Chapter 139: The Final War (1/2)

Chapter 139: The Final War

Oswen reclaimed the main fortress.

Rumours about me were currently spreading through the Underground World.

I had the Heart of the Hell Monarch and the Emperor’s Sword. The soldiers wondered if I was truly their monarch.

I wasn’t going to announce it officially. It would be left as rumours.

‘Maxium. Why isn’t he coming out?’

Unlike Makdalli, the other commanders didn’t move easily. Maybe they didn’t believe it.

However, one person should move after hearing the rumours.

The Cruel Commander Maxium.

He knew me. He gave me the Emperor’s Sword and pledged himself to me. Now I was out of the system so I didn’t know if Maxium still accepted me.

Would he cheer and react like he did before? Or...would he be hostile?

Of course, I wasn’t just waiting for his reaction.

After stabilizing the fortress, I started to look into full-fledged actions.

The wind was blowing. I planned to see this through to the end.

‘I will go to the centre.’

I needed to have the consent of every commander to enter the treasure trove.

If they didn’t follow me then I would thoroughly crush them.

”Follow me!”

A small wind.

There was a sharp gust as I moved.

The troops moved en masse out of the south. I advanced towards the central area without hesitation.

There were a total of 12 commanders. Makdalli had returned to the earth and Oswen was on my side.

The future developments depended on whether they accepted me or not. But I would erect a guillotine in front of them before making a judgement.

I would make them choose.

Along with Makdalli’s remaining troops that I absorbed, there was also the phantom cavalry. It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that I had the best army.

”Eat the weak.”

This world was survival of the fittest.

I made a decision to step on the weakest commander.

They were shocked and unprepared. After having their power inflated, they claimed a ‘legitimacy’ and lied to the world.

'They are dogs that aren’t worth leaving alive.’

It was like a commander raising their troops outside a warehouse.

It was unfortunate that they presumed to become the emperor. It was similar to a dog wagging its tail at me due to extenuating circumstances.

It was understandable.

It wasn’t easy to believe rumours that the Hell Monarch had suddenly appeared. Eliminating Makdalli didn’t mean that I was the Hell Monarch.

‘Anguish and atonement. As time passes, the collar around their necks will tighten.’

However, those were just my ‘thoughts.’

I sharpened my swords. They were also covered with poison that would be deadly with one prick.

Additionally...I was surprisingly stronger on the battlefield.

Time was completely on my side.

I was triumphant.

The commanders in the central area fell to their knees without hesitation. Three commanders had already returned to the earth. There were eight commanders remaining. I needed to handle seven of them.

My army grew quickly. It was at a level where I could be a match for Maxium.

But shortly after the third commander fell, someone came to my fortress.

He... was Maxium.

”Your Majesty! Is it truly Your Majesty?”

“It has been a while.”

Flop!

This place was my barrack. Maxium was the only one here.

Maxium immediately went down on one knee.

”Forgive me for coming so late. I thought someone had impersonated Your Majesty and didn’t move. I thought it was someone’s trap. Then I heard about Your Majesty’s achievements...”

Indeed. That was the reason why.

I nodded.

“I don’t care.”

”After overwhelming the other commanders, Maxium is forced to believe Your Majesty’s return. I can’t forgive those ungrateful fellows!”

Maxium clenched his fists. I gave a small smile and asked the question I was curious about.

“Maxium. I was told that you were neutral. Then what is the reason behind your sudden movements? Are you aiming for the treasures?”

Maxium shook his head. He made a fuss.

”How can that be? After seeing Your Majesty, I started to move to clean up the trash. Their loyalty to Your Majesty has been distorted and I felt greatly disappointed after seeing you come back...”

I was the reason why he started to move. Although he was guilty, I wasn’t the Hell Monarch. There was no need to punish Maxium.

“Then Maxium. Will you follow me to punish the other commanders?”

”Of course. I have come to do so. New Maxium’s 300,000 soldiers will follow Your Majesty.”

”Okay. I won’t doubt you.”

”Thank you!”

Maxium placed his forehead on the ground.

”You have come so...shouldn’t you do all the work?”

I replied like it was no big deal so he glanced up and said.

“I will take care of everything.”

”Guide me out of the Underground World.”

He had a slightly disappointed expression. It was natural. He had been waiting a long time in the Underground World. I finally came so he was distressed at the thought that I would leave.

“Maxium. There is nothing definite. And there is only a short time to wait.”

He was already convinced that I had amnesia. He was ready to follow me no matter what.

Furthermore, if there was a way to leave from the treasure trove then there would be a way to return to this world. Maybe it would be possible to link this place to my dungeon. There were some possibilities but I couldn’t easily say them.

“New Maxium. I will help Your Majesty until I return to the earth.”

Maxium got rid of all his doubts and heartache.

Considering the constant fighting that would take place in the future, Maxium’s attitude was correct.

Thus, Maxium joined me. My power instantly doubled.