Pirate Kingship

Chapter 1112: Chapter 576: Justice Never Late, Holy Spirit Saves in the Nick of Time_3

The Grand Master finished playing the role arranged by Mercurius, his intelligence coming back online, making comparatively the best arrangements given the current difficult situation.

Chief Knight Rediaweike, already in charge of training Young Knights and most familiar with the Seeds, nodded forcefully upon hearing this, turned around without hesitation, and left.

"Boom," the altar opened with a thunderous sound, calling hundreds of Young Holy Knights to charge inside.

"Don’t let them escape!"

"Hurry, chase!"

Iris’s army couldn’t care about advancing step by step anymore; the Marines drew their swords, ready to rush forward.

The older high-ranking members of the Impoverished Knights Order all stayed behind, holding swords in hand behind the Grand Master Jacques de Molay, their bodies shining with silver Holy Light, prepared to defend against the pursuing forces to the death.

Holy Light is identical in nature to Mind Wish Power, with almost no differences between them, perfectly aligns as a common trait, being the most suitable martial profession for [Ladder of Glory], bar none.

If not for the changing times, they could still suppress the Silver Continent for another thousand years.

"Don’t think about passing through."

Facing the main force of Iris, a blood-red blade light rose to the sky, slicing three [Fortress Guards] holding shields at the forefront into two parts with a single stroke.

The flesh and viscera, before hitting the ground, were all absorbed by the blade, turning to ash and instantly dissipating. fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm

Once Jacques de Molay activated [Ghost Hand Dagger], he could never stop again; before Louis XI’s family was cursed to death, he would be the first to die.

In just a few breaths, the dagger handle like a ghostly claw already grew into his bones and flesh, becoming his arm-blade.

"Gulp," "gulp," the sound of drinking blood was heard clearly throughout the battlefield.

The silver Holy Light, which could suppress all kinds of Evil Spirits, bizarre beings, and Kin, instantly transformed into a blood-red cursed Divine Light that seemed capable of dripping blood.

Originally a Fifth Order Legend capable of defeating a thousand warriors alone, now it was like a tiger entering a flock of sheep even without the Guardsmen’s aid.

Clang—!

But before he could kill a few more, a completely golden wooden gavel transformed into a blazing sun, crashing down to block his sword.

The army formation automatically separated, a middle-aged man holding a gemstone staff, wearing a top hat, looked like a wealthy magnate, tipped his hat to him:

"Grand Master, please ascend peacefully.

Under my Gold Sequence Legendary manipulation, the Impoverished Knights Order’s wealth growth will surely surpass Netherland United Bank and Pioneer Bank, allowing you to rest eternally in peace."

He was the Kingdom’s Guardian and Gold Sequence Fifth Order Legend [Golden Eye] Jacques Coeur, who helped [Victory King] Charles VII organize the tax system, greatly boosting national strength.

Charles VII was half in the grave by now, yet he still appeared very youthful.

Most likely due to his abilities, he acquired longevity-extending Magic Potions from some unknown place, or even more directly... lifespan.

The core ability of [Golden Eye] is appraisal, similar to the capability included in the Sailing Logbook.

In his career, encountering more precious treasures, successfully completing appraisal, collection, and trading... a series of processes continuously enhanced his power.

The difficulty in appraising various inanimate objects was the lowest, followed by appraising animals such as horses (equine assessment) and hunting dogs (canine assessment); appraising humans was the most difficult.

When Jacques Coeur was young, he determined in one glance the potential of the downtrodden Prince Charles VII, earning a thousandfold return, accumulating numerous treasures, including some [Law Mage] capabilities.

This allowed him to easily wield this First-Class Holy Relic [Gavel - Justice Never Late]!

The gavel appeared solid, its top embedded with copper plates symbolizing fairness and justice with balance scales, and a unicorn representing impartiality engraved above the head.

Worldwide, no judge ever said, "Justice may be late but will never absent." The correct legal maxim is, "Delayed justice is injustice."

Thus, this gavel represents: justice that never arrives late, meaning it is true justice!

Using the legally written rules within [Royal Iron Law], removing subjective factors from Law Mages and judges, it swiftly traveled nationwide, ensuring absolute objective and fair enforcement.

Except for kings with judicial immunity, even princes committing crimes would be struck to death on the spot!

The precondition to using it is the user mustn’t have any illegal cases under pursuit period.

With this treasure suppressing it, Iris Kingdom’s judicial system is exceptionally clear.

Therefore, currently pressing the Legendary Paladin is not a Legendary [Golden Eye] weak in combat, but the entire Iris Kingdom’s judicial system.

Within a nation’s territory, nothing is stronger than the law.

The mistake of the Impoverished Knights Order lay in not occupying land to form an independent nation like the other two Knight Orders, resulting in today’s passive situation.

Additionally, along with Louis XI initiating the "Black Friday Plan," it wasn’t just one legend joining.

The other was the Archbishop of Iris Diocese, also a famous Cardinal and The King’s Right Hand [Prime Minister] Richelieu known for significantly boosting Iris Kingdom’s national power (Chapter 158).

Though others couldn’t see due to lower orders, Byron could see everything clearly.

The celebrated [Prime Minister], with a relatively short tenure full of achievements, seemed somewhat apathetic.

Only casting a few Holy Prayers to his army, he then took the excuse to guard Louis XI, refusing to budge.