In the port of Bristol, the northernmost part of the Heights Strait Islands, countless Kingdom Blood Crosses, fleet flags, noble flags, and captain's flags are displayed in the wind.

"Pull the anchor!"

"Pull the anchor!"

"The target is due north, the starboard side of the whole fleet is in the wind, sailing near the wind, and set sail!"

Sailors raised flags on the mainmast, which was urgently renamed the King Edward, and the order of the fleet commander was conveyed to the entire fleet.

The officers' shouts came and went.

Commanding the First Fleet of the Strait Fleet, which had been assembled a few days in advance, it sailed out of the anchorage.

With the flagship second-class ship [King Edward] as the lead ship, it formed a double column and left in a circle.

When battleships sail in groups at sea, in order to leave room for maneuvering, battleships usually have to maintain a distance of 200 to 400 meters between them, and three ships can reach a kilometer.

When a whole fleet is walking together, it can even make people feel dizzy that the team stretches all the way to the sky.

"To His Majesty the Great King, we will be invincible under the banner of the White Rose!"

"To our General!"

On the flagship [King Edward], under the command of the fleet commander General Norwich York, the officers who went out on the expedition were gorgeously dressed and spirited.

They all held their glasses, as if they were not going out to destroy the last pirate port in the North Sea, but to attend a grand ball.

In fact, in their minds, the ease of this battle is indeed not much different from that of the noble ball.

The hundreds of 32-pounder guns in the fleet, as well as the heavily sealed thing in the bilge, are their greatest confidence.

When the whole fleet sailed out of the port, on the mainmast, a third-order [navigator] of the lighthouse sequence reported the navigation data to the captain:

"The current course, six compass points west-north, speed three knots

Based on future weather changes at sea, it is expected that the scheduled sea area will be available in three days. ”

The speed of the three knots does not look fast, though.

But compared with land transportation, it is terrifying enough that a warship can carry dozens or hundreds of two- or three-ton cannons for hundreds of kilometers a day.

The Sail Battleship is the undisputed king of war in this era, and no man-made weapon can match it.

Of course, the fleet was now heading against the wind, and after some distance it had been sailed, the flagship captain in charge of non-wartime command ordered:

"Order, the lead ship is adjusted with the wind, and the fleet follows, keep in formation."

If you think about it, maybe an ordinary cruiser can also change its sail into a longitudinal sail to achieve maneuvering against the wind, so as to sail against the wind.

But what about those large battleships with three decks, even more bulky?

A fleet often consisted of a large number of small battleships with two decks and a small number of battleships with three decks, and it was clear that they could not be left behind.

The naval officers came up with a way to learn how to climb sideways and use the maximum windward angle to circle upwind.

Since the entire fleet had to stay in formation, all ships had to be aligned with the slowest and worst maneuverable three-deck battleships and detachment flagships.

Although this crab crawling posture looks a little funny.

But just imagine that this is a horde of war machines with a large number of heavy artillery, and they are approaching you little by little.

You can immediately realize that they are not climbing in the wind, but dancing a death dance on the sea!

Even without the hole card sealed in the cabin, this is already a terrifying force that no kind of sea monster dares to provoke.

At this time, an inconspicuous red swift passed by inadvertently, circled dozens of nautical miles away, and flew towards the north again

Clang! Clang! Clang!

At the same time, the House bell, located in the center of Iron Anchor Bay, rang.

It was a motion by the Speaker or Deputy Speaker to urgently convene all the members of the Central Order in Iron Anchor Bay.

In the ruggedly decorated council hall, thirteen mostly unkempt pirates sat around a large round table with tree bark.

Behind them stood a group of vicious entourages.

The stout bodies of a group of outlaws were crisscrossed with hideous scars, and their eyes were reflected with blood-colored flames.

Although the scimitar in his hand was polished, it still couldn't hide the smell of murderous rust.

If ordinary people stand here, they are afraid that they will be scared out of half their lives on the spot, and they will tremble even when they speak.

The main thing is a strange shape, which is never easy to mess with.

Byron also got a ticket to the conference with a "treasure map" of Treasure Island, and stood honestly behind Edward the Redbeard.

Quietly observing the thirteen councillors in the hall who were faintly divided into two factions.

He'd read everyone's wanted warrants.

There were a total of six people in the square, such as Morrison the Butcher Bird and Ferdinand the Conductor (Chapter 38), all of whom were dominated by Redbeard, sitting on either side of him.

I don't know what ulterior interest exchange they have reached, and at this time they are no longer secretive, showing that the carriage and horses support Redbeard.

The Liberty pirates on the other side are somewhat lackluster.

Although at such a time, the righteousness of still rallying around the orthodox Wanmin forces can be seen, but they will not play a decisive role in the next great changes.

As long as Redbeard's power could be contained, Byron would be satisfied.

Sitting in the middle of the people was not the legendary Overseer [Child Guardian] Dennis, but a very young girl.

"There is no such person on the wanted warrant, he is not famous, and he does not even have a title.

But since she can represent the people of the bay, it should only be the daughter of the pirate king of the North Sea [Whale Hunter], the princess of the baypeople, Violet Harold. ”

Byron had very little information about her in his head.

Just as the House of Lords of Hattings has always been dominated by hereditary nobles, she is a hereditary member of the Captain's Council.

There is no need for an election, and the third tier is automatically obtained.

It is said that a few years ago, she went out to study, and she was not in Iron Anchor Bay all the year round, and not many people had seen Violet's true face, and even her specific occupation was not clear.

Silver-haired, blue-eyed, and fierce, even if he doesn't speak, the air seems to be filled with a smell of gunpowder that is ready to start at any time.

Although many pirates in the hall couldn't help but subconsciously look at this princess of the baymen, it also proved her amazing charm from the side.

But Byron's assessment was

"General. It's too ordinary. Featureless. ”

I can't afford to make any waves in my heart at all.

At this time, Edward the Redbeard reached out and knocked on the table, glanced at the members of the Bunker camp opposite, and his voice was slightly heavy:

"Ladies and gentlemen, I think you all received reports of a skyrocketing number of disappearances in the city last night.

But why haven't the law enforcement team and the police office taken strong countermeasures until now?

Iron Anchor Bay is not only the Iron Anchor Bay of the baymen, but also the Iron Anchor Bay of all the pirates in our North Sea waters.

As the Vice-President of the Captain's Council, I can't afford to watch the situation continue to deteriorate."

The culprit was like an innocent man who didn't know anything, and first explained the current predicament of Iron Anchor Bay.

Emphasis is placed on the non-traceability of the grotesque and evil spirits.

Then he suddenly challenged Violet, the princess of the Wanfolk, who presided over the meeting on behalf of the current Overseer, and said righteously:

"Excuse me, Miss Violet, where is our Overseer, Child Guardian Dennis?

Why didn't he come forward to mobilize the Iron Law of Kingship of His Excellency the Whaler to defend it?

Forget about the fact that I was assassinated in the street before, but now that the law and order is deteriorating, how long can the civilians on the island and our pirate brothers hold out? ”

Buzz——!

Hearing Redbeard's words, there was a commotion in the hall.

Under the [Silver Law] system, as long as you do not encroach on the realm of God and challenge the authority of the church, the apex of all titles is the "King Title".

As long as the [King Title] is obtained, both the Pirate King and the Orthodox King can formulate the [Iron Law of Kingship] in their own interests within their own territory or power projection.

This is also the fundamental reason for the popular saying that "the truth is only within the range of your force, or the range of your cannon."

Although the North Sea Pirate King [Whale Hunter] has disappeared, the [Iron Law of Kingship] left behind is still here.

The Pirate Code, which rules the waters of the North Sea, is still in effect.

It is rooted in all subjects or nationals who are actively or passively subject to the rule of the law.

Under the legal network with the king's personal command, any violation of the law can be monitored at any time.

In the core royal realm, the guards can also obtain a large bonus of the law, gather the power of the people, and burst out with power beyond their own extraordinary level

This is currently the case.

As long as the Overseer who acts as the Pirate King stands up and wears the seal ring left by the Pirate King, he can mobilize the power of the [Pirate Code] to monitor the entire city.

In fact, the Black Mass ritual has its own law-breaking effect, and the law cannot be tracked, but it does not prevent Redbeard from using it as a reason to attack the [Child Guard].

The pirate's piercing gaze scanned the audience, and finally settled on Violet's face.

Although the words are slow, they are full of aggressive and powerful sense of oppression:

"You've always said that the Overseers are sick, sick.

If I am unable to perform my duties in such a time of crisis, it is my duty to make a motion as the Vice-President of the Captains' Council of Iron Anchor Bay.

Three days later, an early election will be held in Iron Anchor Bay!

Who is for and who is against? ”

Behind him, the first mate [Jackal Badger] Harvey and Byron, and other subordinates, including all the attachés behind their side of the council, collectively stepped forward when they heard this.

The suffocating cold and bloody gas pressed hard.