Second World

John saw the resolution in Jackʼs eyes. He knew then there was nothing he said that could change Jackʼs mind.

”Letʼs believe in him,” Jeanny said to John.

John shook his head. ”Whatever. He is the king, anyway.”

He then used the war table to give the army Jackʼs instructions. They started retreating slowly. The enemies who watched them from Themelotʼs wall were confused about their intention.

After issuing the command, John signaled for the soldiers to move the war table. The war table wasnʼt something that could be shrunk down like the guild army command platform. It gave the army a tactical advantage due to the fast relay of commands but it had to be moved manually or by carriage.

Only the king or the Royal Advisor could issue the usage of this war table in the field. Hence, it was not present during the previous wars. One country could only have one such war table. If it was destroyed, it could be reforged but will take at least one month.

”Are Your Majesty sure about this?” Duchess Isabelle asked. She didnʼt feel comfortable leaving the king to fight such a high-level enemy.

”Trust me,” Jack said.

Isabelle could also see the determination in Jackʼs eyes. She let out a long sigh and said, ”If I see Your Majesty in danger. I will rush over.”

”Um… I think I will be in danger, but I prefer it if you donʼt interfere. Donʼt worry, I will be fine,” Jack smiled.

Isabelle couldnʼt bring herself to believe Jackʼs words, but she somehow felt assured by that smile. There was a certain confidence in the king that made her want to believe the impossible.

Isabelle nodded reluctantly. She then floated back following the army.

”You bring the thing, donʼt you?” Jack asked Jeanny.

”For a consumable, this potion takes a lot of mana cores to copy. Donʼt expect another bottle anytime soon. I need the mana cores for many other things,” Jeanny said as she handed the item Jack asked for.

It was the Divine Might Potion Jack had gotten from Thelgrun. Jack proceeded to drink the potion.

”I see. Thatʼs why you dare to challenge him,” John said after seeing the potion. ”But I think it will still be a difficult fight.”

”If itʼs easy, everyone can do it,” Jack replied after finishing drinking the potion.

pαпᵈα-noνɐ1·сoМ ”In that case, I hope this will help as well,” Jeanny said and gave Jack the gold seed he had copied. ”I still have other things planned for you, but I donʼt have enough mana cores yet.”

”Itʼs okay. This will help as well,” Jack said and received the gold seed.

He used the gold seed on his Call Wolf Pack skill, evolving it into Call Golden Wolf Pack. Peniel mentioned that this seed generally gave light or earth elements if used on offensive skills and gave defensive properties when used on other types of skills.

Jackʼs wolves were good at intercepting due to their speed, but they died too easily. This should increase their survivability.

”Good luck!” Jeanny said to Jack and followed the others.

John just gave Jack a stare without saying anything. He then walked away.

Jack let the army retreat until the distance he requested. He then faced the city and walked toward it. Everyone on the city wall was flabbergasted seeing Jack come to them alone.

”ARTHEEERRR…!!!” Jack shouted. He incorporated mana manipulation in his voice. His voice traveled to a large distance without losing intensity.

”Your rebellion all comes down to your challenge of my sovereignty. Iʼll give you the chance now. Challenge me directly! If you win, Iʼll quit my post as the king of Themisphere. If you lose, youʼll bow to me!”