Swordmaster's Youngest Son Novel - Chapter 860

Chapter 860

Following the return of the five-member Black Sea expedition team, Luntia returned to the Family, and the days passed with the return of the Runcandel members.

Moreover, among those who returned were two individuals capable of handling the «Great Fracture,» similar to the one that occurred in Siatello: Luna’s Crimson Sword Technique and Luntia’s fraternal stars (兄弟星).

After Siatello, each had dealt with a «Great Fracture» in Hufester and the Empire.

Of course, not only them, but also Jin and other flagbearers, and the clan knights were tirelessly on missions in the areas where the fractures occurred.

Daily, articles arrived that highlighted the achievements of Runcandel.

The war of hegemony had come to an end, and now, the current generation of Runcandel was finally joining forces to prepare for the future that would come.

«The number of times Luntia can use the fraternal stars is probably limited, as our father said about my sword technique. It means it can’t be used endlessly until it becomes a Genesis Knight.»

«Exactly, Sister Luna. Unlike us, the younger one doesn’t seem to have significant restrictions on the number of uses of the Eternal Flame if he’s willing to endure injuries. However, the rate at which the fractures are occurring is quite concerning.»

In the conference room of the Garden of Swords, the flagbearers and executives gathered, discussing among themselves.

The map on the table showed over a hundred marked locations where fractures had appeared.

[It’s impossible for the young patriarch, the first flagbearer, and the third flagbearer to eliminate all these fractures. In the end, we’ll have to focus on safeguarding the main strongholds until the True Demon World transfer concludes.]

Everyone in the room nodded at Lueth’s words.

[What’s somewhat fortunate is that among the main forces, we’re handling the fractures most effectively. It seems Kinzelo and Zipple are struggling quite a bit.]

Kinzelo was struggling due to Orgal’s injuries, while Zipple was relatively slower in handling the fractures due to the war with the Red Legend Tribe.

It was natural, as both forces had a shortage of individuals with the ability to destroy fractures, compared to Runcandel. Rumors circulated that Hufester was the safest land.

The ticking time bomb threat, the True Demon World, still loomed, unpredictable as ever.

However, Jin didn’t feel as overwhelmed by the impending threat.

He was confident that he could find a way to solve it with the help of his brothers, comrades, clan, and alliance, as he had always done.

The current Runcandel is strong.

Since Cyron was always absent anyway, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that it was stronger than ever, especially since the time of Temar.

«The key is after the transfer concludes. According to Ayula’s revelation, it won’t be too far away. I also believe it could happen around the time Ayula manifests after the Holy Kingdom’s prayer. The Holy King also anticipates it.»

«That’s right, younger. No… ahem! Yes, that’s right, young patriarch.»

Luna quickly corrected herself and avoided Lueth’s gaze, who was looking at her with a stern expression.

Both Luna and Luntia were in the same situation of trying to gauge Lueth’s mood, just like Vallas.

«The Holy King anticipates Ayula’s manifestation on the last day of this year or the dawn of the new year. If the fractures continue forming at the current rate, we should be able to easily protect the main strongholds until then.»

While granted that certain regions might be unavoidable, once the transfer concludes, whatever formidable entities emerge from the True Demon World, Runcandel believed they could fight and defeat them.

«Surely there won’t be hundreds or thousands of demons like Paellito Belgasyum who could defeat Orgal. I can’t imagine the strongest knights in our clan losing to him or any other demon… Ultimately, Zito could be the wildcard. But Zito is still in the process of regaining his strength, so he won’t be emerging in the front line from the start of the war.»

«Elder Sister Mary is right. If there were more than a few hundred of those, the ancient Legend Tribe wouldn’t have dominated the world back then.»

«But it’s worth noting that the Red Legend Tribe and the Blue Legend Tribe, as well as the ancient Legend Tribe, were sealed when Ms. Ameris fell asleep. It’s a bit unsettling that they have no history of dominion. Their technology is probably on par with or even surpasses that of the Red Legend Tribe, and their military strength… judging by the number of fractures, it will surely be immense.»

«While we can assume we have the advantage in terms of skill and the number of top-tier superhumans, if their forces and resources are overwhelmingly superior… Even if we win the war, the surface world will suffer irreversible damage.»

The purpose of the True Demon World is to turn the surface into hell through suffering.

From Runcandel’s perspective, they were dealing with lunatics who were in a completely different category than Zipple, Kinzelo, and the Red Legend Tribe.

Zipple aimed to conquer the world with minimal damage, while Kinzelo sought to achieve his own ideal world through the resurrection of the Sun God. Similarly, the Red Legend Tribe had a different direction but shared the same goal of the Sun God’s resurrection.

Because of this, they avoided indiscriminate slaughter.

Of course, the Red Legend Tribe saw the blood of living beings as a commodity and viewed humans almost like insects, but for now, they were excluding civilian casualties due to Jin’s fear.

However, the demons of the True Demon World were not like that.

They would revel in mass slaughter without any reason, and torturing innocent people was a daily occurrence for them.

Therefore, this time as well, the Runcandel and Vamel alliance had to fight while «protecting.»

But protecting everyone and fighting only with top-tier superhumans like Jin was an impossible task.

«A powerful weapon and defense system that can eliminate demons one by one… that even ordinary martial artists can use.»

Everyone nodded at Jin’s words as he organized his thoughts.

That was, in fact, the most urgent item for the current Runcandel and Vamel alliance.

After all, there were quite a few top-tier superhumans like Paellito who would be in charge of the demons of the Great Fractures.

The Golden Fleet and the mass-produced Iello.

If these two were completed, the lack of «regular firepower» would increase significantly.

Runcandel’s magic knight unit that uses storage paper was gradually reaching a level where they could participate in a real battle without any problems.

‘Zipple is already in the process of mass-producing living magic swordsman golems, and the size of their fleet continues to grow, so they will have fewer worries than us. Zipple also has the variable of the Demon God Orb. Similarly, Kinzelo already has a fleet and doesn’t have as many individuals to protect as we do. The beastman and demon population isn’t very large to begin with, and most of them are capable of combat, and they also possess fleets.’

In Runcandel as well, there were variables corresponding to the Demon God Orb or the «healthy Orgal.»

The return of Cyron and the rest of the expedition team.

But this time, Jin was contemplating going to war against the True Demon World, excluding Cyron once again.

‘My father transcends his destiny. And entrusting me with the role of protecting the human world means he trusts me. This time too, I can protect the Family and the world.’

Of course, it was a great comfort just to think that Cyron, who had overcome demonization, would return someday.

«This…»

While Jin was lost in thought, Yona’s voice suddenly echoed. (It was Yona’s first participation in the Family’s formal meeting, and even Lueth didn’t correct her use of the term «young patriarch» like he did with others.)

«Elder Sister Yona, what’s wrong?»

«Hehe, younger, were you thinking about the Golden Fleet and the mass-produced Iello?»

«Yes, that’s right.»

[Oh, our Yona! Your great-grandfather has been waiting for you to speak! L-sorry, Chief Butler. She’s just so cute. Alright, Yona. What do you mean?]

«We’ve never really considered the existence of an underworld, have we?»

[Who in the world would have thought of such a thing? My goodness, the world has become so strange.]

«Jijiji, but I suddenly remembered the Phoenix, great-grandpa.»

[Phoenix?]

«Did you say Phoenix, Elder Sister?»

«Yes, Phoenix. The Phoenixes live in the World of Flame. But we don’t even know where the World of Flame is, and Murakan, who said he’s been there himself, doesn’t remember the way back. Is it because he’s stupid? Anyway, what I’m trying to say is… if the underworld can ascend to the surface, could the World of Flame do the same?»

Jin felt as if he had been hit in the back of the head with a sledgehammer.

This was an aspect he hadn’t considered at all.

«Oh… that’s an interesting idea, Elder Sister. If we could get help from Tess and the Phoenixes of the World of Flame… Even if the demons’ forces are powerful, we could minimize the damage to the surface.»

-The name «World of Flame» is just a convenient term we use in our dimension. In that dimension, there’s nothing but fire and Phoenixes. Not even the highest-level gods know the true name of that world.

-Even the gods don’t know? So, does that mean the World of Flame is outside the jurisdiction of the gods?

-Ding-dong, that’s the right answer. Not even the Fire God Sheenu can freely control the flames in the World of Flame. Similarly, Tess, the ruler of the World of Flame, can’t control Sheenu’s fire either.

A conversation Murakan had with Jin the day he summoned Tess for the first time.

Of course, borrowing the power of the World of Flame is literally a pipe dream.

From the beginning, there have been some restrictions between the World of Flame and the human world, which is why Tess hasn’t been able to use his full power until now.

However, as the barrier between the worlds crumbled and the world began to undergo «changes,» Jin couldn’t help but think that there might be a way to remove those restrictions.

Perhaps the location of the World of Flame could also be somewhere underground.

‘Murakan once mentioned witnessing Tess annihilate mid-level gods with just his breath in the World of Flame. While it might be impossible to fully harness that power… somehow, it sounds promising. The world is changing now.’

For a moment, Jin imagined the Phoenixes of the World of Flame incinerating the demons invading the surface, and Tess overwhelming Zito. Even just imagining it was cool.

«Jijiji, did I do well?»

«Yes, you did very well, Elder Sister. I should investigate it immediately. Once Murakan is here later, summoning Tess and having a conversation should be our priority.»

[This great-grandfather always thinks Yona is the best!]

[Vallas-nim, we’re in the middle of a meeting… Aha, but most importantly, don’t discriminate against the great-grandchildren. I love Miss Yona too, but the feelings of others might hurt.]

Despite saying that, Lueth knew that, instead of feeling hurt, everyone was pleased.

[Yona is like that guy, Cyron (At this point, Lueth finally broke the pen he was holding.) Hmph! The patriarch sent Yona to Nameless too early. That’s why I need to give her more love now, jijiji. Isn’t that right?]

«I love the great-grandfather too, though not as much as the younger one.»

[Even so, you love the great-grandfather more than the chief butler, right?]

«Jijiji, I’m not sure… Maybe if the great-grandfather plays the ear-cutting game with me later, it might be the case.»

[Jajajaja, this old man has already died once, so losing an ear doesn’t matter much. As long as our Yona has fun. Let’s do it, then!]

While Yona and Vallas exchanged laughter, the communication device buzzed.

!{My Lord!}

It was a communication from Tikan.

«Jet, what’s up?»

!{The Guardian Dragon of Yulian, Caltor, has finally awakened! Miss Valeria said she wants to see Peitel or something.}