Pirate Kingship

Chapter 438 - 346: Cutting Down Mountains and Destroying Temples, Empire Integration

Chapter 438: Chapter 346: Cutting Down Mountains and Destroying Temples, Empire Integration

Everything Byron had done recently was all in preparation for fishing in the New Continent:

He had established two ’Divine-Human Contracts.’ One belonged to Greedy Worm Mamon, the other to Mother of Creation Lilith, causing them to pull against each other.

He planned to invest in the Bantan Grand Cathedral United Company, which Sister Teresa was still organizing. This would allow him to acquire its debts, slowly devouring the influence of the priests of the Religious Orders and luring them to their fall.

He had trapped the penniless Executioners into the stock market. These individuals, hailing from common backgrounds within the Kingdom’s central Star Chamber Court, constantly needed money to maintain a decent life.

Using the unparalleled business efficiency of the Online Financial Street, he integrated manpower, goods, resources, intelligence, and money from the Old Continent, the Bantaan Archipelago, and the Edge of the World.

He had acquired a stake in the Bloodthirsty Cult using ’Genetics’ technology. His share proportion increased daily, bringing the Grand Priest position, previously held by the Leech Lady, within reach.

He had invested in The Skinners’ Church using ’modern medicine’ technology. Just two days ago, the Fairy Rigel had completed her Third Order promotion and begun taking action. Good news was expected soon.

Additionally, the most substantial thread was the Golden Law, anchored to nearly five hundred city-states of the two great Native Empires and their thirteen million inhabitants!

Strands of silk, woven from interests and contracts, twisted into a hanging rope. This was far more complex and robust than the one they had originally crafted in Iron Anchor Bay.

This was the confidence Byron needed to dare to tussle with an Old God and rescue people from Its belly.

Opportunity only smiles upon the prepared. Setting off to the New Continent for adventure without proper preparation was senseless; a careless move could even lead to his own demise.

Thus, while still pretending to be a loyal subject here, he poisoned the money supply and used the opportunity of bribery to pull the entire Royalist Party onto the "fishing boat" as well.

Meanwhile, the resounding chants of "Embrace civilization, break the blood sacrifices!" could already be heard across the entire Yucatan Island.

The Protective Armies of the Church of the two Empires, under the banner of the Lord of the Celestial Kingdom—"Break old rules, rid bad habits, spread civilization, establish new customs"—had begun military campaigns south and north to eradicate stubborn resistance.

The other city-states initially thought it was a normal war of honor aimed at capturing sacrifices and were caught off-guard, suffering great losses.

Byron was the first to apply the Church’s principle on Yucatan Island: "The sword and the Cross go hand in hand; military and spiritual conquest must be pursued together, and both must be strong."

The enforcement was not solely through violent annexations by the Protective Armies of the Church but also through relatively gentle economic warfare.

Converts received preferential resources and various military equipment support. Stubborn resistors, however, had their material supplies cut off and all foreign trade severed, effectively kicking them back to the Stone Age.

Without anyone needing to lift a finger, they would gradually perish under the harsh living conditions, attacks from Evil Spirits and bizarre threats, and pressure from neighboring city-states.

Then, naturally, "kind-hearted people in the resource recycling business" would arrive to receive the legacy of the city-states.

SMACK!

After Byron saw off the joyous Kingdom envoys, who seemed to have secured a great bargain, he snapped his fingers and summoned his chief maid, Sherry.

"Master."

Byron pointed at the corpses of the Lancaster Party members and ordered, "When you deliver supplies to the Blue Dragon King today, don’t forget to send these thousands of useless corpses to the Edge of the World. Give them to our branch manager there."

Sherry obediently responded, "Yes, Master."

These corpses would only take up space and hinder land development if buried in the territory. However, once they reached the hands of his cousin, Edward the Lich, they became an excellent source of labor. Living corpses, zombies, skeletons, corpse puppets... there was something suitable for each of them. And they all bore the appearance of the Lancaster Party, which must have been a comforting sight for Edward, likely making him work with even more enthusiasm.

Byron couldn’t help but give himself thirty-two thumbs up for his thoughtfulness.

He then softly commanded, "Astral Projection!"

Dream Execution activated. A brilliant, colorful line of Divine Light shot from his head. Protected by the Law Network, it instantly traversed a thousand miles, arriving at the twelve-story Great Pyramid in Tayapan.

The National Border Lock that had already been deployed here caused him no obstruction.

The Divine Statue in the Temple at the pyramid’s peak had already been swiftly replaced. It now depicted the native youth he had transformed into earlier.

One of the two high-backed chairs at the foot of the statue was already occupied.

It was Catherine, dressed in a red gown and stepping on a pair of Crystal High Heels. Her radiant golden hair was elegantly pinned up with a jeweled hair clip.

The International Port was stable, but Tayapan was in dire need of rebuilding after a recent catastrophe. Thus, Byron had no choice but to bring his capable wife over to manage the situation.

Moreover, Catherine’s appearance had also changed.

After completing the first initiation ritual of the Forbidden Book, ’Crown of the Giant Dragon,’ and truly merging with the Mithril Dragon Soul within her, two small, glimmering golden Dragon Horns had appeared on her smooth forehead.

Her skin had taken on a healthy, wheat-colored complexion. Her already perfect figure had become even more voluptuous, and beneath her skirt, her long legs were honey-colored, full, and firm.

Every movement she made carried an awe-inspiring might that emanated from deep within—the majesty of a dragon!

Consider that even a simple Dragon Dung Potion could deter powerful Sea Monsters. Catherine was now on the path of a true Giant Dragon.