Pirate Kingship.

Chapter 395 I order you to develop a whale oil powered furnace for the photolithography industry!

Byron had originally snatched the [Scales of Domination] from the former Havana Governor [Pawnbroker] Velasquez, and now he decisively used it for the last time.

As soon as the golden scale appeared, Byron's side began to decrease, while Morton Gray's side continued to increase, and it was obvious that the former was heavier.

Byron also breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's done! After getting this treasure, I have been thinking about how to maximize its value.

However, there has never been a suitable target among the enemies encountered. Either they are too weak to be worth it, or their status is too high and risky.

Especially the [Demon of the Abyss] Dagon and [Father of Sharks] Ponape who just fought are both leaders of their own tribes, and are also fifth-level pseudo-gods who embody the thoughts and wishes of many people.

It is difficult to judge who has a higher status between me and them.

But I will never make the same mistake that Velasquez made again.

As for the [Sailboat Collector] who defected from the Kingdom of Castile?"

Domination Scale has revealed the other party's identity on behalf of Byron:

"Humble fugitive!"

This first-level holy relic is a staunch supporter of humanity's path to gathering people. Its judgment rules have nothing to do with strength, but only with the organization's status.

[Sailboat Collector] Although Morton Gray is a High-Sequence Beyonder, he was stripped of all honors and titles by the Kingdom of Castile after his defection.

Moreover, he was not like the Pirate King, who recruited crew members to build his own team, system, and even planned to establish a country. He was alone from beginning to end.

If the Mask of the God of the Wild Hunt is a special attack against the common people, then the Domination of the Scales is a special attack against the lonely people!

After this "sailing maniac" realized that something was wrong, he still wanted to rely on his own fifth-level status to resist, but in the end he just turned around and ran two steps before freezing in place.

The mark of a pair of golden scales slowly emerged from the depths of the pupils of both eyes.

It means that one has completely lost control of one's own day and must execute three absolute commands issued by the master.

Byron casually ordered:
"First mission, Mr. Morton, I order you to hand over all the rare objects and knowledge you have."

The latter's spiritual power fluctuated violently, and he wanted to resist the order, but it was difficult for him to fight against the first-level holy relic. After a brief stalemate, he was completely defeated.

He obediently handed over the storage treasure and the bronze steering wheel hanging around his neck to him.

Byron gave the storage item to Violet.

The girl immediately and skillfully found all the research results of the [Sailboat Collector] in the first half of his life, the secret works and manuscripts he had written, the warship designs looted from various countries, the wisdom of the predecessors gained from traveling in the sea of ​​collective subconsciousness, and so on.

It can be said that the ship research materials in the hands of the [Sailboat Collector] represent the highest level of research on sailing warships in this world.

Perhaps compared with Byron's "Tudor Barque" and "Heavy Cruiser", it is not as advanced as others.

But the foundation is extremely solid, enough to train the best "Shipbuilders" in large quantities, allowing the Pioneer Colonial Trading Company's shipbuilding level to be at least ten years ahead of the world.

With them, Byron would have an excuse to present to Edward IV his "brilliant idea" of covering the bottom of a warship with copper and inlaying it with iron nails.

The thing he cared about most, the Mystery of Theseus, was hidden in that strange object that looked like a steering wheel.

"I wanted to trade you the blueprint for this knowledge, but I didn't expect you to bring it to me. I won't be polite then."

Byron extracted the forbidden book and handed it to his father immediately.

The quasi-legendary battleship [Blue Dragon King] is available, the original bloodline book "The Mysteries of Theseus" that can lead directly to the divine realm is available, and the Immortal Stairway to the Gods is also available.

Next up. Attack, Dad!

Prince Sorenburg also knew that this was the path that suited him best, so he quickly flipped through the knowledge in it and found that the previous few rituals were not difficult for him.

For example: "Live on the selected warship for at least six consecutive months", "Drive the warship to destroy three or more enemy ships and bind their spirits and resentment".
These rituals have already been completed, and relying on the fourth-order essence, it will soon become a mythical creature - the Ship-Bound Spirit!

The only thing that made him hesitate was the side effects.

Use the voice of the breeze to send a message to Byron:

"Byron, do you think I'll become another 'fetishist' and 'sailing pervert' after I finish my training?

Perhaps integrity and power cannot be achieved at the same time, and sacrificing integrity in exchange for power is also a good deal.

But do you think there is still a chance to save this matter? Father, I also have to be proud!"

Hearing this, Byron also frowned, thinking that this was indeed a problem.

It so happens that the ship's logbook reveals the details of this bronze steering wheel:

"Inherited Wonder Item: Bronze Steering Wheel:
1. A complete bloodline text of a certain path is hidden inside, the contents are as follows;

2. Various black magic that can amplify this path;

3. Captain training device. "

The first two are easy to understand, but the third ability opened Byron's eyes.

He winked at his father to calm down and continued to look down:
"As we all know, there are three levels of spiritual realms: 'flow', 'divine vision', and the highest level, 'all things become one', which few people have been able to achieve since ancient times.

The most correct path for the extraordinary is to constantly touch the seven layers of the [Silver Law] and use the 'divinity' to stabilize the [anchor] in oneself.

Further research into the [Forbidden Knowledge], and use the 'animal nature' to create a [sail] to break out of the safe zone and ride the wind and waves towards the vast unknown world.

But we must not forget to firmly grasp the steering wheel made of our own "humanity". If we control the steering wheel, we control the direction of the sailboat.

With one stillness and one movement, plus an old captain mediating, he could make his sailboat run fast and steady, and eventually reach the realm of God. He gradually ascended to the fifth and sixth levels step by step, and even became a supreme being on par with the Creator.

Therefore, sails, anchors and rudders are all indispensable.

The function of the Captain Trainer is that as long as you wear the bronze steering wheel, you can use a long period of time to train a captain's steering skills and continuously improve his spiritual realm. "

Seeing this, Byron suddenly understood:

“With anchoring in place, the stronger your self-control, the stronger your resistance to side effects will certainly be.

Even if your mind is full of lust, as long as your sense of morality is high enough and your own resistance is strong enough, you can be an upright saint.

Since we have the help of this steering wheel, the side effects will be greatly reduced, so."

Edmund Lancaster, who had heard this quietly, continued:

"So, the 'fetish' of forbidden knowledge does exist, and so does Morton Gray's random 'ship fetish'.

But the title of "Sailing Pervert" probably didn't come from side effects, but because he just thought so in his heart.

The side effects are just an excuse to take the blame for him.”

Most of the people around have heard the story of the [Sailboat Collector] and his wife.

I had originally felt a bit of sympathy for his failed attempt to save his wife, but now when I looked at him again I couldn't help but move away from him subconsciously.

"Hey~"

Looking back on his experience, Castile's overseas expansion was already in full swing ten years ago, and black magic was no secret to the upper class.

If the disease cannot be cured in the Old World, you can apply to go to the Bantaan Islands to seek help from a witch doctor.

Obviously, at that time, wanting to save his wife was not the only reason he wanted to do so. More importantly, he probably wanted to get the boat girl he had always dreamed of.

After discovering this secret, Byron felt that he could be more cruel to this "sailing pervert".

He ordered in a cruel tone that you must be admitted to Mizuki University:

"My second mission, Master, is for you to develop a series of blueprints for improving whale oil technology and develop a more energy-efficient industrial whale oil-powered furnace.

All new achievements must be signed by Violet!"

Upon hearing the order, Morton immediately lay on the ground, took out the manuscript paper and started calculating on the spot.

Moreover, this is an order from the rule level, which is absolutely focused and efficient, and can achieve twice the result with half the effort than when he does his own research.

The price is that the brain and spirit are running at high speed, and the head begins to smoke.

As for the last order from the master.

Byron planned to stay until the end and let him sign a contract to sell himself using the "Faustian Contract", selling both his soul and body to himself.

It's the same as making a wish to the genie and asking him to be your servant forever.

However, Violet, who was also a [Craftsman], had also finished reading The Ritual of Theseus and was somewhat puzzled:
“Byron, that’s a little weird.

Morton's main profession [Craftsman] is already at level five, and it has been nearly ten years since he got the forbidden book, so why does he still look like a human?

Shouldn't it be at least a fourth-tier mythical creature, the Shipbound Spirit?"

Byron finally reacted after she reminded him.

Morton was at level five, while he was only at level three. When the logbook crossed levels, it couldn't read much information about Morton.

After the domination balance came into effect, I subconsciously ignored this point.

Before he could figure out the situation.

"call--!"

The Phantom in a Bottle, which had been quietly staying on Island No. 3, suddenly spread its sails and left the dock.

Before the rest of the colonial fleet could react, it shrank in an instant and disappeared back onto the sea.

The [Sailboat Collector] in front of Byron and his group also trembled violently, and the sound of chains breaking was heard in his body.

The logbook then discovered that what was controlling Morton Gray's body was only a [virtual ship spirit].

At this time, he was abandoned by the real ship-bound spirit Morton and completely cut off from the connection. At best, he was just a knowledgeable third-level master craftsman.

Most of Morton's power is still retained in the Phantom in the Bottle.

Ten years of escape had already ingrained in the sailboat collector the risk-averse principle of not putting all his eggs in one basket.

Looking at the silhouette of the quasi-legendary battleship going away, Violet bit her lip and said unwillingly:
"Unfortunately, he escaped and took away the key knowledge, the secret of the 'Stairway to Immortality'.

I'm afraid it won't be long before he gets what he wants."

Byron was not angry at all, but shook his head and sneered in his heart:

“Indeed, the answers to the Red Beard Paradox and Theseus Paradox may not be of much value to others, but they are of great significance to Morton.

However, if he relies on this conceptual immortal ladder to achieve a fifth-order legendary ship spirit, at the moment of promotion, I am afraid that a considerable number of ship spirits will turn into the shape of me, the major shareholder who has invested in the company with knowledge.

If he teaches this knowledge to others, then...tsk tsk!"

(End of this chapter)