Became The Son Of The Final Boss [EN]: Chapter 83

83.

‘Can’t even get through a single day in peace.’

I bit my lip tightly.

In the Imperial Palace, I was always plagued by assassination threats, and even after leaving the palace, those threats didn’t disappear.

I thought fighting was inevitable since I volunteered for the front lines, but I never imagined I’d be battling almost every single day.

And what about the creatures we’re fighting? Starting with Orcs, I’ve been threatened by Elves, faced Undead, and now I’m dealing with Wyverns and Ogres.

I spoke somewhat irritably to Silphelven,

“Blast that Ogre away!”

The answer came from Ignis.

“A spirit caster must always be calm. Your emotions are transmitted to us. The more agitated you are, the more your spirit magic falters. Intense emotions can sometimes help, but mostly they disrupt the flow of mana and exhaust us who are connected to you.”

Ignis’s voice was more serious and sharp than ever.

I trembled without realizing it.

“Calm your emotions and focus on your unique breathing technique. Spirit magic is ultimately about connecting with spirits. Use it calmly and accurately.”

Ignis finished speaking.

I clenched my fist and began to use the Wind Breathing Technique. The battle against the Ruin Dominator Wyvern and the Black Ogre had already begun, but I trusted Leoden, David, Gale, and the knights.

I focused on the Wind Breathing Technique for a moment to calm my mind. Soon, I felt at peace.

Bang-! Kwaaaang-!

Gale and the Ruin Dominator were clashing.

The knights were surrounding the Black Ogre, taking turns to engage it.

‘First, the Ruin Dominator.’

The Black Ogre was a ground monster, while the Ruin Dominator Wyvern was an aerial monster.

For our group, which lacked a mage, the Wyvern attacking from the sky was naturally the more challenging opponent.

The Black Ogre also possessed a massive size, easily exceeding 5 meters, and tough skin that couldn’t be pierced by swords, but it couldn’t fly.

The knights had gained experience through previous battles, and some had become stronger, so they could buy enough time.

‘Even if we don’t kill it, just making the Ruin Dominator flee would be enough to handle the Black Ogre.’

I used Silphelven and Ignis to manifest skills.

Starting with Flame Wind.

Silphelven rushed towards the Ruin Dominator and sprang up like a coil. Ignis spewed flames from above Silphelven.

“Gale!”

At my signal, Gale quickly climbed a nearby tree.

It was an incredible speed.

Silphelven, dashing like the wind, was no less impressive than a phoenix.

Blue aura sparkled from Gale’s sword.

The Ruin Dominator Wyvern, seeing a human and a spirit rushing towards it, seemed dumbfounded and spread its wings wide.

‘This is my chance.’

A great opportunity presented itself as soon as the battle began.

When the Ruin Dominator Wyvern spread its wings, they appeared to be over 10 meters in size, meaning there were plenty of places to attack.

Silphelven and Ignis became a Flame Wind, engulfing the right wing, and Gale leaped from the tree, stepping on the air as if there was a floor under his feet, and swung his sword.

Kwaaaang-! Bang-!

Gale attacked the left wing.

The Ruin Dominator Wyvern’s body faltered as both wings were attacked almost simultaneously.

“Kieeeeeek!”

The aura-covered sword pierced the Ruin Dominator Wyvern’s skin, and the Flame Wind burned the skin from the inside out.

With a painful groan, the Wyvern soared into the sky.

“Kieeeeeek!”

It was a different sound than before.

My chest tightened involuntarily.

‘Is that Fear?’

“Kieeeeeek!”

The Black Ogre momentarily stopped moving at the continuous cries.

And Leoden and David seized the opportunity, stabbing the Black Ogre’s side and chest.

Shuk-!

“Kuaaa!”

The Black Ogre also screamed.

I thought we had gained the upper hand.

Whooooosh-!

A huge shadow loomed overhead with a tremendous gust of wind.

Instinctively, I deployed the Flow of Wind and Earth, and the Wyvern’s claws, much larger than my body, grazed the spot where I had been.

Some knights were unable to dodge the massive wings and collapsed, vomiting blood.

The Black Ogre crossed its arms to block the Wyvern’s torso.

Bang-! Kwaaaang-!

Nearby trees fell with violent explosions as the Wyvern turned its body.

“Your Highness!”

“I’m fine!”

At Gale’s voice, I protected myself with spirits.

And Gale did not miss the opportunity when the Wyvern came down.

‘Craz, crazy!’

I opened my mouth without realizing it.

Gale climbed onto the Wyvern’s wing and ran, aiming for its head.

The Wyvern, as if it couldn’t forgive the human who had climbed onto its body, shook its body and ascended vertically.

I called Silphelven once again.

“Wind Chains!”

I made the intermediate spirits use their skills simultaneously.

Water Storm, Earth’s Roar, and Wind Chains all targeted the Black Ogre at the same time.

The injured knights had not yet risen, but there was no time to worry about them.

The Wyvern’s figure disappeared into a dot.

‘I need to prepare for Gale falling.’

I said to Ignis.

“Go up and help Gale. Silphelven, you must catch Gale if he falls.”

* * *

“That guy is really…….”

Austin couldn’t finish his sentence.

He glanced to the side and saw that Beregon was also unable to hide his expression.

Kwaaaaaang-! Bang-!

The wind’s highest-grade spirit, rampaging across the battlefield, showed no mercy.

“Kuaaaaak!”

Each time the spirit flew, dozens of soldiers lost their lives.

And beneath the spirit, Ron was beheading the Pireon knights at an invisible speed.

It was truly unbelievable, even when witnessed with one’s own eyes.

“To control spirits and be capable of such feats… is he truly a god or something?”

At Austin’s words, Beregon opened his mouth.

“A god…….”

Austin raised his eyebrows.

“The Crown Prince was sent to the west, and the two of us were dragged to the battlefield. Aren’t you feeling anything?”

Beregon shook his head.

“I do feel something. The anxiety that we might be trapped in his shadow forever has grown significantly.”

Austin bit his lip tightly.

“The Pireon Kingdom won’t last long.”

“Where has he ever been defeated on the battlefield?”

Austin narrowed his eyes and said, noticing that Beregon seemed unusually intimidated by the Emperor today.

“Are you alright?”

“What I see isn’t his spirit magic or spells. It’s that sword.”

At Beregon’s words, Austin focused his gaze on Ron.

Ron was beheading the Pireon knights with the most basic two movements of swordsmanship: stabbing and slashing.

Each time he stabbed or swung his sword, a knight’s head inevitably fell.

“He is now surpassing humanity.”

Austin’s face hardened.

He had merely mentioned the word ‘god’ in passing, but Beregon seemed to perceive something different.

“Do you see? He’s not using aura on his sword right now. Yet, the knights’ armor and neck bones are being sliced through so easily.”

“Perhaps it’s a mithril sword…….”

At Austin’s words, Beregon shook his head.

“That’s just an ordinary longsword.”

Austin could no longer speak at Beregon’s words.

“Let’s bet on Pireon.”

“What?”

Austin was startled.

“Even if the Emperor and all the Duke’s families combined, they can’t handle him. We need to cut off his limbs. Pireon should at least eliminate a third of the Emperor’s shadows.”

Austin did not answer easily when Beregon, who he thought was completely intimidated, proposed such a dangerous plan.

“You can opt out. But…… I’ll guarantee you one thing.”

Beregon finished speaking.

“If we can’t cut off the Emperor’s limbs, then not just you and I, but our sons and our sons’ sons will all have to bow their heads to Leod.”

* * *

‘Ignis, are you okay?’

-Get ready to catch this guy!

“Silphelven!”

Silphelven floated into the air.

Gale’s figure began to become clearer.

The Ruin Dominator Wyvern was nowhere to be seen.

Ignis came down first.

“Catch him well. He’s badly injured.”

My face hardened at Ignis’s words.

“Your Highness, the Black Ogre has escaped.”

David approached and reported.

“Two are seriously injured.”

I immediately summoned Undine and cast a wave of purification on the injured.

With all the potions used up, I was the only one who could heal them right now.

Soon, Silphelven caught Gale as he fell.

He was conscious, but his injuries appeared very severe.

I used a wave of purification on Gale as well.

Leoden also approached.

“Both monsters have escaped. But the Ruin Dominator Wyvern will reappear soon. We need to get out of the Dark Forest as quickly as possible.”

The Black Ogre was a strong opponent, but not as much as the Wyvern.

If Gale and I hadn’t pushed hard in the beginning, the knights’ casualties would have been even greater.

“Take care of the injured. We’re moving out immediately.”

The Dark Forest Zone 3 was a place where variables could pop out at any time.

Who would have known that the Black Ogre and the Wyvern would attack simultaneously?

We started moving along the river again.

Fortunately, no monsters appeared for half a day.

In the meantime, Gale recovered quite a bit.

The seriously injured also improved to the point where they could walk on their own feet, thanks to my continuous treatment.

“I apologize for causing concern, Your Highness.”

“No, it’s alright. But what exactly happened up there?”

Ignis was flying in the sky, following us, and when I asked about the battle, he didn’t answer specifically.

Gale, who had been receiving treatment, finally spoke.

“I thought it was an opportunity to kill the Wyvern. I tried to approach its head recklessly and was countered.”

“Countered?”

“The fur on the Wyvern’s skin isn’t just ordinary fur; each strand is stronger than steel. And it can control that fur at will.”

Leoden interjected.

“What makes the Ruin Dominator scary is the power from its heavy body, its ability to freely manipulate Fear, and those awl-like hairs. It can not only control them from its body but also launch them like weapons.”

I muttered without realizing it at Leoden’s words.

“It was lucky that it escaped.”

“It will come again. The Wyvern’s intelligence is no less than that of a human. It will never forget those who have embarrassed it. The reason it’s called the Dominator is because of its habit of not tolerating rivals.”

Gale asked.

“You seem to know a lot about Wyverns.”

“I was the only survivor among the mercenary corps.”

It was as if all the explanation was contained in that one sentence.

Gale comforted Leoden.

“I’m sorry.”

Leoden smiled faintly.

“It’s nothing.”

It felt out of place in the current situation, but I opened my mouth, feeling it was an opportunity.

“The commander of the Crown Prince’s direct knight order is Gale. That means you’re his commander.”

The two men’s eyes widened.

David was the same, and so were the knights who heard my voice.

I smiled brightly.

“It seems awkward to have a Crown Prince’s direct knight order when Father is still healthy? I’ve already received Father’s permission, so what’s the problem?”

I then added in a low voice.

“My siblings are already desperate to have all the talents, not only direct knight orders but also mages and spirit casters, under their command. Moreover, their maternal families are actively supporting them.”

Everyone’s expression hardened at the heavy reality.

I declared briefly.

“I’m the latest, but I think my knight order will be the strongest. Don’t you think so, Gale?”

Gale bowed his head.

“Of course, Your Highness.”

I lightly increased my pace.

“Then let’s go. It would be troublesome if other monsters popped out again.”