The island of Taiman Brac was burned down by the pirates led by Byron.

The roots that were buried deep under the ruins and ashes had already sprouted again in less than ten days.

The entire black island is once again covered in a hazy greenery.

In particular, large eucalyptus trees not only rely on their thick bark to withstand wildfires, but also use the heat to roast the hard shells of the seeds.

After a rainstorm, even the lush saplings have grown.

A few more wildfires could turn it into an island of eucalyptus.

Three armed merchant ships flying the "blood and gold" flag of the Kingdom of Castile and armed with artillery stopped on the pier where even the wooden trestle had been burned.

【Blood Red Whiskey】Alfred's report to Byron is not accurate.

This group of uninvited guests who invaded the Taiman Islands should be the Peeling Church, plus a large number of colonists of the Kingdom of Choice.

Just as Byron had expected.

Even if Castile was powerful and prepared for the destruction of the two empires, it would have been necessary to establish a series of supply depots at the junction of the east and west, which had become the front line.

Due to its geographical location, the Tayman Islands naturally became a bridgehead.

It attracted the attention of the Kingdom of Castile, and even caused a territorial conflict became a matter of course.

Even not only Castile, but even other kingdoms that want to join the carnival of annihilation and get a piece of the pie may not want to get involved.

"Set up camp on the spot, clear the original rubble and rubble, and recover all the available raw materials to build permanent warehouses and outposts."

"Yes. A team followed me to recycle the building materials. ”

"Team 2 will follow me to Little Tyman next door to cut wood."

"Team Three"

The colonists, who were clearly militar, had already begun to build semi-permanent camps on the spot.

Instead, the conspicuous members of the Skinning Church roamed around the island.

"How's it going, Brown Bear? Can you still find the perpetrators who slaughtered the island and stole everything? ”

A huge brown bear with its massive snout twitching does its best to catch the scent of the island.

In addition to the unstoppable madness of the mid-sequence, this creature also has a supernatural ability called [Scented Map].

It can accurately identify various odors to form a map and accurately lock on the most subtle suspicious targets.

It's a pity that no matter how powerful your sense of smell is, it's just a useless exercise.

The bear's head shook vigorously, and he actually spoke:

"It's completely unsmellable.

Not even a single spirit remained, but it was very consistent with the characteristics of evil spirits.

Anyway, we just received a survey task from the governor's palace, and we didn't even have to catch oil and water.

When I write an investigation report, why don't you just write about the suicide of all the islanders affected by evil spirits? ”

The restorative power of nature, coupled with the patronage of several groups of pirates, has long since wiped out the traces that have not left much in the first place.

Even if Byron didn't have the entry [You're not a murderer] to help, they couldn't help but suspect that the original Castilian pioneers on the island really died by suicide.

"Quack, that's it.

The cult's primary targets now are the two indigenous empires, and there is no time to go into the minutiae of the island.

When we help the Admiralty clear the way for the establishment of a transit station, we will soon rush to Yucatan Island to carry out a covert mission.

Just make sure that there are no surprises that will get in our way. ”

A huge frog stronger than a calf jerked out its long tongue and swallowed a seagull flying over its head, smacking its mouth and echoing.

It can be seen that this group of more than a dozen members of the Skinning Church in total, most of them are strangely shaped.

Brown bears, frogs, horned eagles, mice, beavers, and of course people, outsiders and natives, all speak the lingua franca fluently.

The Skinning Church, as a stealthy organization similar to the Bloodthirsty Order, with the purpose of chasing forbidden knowledge, certainly does not act as ostentatiously as those pirate groups.

Apart from the secret denominational emblems, there is no sign of identity.

It's really hard to tell the identity if you act alone, but if you get together, there are too many weird elements of discord.

The reason why [Scarlet Whisky] was able to make an accurate judgment of the identity of the other party was entirely based on the experience of dealing with them for a long time, and the iconic characteristics were seen at a glance.

- Beasts in a meeting.

Moreover, he also reminded Byron that when being hostile to these people, you must keep in mind that what you see is most likely not what they really are.

This group of cultists, who call themselves "Skin-Wearers" and "Skin-Wearers", hold a forbidden book called [Ritual of a Thousand Faces].

Using an obsidian dagger inscribed with spells, you can peel off a skin that is still alive by completing a skinning ritual that targets a specific target.

And the other person's personality, soul, and extraordinary abilities are fully preserved.

As long as you drape your skin over your body, you can gain the power of the opponent completely.

The skinned object can be all kinds of animals, monsters, and of course, people!

Can unconsciously take the place of a creature in a group.

Even if a higher-ranking transcendent doesn't pay attention, he may be easily blinded to the past.

The higher the rank of the Skin-Draped Man, the more skins and identities he can master.

Side effect:

"True forms are like unique names, making them easier targets for curses and have very poor resistance.

Therefore, you must always hide your true body under another skin.

In addition, low-level transcendents cannot put on the skin of high-level transcendentals, otherwise they may be quickly replaced by the other party's spirituality and personality, and resurrected through the body. ”

Phew——!

At this moment, an eagle suddenly fell from the sky and landed in the middle of a group of people, livestock and beasts.

But he took the lead in saluting a very young indigenous girl:

"Lady Beatrice, it has been found out that the island of Grand Tyman next door is indeed the Earldom of Greenville in the Kingdom of Hattings.

But it's not the same as the information we got at the beginning.

In that territory, in addition to the famous Countess [Flower of the Northland], there is not only a team of lobster soldiers of the army training.

Also stationed is the privateer fleet of Bill, one of the seven pirate generals newly appointed by the Admiralty of Hattings.

He has at least five ships in his hands, all of which are equipped with brand-new military artillery, and his strength is not weak.

Obviously, they have a very good relationship with the royal colony of Jamestown, the Newman family, and the local garrison, otherwise money alone would not be able to buy these things.

I think it's highly likely that he was a henchman of the Kingdom of Hattings, with the idea of using it as a springboard to raid the Native Empire.

Are we going to do it to them as we originally planned? ”

Known as "Lady Beatrice", the girl has delicate facial features and a tall figure, and her wheat-colored skin has a soft luster like satin.

He wears turquoise earrings in the shape of a feathered serpent on his ears, and his pale golden eyes naturally reveal a fierce and noble temperament.

According to the aesthetics of normal people, it is really beautiful and somewhat amazing, and it has transcended ethnic groups and national boundaries.

It's almost on par with Catherine and Violet.

Hearing the eagle's words, the native girl's eyes sharpened, and she coldly corrected what he called herself:

"Now you are going to call me Her Royal Highness Princess Kyatri.

No matter how high your level of transcendence is, you can only blend it perfectly if you play the identity of a new skin for a while.

I am very pleased with this beautiful skin, and if there is a mistake because of you, I will skin you alive! ”

The powerful aura on the girl's body, which only belonged to the third-order transcendental, spread, making all the skin-clad people shudder.

The eagle who faced her even lay directly on the ground and apologized vigorously:

"I'm sorry, Princess Kyatri. Please spare me, Your Highness the Princess! ”

They all know that the woman in front of them has a legendary title of more than 20 [Variety Enchantress], and she especially likes to collect all kinds of beauties.

Seeing his upright attitude, the indigenous girl retracted her momentum, glanced in the direction of Big Taiman Island, and snorted coldly:

"Pirate General? Oh, what a breath!

This sea belongs only to Castile, and the other Hatins, Iris, Netherlands, and the Rhine League are just a pack of hyenas who want to share the carrion of their prey.

When we take advantage of the blood sacrifice of the Azks to the [Skinning Lord] and take down the two empires in one fell swoop, we will drive them all out of Bantaan.

As for now.

Since this pirate general has close ties to the official Hattings, let's not make a fuss about it just yet.

When it comes to destroying the two empires, the power of these hyenas is worth harnessing.

Ordered to send a diplomatic note to the county in the name of the Admiralty of the Kingdom, and forgive them not daring not to agree. ”

Castile used the massive [Holy Relic] in his hand to take the lead in finding the Bantaan Islands, which flowed with honey and milk.

All the nations of the Old World were eyeing their gold and silver gains and precious spices.

Naturally, they tried to bypass this middleman who ate the natives and ate them.

But as more and more ships from various countries arrived in Bantaan, it already caused serious discontent among the top brass of the Castilian colony.

The national game is one ring after another.

At a time when other countries are still thinking about taking a slice of the pie behind Castile.

They are ready to impose a full blockade and embargo on the First Circulation Zone, and local development is allowed, but if they are found to be transporting prohibited goods by merchant ships, they will all be confiscated.

Not far from them, behind a thick eucalyptus tree that had not been burned, a vague figure that merged with the bark breathed a sigh of relief:

"Yes, I'm a confidant.

What comes out to mix is that people are wide and can eat, and the potential influence on the island comes from the care of the 'bosses'.

The leader of the affairs is quite reasonable.

At this critical moment when the big war is about to start, it is really meaningless to inexplicably fight with others, and then fight the small ones and the old ones.

Yes, the 'small' one is talking about me. ”

It was Byron who was hiding here.

Drank a cup of [Blood Brewed Chameleon]:

A glass of rainbow wine is made with seven ingredients: transmuted blood, red pomegranate syrup, spearmint liqueur, violet, white mint liqueur, blue orange liqueur, and brandy.

The difficulty of modulation is not low, and the pre-requirements are met only after being promoted to the second order.

Plus [Cognitive Correction] adds a layer of double insurance to yourself.

Since he found that a group of uninvited guests came to the door, of course, he had to come over and feel the situation in person before he could decide whether to fight or make peace.

The result is not bad, and once again proves the correctness of "the sea is not only about fighting and killing, but also about human feelings".

And when he heard them overhear, "Take two empires in one fell swoop by Azk's blood sacrifice to the [Skinning Lord].

Another secret finally emerged in the logbook: [The mystery of the blood sacrifice of the Azk Empire, historical influence 27, solution density 6%].

Before sneaking here, Byron had already received the Swift Eagle released by Wyandott.

Learned a series of insider information that even the top of the Hattings hierarchy didn't know.

The Azk Empire's anomalous sacrifice to the Skinning Lord; Overwhelmed city-states formed an anti-Azik coalition; The fuse of war between the two empires has been lit

And, of course, the skinned beautiful princess Kyatri!

"There is no doubt that the Skinning Order, which has chosen to work with Castile, has played some kind of key role in this great storm that has swept across Bantaan.

I just don't know what kind of mood Wyndott would be like if he saw the object of his current affection. ”

Byron had just sighed in his heart when he heard the "Princess Kyatri" continue with some regret:

"It's a pity that this battle can't be fought, and I won't be able to have the beautiful human skin of that [Flower of the North] Catherine right away.

But it's only a matter of time.

When this battle is over, I will come back at once to harvest this famous beauty.

By the way, she also used her identity to experience the feeling of the countess being held by the stars.

I'm looking forward to it, I'm looking forward to it! ”

As he said this, he suddenly heard a crunch behind a eucalyptus tree.

"Who? Come out for me! ”

With a wave of his hand, a whistling wind blade slashed past.