Pirate Kingship-Chapter 839 - 508: Bayfolk Holy Sword Changes Hands, Royal National Church Established (6900)_2

The cerulean sword light resonated with Byron's own storm spirit light, and the originally huge sword, over two meters long, suddenly became as light as a feather.

The sharp sword light flickered as if it had merged with Byron's breathing.

It seemed that just one exhale could slice through a small warship.

"Did it tame itself without needing the Dragon Taming Technique? Where's the dignity of your First-Class Holy Relic?"

Byron found it hard to believe; taming this Dragon Slayer Sword was as easy as taming his sister back then, without a hint of resistance. On the contrary, it seemed to... hesitate with anticipation.

However, the next moment, four ancient kings wearing crowns appeared behind Byron, each wielding a sword, suddenly plunging toward his back.

"Hiss—! Damn!!!"

Byron's face contorted into a grimace, feeling as if every nerve, every muscle, every bone, and even every tooth in his body was being seared with excruciating pain.

It was his first time using the [Former Kings' Power] without any preparation, and the pain made his whole body shudder.

Moreover, as time passed, the places where he felt pain gradually became numb and prickling, spreading throughout his body, eventually affecting his combat capability.

It made him realize that even though the [Dragon Slayer Sword] was completely tamed to him, he could not escape the "those who wish to wear the crown must bear its weight" fate.

The time he could endure might not be any longer than Vanessa's.

Byron activated the "Whistling Deity's Descent," testing it with a swing overhead.

A magnificent and endless sword light flashed brightly, like "Break Space," slicing a white cloud drifting over their heads in half.

The Holy Sword in Byron, the [Storm Knight]'s hand, was evidently more powerful than when wielded by Vanessa, the [Prophet].

After indulging in one sword strike, Byron withdrew the [Former Kings' Power].

Turning his head towards the wide-eyed Vanessa, he handed the sword forward, speaking with a bit of reluctance but firm resolve:

"Mother-in-law, you are too kind. I'm already eternally grateful that you agreed to let your daughter marry me.

In my eyes, Violet is already the most precious treasure in the world, and just having her is an extraordinary gift from fate.

To gift such a valuable relic as dowry, how could I possibly accept it?

I should return it to you."

Byron didn't lack Sacred Relics, but relics suitable for combat were indeed scarce, especially a First-Class Holy Relic like this, which inherently holds strong symbolic significance representing the Royal Iron Law of the North Sea Empire.

Although it seemed that the sword flew to him on its own, keeping it under these circumstances felt somewhat unjustifiable.

Especially since they were all his own people, he hesitated to use his own phrase: "Why did you carve your name on my pipe?"

However, Vanessa didn't reach out to take the sword; instead, she gazed at Byron with a mix of emotions on her face.

"The Holy Sword acknowledged you?

Indeed, you are far more likely to wear the Bayfolk's [Crown] than us."

It is widely known that every nation's [Royal Iron Law] is a diluted version, retaining only the power over people among the powers of Heaven, Earth, and Man.

The power of "Heaven" is monopolized by the Creator, while the power of "Earth" is seized by the Church.

Only a [Crown] beneath the [Papal Tiara] has the potential to slightly break this constraint.

In the past, the Pirate Emperor, Blue Dragon King Reinhardt, died too early to fully unify the North Sea Empire using the Pirate Code.

This resulted in the Bayfolk and the possibly emerging [Bayfolk's Crown] missing each other completely, leading to the division of his descendants.

And the [Dragon Slayer Sword Reinhardt], a symbol of the North Sea Empire's sovereignty outside the Pirate Code, inherited the fate: "those who wish to wear the crown, must bear its weight."

It has longed to witness the complete [Crown] for more than a thousand years.

Now having seen Byron possessing flawless "Golden Law" over the powers of Heaven, Earth, and Man, comparable to the Five Bay States in scale,

how could it not follow him like a dog to a bone, or a lecher to a beauty? It wouldn't leave even if chased away.

Besides, given they are family, how could the affair of the sword be considered betrayal?

This time, it wasn't merely "the virtuous shall own the treasure," but genuinely a fated connection with Byron.

Having lost both her daughter and the sword, Vanessa sighed deeply and waved at Byron:

"I see the [Dragon Slayer Sword] is unwilling to return, and since the Holy Sword has chosen you, treat it as Violet's dowry and keep it.

The future of the Bayfolk is ultimately in your hands."

Alongside the Holy Sword itself, she practically transferred the claim to the North Sea Empire to him as well.

Byron was about to habitually decline three times before accepting.

But Violet elbowed him in the ribs, chiding: "Mom has already said she'll give it to you, why fuss further? Aren't you gonna thank your dear mother-in-law?"

Then she jumped to Vanessa's side, swaying her arm, comforting in a child-like coaxing tone:

"Mom, Byron just gave me a blueprint for a 'Pump-action Shotgun' two days ago, claiming: 'Under the shotgun, all beings are equal.'

When I make the first one, I'll gift it to you, okay?

Its innovation is more than enough, matching the level of a First-Class Holy Relic, and theoretically, it won't be inferior to my bolt-action rifle.

The two guns should lead the trend in individual weapons for a long time, with one stressing rate of fire and the other precision.

Occupying a status akin to the once-popular swords and blades.

Anyway, the sword has been outdated for a thousand years; firearms are much better suited to us [War Witches]."