I Became the Father of a Degenerate Emperor

Episode 18. His determination

Episode 18. His determination

It is noon.

It was the time when the sun, which heated up the whole world and reached its peak, was preparing to descend toward the golden fields.

And now my gaze stays on the boundary line between heaven and earth.

On that thin line, a small-looking fort stood firm.

The fortress city of Protezion.

With my eyes on it, I continued to think of the savages.

The images of savages that change every moment.

Numerous images were mixing and interfering with each other, constantly creating new images.

After a while, the category of ‘savage’ became clear in my head, and the ever-changing things within it began to live and breathe.

The time finally came.

Now all we have to do is quickly conceive murderous intent before oblivion progresses.

Then, finally, I should be able to activate the ability of the enemy’s eyes.

In fact, it was very easy to harbor murderous intent against the savages.

If I don’t drive them out, the situation in the empire will only get worse, and I’ll end up losing my life at the hands of my children.

Conversely, it was the savages who were driving me to my death.

With just that fact alone, life naturally flares up and anger rises.

What’s more, they were disgusting beings that ate people as well as monsters.

The rapid population growth of the savages was all possible because of that.

There were no exceptions, male or female, adult or child.

In front of the savages, they were just simple ingredients.

Several kingdoms in the southern part of the continent had already been turned into their ranches, and even those could not handle the exploding population.

That’s why they tried to procure scarce food through Florente.

And the moment the food situation improved, they were scheduled to be reborn as an empire.

Anyway, the situation where humans prey on humans was unbearably disgusting.

As those thoughts are added, the bloody spirit that was already burning soars more and more fiercely, activating the ability of the enemy at once.

The emotion of anger is so intense that it doesn’t seem necessary to consciously focus on it. Just thinking about the savages would have been enough.

Even at a considerable distance, the appearance of the barbarians behind the wall begins to be clearly recognized.

At first one or two, then dozens and hundreds.

I finally gave up counting.

At least tens of thousands of barbarians were staying within the walls of Protejion.

In front of the power of the enemy’s eyes, the thick walls did not interfere in the slightest.

As if ignoring perspective, each one of them is clearly recognized.

Those who are defined as enemies can never hide, no matter how many there are.

This was the true nature of the terrifying power of the Red Eye.

Of course, some of the outliers may not be visible.

But with just this much, the intended goal was achieved.

As expected, it was an ability that could be considered a blessing from God in the Duke of Shade.

Then, all of a sudden, blood flowed up from his throat.

Cool!

My body, weakened by paralysis, was not able to handle the maximal ability.

Jureureuk-

Blood is flowing from the nose as well.

“Your Majesty!”

Surprised, Estill hurriedly placed her hands on my back. It was to use recovery magic.

“Why are you doing this all of a sudden?”

But it was too good a situation to stop now. Because my body had already paid the price.

If he reaped his ability now, he would have to pay a new price to use it again.

That must have taken quite a while.

Moreover, humans are animals of oblivion.

As time passed, memories would naturally fade, and the boundaries of categories would blur.

In order to use the ability again, I had to read and recall the characteristics of the savages that I read so that the sweet smell came out of my mouth.

So even if it was boring, I couldn’t stop now.

“Your Majesty!”

Esteel cried out in a desperate voice with tears in her eyes, and the duke and Ensus came running to me with surprised faces.

“What happened all of a sudden?”

But now I have no time to focus on them.

Because I was busy just thinking about the savages.

The main forces of the kingdom of Barbarus were now stationed in Protezion, led by Domtar, the king of the barbarians.

According to the novel, he should have already received a report about the civil war last night.

The next day, it was written that they would return at the time when the sun was at its highest, so just wait a little longer and we’ll be leaving.

However, it was impossible to guarantee that the future would always go according to the novel.

The fact that the empress actually participated in the rebellion was something that wasn’t in the original story.

So I thought I’d somehow endure a little longer and make sure the savages leave Protezion.

“Your Majesty!”

The moment Esteel’s urgent voice was heard again, the vision suddenly turned red.

The blood vessels in his pupils were bursting from overdoing it.

Originally, using the ability of the red eye makes you hungry.

It was because the food and nutrients in the stomach were used as a kind of sacrifice.

Then, when he goes hungry and has nothing to consume anymore, he pays for his stamina.

I was in the exact situation right now.

However, since he was using his ability on tens of thousands of people, his physical strength was extremely depleted.

As the novel says, I used my ability at noon, but I’m belatedly regretting that I didn’t use it later.

Anyway, it was inevitable now.

I hear Estill muttering behind my back.

It was to use recovery magic.

Soon, a warm energy gently flowed from the place where her hand touched, but it could not prevent her physical condition from deteriorating.

Then at some point, the savages inside the walls began to rush out.

Although it was quite disorderly, it was a huge procession.

And this is exactly what I really wanted to check.

In the end, what happened in the novel just happened.

Perhaps it was because I was unknowingly relieved, I couldn’t maintain my abilities anymore.

Consciousness rapidly fades, balance is lost and the body tilts.

Fortunately, the soft touch supported me.

Perhaps Estill was hugging me.

But before I had time to enjoy that ecstatic touch, my vision turned black in an instant.

When I woke up again, quite a bit of time had passed, and the sunset was hanging in the sky before I knew it.

When I got up from my seat, Estill, Ensus, and even the Duke were all looking at me with expressions that I didn’t know why.

Esteel was the first to speak.

“What the hell are you doing?”

It was a face that could not hide a worried heart.

“I used the ability of the enemy eye.”

Duke Bright also slightly frowned as if he didn’t understand.

“But why did you collapse vomiting blood?”

“I couldn’t help it because my body was weak.”

Ansus also could not hold back his curiosity.

“Why did you use your ability?”

Perhaps, since possessing the emperor’s body, he seemed to be getting the most attention from others.

“It was to make sure the enemies had retreated.”

The Duke and Ensus made faces of disbelief.

“What the hell are you talking about?”

Everyone looked eager for an answer, but a sense of extreme hunger blocked their way.

Growl- growl-

“I’m hungry, so I need to eat something first.”

I just chewed on the jerky for a while without saying anything.

By the time the dried meat pieces alone made my stomach bulge, I couldn’t eat it because of the smell.

“Do you have anything other than beef jerky?”

“Your Majesty said that speed is the key, so didn’t you leave the supply corps behind?”

Although the duke’s expression and voice were gentle, the contents were not much different from accusations.

“It will take a few more days for the supplies to arrive. Until then, you’ll just have to eat beef jerky.”

The moment I imagined beef jerky, I felt like I was going to vomit for a moment, but I managed to endure it.

I was curious about the silently waiting Ensus, so I suddenly opened my mouth as if I couldn’t stand it any longer.

“If the enemies have retreated, is the Protejion empty now?”

“There are still a few savages left.”

The Duke also asked with an urgent expression.

“Then shouldn’t we sortie right now?”

“Since we don’t know the size of the remaining troops, we need to double check.”

Then Estill interjected with a worried expression.

“Your Majesty is not in a condition to handle such abilities right now. So stop using your powers.”

“Having a clear picture of the enemy’s numbers will make a huge difference in the battles to come. It’s for your father and brother’s sake, so stop interfering.”

Anyway, those who remain must be a minority, so even if they use their abilities, it won’t be as crowded as before.

But Estill’s expression still looked worried.

She didn’t want to say something of her own, hesitated for a long time, and finally bit her mouth.

She, too, was worried about her family, who would fight her battle.

I used the ability of the red eye once again.

The number of savages with red eyes is about 100.

In the meantime, oblivion had begun, and the image of the savage had faded a lot. So there must be some error.

Most of the savages were eating and drinking.

They terribly hate being bound by rules, and were drinking as soon as the king left.

Anyway, it couldn’t have been better for me.

If Domtar hadn’t been a gifted strategist, this opportunity would never have come.

In any civil war, if it was not put to rest as quickly as possible by mobilizing all possible means, the damage would grow to the ceiling.

Unlike ordinary savages, Domtar knew this very well.

That is why he hurriedly returned to Barbarus with most of his main force.

So, now was the perfect opportunity to recapture Protezion and reclaim Florente.

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Halion Bright.

As the head of the Bright family, he stood on numerous battlefields with his ancestors and his son-in-law, the emperor.

So I knew it well.

How deceitful is the ability of the red eye.

So even now, I couldn’t help but believe the emperor’s words.

However, Ensus, who had no such experience, was still suspicious.

“Domtar, King of Barbarus, is a person who uses auras. Are you really going to fight? Only by listening to the mad emperor?”

It was the words of a son who likes to argue, but the fact that he harbors a terrible hatred for the emperor was a very worrisome part.

Of course, the duke did not understand his son’s question.

The difference between a sword master and a non-sword master was needless to say.

Those who can’t use auras can become meat shields and consume mana, but they can’t even block the blades loaded with auras.

So, if the Emperor was wrong, he, his son, and the elite troops of the Bright Duke might be wiped out in an instant.

Nevertheless, a series of recent events were encouraging the duke to believe in the emperor.

“Your Majesty has changed. There must be a reason why you are pushing this far. I decided to believe.”

Ansus said while avoiding the duke’s calm gaze.

“Maybe they are trying to get rid of Bright, who caused the rebellion, in a special way.”

That’s what he said, but in fact, Ensus was feeling the emperor’s change as well.

“Did you mean vomiting blood? Your Majesty spared us traitors. If he tried to get rid of it, he could have done anything the day he captured us.”

After the duke said that much, Ensus couldn’t speak any more.

It was because there was an aspect that he had no choice but to agree to even he thought.

“So what are you going to do now?”

“The number of savages Your Majesty said is about 100. You said there would be errors, but I know from experience. There won’t be too many errors. So, cross the castle wall and finish it quickly.”

There was still skepticism in Ensus’ eyes.

“Are you sure you want to do that?”

“I will regard any further objections as objections. Assemble the knights immediately. Will cross the wall.”