mind and body. The affairs of state will be later…….”

Ron cut off the priest’s words.

“That’s enough. Who is leading the affairs of state now?”

“Duke James is presiding over the Great Council.”

“Bring him.”

The priests had no choice but to bow their heads.

“Yes.”

One of the priests went out to deliver the news, and the other asked Ron.

“Your Majesty, should we check your condition…….”

“It’s okay. From now on, I can handle it myself. Thank you for your hard work so far.”

The priest trembled.

The cold Emperor did not know how to praise his subordinates.

“The priests’ contributions are not small. If the war ends safely, I will reward you sufficiently. You may leave too.”

The priest bowed with gratitude and left.

Ron, left alone, struggled to get up and opened the window.

It is now full winter.

The cold wind cleared his mind to some extent.

“Your Majesty, it is Duke James.”

“Come in.”

The door opened and Duke James appeared.

“Your Majesty, are you alright?”

Ron nodded at Duke James’s words.

“To some extent.”

“I was very worried.”

“I’m sorry. Are the Shadow Squad and the Imperial Knights all in the Imperial Palace?”

Duke James nodded.

“The Shadow Squad is constantly guarding Your Majesty. The Imperial Knights are preparing to go to war.”

Ron smiled bitterly.

“It seems it will take time for my body to recover. I can’t feel the presence of the Shadow Squad.”

Duke James’s expression hardened.

He didn’t think that Ron was in a state to go to war immediately when he heard the news that Ron had woken up.

But he can’t even detect the Shadow Squad’s concealment at close range?

Duke James became uneasy.

‘It could be more dangerous than when he was lying down. If His Majesty cannot command respect even though he has risen…… There may be nobles who have other thoughts while all the fronts are being pushed back.’

Ron chuckled.

“You look uneasy.”

“To be honest, yes.”

“I will recover soon. What about the front lines?”

“The south is not advancing and waiting. The reason has not yet been identified. And the west…… Duke Austin has been defeated. Western nobles are fleeing to the Imperial Palace.”

“Arun’s political hometown is being devastated.”

Duke James’s face hardened.

It was a word that Ron had never said before.

“Why?”

“No.”

“Arun was presiding over the Great Council, then handed it over to you and went back to the front lines?”

“Yes. He has now crossed the Kingdom Alliance border and destroyed the Jane family’s main residence.”

“Is he the only one winning?”

Duke James nodded.

“Yes.”

“Hold the Great Council. And prepare to go out secretly tonight.”

“Your Majesty?”

“Is Arun staying in the Jane family?”

“Yes.”

Ron called the head of the Shadow Squad.

“Number 1.”

A man dropped from the ceiling.

Looking at the man prostrating, Ron said.

“Prepare to go to Arun with Duke James.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Soon Number 1 disappeared.

Duke James expressed concern.

“I don’t think it’s a good idea to move yet.”

Ron shook his head.

“Karen is…… an opponent that even I cannot defeat. And I am in a stagnant state and cannot see the way. On the other hand, that child is constantly growing.”

Only then did Duke James think of Arun.

“His Highness…… summoned the Spirit King.”

Horror spread across Ron’s face.

“Spirit King?”

“Yes. He summoned the Spirit King in the Grenian defense battle and swept away fifty thousand Undead at once. That’s how the report came…… It’s probably true. There are quite a few witnesses.”

“The fate of the Empire rests on that child’s shoulders.”

Ron recalled the dream.

He whispered to Iriel.

‘It seems that child will protect me, not me. Iriel.’