The Final Boss Has Returned 163

Chapter 163

Ignis!

The Guild Master of JDG and a famous Over-Ranker nicknamed the Flame King!

Shin Jeong-hyeok almost lost his composure upon hearing the news that Ignis was leading the Dark Alliance’s second army and ravaging the southern rear, but he managed to regain his senses.

Following that, Paul and Layla also received the information through whispers, their faces hardening.

“Boss, what should we do?”

“If we leave it like this, the rear might be in danger.”

Layla and Paul spoke to Shin Jeong-hyeok.

Their words made sense.

Currently, all the main forces of Simseong Iron Stars were gathered here to attack Drakan and were on their way to Southwest.

However, not only had Southwest fallen into enemy hands in just one day, but now even the rear was being ravaged by the enemy.

Hearing those words, Shin Jeong-hyeok laughed like a madman.

“This war is like chess.”

Bang.

Shin Jeong-hyeok slammed his fist on the table.

“The one who captures the king first wins this war. You haven’t forgotten that, have you?”

Sparks flew in Shin Jeong-hyeok’s eyes.

The Aerial Mobile Fortress Voltaha.

To stop the completion of that nightmarish weapon, they had to kill Drakan.

Therefore, this war was like chess, ending the moment they captured the king, Drakan.

And Shin Jeong-hyeok had already shared the information about the Aerial Mobile Fortress Voltaha with Layla and Paul.

That’s why they could understand his words.

The rear didn’t matter.

The moment they captured the king, the war would turn into their victory.

“And the king is currently in Southwest.”

Shin Jeong-hyeok pointed his finger at a corner of the southern map spread out on the table.

Drakan.

That was where Southwest, the largest port city in the south where Drakan was staying, was located.

“So, we’re going to Southwest.”

Shin Jeong-hyeok barely suppressed his boiling anger with cold reason and spat out these words.

Then, Layla’s voice reached Shin Jeong-hyeok’s ears.

“But what about the rear?”

“Leave it.”

Shin Jeong-hyeok growled in response to Layla’s question.

He didn’t have the time to worry about the rear.

“It’s his intention to divide our forces. Do we really need to crawl into the trap he’s set?”

Shin Jeong-hyeok said, looking at Paul and Layla.

Dividing their forces!

That was definitely the move Drakan was aiming for.

Drakan.

He might be waiting for them to split their forces in two.

In that case, the best strategy was to avoid falling for his plan.

A brief silence fell after Shin Jeong-hyeok’s words.

Because his words made sense.

Moreover, Paul and Layla were users who had reached the rank of Over-Ranker, a position held by only 19 people in Ard World!

They knew very well what kind of person Drakan was, even without Shin Jeong-hyeok elaborating further.

It was Paul who broke the awkward silence.

“How about asking Xiongmao for help, Boss?”

“That’s not possible.”

Shin Jeong-hyeok shook his head at Paul’s words.

“How can we trust those Chinese bastards? And why should we share the fruits of this war with them? When there’s the easiest way to catch the king?”

Silence fell upon the table again at Shin Jeong-hyeok’s words.

Xiongmao eSports.

Although they were allied with Simseong Iron Stars, neither guild trusted the other.

It was an alliance of convenience, and they both knew that they were each other’s potential future competitors.

Of course, it wasn’t that Xiongmao eSports didn’t provide any support at all.

The southern army currently included reinforcements sent by Xiongmao eSports.

However, Paul’s words essentially meant bringing in the main forces of Xiongmao eSports from the west to defend the rear.

And Shin Jeong-hyeok flatly rejected that proposal.

The Aerial Mobile Fortress Voltaha.

If he killed Drakan and took that powerful ultimate weapon into his own hands?

Perhaps instead of the current ambiguous alliance where they were constantly watching each other’s backs, he could seize the initiative and gain a complete advantage, effectively subjugating Xiongmao eSports.

And to seize that initiative, he had to quickly take control of this war and end it.

If he followed Paul’s suggestion, he might be able to stabilize the rear right now, but in the long run, it would be a loss as it would increase Xiongmao eSports’ stake.

And Shin Jeong-hyeok wasn’t an idiot who would kick away long-term benefits for a small immediate gain.

“If we catch the king, this war ends with our victory. Don’t waver, we’re going to Southwest.”

At Shin Jeong-hyeok’s firm words, Paul and Layla closed their mouths.

His words weren’t entirely unreasonable.

Having made their decision, Shin Jeong-hyeok and his southern army marched towards Southwest with unstoppable momentum.

Meanwhile, Drakan also left Southwest to meet Shin Jeong-hyeok after leaving an occupying force behind.

The place where the two forces, having left their respective bases, faced each other was the Black Plain, known as the largest granary in the south.

Black soil, the most suitable for agriculture, where even scattered seeds would sprout.

The ‘Black Plain,’ so named because the black soil stretched endlessly beyond the horizon.

This place, a sacred ground for farmer players, was now filled with countless users holding weapons instead of crops.

And at the forefront of both armies stood their leaders.

“You’re the one called Shin Jeong-hyeok.”

The first to speak was the sharp-looking man in black armor, Drakan.

Drakan, with his dark red sword, Iron Blood Executor, planted in the soft black soil, continued speaking, flanked by the Merfolk King Nereus and the Arch Lich.

“This is the second time we’ve met like this since Broken World, isn’t it? Anyway, I didn’t know you had the guts to declare war on me.”

As soon as Drakan finished speaking, countless cheers erupted from the Dark Alliance side.

Along with that, the chat of viewers watching the scene live continued endlessly.

[ㅋㅋㅋ Wow ㅋㅋ Look at his guts ㅋㅋㅋ]

[No wayㅋㅋㅋ He’s got no brakes ㅋㅋ Ah ㅋㅋ]

[How can he talk to a third-generation chaebol like that? Isn’t he afraid of the consequences?]

[Seriously ㅋㅋ This is beyond a concept, he’s ‘real’ ㅋㅋㅋ]

[The real deal Drakan ㅋㅋ]

[As expected of Drakan-nim!]

[No one else could talk like this except Drakan-nim ㅋㅋ]

Shin Jeong-hyeok!

The viewers were surprised and thrilled by Drakan’s bold behavior, speaking without regard for his position.

On the other hand, Shin Jeong-hyeok frowned upon hearing Drakan’s words.

“You speak carelessly because you have a mouth. Are you acting so arrogant because you’re relying on your girlfriend’s skirt?”

Shin Jeong-hyeok.

He was offended by the very fact that Drakan dared to talk about his guts.

Because his pride had been directly trampled upon.

Shin Jeong-hyeok barely suppressed the roar rising in his throat.

Right now, this scene was being broadcast live across the country, no, the entire world, through Ard Live and TV.

The reality was that the number of people watching this screen through various platforms, from the internet to TV, was staggering.

In such a situation, even if he was a chaebol, he couldn’t afford to give away even the slightest expression, any opportunity to be criticized.

Shin Jeong-hyeok looked around as he spoke.

To find Shin Ha-yeon, Drakan’s ‘girlfriend.’

But for some reason, Shin Ha-yeon, who always followed Drakan like a shadow, was nowhere to be seen.

‘She must be in the rear because the war is dangerous.’

Shin Jeong-hyeok dismissed it as nothing significant.

Shin Ha-yeon.

Although her level was quite high, she wasn’t as strong as Drakan.

Of course, she could have joined the battlefield like himself, but unfortunately, it seemed she hadn’t come here.

‘She must have been too scared to lose.’

Just as Shin Jeong-hyeok was inwardly mocking Shin Ha-yeon to his heart’s content.

Drakan shouted, looking at Shin Jeong-hyeok.

“Well, if that’s what you think, then so be it. I don’t need to correct your perception through a debate here.”

“This bastard!”

And the moment he heard Drakan’s provocation, the thread of reason that Shin Jeong-hyeok had been barely holding onto finally snapped.

The rage that surged from the depths of his heart completely pierced through the last line of defense called reason and reached his very core. Shin Jeong-hyeok raised his index finger and shouted.

“Attack. Wipe them all out!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the Iron Stars forces charged forward with a roar.

A battle in the open plains with no cover.

The Iron Stars had about 1.5 times more troops, as they hadn’t divided their forces.

Shin Jeong-hyeok.

This numerical superiority was what he was relying on.

But even so, Drakan was smiling confidently.

“They’re crawling into their graves on their own feet. Let’s all send them on their way to the afterlife comfortably.”

At Drakan’s words, the users roared in unison.

“For the Dark Alliance!”

“Long live Drakan-nim!”

“We will win!”

“Charge!”

At that moment.

The forces of the Dark Alliance and Iron Stars clashed head-on in the plains.

“Kill them!”

“You die!”

Users were entangled in a fierce battle.

Magic flew everywhere, and skills flashed brightly.

As the full-scale war began, screams and shouts of battle echoed from all directions.

And the war wasn’t just limited to the ground.

[Kwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!]

A chilling sound resonated from the edge of the sky!

The massive body of a dragon, reduced to mere bones, appeared from beyond the clouds.

The Bone Dragon!

The strongest undead had finally arrived on the battlefield, along with the Dark Alliance’s air force led by FlyingMan.

But FlyingMan and the Bone Dragon weren’t the only ones who arrived on the battlefield.

Behind them, a massive ship appeared, casting a huge shadow over the battlefield.

The Flying Battleship!

The very battleship that Drakan had used to bombard the enemy indiscriminately during the landing operation had finally made its appearance.

And not just one, but enough to be called a ‘fleet,’ displaying an overwhelming presence.

“Unleash indiscriminate bombardment on the enemy lines.”

FlyingMan’s command, in charge of aerial command, was relayed to the captains of the Flying Battleships through whispers.

Upon receiving the order, the captains immediately maneuvered the Flying Battleships and flew towards the enemy lines.

And Wyverns and the Bone Dragon began to escort those Flying Battleships.

Seeing that, Shin Jeong-hyeok shouted at the top of his lungs.

“What are you doing! Deploy our air force too!”

As soon as Shin Jeong-hyeok’s order was given, a massive silhouette appeared in the sky on the Iron Stars’ side.

An airship.

The only airship built by mobilizing all the magic engineers belonging to Iron Stars began to fly in, escorted by a Wyvern squadron.

Watching that scene, Shin Jeong-hyeok smiled and gave orders to Paul and Layla.

“The time has come. Kill Drakan.”

Upon receiving the order, Axe King Paul and Assassination King Layla immediately searched for Drakan.

And finally, Drakan was caught in the sights of the two Over-Rankers.

Towards Drakan, clad in black armor, relentlessly slaughtering enemies with his aura-clad dark red sword, Assassination King Layla and Axe King Paul immediately unleashed their ultimate skills.

“Black Spot Strike.”

“Earth Splitter!”

Black Spot Strike and Earth Splitter!

Paul’s massive axe, releasing terrifying shockwaves with a deafening roar, and Layla’s assassination dagger, flying silently in stark contrast, hurtled towards Drakan’s body. At that moment.

[The quest ‘Aerial Mobile Fortress Modification’ has been completed.]

Simultaneously with the quest completion notification, countless notification windows began to pop up in Drakan’s vision.

[Level Up!]

[Level Up!]

[All stats have increased by 1,234.]

[Legacy Skill ‘Overlord’s Sword’ has been unlocked.]

[Legacy Skill ‘World of Steel’ has been unlocked.]

[The Combat Information Archive has detected changes in the information of user ‘Drakan.’]

[The Combat Information Archive is analyzing the information of user ‘Drakan.’]

[Analysis of user ‘Drakan’s information has been completed.]

[Calculating the overall rating of user ‘Drakan.’]

[Calculation of the overall rating of user ‘Drakan’ has been completed.]

[The overall rating of user ‘Drakan’ is EX Rank.]

Looking at the end of the notification window that popped up, Drakan smiled.

Finally.

The power of Steel Monarch Drakan had completely returned.