Pirate Kingship-Chapter 618 - 440: The New King’s Enlightenment, Succubus Joins (6600 merged into one)_4

Byron's face showed a sincere touch of joy.

This voyage to the Sun Empire was a triumph. Violet had successfully ascended to a Fourth-Order Gunsmith, significantly advancing the revolution of weaponry and equipment yet again.

They secured rubber, the key raw material for mass-manufacturing steam engines.

Byron himself also smoothly ascended to a Fourth Order Mythical Creature, gaining the eternal life countless people only dream of!

Furthermore, he acquired the all-important No. 13 Crystal Skull, bringing his collection to the significant tally of ten.

Just three more and he could complete the collection, summon the Dragon, and obtain a Zero-Level Sacred Relic!

Not to mention the new trump card, "Lionheart Broken Arrow," which even Fifth Orders would hesitate to confront. Even if not used, simply brandishing it could stiffen one's spine considerably.

And let's not even talk about the immense value of the Blood of the Sun God and the fractured "Sun King" Authority.

Compared to these gains, the ship full of gold and jewels suddenly seemed the least impressive.

"Also, there are... these two powerful Fourth Order Transcendents."

In the captain's quarters, "Oath Knight" August Habsburg and Succubus Theresis Achebeir sat respectfully in chairs before Byron.

August, now a Wild Hunt Servant, went without saying; his loyalty was maxed out.

Once he brought news of the curse removal for his clan's "Demonically Afflicted" back home, the "Father of Healing" would instantly become a distinguished guest of the Habsburg Dynasty, yielding immense political benefits.

Teris, possessing greater autonomy, was more like Byron's collaborator. However, it had been previously agreed that she would help the second prince, the "Playboy," gain the throne in exchange for ten years of her dedicated service.

Although the extravagantly wealthy second prince didn't secure the throne, the offer was undeniably made, wasn't it?

Succubus Therese harbored a bitter feeling in her heart, yet had to acknowledge it.

After counting up his gains, Byron was in a great mood, swirling a cup of Blood Brew in his hand as he persuaded her, "Miss Theres, the waters of the Sun Empire are so deep; being less involved with the Sons of the Sun might not be such a bad thing. The most important thing in life is to be happy. Come on, give me a smile."

The succubus forced a somewhat strained smile. "Your Highness makes sense. But after this failure, I wonder how much longer my Fifth Order ascension ceremony will be postponed."

Byron looked her up and down, saying in a meaningful way, "Have you ever thought of supporting another Crown Prince in his bid for the throne of a different kingdom?"

The succubus's expression grew more troubled. "On this continent of the Hundred Beasts Paradise, human strength is too weak; only the Sun Empire is strong enough. The Totemic God Tribes are too small; even the highest power cannot support my Rank. Even though there are many countries in the Old Continent, the Royal Iron Law ensures orderly succession. And even if throne wars occur, finding an excellent collaborator isn't so easy. Moreover, the 'Silver Code' covers the entire continent and is extremely unfriendly to us Kin; once on land, it won't take long to be exposed. How could there be so many dethroned Crown Princes wandering abroad who would just happen to bump into me?"

But then Byron suddenly smiled mysteriously. "Then what do you think... about me?"

He had long thought of a use for this succubus collaborator.

Perhaps succubi weren't strong in direct combat according to jungle rules, and among their peers were only slightly stronger than Blue Hair, only able to rely on stronger beings. But in so-called "civilized society," succubi were truly creatures that could stand at the top of the food chain! The Court was their backyard, and social gatherings their hunting grounds. If Teris came to the Kingdom of Hightins, she would undoubtedly become the foremost social butterfly. With just a bit of grooming, she'd instantly become a hot "star."

"The nobles of the York Party would see her as a once-in-a-lifetime fateful encounter. She's an unparalleled treasure. They would want to protect her, cherish her, rescue her. They would risk their lives for her, facing fire and sword with only her image in their hearts and eyes, their minds filled only with vows of love for her. Even on their deathbeds, they would still feel content. Only because they believed they had found true love!"

As for whether this would be disrespecting a powerful Mythical Creature, a Half-step Fifth Rank? The succubus would only think, 'What good fortune is this?' The "Feast of Pleasure" was born for this.

Only Byron knew how indulgent the nobles of the various kingdoms of the continent were, how corrupt their private lives were. When it came to knowing how to play, one had to look to the people... in the castles. There were even thrill-seeking masquerade balls—the kind where, aside from a mask, you wore absolutely nothing. Of course, Byron had only heard of them and had never witnessed them personally.

"You?!"

Light returned to Teris's eyes as she exclaimed without hesitation, "This coup, I, Teris, am in!"

Having witnessed Byron's performance firsthand, the succubus, who had faced misfortune for so long, now felt that this time, she might actually... get a free win! She almost couldn't resist putting her hands on her hips and laughing heartily, completely oblivious to which crown Byron was planning to snatch; in her eyes, the difference was negligible. Her enthusiasm was already thoroughly rekindled. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Eagerly, she urged, "Which one are we going to take down? Let's start now!"

Byron took out the Sun Crown and played with it for a while.

"Sun Crown" + "The Emperor's New Clothes" (Effect: He Runs Naked) + "Joy Without Worry" (Effect: Safety first, leaving no 'weak spots' to be exploited) plus a colossal lie that the entire York Party would have to believe. Pile all the debuffs.

Only then did he nod satisfactorily at her. "No rush. Wait until the end of the month and come back to the Kingdom of Hightins with me. This grand performance is just beginning."

At that moment, the voice of "Phantom Blade" Gus suddenly came into the captain's chamber, "Captain, we've discovered several bottles afloat in the sea. Something seems off; you might want to look at them yourself."