Pirate Kingship-Chapter 772 - 491: Family Is His Weakness! (Part 3)

"However... Puppet King Louis suddenly descended... a conspiracy of borrowing a knife to kill... Puppet Theater... planning to black eat black...

Then, Wild Hunt Byron Lancaster broke through at the last moment, temporarily gaining powerful combat strength comparable to the King's Title of the Fifth Order with his Fourth Order Storm Lord status.

He is suspected to be in possession of some powerful treasure.

And under the gaze of all, he killed the Puppet King in a burst and was immediately elected as the Black Sail Pirate King Uncrowned King at the Pirate Harbor.

I went through all kinds of hardships to lead The Seventh Fleet out of the battlefield, but lost most of the spoils.

After excluding the combat losses and compensations, there is not much left.

Defense expenses, completely spent;

Soldiers' pay, never forgotten;

Purchasing costs, leaking everywhere.

Military expenses! Military expenses! Your Majesty, requesting support..."

Seeing this, Edward IV felt an overwhelming darkness, as if Byron's move of "first suppress then rise" left him utterly defenseless with a face full of blooming wounds.

Originally, he thought it was a surprise, but it turned out to be bad news, and he was shaking with anger all over:

"My money! Where is the promised money?!!

Such a great situation was completely messed up for me?

Not only was I given no copper coin, but they are still requesting more support from me?"

Just moments ago, he thought Sea Hunter Byron Tudor was truly a genius, crushing the entire York Party to bits.

Now he feels Byron is simply a bastard, as he fell at the crucial moment of the showdown with the Wild Hunt, not only betraying his trust but losing the money that was within grasp.

How much money was that?

But after Edward IV's anger, he had to start facing the real issues.

Byron Lancaster is now a King's Title!

Even if it can't last, it's still a King's Title.

The fact that the Sea Hunter managed to bring The Seventh Fleet back intact without losing the entire colony is already a remarkable achievement that no one can criticize.

If he could truly fend off the enemy and bring back the money, Edward IV wouldn't be angry now; he would be worried about another throne contender emerging.

Now the key issue White Rose faces isn't the accountability of the Sea Hunter, but how to deal with the Mad Hunt's Uncrowned King.

This battle will surely make the remaining Lancaster renowned once more worldwide.

The Extraordinary System, which heavily relies on Mind Wish Power, is essentially like economics; when everyone thinks he is a stock with potential worth buying, it is bound to rise!

With this example of a person who has fallen from the throne and reached the top again during the Great Nautical Age, it's inevitable there will be countless young people rushing to the sea, or even directly under his banner.

Previously, the power vacuum of the Kingdom of Castilia and Star Moon Empire in Bantaan Archipelago has now been filled by a Pirate King who emerged forcefully, snatching the biggest maritime treasure, "Treasure Fleet".

With all elements gathered, the Great Pirate Era is likely truly coming!

The influence of the Uncrowned King is already immeasurable.

"Ah—! I deeply regret that when I discovered Byron Lancaster appeared in Iron Anchor Bay, I didn't muster the nation's strength to kill him.

This has led to today's bitter consequences."

Edward IV punches the table, regretting his past decisions.

But unfortunately, there is no remedy for regret in this world.

Just like how Gathering Intelligence regrets countless times for not acquiring Many Soldiers with full company strength when it just started.

It was merely an oversight not considering the opponent.

Edward IV somewhat wearily sat back in his chair and began to grimly draft an order:

"White Rose cannot lose the colony, as long as the Sea Hunter can withstand pressure, support must continue.

There is no one in my hand that can replace the Count of Torrentfort.

Additionally, domestic stability must be restored promptly, and the winter offensive against the Earl's Party must not cease, the earlier the civil war ends, the better.

If ordinary soldiers can't fight, then each nobility's cultivated Transcendent shall fight, engaging in assassination and sabotage behind enemy lines, Earl's Party must not be given a breather.

Simultaneously, keep increasing arms purchases from the Rhine Metal Company, stockpiling ammunition; prolonged pain is worse than short, strive to flatten Warwick's Party come spring.

It is not the time to save money, White Rose York's holdings are not little.

Even if it means securing loans from the Order of Bitter Knights or bankers of the Remit people, or even taking the lead in recognizing the nation established by the Remit people, this war must be fought and won!"

Thus, Byron's plan of "fostering bandits for self-improvement" is perfectly achieved.

The development went as he anticipated.

With Wild Hunt Byron Lancaster as the Uncrowned King of Bantaan Archipelago and Sapphire Sea, with White Rose's head suspended by a sword.

Now the York family, unable to manage themselves, can only rely more heavily on him, spending money not only to maintain him but indirectly fostering bandits.

This also means the York family is rapidly bleeding out, triggering a series of chain reactions.

This is also Byron's first tactic in launching a counteroffensive against the homeland.

Having the opportunity and not putting them through the wringer, is that still human? Does that even accord with an Offshore Balancer's professional ethics!

Honestly, even if Byron now acts happy when acting and doesn't when unhappy, what can White Rose do about him?

In the current shift of offensive and defensive, even if the Sea Hunter's mask falls off, aside from losing a chance for backstabbing, there won't be more losses.