Pirate Kingship.

Chapter 449 [Incompetent] The Last Straw
"Secret keeper?"

As the top ruler of the Kingdom of Castile, the [Puppet King] certainly does not need the sailboat collector to explain to him what the [Key to the Treasure Ship] means.

It's not like he had never been the keeper of a title's special effects requirements before, so he knew the risks better than anyone else.

Although the Kingdom of Castile is strong, it is not unquestionably strong, and for the time being it cannot crush all the pursuers behind it by itself.

The key is that they firmly support the saints of the traditional church.

Not only were their beliefs devout and they donated a large amount of their thoughts and wishes, but in addition to gold, silver and money, they also paid tribute to the church with countless overseas specialties, forming a solid community of interests over several decades.

Otherwise, the "right to protect religion" that comes with the sword and the cross will never fall into their hands.

One of the most important support points of the alliance of interests is the various treasures brought back by the Treasure Fleet.

Many forces would be happy to reap a large fortune while creating a deep rift between Castile and the Church.

Even if they are enemies, they can temporarily unite for this goal.

Therefore, even though there have been only a few successful attacks over the past few decades, attacks on secret keepers occur every year.

Although most of them are desperate criminals who don't even know who their employer is, the various forces hiding behind the scenes still enjoy doing this. What if they succeed one day?

It was not difficult at all to lock onto the target. The three keepers carried the presence of the entire fleet, brighter than a bonfire in the night sky.

At this moment, [Puppet King] Louis just raised his eyebrows slightly, and did not directly answer [Sailboat Collector] whether to do it or not, but asked him a question:
"Tell me, what is the one thing in the cargo shipped from Havana this time that Your Majesty is willing to use the highest level of security to obtain?
It shouldn't be a dead thing, right?"

Louis is the younger brother of the current King of Castile, Henry IV the Incompetent, and no one knows his brother better than him.

If it was simply for gold, silver, spices or other precious goods, he would never have personally inquired about it and specifically asked himself, a fifth-level legend, to be the keeper of the secrets.

If you can't take a step back, you can always go through the Lighthouse Federation or the recently famous Financial Street and use their small package delivery business.

Since it is such a serious matter, it is most likely involving extremely important living beings who are inconvenient to transport by special means!

"This"

[Sailboat Collector] I never expected that I would reveal everything with just one sentence.

But if you think about the status of this prince in the eyes of Henry IV, even if the confidentiality level of this operation is top secret, he will know it sooner or later. Why should you be the bad guy?

He looked at the many beauties surrounding him in the communication projection.

The latter waved his hand, and everyone tactfully retreated.

The sailboat collector then lowered his voice and said:

“Your Highness, it is said that the officers of His Majesty’s [The King’s Left Hand] Royal Guards captured a female totem god in the southern continent using the Spell-Breaking Stone.

Not only is it a fourth-order mythical creature, it also possesses the power of reproduction!

The Guards have now severed all contact with the outside world and used the most powerful anti-divination relic to enter a silent state.

In order to keep it secret, they will not contact anyone during the entire process, and will even sneak onto a cargo ship of the Treasure Fleet. The mission will not be completed until they see His Majesty with their own eyes.

The keepers chosen by His Majesty are himself, me, and you. Three Level Fives can ensure that the operation is foolproof."

Upon hearing this, the Puppet King's eyes suddenly flashed, and his body subconsciously sat up straighter. It was obvious that this news was also unusual for him.

"The power of reproduction? It is this indeed!
Our Majesty has finally been unable to resist and is asking for help from forbidden knowledge?"

This time, Enrique IV went to so much trouble not for gold or silver, not for treasures, but simply for a totem god.

Strange?

Others might find it strange, but [Puppet King] Louis wouldn't think so at all.

Don’t forget that the collective subconscious of the Kingdom of Castile gave to Enrique IV the title of king: [The Incompetent]!
The so-called incompetent people are not those who are not good at governing the country, but those who are not good at certain aspects.

Enrique IV is now 47 years old. He has married four queens in total, but until now he has only one Princess Juana, which can be said to be a weak bloodline.

In the Silver Age of 1440, when he was fifteen years old, he married his cousin, Princess Blanca of Navarre.

It was not until thirteen years later, in the year 1453 of the Silver Era, that he suddenly asked for a divorce from his cousin.

When a court lady examined the queen, she was shocked to find that Blanca, who had been married for 13 years, was still a virgin!
The Pope announced their divorce on the grounds that "black wizards had prevented Enrique from having sex."

Two years later, in 1455, Henry IV married his second wife Joanna.

After another six long years of marriage, he finally gave birth to his only daughter, Princess Juana, in the Silver Age 1462, ten years ago.

The concerns of all classes in the country about the king's twenty-year childlessness have finally subsided a little.

The following year, another piece of good news came. Queen Joana gave birth to twin boys. Having both a son and a daughter is of course a great joy in life.

Everyone thought that it was the King’s piety that moved the Creator and that led to such a wonderful blessing.

But just when the whole country was jubilant, thinking that the country finally had a successor.

However, the devoted palace steward found out when comparing the king and queen's daily records that although the king and queen were indeed together during that period, it was also the forty-day fasting period prescribed by the church.

For Henry IV, a conservative and devout believer who always revered the church, it was absolutely impossible for him to have sex with his wife on such an important day.

There is no need for divination to determine that the queen is having an affair!
Even if Enrique IV swallowed his anger and wanted to put the hat on himself to restore the dignity of the royal family, he would not be able to do so.

Even after the divorce, the political turmoil failed to subside, but instead intensified.

Some nobles in the kingdom stood up and believed that since the pair of baby boys born by the queen later were fake, Princess Juana might not be the king's bloodline and was not qualified to inherit the world's most powerful maritime power.

At this difficult moment, it was the "Puppet King" Louis who took the initiative to stand by his brother Enrique IV, trying to maintain his authority, face, and his heir, Princess Juana.

Louis also won the trust and reuse of Henry IV.

The next ten years were spent remarrying, divorcing, and remarrying again. Now at the age of 47, after 32 years of marriage and four wives, the "Incompetent" Enrique IV still only has Juana as his only child.

The king was no longer young at this time. 47 years old was an age that was approaching old age even in the pampered royal family.

There is really not much time left for Henry IV to prove his ability and give birth to the next one or more heirs.

He had not been pushed to that point in the past, and as a devout believer he had never considered borrowing the power of black magic. Now that he was old, he had to admit that he really couldn't do it.

Currently, the saints and cardinals of the church are planning to become angels, and Edward IV of the Kingdom of Hattings wants to become an immortal king.

Once Henry IV issued a secret order, many people naturally helped him find the appropriate forbidden knowledge and treasures. And he was more urgent than the Habsburgs.

[Puppet King] retracted his scattered thoughts and sneered in his heart:
"Edward IV of Hattings still dreams of immortality.

Little did I know that the church leaders had already shared the information about the Blood of Eternal Life with me.

Even if Edward IV could really obtain the immortal blood of the Night Devil from the mythical era, he would definitely not be the first one to drink it.

Just like a farmer who grows grain can never eat white bread made from his own wheat fields.

White Rose York? Just a running dog."

When he looked up and saw the sailboat collector who was still waiting for his answer, he did not hesitate any longer and nodded decisively:

“Since it is your majesty’s order, there is no problem.

For the continuation of the kingdom and for my brother's future, I have no choice but to do it!
Only the three of us know about this, and from now on, we will restrict any further spread of this information.

No one will rob it when the fleet comes overseas. When the treasure fleet returns from Havana Port at the end of October, you can just send me the information black box. "

At this time, Louis, the "Puppet King", perfectly interprets the image of a good brother who assists his brother in governing the country and follows his lead in everything.

The communication ended, and the [Sailboat Collector] saluted respectfully again and disappeared into the crystal ball.

But as the other person disappeared, the sincerity and loyalty in Louis' eyes disappeared instantly.

Suddenly, there was the sound of light footsteps behind me.

In this place with strict rules, someone actually dared to break into the Puppet King's room without being summoned. Strangely enough, the Puppet King did not get angry.

A fragrant breeze came, and she snuggled into the Puppet King's arms and gave him a sweet kiss.

If the [Sailboat Collector] were still here, he would definitely recognize at a glance that this is Queen Joana, the second wife of [the Incompetent] Henry IV!

The enchanting and noble former queen was in her early thirties, well-maintained, with a typical gourd-shaped figure with hips wider than shoulders. She looked like a ripe peach, which would ooze out sweet juice when you took a bite.

She is undoubtedly a stunner.

According to common sense.

Queen Joana, whose marriage broke down because of an affair, should not appear next to the Puppet King, a prince who was loyal to her brother, no matter where she appeared.

But if it doesn't go according to common sense.
A slightly hoarse voice like a cat sounded, as if acting coquettishly:
“Louis, you must not let Enrique get the indigenous totem god and give birth to his own child.

The throne belongs to our little Juana!"

What Queen Joana said was even more shocking.

Not only did she eavesdrop on the conversation between the two fifth-order legends, but she also revealed a shocking secret that was enough to cause a major political earthquake in Castile.

Princess Juana, the only heir to the world's greatest maritime power, is not really the biological daughter of [the Incompetent], but their daughter.

Henry IV would never have imagined that the adulterer was actually his most trusted and loyal brother!
[Puppet King] Louis patted his former sister-in-law's shoulders and comforted her with a smile:
"Relax, I'm on top of everything!
Last time we felt that only Juana was unsafe, and we wanted to help your brother give birth to two more sons to consolidate your position and ensure that the throne would eventually fall into our hands.

Unexpectedly, it backfired.

But I will never allow the same accident to happen again this time."

As if recalling some bad memories, a cold light flashed in his eyes:

"Seventeen years ago, it was clearly us who first met and fell in love with each other at the ball, but before we could make the news public, Enrique forcibly married you as queen.

How could your family be willing to reject a marriage proposal from the king of the number one maritime power?
No one can understand our pain, everything we are in is reasonable, and it is all owed to us by Henry IV.

But I am different now, ten years later. This time nothing and no one can go against my will!"

[Puppet King]'s domineering and self-centered personality obviously has its roots.

How could he allow himself to always have the pressure of a "king" who stole his love and changed his happy life?
Even if that person is your own brother.

Moreover, he wanted to make sure that no one had the right to disobey him, and he was determined to seize the throne of the world's number one maritime power.

The three children born to his first love and sister-in-law Joana are a crucial part of the plan.

If the "Startling by Each Step" was told in detail, it would be enough to film 80 episodes of palace fighting drama, but now it has become a thing of the past.

Louis stretched out his arms and hugged Queen Joanna's plump body tightly. He had made up his mind:

"I will immediately send my trusted men to look for the traces of those guards and find the female totem god in advance and eliminate her."

Joana was still a little worried and bit her red lips:
"Louis, what should we do if we can't find them?"

The coldness in the puppet king's eyes deepened:
"If we really can't find the silent guards, then I, the keeper of the treasure fleet, will have to become a leaker."

At the same time, add this in your mind:
'Use bait to lure those with bad intentions, then rob them and catch all the pirates who looted the treasures!
Eventually, I put tens of millions of pounds of wealth belonging to the entire kingdom into my own pocket.

It not only prevents Enrique from taking off the hat of "Incompetent", but also clears a large number of potential enemies for the kingdom that I will rule in the future, and allows me to have a full stomach. It can be said to kill three birds with one stone.

The key now is how to find a suitable target for the black-eating black in a short period of time.'

When he thought of this, a golden light suddenly appeared in his eyes from outside the floor-to-ceiling window of the Dream Castle.

"That is?"

The Puppet King looked down on everyone, but he had some impression of the boat.

It was the "little beauty" [Golden Hind] that was being dreamed of by another secret keeper in this operation [sailboat collector] Morton Gray.

A complete plan gradually took shape in his mind, and the corners of his lips curled up a little:

“Now we have found the final scapegoat after the news leaked.

Moulton Gray, the sailing idiot, you'd better continue to escape.

The Almighty Creator is helping me!"

As he thought of this, a transparent thread flashed across his fingertips, and the other end quietly fell onto the Golden Deer.

(End of this chapter)