Pirate Kingship-Chapter 778 - 493: Pirate Royal Iron and the Iron Masked Man

Swoosh—!

A phantom shadow, undetectable even to Middle Sequence Extraordinaries, soared high, slicing through the cloud base like a black arrow, disappearing at the horizon in an instant.

Within a moment, under the escort of countless Storm Elves, it had left behind numerous islands, the vast sea, and drifting clouds in the sky.

It was only when nearing its destination that its speed decreased slightly, revealing it to be a majestic raven with black feathers and golden eyes.

This was none other than Hugin, one of the two ravens under Byron's command.

The other raven, Munin, remained on the mainland, keeping watch over the battlefield and the movements of the White Rose Family.

Hugin had previously stayed on the Numa Nande ship to monitor enemy activities, aiding in the pirate fleet's inside-outside cooperation, achieving great merits,

and now, possessing Byron's consciousness, it had journeyed across thousands of miles from Bantaan Archipelago to the center of the Inland Sea, Malta Island.

This place is also where Aunt Margaret, along with other female members of the Lancaster Family, are held captive.

From high above, Malta Island appeared about the same size as the Taiman Archipelago, approximately 245 square kilometers, with a rugged terrain of cliffs, caves, and valleys, with hardly any flat surface to be found.

On a towering cliff at the southern part of the island, a vast monastery stood quietly, equipped with high walls, spires, a bell tower, and arrow slits.

More akin to a heavily guarded prison than a monastery.

Upon viewing this structure, a glint of sharpness flashed in Hugin's golden eyes:

"Finally reached this point.

With the rise of 'the last Lancaster', the York Family, feeling threatened, wouldn't abandon this trump card.

I must be prepared, ensuring those treacherous traitors don't have the opportunity to threaten me.

Only by guaranteeing the safety of Aunt and the others can I focus on reclaiming the throne for Lancaster.

While simultaneously achieving the dual advancement of Ladder of Glory and Bloodline Codex.

The strategic focus for the whole year ahead lies here, absolutely no room for failure."

Although the family of three had only just advanced to dual Fourth Order.

But considering their capability and frequency of actions, by the time they return next year to seize the throne, reaching the spiritual boundary point of Fifth Order 20 will undoubtedly be achievable.

Just in time to take advantage of the power seizuring to facilitate advancement.

Moreover, Byron's advancement ritual for the two Extraordinary paths highly coincides next time.

"[Night Demon] to advance to Fifth Order Pseudo-God requires finding its Immortal Stairway first.

Then, as the highest level of Profiteer and nobility, the core advancement method is always — 'usurpation.'

Achieving self-transcendence in a blood-soaked court coup or a high-level power seizure.

Each time they usurp power within the system, their mysticism title elevates, drawing closer to the Old God Lilith."

"[Storm Lord] to advance to Fifth Order Legend [Storm King] requires repeating the ancestor's journey from pirate to Storm Knight.

Essentially just like the timeless phrase: 'Those who pilfer mere hooks are punished, those who steal countries are made lords.'

Initiate the ritual: 'Pirate Royal Iron,' successfully claim an existing complete country, replacing the original king, and condensing one's royal iron.

Thus achieving a magnificent transformation, evolving from an insignificant pirate to a 'Stolen Country' lord, able only to pillage a bit of gold, jewelry, and women,

and shifting the main revenue post-transformation from robbery to taxation!

On this continent, a king is the world's foremost grand thief, a true bloodthirsty entity.

Of course, this is also one of those unwilling to become a whale fall, according to the Whale Hunters."

Byron plotted his future, feeling invigorated.

The most crucial aspect is, even after future advancements, there will have no concern over inadequate power to continue usurping.

As Violet being the granddaughter of Queen of the Eternal Night Margaret I, despite any poor relations, naturally possesses a strong claim to the throne of Kalmar Union of Three Nations!

It's the most undeniable strong claim, and once the throne of the Kalmar Union hangs empty, no one's succession ranks ahead of her.

After reclaiming the Hightins throne, they can pick up crowns one by one, possibly not only resurrecting the glory of the North Sea Empire through their hands but also congealing a Crown belonging to Bayfolk!

"To obtain Pirate Royal Iron, take the first step from today."

Byron folded his wings and dived towards the monastery.

He flew close to the monastery wall, avoiding the latter side guarded by the Order of Malta Knights at Fort Saint Angelo.

The intelligence indicated that not only did the most elite unit of the Knight's Order, Malta Knights, garrison there, but also a Fifth Order Legendary Grand Master, essentially the knightly nation's real king—Holy Spear Vallet.

Past battle records confirmed he was unbeatable.

This time his primary purpose was to investigate the monastery's details, see Aunt's group situation firsthand, and prepare for subsequent rescue plans.

Avoiding direct conflict with the Holy Knight would be best.

Byron silently slipped into the grand architecture through an open window.

Suddenly appeared before countless nuns dressed in black and white priestly robes, wearing silver cross holy emblems on their chests.

Many of them were Sequence Extraordinaries from the Order of Sanctity.

Yet, there was no trace of any male presence.

Byron knew monasteries commanded by the Church were divided into Male Monasteries and Female Monasteries, serving as schools for training clergy, managed separately by a male and female principal.