Became The Son Of The Final Boss [EN]: Chapter 262

262.

There were several families with long histories on the continent.

Many of these families were either destroyed or left with only their names under the banner of the ‘Unification War,’ losing all their former glory.

After Ron Cal Leord appeared on the continent, all history changed.

As always, some families survived, and their history deepened as they endured.

The White family was one of them.

Even a hundred years before Ron Cal Leord appeared on the continent, the White family was already ‘distinguished.’

After the first Sword Master was born, the head of the White family periodically rose to the rank of Sword Master.

“After producing Sword Masters for generations, the family’s concerns only deepened.”

Olivia wore a subtle expression at Duke James’s words.

“Are you saying that no one has reached a realm beyond Sword Master? But now I…”

Duke James shook his head.

“No. The White family was recognized as a prestigious family on the continent just by the realm of Sword Master. Many powerful figures emerged, represented by His Majesty the Emperor, Duke Austin, Duke Beregon, and Duke Yan, but even so, the White family was among the most distinguished. Everyone thought the realm of Grand Sword Master was just a dream.”

White breath puffed out whenever Duke James spoke. A strange, red flush lingered on his face, and his voice gained strength.

“The reason I consider our family the best is that we have information about a realm that even the Imperial Family doesn’t possess.”

“Isn’t the family’s vision just what I already know?”

“That’s right. The theories established by the first head of the family to reach Sword Master exist. But none of the later heads of the family even thought about learning it. Because it’s dangerous.”

“I’ll do it.”

“I knew you’d say that. I had many concerns. I thought it was necessary for the family, the empire I swore allegiance to, and even the continent, but no father tells his daughter to risk her life.”

“Please trust me.”

Duke James still couldn’t shake his worries, even after bringing it up.

Was this really the right thing to do?

He didn’t believe in sacrificing family for the greater good.

Even if he heard of such a person, Duke James would think of them as a fool.

To have to become such a fool.

Duke James bit his lip tightly.

“Please trust me. I’ll definitely do it.”

Olivia pleaded once more.

“If I don’t do it, the continent, the empire, and the family will all be trampled under the feet of the Demon King Bellushi.”

Duke James made his decision.

“Follow me.”

Olivia followed Duke James.

Upon entering his tent, Duke James took out a book from his luggage.

It was an old book.

“It won’t be hard to read. It’s the original.”

“Don’t you have a copy…?”

“I’ve made copies too, in case the original is lost. But I wanted to show you the original while I was at it.”

“You’ve already made up your mind, haven’t you?”

Olivia smiled, and Duke James replied,

“I hesitated until the end… but I couldn’t see any hope. It’s hard to think that my daughter is humanity’s hope.”

“Your Majesty is here, and His Highness is here too.”

“Yes. His Highness is here too. If it weren’t for Crown Prince, I might have given up. Following Lillian, His Majesty, and His Highness… the last addition is Olivia, you.”

Duke James lightly embraced Olivia.

“Never die.”

“Don’t worry.”

“Okay.”

Olivia steeled her heart at the trembling conveyed through his body.

She was not only the Crown Princess but also her father’s daughter.

She didn’t want to make anyone sad.

Above all, Olivia was confident.

After meeting Arun, she believed nothing was impossible. Watching Arun grow day by day, she keenly felt that there were no limits to humans.

Duke James stepped back and said,

“Go back to your tent and rest. Don’t be impatient and take your time to look through it.”

“Yes.”

Olivia hugged Duke James once more and moved to her tent.

She was very curious about the contents of the book.

The old parchment scattered dust as if it would crumble, but it had managed to preserve its appearance well.

After returning to her tent, she lit a magic fire.

In the warmth that quickly filled the tent, Olivia sat in a chair and carefully opened the book.

The first chapter contained content she already knew.

The White family’s swordsmanship was neatly organized from basic to profound content.

Olivia didn’t rush.

It was a book left by the head of the family who first established the White family’s swordsmanship and rose to Sword Master.

Also, the interpretation of swordsmanship different from her own was very helpful.

‘You can use swordsmanship like this too.’

Because it was written a long time ago, it could be said that the current swordsmanship was much more advanced, but Olivia didn’t take it lightly.

How much time had passed?

Around the time she was reading the book, gripping her sword, and repeating the movements, the content about the realm after Sword Master appeared.

-One day, I reached my limit. The mana hole expanded explosively. But that was the end. Isn’t there something more? Isn’t there more than just extracting mana from the sword?

This was a concern that Olivia had also experienced.

Through Arun’s help, Olivia broke through her limits.

-I meditated countless times and worried, then I saw water flowing upwards. Can you believe it? Water flowing upwards! And it’s not even magic.

The contents of the book were increasingly deviating from Olivia’s common sense.

And soon, her eyes widened.

“Reverse… breathing? Then the mana hole will be destroyed.”

Olivia’s hands trembled.

Was this right?

There was a reason why her father said it was dangerous.

This was truly a life-threatening gamble.

Logically, reversing the breathing method is an act that destroys not only the mana hole [the center of mana circulation] but also all the blood vessels.

The breathing method is not just about breathing.

It is a process of accumulating mana in the body and strengthening the blood vessels so that mana circulates in the body and is emitted outside the body, allowing one to draw out the so-called aura blade.

But to do an act that destroys that?

Olivia was hesitating without realizing it.

* * *

“Where’s Olivia?”

“She’s meditating.”

Duke James added as he approached at the knight’s answer.

“I have given her the family’s last vision.”

“Really?”

Duke James nodded heavily as I widened my eyes in surprise.

“She risked… her life.”

I lost my words for a moment.

She risked her life?

“If she fails… Olivia will be in great danger.”

I didn’t listen to Duke James anymore.

I immediately moved to Olivia’s tent.

Duke James grabbed my shoulder.

“You must leave her alone now.”

“Duke.”

I spoke informally to Duke James for the first time.

“Yes, Your Highness.”

I immediately turned around and grabbed Duke James by the collar.

“What have you done? Risking her life?”

“If you master the family’s last vision, you can advance to Grand Sword Master. However, the process is extremely dangerous…”

Duke James hesitated.

I glared at Duke James.

“I’ve been hiding it all along. I couldn’t tell my daughter to risk her life.”

My hand involuntarily loosened.

Duke James’s expression was calm.

“Bellushi is only known by name. Only Your Highness and Olivia have seen its true form. And you haven’t even seen its complete form.”

“Duke.”

“Even so, all the strong on the continent foresee the continent’s destruction. Even Lillian, who can be said to be the best magician in humanity, and His Majesty.”

That’s right.

At that time, I couldn’t bear even the presence of Bellushi and ran away.

The fact that I could summon the two Spirit Kings was of no help.

“The best magician in humanity said that it might be possible if it were her, His Majesty, Your Highness who can summon all the Spirit Kings, and a Grand Sword Master.”

“So… to Olivia.”

“Yes. Olivia is stronger than His Majesty now, and Olivia is also closer to the realm of Grand Sword Master. And I also believe in my daughter’s talent.”

“Even so, it was too hasty without saying a word to me.”

Duke James shook his head.

“If Your Highness knew, Olivia would not have been able to decide. Humanity, the continent, the empire, and the family are all good, but Olivia wanted to live with Your Highness, so she took a gamble. Please understand.”

Duke James bowed his head.

Thinking about his heart that drove his daughter to her death, I couldn’t say anything more.

“Let’s go. Marquis Mike is coming from not far away.”

Duke James reminded me of the reason I came out of the tent.

“I heard that a pursuit force was formed belatedly and is chasing after Marquis Mike. Most of the soldiers are exhausted, so we need to go and help.”

I clenched my fist.

I turned my gaze in the direction of Olivia’s tent.

“I understand. Let’s go.”

“When we return… Olivia will be at the highest level. I believe so.”

Duke James’s voice was earnest.

“I believe in Olivia too.”

There was nothing I could do now except believe in her.

I got on my horse and set off.

‘Please, Olivia.’

I prayed once more in my heart. If there is a god, no, there is a god.

I prayed to God.

That Olivia would be safe.

I immediately raced through the wind.

I thought my stuffy chest would be relieved, but it became heavier and heavier.

‘Let’s focus on what we have to do now. The enemy is too numerous, and the empire is still in danger.’

Marquis Mike and his subordinate lords, and even the refugees.

Even at this moment, there are many who are risking their lives and running away or fighting, believing in me.

I realized my position.

‘I’m the Crown Prince. Also, I’m the commander-in-chief of this war right now… Let’s calm down.’

And it started snowing again.

* * *

“Block the rear!”

“We’re being breached. The number of fairies is more than we thought!”

Marquis Mike shouted.

“Block them! It’s over if we get caught.”

During the retreat, the weather was rough, and the soldiers’ fatigue only accumulated. They were also losing strength and morale.

I was happy to hear that a pursuit force had not been formed, but the fairies started chasing as soon as they reorganized the castle.

I hoped it was only a part of the unit, but there were easily over a thousand fairies.

Each and every one of them is elite, so there is a situation where they could be annihilated.

‘Too many soldiers were sent with the refugees.’

At that time, a knight shouted.

“Marquis, soldiers at the front!”

“It’s the Imperial Army!”

Then, a giant firebird appeared through the rough snow.

The world brightened in an instant.

The burning flames were clearing away even the snow.

The frozen ground melted in an instant.

“T, this is!”

“It’s the Spirit King!”

The soldiers shouted loudly.

“Waaaaaa!”

The firebird rushed at the fairies.

Kwaaaang-!

Bang-!

Dududududu-!

Then the cavalry joined.

“Marquis, it’s been a while.”

At the welcome voice, Marquis Mike’s voice became dry.

“Your Highness.”

As Arun smiled, Marquis Mike bowed his head.

“Thank you.”

“It’s a matter of course. How many are in the pursuit force?”

Arun soon shook his head.

“Ah, the number doesn’t matter. Are those all of them?”

“Yes.”

Soon, space was distorted, and a giant figure appeared through the wind.

The Spirit King of Wind and the Spirit King of Fire.

The two Spirit Kings rushing at the fairies were unstoppable.

Marquis Mike soon opened his mouth.

Because the spirits, who were so strong, were literally being swept away by the wind and fire all at once.

“Y, Your Highness.”

“I heard there are over 100,000 fairies in total. There is a forest nearby, and we have designated that place as the fairies’ tomb.”

I had no choice but to nod my head in bewilderment.

“The West is like my hometown. I will soon reclaim it.”

Marquis Mike seemed as if he had already won the war.

And he became convinced of victory.