Became The Son Of The Final Boss [EN]: Chapter 71

71.

The waterfall was visible in the distance.

The word “spectacular” came to mind.

“Isn’t it amazing? A waterfall in this dead forest!”

Rioden chimed in.

“The Forest of Darkness has many unsolvable mysteries. They say there are even stranger sights in the 3rd District. Of course, that’s just hearsay, not firsthand accounts.”

I nodded.

“Where is the wyvern’s nest?”

At my question, Rioden pointed to the right of the Death Waterfall.

“Do you see that tree?”

“It’s definitely a dead tree… but it’s incredibly huge.”

The leafless tree was as massive as the Death Waterfall.

“That tree is the wyvern’s nest. It usually hunts in the 3rd District and returns to sleep when it’s full.”

Rioden’s answer made me click my tongue.

I changed the subject.

“Now that we can see the Death Waterfall, we must be close.”

Rioden seemed to want to avoid the topic of the wyvern as well, agreeing with me.

“We should move more discreetly from now on.”

David agreed.

“We need to avoid the orcs even more from now on. We’re near their main base… they’ll probably see us as intruders.”

I nodded.

“Warn the knights and then move out.”

Everyone remained tense and began heading towards the Death Waterfall.

I placed only Undine on my shoulder and dispersed the rest of the spirits far and wide.

‘Tell me immediately if you see any orcs.’

Silphew answered on behalf of the others.

-Understood.

I informed David and Rioden that the spirits were scouting ahead.

“I’ve sent the spirits ahead, but they’re not perfect, so don’t let your guard down.”

“Yes.”

We started running quickly towards the Death Waterfall.

I moved with the knights, using the Flow of Wind and Earth.

-Your level has increased.

It was a welcome system notification.

My skill levels hadn’t been increasing lately, but it had been a while since one had gone up.

I had been continuously using the Flow of Wind and Earth, so it seemed I had accumulated a lot of experience.

Level 11. The Flow of Wind and Earth was the highest level skill, except for the Wind Breathing Technique.

‘Using it a lot is definitely good for experience.’

The skill level itself didn’t increase just because the character level was high or the spiritism [the ability to communicate with spirits] stage had increased.

The skill level increased only through the use of the skill itself, so combat experience was paramount.

‘I shouldn’t engage in unnecessary battles just to raise skill levels. Safety is the top priority, and everyone’s life is precious.’

I didn’t get impatient.

I thought about the sword Karen had obtained near the Death Waterfall.

‘It seems like it was in the wyvern’s nest.’

I only wrote that the sword in the wyvern’s nest had a devastating effect on the forces of evil.

I felt a little disappointed, but I didn’t have much attachment to the sword.

‘Karen might be attacking the wyvern’s nest right now.’

I kept running, guessing the possibility of encountering Karen and when he would stop Goran’s resurrection.

‘The orc army that came down from the Forest of Darkness swept through the west. The people of the western empire resented the emperor, who was only focused on attacking the east. Seeing the dying imperial citizens, Karen clicked his tongue at the empire’s corruption and decided to save them. While investigating, Karen realized that the problem wasn’t the orcs, but that the Orc King was being commanded by someone, and he headed to the Forest of Darkness to find the cause of the resurgence of the forces of evil.’

Judging from the phrases I wrote, Karen stopped Goran’s resurrection after the orc army had already devastated the west.

Karen, who stopped Goran’s resurrection, even cut down the Orc King, making his name known throughout the west.

After that, Karen achieved his initial fame as a continental powerhouse by even defeating the Orc King.

I fell into thought.

‘If Karen isn’t in the Forest of Darkness yet, I should save Gale and stop Goran’s resurrection… and then consider catching the wyvern with Gale.’

There was no harm in setting a big goal.

Clearing the quest—that is, rescuing Gale—was the ultimate goal, but if there was anything to be gained in the process, I should definitely get it.

‘The resurgence of the forces of evil will happen often in the future, so there’s no harm in getting the sword.’

In the meantime, we got closer to the Death Waterfall.

The evil energy became stronger and stronger, stinging my skin and making my head throb.

-Orcs.

It was Silphew’s voice.

I immediately relayed it to the knights.

“There are orcs nearby.”

I seemed to be getting quite bold now.

“Are there few?”

At Rioden’s words, I shook my head and raised my tension again.

“Wait a minute, let me ask. It doesn’t seem like we can avoid them.”

‘Silphew, how many orcs are there?’

-Master, I can’t count them.

“What, what did you say?”

“Your Highness.”

At Rioden’s voice, I hurriedly said.

“Avoid them at all costs. There are too many to count.”

* * *

“What about the Ruler of the Ruins?”

At the king’s words, the shaman answered respectfully.

“All the warriors we sent this time were also annihilated. It seems that unless the king himself steps in… it won’t be easy to catch him.”

The Orc King clicked his tongue.

He needed stronger warriors to cross the Mountains of Darkness and conquer all the lands ruled by the human empire and elves in the west.

The Ruler of the Ruins was the wyvern living next to the waterfall, and if he could control that wyvern, he could deal with the humans more easily.

“If only the master would be resurrected, nothing would be a problem… but did you make sure to instruct the warriors who advanced into the human empire?”

The old orc shaman nodded.

“Yes, Your Majesty! I have repeatedly told them to bring humans with abundant mana back alive.”

“There will definitely be some who can’t resist eating them.”

The king’s gaze shifted.

“Should I go to the Ruler of the Ruins myself… is he really a ruler? For me to step in personally.”

“The master mentioned him directly, so it’s not inappropriate for the king to step in.”

The old orc shaman seemed to want the king to catch the wyvern himself.

The king decided to step in personally.

“And a little while ago, the warriors discovered humans who entered the Forest of Darkness.”

“Humans?”

The king’s eyes turned red.

“Interesting. I thought all the humans were gathered in the castle, but they came here without fear?”

“Some of the warriors died in the Elven Forest, and they say that these humans were with the elves at that time. The warrior who came back alive said the smell is the same, so there’s no mistake.”

The Orc King laughed as if he was enjoying it.

“They seem to be quite capable? That’s good. We were short of humans to offer to the master, so we can give them temporarily.”

“I will gather the shamans.”

The orc shaman said for the king who was going to visit in person.

Because the orc shaman, who is wise and capable of magic, is a perfect fit to assist the king, rather than the warriors who are foolishly strong.

The Orc King did not reject the orc shaman’s advice.

“Good.”

The orc shaman bowed his head.

“Great King, Argan, you will take the humans before the sun sets today and subdue the Ruler of the Ruins, the wyvern.”

The orc shaman shook the skull staff he was holding and chanted the divination [predicting the future].

The king pounded his solid chest.

“Let’s go.”

* * *

“Silphew!”

At the same time, I summoned Phoenix and unleashed a fiery wind. Silphew roared wildly, and Phoenix added flames on top of it.

I was constantly using the Flow of Wind and Earth, using skills without rest.

‘I can’t see the end. I didn’t expect this at all.’

Rioden swung his sword nearby and said.

“It seems the orcs already knew our route.”

I agreed with Rioden.

The orcs approached as if they had been waiting for us to arrive near the Death Waterfall.

There seemed to be at least thousands of them.

We could be buried here.

Fortunately, the terrain near the Death Waterfall was a canyon.

The narrow terrain meant that only a few orcs could attack at once.

So far, we had been able to stop the orcs without any sacrifices from the knights, but with no escape route, the orcs had the advantage as time went on.

David spun around and beheaded an orc aiming for Rioden’s rear.

Swish-!

“Your Highness, we must go towards the Death Waterfall.”

At David’s words, I narrowed my eyes and spread the sylphs around.

The chains of wind that the sylphs unfolded at the same time snapped and bound the orcs’ feet.

“Kill that human first!”

“Target the human who uses spirits first!”

The orcs’ attacks began to focus on me.

I had no time to answer David.

David spoke quickly.

“There is hope if we go near the wyvern’s nest.”

I squeezed the mana in the mana hall [the body’s energy center] at once and poured it into Silphew.

The wind raised by Silphew became much stronger in an instant. The canyon became a fiery pit flowing with wind.

“Are you saying we should attract the wyvern’s attention to fight the orcs?”

David nodded at my words.

“Yes, Your Highness.”

I ordered Rioden.

“Secure an escape route.”

Rioden’s figure soared.

He gracefully swung his sword, stepping on the heads of the orcs.

Swish-! Swish-!

“This way.”

At Rioden’s words, I called the spirits.

“Silphew! To the front! Silphere, Undairon, Phoenix, block the way!”

While Silphew wreaked havoc among the orcs, Silphere spread chains of wind, cutting off the feet of some orcs.

And Undairon and Phoenix each unfolded a water barrier and a fire curtain.

Instantly, a huge wall of water and fire was erected between the orcs and us.

I entrusted myself to the Flow of Wind and Earth.

Rioden made his way around the wall of water and fire, and David stood at the very rear, swinging his sword at the orcs who escaped my skills.

I was in the middle of the formation, constantly supplying mana to the spirits.

The effect of the training Silphew had advised was revealed here as well.

Even if the spirits read my consciousness and used skills, there was a very subtle time difference that was only felt by me, but now it was as natural as flowing water.

In other words, the communication between me and the spirits became much smoother.

Thanks to this, the skills were unfolding faster and smoother than before.

It could be said to be a small effect, but the result was by no means small.

‘The continuity of skills has definitely become stronger. Efficiency has increased. The movements between the spirits have also become more natural.’

The moment I had some hope of escaping, a huge roar shook the sky.

“Kieeeeeeeek!”

And I froze on the spot.