Pirate Kingship

Byron's heart moved, and the raven Muni, who was stationed in the battlefield between the two parties in the local area, flapped its wings and flew to the "young painter", transmitting a clear picture back.

"Sister!"

He reached out and took Catherine's hand with the engagement ring, activated the [Golden Triangle], and shared the distant vision with her.

Only the succubus Therese Ashbell, whose real body was not here and only had a fragile clone, could not see anything. She hugged her arms and pursed her red lips.

Leonardo, the [Hell Painter], who was strolling leisurely in the mountains and forests like an outing, looked like a handsome young man in his twenties.

He was wearing an ordinary white shirt and black trousers, with a red and green plaid cloak on the outside, his long golden hair tied into a small braid and hanging down to his vest, and his olive green eyes were extremely deep.

If such a young man full of artistic atmosphere and romantic colors appeared in the salon held by the ladies, they would definitely scream and fight on the spot for the right to take him home that night.

But when Byron and Catherine returned to Kingston, the capital, to accept the canonization of the earldom and sainthood last time, they accidentally glimpsed the true face of Richard York, the [Devil Duke].

They also read some of the details of this [Devil in the Bottle], and of course they would not be deceived by his harmless appearance.

At the end of the Silver Age 1471, Richard accidentally found the bottle containing the devil on the seashore while inspecting the territory of Prince Sorenburg.

According to the direction of the ocean current, he inferred that the drifting bottle was most likely drifting from the depths of the Sea of ​​Monsters along the "Third Circulation Belt" to the end of the circulation belt.

But he didn't know that this guy actually came from the more distant Eastern Continent ruled by the living knowledge, which was a hundred times more dangerous than he expected.

[Devil in the Bottle] promised Richard York that as long as he rescued himself from the bottle and gave himself a suitable body, he could help him realize three wishes.

But the condition was that if Richard got something, his mortal enemy would also get the same thing.

Richard, who was cautious by nature, only made an experimental wish - to obtain the taboo knowledge of becoming a mythical creature [Devil] "The Seal of the Bottomless Pit":

"The [Devil] who rules the bottomless pit of hell, as a spiritual creature, can obtain the 'fifth element' through trading, and maintain immortality like the [Night Demon].

It is because the soul and the fifth element are the source of the devil's immortality that they become the currency of the devil's trading.

As long as the soul is immortal, you can possess others at will, replace your body that will eventually age a little bit, and live forever in the world.

The best object of possession is your own bloodline descendants, which can fit perfectly without any rejection reaction."

After the "Death Stranding Incident" that happened in the palace, Byron and Catherine already knew that the reason why Richard wanted the ability to change his body at will was to occupy his nephew's body and get rid of this annoying dwarf body.

As long as he can successfully become king by borrowing his nephew's body, his other wishes can naturally be easily realized without any external help.

As a cunning conspirator, [Devil Duke] Richard knew very well that there would be no free pie in the sky, and was very cautious about the deal with the devil.

He also found a suitable body with blood relationship with the devil in the bottle according to the agreement.

It was Leonardo, the [painter] who was once a very poor art student who failed the exam and could not even get into the Vienna Academy of Arts.

After being possessed by the devil ancestor from the Eastern Continent, he immediately became knowledgeable without learning, and from a mediocre person who "knew nothing" about art in the past, he suddenly became a "know-it-all" all-rounder!

[Kingmaker] Warwick also got the forbidden book "The Seal of the Beast of the Bottomless Pit" because of the deal.

After sending George, Duke of Clarence to the throne, he planned to seize the body of his grandson or granddaughter and naturally become the real ruler of this country.

It can be said that if it weren't for this devil in the bottle stirring up trouble everywhere, I'm afraid that [Devil Duke] and [Kingmaker] would not have such great ambitions for a while, and the royal party and the earl party would not fight.

The devil in the bottle can stir up the situation like this in the Kingdom of Hattings, which has a "golden troublemaker" passed down from generation to generation. He really lives up to his race name of devil.

This guy is the real mastermind behind the scenes, the big fish that hides the deepest, and also the "heartache" lurking around the two.

Byron has a natural vigilance against this "kind" with superb skills, and is particularly concerned about his every move.

"Sister, Miss Therese, old Woodville will not show up for a while.

Why don't we follow this visitor from the East Continent to see what he is going to do?"

As he said this, Byron offset the gravity of the two people, and flew over lightly like two fallen leaves, and Therese's clone flapped her wings and followed behind.

Following the [Hell Painter] in the forest for more than ten minutes in silence, there was suddenly a noise in front, and after passing through a sheltered valley, the fire was seen again.

Through the treetops covered with ice and snow, they found that it was a hunting team under the banner of nobility, obviously belonging to the Earl's Party of the [Kingmaker] Warwick camp.

And they also saw a familiar figure inside.

"Huh? Isn't this George, Duke of Clarence, the puppet son-in-law in Warwick's hands? He's out too?"

Catherine was somewhat puzzled as to why the second-in-command of the Earl's party would personally run out into the snow to hunt down old Woodville.

In fact, the other people traveling with George did not quite understand the intention of their lord.

A noble transcendent who was gathered around the fire handed a roasted hare to George and asked them about their doubts:

"Your Highness, why did you come out in person to hunt down that old guy?

Now his [Tears of Rupert] has exposed the vital point, which is under his left armpit. As long as he can hit the vital point, even a child holding a branch can kill him.

Our temporary command post is relatively safe, but there is a certain possibility of encountering the scouts of the royal party, which is not without risk.

And we ran out secretly without the Earl of Warwick's knowledge, which may not be easy to explain after we go back."

When George heard the name "Warwick", a trace of displeasure rose in his eyes. He did not answer his subordinates' questions, but just tore the rabbit meat silently.

Compared with his two brothers, the Duke of Clarence may seem very mediocre, and his ability is completely unmatched by his ambition.

But compared with ordinary people, he is not too bad. He not only has the strength of the third level, but also has the most basic political tactics.

Everyone knows that he is a puppet pushed by [King Maker] Warwick. Even if the King Maker eventually defeats his brother and helps him become king, he has no power.

How could he not know this?

In this world, as long as you don’t have the power of the seventh-level only god like [Creator], power is always from the bottom up, not from the top down.

He knows very well that he can’t always hide behind the [King Maker] and try to have children with his new wife Isabel according to his father-in-law’s request.

Although Isabel, who has never understood the dangers of politics, is somewhat innocent, her pure and charming style in the boudoir is particularly touching.

He must also leave the gentle land and take his team away from the control of his father-in-law. In the process of seizing the throne, he will use every opportunity to establish merits, shape prestige, and grab more power by the way.

Of course, he would not admit that he was thin and weak, and as a [Law Master], he was always suppressed by Isabel, the [Punishment Knight]. It was really unbearable for a long time.

Looking up at the dazzling snow, he sighed deeply, but dared to roar in his heart:

"Power! If I have overwhelming power, I don't need to look at anyone's face, nor do I need anyone to recognize me. I should be the king of Hastings.

Creator, since you have revealed the destiny with the three phantom suns, why can't you give me the corresponding power?

Even if it is just a huge amount of wealth that can only be used to recruit soldiers and horses!"

His voice that cannot be known to outsiders has just been revealed.

Ding!

There was a slight sound under his feet. George looked down and found a beautiful golden pot inlaid with gems lying under his feet.

He looked up at the sky again and deduced that the golden pot should have fallen from the top of the mountain surrounding their small valley, but the specific origin was unclear.

Under normal circumstances, if you want to live long in this world, you must maintain the necessary vigilance against things of unknown origin.

But George only took a look at the golden pot twice, and he could not take his eyes away.

He subconsciously picked it up from the ground and opened the lid without letting any servants "test the poison".

As a large amount of smoke rose, a "elf" with blue skin suddenly emerged from the bottle.

Byron and Catherine saw clearly that this was the work of the fourth-level devil [Hell Painter] from beginning to end, and his target was also obvious, which was the puppet Duke of Clarence.

As the secret "ally" of the kingmaker Warwick, [Hell Painter] was a simple matter to grasp George's whereabouts and even help him conceal his whereabouts from Warwick. He took decisive action after seizing the opportunity.

"What is he doing?

He looks like a lamp god. Is he going to help George fulfill his wish? Is he doing good things secretly to help the frustrated young man get back on his feet?"

Hearing Catherine's question, Byron shook his head:

"It's obviously not that simple.

Just like the [Night Demon] needs to keep 'usurping power' and the [Dragon] needs to keep collecting treasures.

The two most important rituals for the promotion of mythical creatures like [Devil] are [Game of Thrones] and [Devil's Contract].

They are all their natural instincts to make a living.

The devil in the bottle is probably using George to complete some kind of ritual.

In fact, we have come into contact with related knowledge before.

For example, the "Faust Contract" in our hands is the creator from the beginning. (divinity), the devil (animalism) and Faust (humanity).

Another famous devil contract book is the incomplete zero-level holy relic [King Solomon's Key] preserved in the Remit Church.

In this kind of transaction, if the mind is not clear enough and the transaction level is not good, the devil will accidentally use the loopholes in the rules to distort the wishes.

It is a basic operation to use the decorative lace of the contract as a hidden clause full of traps.

The purpose of everything is to take away the soul of the transaction object at the lowest price! "

As expected, after the "genie" in the bottle introduced his origin to George, he proposed to fulfill one of his wishes, but his enemy would also get the same gift.

"What? How can there be only one wish? Shouldn't it be three?

What about the other two? Did you, a black-hearted middleman, get the price difference? ! "

George, who was deceived by the devil and lost his vigilance. Although he had never met a real "elf", he still knew the market. After his joy, he immediately turned into annoyance at being taken advantage of by profiteers.

[The Devil in the Bottle] looked up and down at his ribs and figure, and laughed strangely:

"Sir, I agree that your first wish is to be strong and healthy, so that you can take one day at a time and still be energetic when you wake up in the morning."

George felt as if he had been completely seen through by the other party. He turned around and glanced at the troops brought around him, and found that they were all frozen in place as if the pause button had been pressed, and did not hear their conversation.

Then he blushed and said:

"Yes, you are right, I do want this."

[Devil in a Bottle] shook his finger at him and continued:

"I agree that your second wish is to have endless wealth.

Waving a lot of gold coins, if you want beauties, you can have beauties, and if you want to recruit troops, you can recruit troops. "

George's eyes immediately glowed with golden light, and the freckles on his face were slightly red with excitement:

"You're absolutely right, I do want this too.

With money and a strong body, you can play however you want, even if you give it to the king of a small country. "

[The Devil in the Bottle] seemed to be a master who understood human nature very well, and said to him calmly:

“As an elf who has helped too many people achieve great things, I know very well what humans want. That’s what it is all about.

Okay, now tell me your wish. "

"I want."

George was about to say his last wish when he suddenly remembered that the "Elf" said that whatever he got, his enemies would also get.

Who is his current enemy? Of course it was his brother Edward IV who was sitting on the throne and laughing at his overestimation.

George felt that letting Edward IV get the benefits of his wish would be even more uncomfortable than killing him.

Moreover, he had heard that his brother's health was currently in a worrying state, and he was losing weight day by day after having excessive sex with his sister-in-law.

What if Edward IV could enjoy [the most beautiful woman in the Channel Islands] as he pleased?

He is still waiting to kill his brother in the future and then inherit his stunningly beautiful sister-in-law. Being imprisoned in Kingston Tower is a perfect choice.

So George stared into the "elf's" eyes and said:

"I don't want anything else for my third wish. I would rather give up a better treasure than let my enemies get nothing. Is that okay?"

[The Devil in the Bottle] laughed strangely and gave him a thumbs up:

"Yes, it's not good to hurt others, you already have the potential to become a devil.

So as you wish. "

Byron watched this scene from a distance and commented:

“Human beings have indeed been placed at the center of the world by God. They can ascend because of their choices, or they can fall because of a single thought.

As expected, a new devil is about to be born. "

He had seen another similar story in a book.

The girl and her fiancé lost their way in the mountains. The fiancé accidentally ate a poisonous mushroom with a red umbrella. There were little people jumping around in front of him, and he might die at some point.

Fortunately, they met a real elf who lived in a cabin in the woods and could grant the girl a wish.

The girl was immediately overjoyed and quickly made a wish: "Then please give me a secret recipe to delay aging and keep your skin white and smooth forever!"

The elf agreed to her request.

As a result, the girl's skin becomes fair and smooth, and she never gets tanned no matter how much she tans. She always looks 18 years old.

Sometimes, what a person encounters may not be the real devil, but human beings' unbridled desires will always be.

[The Devil in the Bottle] fulfilled George's wish in the same way as [The Devil's Duke] and [The Kingmaker], by giving him a copy of the forbidden book "The Mark of the Beast of the Bottomless Pit".

Moreover, the first step of the ritual "Selfish Choice" has been completed and you can start directly.

In addition to "harming others and not benefiting oneself", it can also be accomplished through "indiscriminate killing of innocent people", "contract fraud", "killing wife to prove the truth", "whole family worshiping heaven", etc. The more extreme the method, the stronger the power gained. .

As long as you learn the forbidden knowledge, you can not only make your body strong, but also use the collected "fifth element" to draw real gold and silver treasures, and others will not be able to tell the real from the fake.

It's equivalent to having a large number of souls to have everything.

Of course, what the devil did not explain to George was that through the ceremony he hosted, George, Richard, and Warwick, as his downlines, would all passively hand over 30% of the fifth element to him.

In fact, every gift has already been marked with a price in secret.

In fact, the [Devil in the Bottle] himself is the same, and he also has to hand over the harvest to some of his uplines.

At this time, the Eastern Continent was already a red sea, and the dignitaries who held the power of life and death had long been divided up by the major sects. However, here was a virgin land of the blue ocean that had not yet been developed.

After he came here, it was like a mouse jumping into a rice vat. He could develop whichever downline he wanted to develop.

It might be easier to understand if you switch to Byron's perspective.

This is just like the members of a certain Xixi. A large group of people stood on one side of the strait and shouted affectionately to the other side of the strait:

"Fellow compatriots, please don't download it yet. Wait until I send you a link to invite you before downloading! We are all brothers. Please don't forget to chop me first!"

If you have this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, don’t you have to be full of work enthusiasm?

In the mountains and forests, [The Devil in the Bottle] transformed back into the [Hell Painter], and continued deep into the highlands in a great mood.

Humming an unknown tune:

“Now there is one last goal left, and in a desperate situation, old Woodville will definitely grasp at my life-saving straw.

In this way, I can collect all the offline players from several forces, so that the situation in the entire kingdom will be a unilateral and transparent game for me.

How could he lose with such unique conditions?

Since the religious wars started, our spring has come, chaos! turmoil! die! What a lovely flavor.

The great [Devil King] and [Death Pianist] Her Majesty Lorena will definitely reward me, the pioneer colonist who first broke into the New World.

I, Leonardo, will also be the first devil to successfully complete the 'Bridgehead Colonization Plan'.

Oh, a group of stupid natives who have been dazzled by power. They have isolated themselves for a thousand years because of fear of 'knowledge', resulting in whale oil technology having just started now.

And our knowledge is always fully developed, and our strength far exceeds that of these natives.

Only we, the Secret Cult of Abaddon, are the destined rulers of this king and even this continent.

Then I will also have the opportunity to become the [Devil King] who rules a country in the Luoyan Era! Jie Jie Jie”

A few kilometers away, Byron frowned.

"New World? Bridgehead Colonization Plan?

Isn't the bridgehead for mankind's march into the New World the trap door on the south side of the 'World Serpent Celestial Circulation Zone'? What does it have to do with Hattings? "

After being stunned for a moment, I suddenly understood what he meant.

"Wait a minute! For these people from the Eastern Continent who think they have a higher level of civilization, our Old Continent is actually their New Continent, and the native is actually me?!

This [Devil in a Bottle] did not come here accidentally like his mother and cousin, but the Abaddon Secret Cult is premeditatedly launching colonial activities.

Because the population of Iron Anchor Bay is too small, the Kingdom of Hetings, which is also located at the end of the first circulation zone, became the bridgehead chosen for the reverse colonization of the Eastern Continent.

hiss--! "

Byron's scalp was numb, and he found that he had been ignoring a major issue intentionally or unintentionally.

The division of the church will lead to instability in the hearts of the people, and the power of the [Silver Law] will also be dispersed, and the suppression of the tide of sefirah will be significantly reduced.

Although he himself took advantage of the chaos in the Old Continent to make the Holy Golden Empire develop rapidly.

But the same goes for the old god dependents and weirdos entrenched in the Echidna Triangle Gyre, the Sea of ​​Monsters, the Sea of ​​Origin, and the Eastern Continent.

Even if the old continent is so chaotic and uniform, only a fool would believe it if there was no behind-the-scenes mastermind directing all this.

“Reality is not about playing a game and grinding out dungeons, waiting for the protagonist to grow up from level to level, then go out to challenge the boss guarding the bottom of the level, and then reach the pinnacle of life.

In fact, the boss at the end of the level may be more insidious and cunning than everyone imagined. Before the actual large-scale attack, the vanguard has been sent to prepare the front line.

Draw maps, develop offline, use money offensive to erode the upper and lower classes. Even build schools to subtly influence the peaceful evolution of the entire society.

Abaddon's Secret Cult has no branches in the Southern Continent. It is obviously planning to take a different path and prepare to land in the Old Continent to colonize the Dragon King's Court in one step! "

Byron realized that although he was growing very fast, he might not have as much time as originally expected.

Even after obtaining the zero-level holy relic [Whale Oil Powered Steam Engine], it was planned to take half a year to complete a fleet of hundreds of heavily equipped cruisers.

There is a high probability that before this, the devils and various lower-level creatures under Abaddon's Secret Cult had sneaked into the Kingdom of Hattings as silently as the spring rain.

The [Iron Law of Royal Power: Magna Carta] itself is like a sieve because of the decentralization of power, and cannot suppress these evil things at all.

"If I want to move the experience of those Lighthouse Sequence Extraordinaries in the collective subconscious sea to construct the 'Lighthouse Matrix' to the material world, and establish a relatively stable 'deep sea defense line' in the Kingdom of Hattings to welcome the third chapter of the Snail Annihilation Era. A shock.

It is necessary to replace the [Magna Carta] with the [Golden Law] before the Abaddon Secret Cult can penetrate on a large scale, and make this archipelago country monolithic.

I originally wanted to let the royal party and the earl party compete with each other to benefit the fishermen, but now it seems that time is running out for me. "

Thinking of this, Byron silently took out his share of the first-level holy relic "Faustian Contract".

After a few minutes.

clang!

[Hell Painter] Leonardo paused, looked down, and found that a familiar-looking metal bottle had inexplicably landed at his feet.

"This is.???"

When he saw clearly what it was, the face of the [Devil in the Bottle] turned a little strange for a moment.