Pirate Kingship.

Chapter 99 Privateering License, Pirate General

Seeing this, the [Guardian Knight] Bruch, who was most observant of people's expressions, would certainly not continue to get in the way here, and quickly gestured to the pirates around him.

Everyone immediately covered their mouths and retreated quietly.

"Huh? What's the problem?"

Byron looked at the girl behind him who seemed a little nervous.

Violet stood in front of Byron, who had grown a lot taller during this period. She looked up and finally mustered up the courage to ask the question she had been holding back for a long time.

"Good citizen, are you willing to become a true permanent citizen of Anchor Bay and be the first mate of my [Flaming Rose]?"

It was a close call, Byron almost blurted out "You are a good man".

Others can't resist this temptation, but he can.

However, even if the situation is not as imagined, she cannot be given the position of first mate.

There is no other reason, he is just afraid that this Taiwanese princess is not strong enough!

Even if he didn't backstab her, she would definitely not be able to withstand the endless bad luck.

"Ms. Artist, although I would like to agree to your request, the destiny of the holy relic on me requires Lancaster not to be inferior to others."

A direct rejection was too hurtful, and Byron couldn't explain clearly how [term: serious concern] came about.

The only option is to release the [Iron Nail of Nation Destruction] again, using the excuse that the side effects of this holy relic do not allow it.

“I see, I was presumptuous.

Besides, you, Lancaster, were not supposed to spend the rest of your life in this little Anchor Bay.

I have my mission, and you naturally have your responsibility."

After learning Byron's true identity, Violet didn't have much hope.

After finally getting the answer, I felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief.

“However, the York family, the traitors of the Bay Citizens, have always been our common enemy.

I look forward to continuing to fight alongside you in the future, Mr. Good Citizen."

The girl tilted her head and smiled, then playfully extended a jade-white little finger to him.

"Of course, Miss Artist."

Byron smiled back and made a pinky promise with her.

The anchor between the two was visibly stronger.

"However, although I cannot be your first mate, are you willing to be an honorary crew member of the Golden Deer?"

[Outlaw]: "As a guiding light for the outlaws, you understand the law and can use the [Ten Commandments of Pirates] to protect your crew.

Your team will no longer be your weak spot when facing the Hastings Lawmage. "

For criminals, with this protection, it is easy to escape the trial of Hastings Law. As long as I am not hit by swords and lead bullets, I can do whatever I want!
[Commandment 5: Women are not allowed to join the team. If a crew member takes a woman to sea, he will be executed, except for female extraordinary people.]

Although Violet, whether she is a third-level [craftsman] or a princess of the Bay, it is impossible for her to board the ship and go to sea with him at this stage.

But it is not a problem to become an honorary crew member, reserve a place in advance, and enjoy the protection of the lawless outlaws.

Violet agreed without a second thought.

He signed his name on the big book "The Ten Commandments of Pirates" that Byron took out.

We can also see Byron's ambition from this thick book of Ten Commandments, which is over a hundred pages long.

This alone makes them much better than other pirates who just wait to die in Anchor Bay.

Only when she saw the words "Sheep, the only use is for food" written on it did she give him a slight look with a slightly blushing cheek.

"Then what are your plans next?"

He quickly changed the subject and covered up the past.

“I’m ready to go on an overseas route.”

Byron was just about to describe his grand blueprint to her.

“Captain, the Lighthouse Union just received news that the Hastings Admiralty has issued a call-up order.

Our chance has come.”

Bruch hurried back with a document, and a hint of joy appeared on his face, which was as cold as marble.

Byron took it, glanced at it, and handed it back to Violet.

"Didn't we deliberately let a group of privateers and free pirates escape?
They are all the ones who recognize [Executioner] Bill the most.

If only one Golden Deer was left after the war, it would definitely seem too out of place.

But if I join now, maybe because of Red Beard's "merit list", I won't be suspected and I can even get a good position."

The last sentence is meaningful:

"I cannot be your first mate, but I shall be glad to be a privateer under Edward IV."

Kingston, the capital of Hattings, Oasis Palace.

In mid-November, the first heavy snow fell after the new owner took over.

The fluttering snowflakes dyed the palace complex and even the entire capital pure white.

But the same snow can give different viewers different moods and completely different experiences.

If Edward IV and his vassals had seen it a few days ago, they would have thought that the whole world was the color of white roses, and there was no trace of Lancaster.

But now, a few days later, I see it as a vast expanse of white, clean and desolate, just like the white carnations at the funerals of noble families. Edward IV was very busy during this period.

He frequently summoned his important ministers to the palace to discuss how to deal with the current dire situation.

The person who came to his private study today was the newly appointed Admiral of the Kingdom’s Navy and his reliable ally, the [Kingmaker] Earl of Warwick.

"Your Majesty, the Pope's bull of accountability has already been delivered.

The [Knights of Inquisition] from the Inquisition under the Religious Court will also arrive in the capital tomorrow. How should we respond?
The Archbishop of Canterbury cannot withstand this kind of pressure, right? "

Edward IV pinched his forehead hard. Any king would instinctively hate such an institution in which the church usurped royal authority.

But he didn't have the confidence to say no to the church.

He did receive secret support from some powerful people in the church, but some taboos still could not be made public.

“The new Archbishop of Canterbury is only the church’s liaison with us.

We have even more important supporters in the 'Council before God' of St. Peter's Cathedral in the Holy Silver Empire.

Find a scapegoat to give an explanation to the people in the court. Do you still need me to teach you this?"

The Admiral hesitated for a moment:
"Then put the blame on General Norwich and Chief Justice Dude Wright?"

Edward IV nodded expressionlessly:

"I will order all their titles to be stripped as punishment.

Using forbidden knowledge to summon the 'Touch of the Kraken' was their personal act and had nothing to do with the kingdom. This is the final fact."

After making this ruthless decision, he accidentally saw the Lighthouse Weekly that had been placed on the table.

The sentence above, 'Those who break their promises must be extra careful', is particularly striking.

After being dim for a moment, his eyes became exceptionally sharp again.

'I did nothing wrong!'

Henry V of the House of Lancaster once established great achievements, but by the time of Henry VI, the Mad King, the country's fortunes began to decline again.

But Henry VI ultimately lost his throne not because he was a crazy tyrant.

On the contrary, he is a sage recognized by both our enemies and ourselves.

He was thrifty, elegant, kind-hearted, caring for his people, focusing on education, and establishing many universities, but he had little interest in war.

A backbone figure belonging to the lawful good camp.

But such people are often not cruel enough, and are obviously not as suitable to be a king as those in the lawful evil camp.

His ultimate defeat in the Hundred Years' War against Iris also became the fuse for the Thirty Years' Civil War.

Edward IV folded up the newspaper and threw it into the drawer, then heard Admiral Warwick continue:

“Your Majesty, the Strait Fleet suffered heavy losses. We will need to replenish our warships and sailors. The financial situation of the kingdom is worrying.

The large-scale development of privateers at this stage can solve our imminent problems.

Not only can you get a group of useful armed forces without spending your own money, but you can also continuously reap huge amounts of wealth.

I heard that the Kingdom of Castile used its fleet to bring back tons of gold and silver from the Bantayan Islands.

Privateers would have great potential if they went to the ocean routes.

If we can just seize a few of their ships, we'll have enough money to build them.

The Admiralty has issued a call for privateers.

This is the application sent by the current Free Pirate Captain, please take a look."

In several lists, the famous "Executioner" Bill was on the list, and his position was very high.

“The heavy losses of the Channel Fleet have forced us to make an urgent shift in our overseas policy.

I suggest selecting a group of prestigious and powerful pirate captains, and having you issue charters to allow them to recruit their own ships and sailors to form official privateering groups.

He was even awarded the title of 'Pirate General'.

It can replace the naval fleet overseas and take on some of the work of protecting the colonies."

Edward IV read it without objection and stamped his seal on the document to make it official.

“Let’s do it this way.

[Historians] tell us that the first explosion of human wealth began when people learned to grow crops and raise animals.

When the time comes, the crops will mature, the cattle and sheep will give birth to their own calves, and the vegetables will continue to grow after being cut, greatly improving the efficiency of wealth accumulation.

The same is true for pirates.

When a group of pirates have higher pursuits besides drinking, gambling and playing with women, we just need to wait for them to grow up and then harvest them. "

The young king looked up, his eyes full of ambition.

“Astronomers from the Tower Sequence have long since confirmed that our world is a giant sphere.

Beyond our old continent, there is an infinitely vast world.

I assert that the future of this world lies on this ocean before us, as long as we occupy enough land overseas.

Then in the land of Hattings, it would be possible that the sun would set on one colony and the sun would just rise on another.

Mr. Warwick, you will eventually witness with me the Kingdom of Hattings gradually grow into such a powerful country!"

(End of this chapter)