Edward IV originally intended to slowly strip [The Kingmaker] Warwick, whom he hated to the bone, into bones to dissolve his hatred; in the sudden change, the power in his hand lost control.

He viciously smashed into the blade of the [Louisette Guillotine], and the cross-shaped great sword instantly rebounded, cutting off Warwick's head.

Thud!

The head fell to the ground.

The side effects of this cursed object once again manifested on its owner, and the curse's ferocious power increased even further.

But no one noticed that at the moment Warwick was defeated, a bloody inverted pentagram briefly flashed on [Devil Duke] Richard's forehead.

His aura surged sharply.

Succubus Therese once said: "For devils, uprising against superiors is common.

Absorbing the 'Fifth Element' from a peer allows it to be almost perfectly digested and absorbed, and used for one's own advancement."

Now, [Devil Duke] Richard, who was reaping the harvest, was evidently moving forward.

He digested not only Warwick's Fifth Element but also his [Kingmaker] title ability and all intangible assets!

Because the title ability [Financial Tycoon] of [Devil Duke] greatly enhances the efficiency of devils rising against superiors:

"Crocodile Rule: If a crocodile bites your foot, trying to use your hand to free your foot will result in the crocodile biting both your foot and hand.

The more you struggle, the more you are bitten, ultimately being completely devoured and digested.

Once bitten by [Devil Duke], this bloodthirsty banker, he will never let go.

He will perfectly digest the bitten part, ultimately achieving the Dragon Slayer who becomes the Evil Dragon effect.

His prey is incredibly diverse; the hunt does not limit to devils only but allows him to perfectly consume any creature.

Therefore, if you do not have the ability to kill the great crocodile, once bitten, the only way is to immediately cut off a foot to feed him!"

In Richard's initial expectation, when Warwick was smoothly resolved, and his brother Edward IV was greatly exhausted, almost unable to lift his sword, it would be his turn to take the fruit.

After all, for the York Royal Family to stabilize the throne, his efforts are deservedly vital, and taking half of the "assets" is only natural.

But now an accident has occurred.

Originally thought that [The Mad Hunt], losing the ally [The Kingmaker], would no longer be a concern, but unexpectedly they got Edward with some trick, causing an accident in the Kingdom of Hightins' royal inheritance.

He immediately sensed a strong "peer" scent, his heart skipped a beat:

"This is... a sinister opponent like me!" 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Yet thinking of his guaranteed to win trump card, his expression eased again:

"This might be good; let Saint Byron, Norwich, Thomas, all those loyalists to Edward, deal with him.

Once this last Lancaster fights Edward and those loyalists to mutual ruin, then I will make the move and take over everything both families possess.

Besides the Standard Whale Oil Company that I've longed to acquire.

The [Mad Hunt]'s fiancée Bay Citizen Princess [Calamity Witch] Violet, [The Sea Hunter]'s fiancée [Mithril Dragon] Catherine, are all Fourth Order Mythical Creatures.

All of whom are much stronger than Anne Neville, who used to ignore me.

They are the ones worthy of a fellow Mythical Creature like [Devil Duke]."

At this point, Edward IV could no longer pay attention to his younger brother's big appetite and greedy intention to swallow everything.

He couldn't see what exactly was unraveling on him, only feeling full of fear as if losing something crucial.

In Byron's eyes, the true owner of the "New Clothes," the other's splendid apparel was revealed without reservation.

With the lie of the "Tri-Phantom Sun" being pierced, it was swiftly dissipating bit by bit.

[Holy Relic: Emperor's New Clothes] has three effects:

One, used on Blue Dragon King [Calling a Deer a Horse];

Two, always kept in Byron's possession [You have truly wronged me]:

"If a non-king uses this ability layer, it can achieve the effect of being cloaked in a yellow robe, usurping the Royal Iron Law of a kingdom.

Making it indistinguishable which is the real king.

Inherit part of the other's power according to one's own compatibility and conditions, with better foundation conditions yielding more power, able to share power equally with the original king, becoming an Abreast King.

Limited to one day."

Three, used on Edward IV, which was half given to The Kingmaker: [He Runs Naked]:

"Putting this ability layer on a true king is akin to elevating him to a wise deity's pedestal through a lie, resulting in exclusive support and destruction.

When anyone tells him: 'But he isn't wearing any clothes,' it will cut through the night sky like lightning.

As the lie is exposed, all built upon this lie will crumble dramatically."

Each ability can be used once, and once the three are used, [Emperor's New Clothes] completely disappears.

Since last August when Edward IV donned this garment, mysticism for him was already lost and would no longer gain any progress.

During this period, every achievement and public willpower he received was like a reflection in water, becoming nothing but hollow joy.