Chapter 1417 - 654: Pyrenees Empire, World War I

Because of the divine intervention brought by the Mountain Elder, Byron’s objectives for this visit have deviated significantly from the initial plan.

Instead of a simple alliance with the Fire Worship Empire and seeking an opportunity to interfere in the affairs of the Holy Spirit Sect, it has transformed into a plot to seize the Three Religions Sacred City and become the Holy Spirit Sect’s "Caliph," on par with the Pope.

Of course, it is only possible when he ascends to the Sixth Order and becomes a genuine Holy Spirit, allowing him to rely on the Rank of the Creator’s Trinity to appoint a true [Caliph].

For now, it remains just a phase of his "fake it till you make it, shell up for listing" plan.

Thus, Byron and his grand fleet stayed in the Fire Worship Empire for another three days to arrange the follow-up plans. Only after the western branch of the Demonic Banquet Council was on track did they begin their return voyage.

Just like when he arrived, nearly the entire city of residents in the Imperial City came out collectively to bid him farewell.

And this time, the "Most Beautiful Princess" Kazal did not come to steal his spotlight.

The upper echelons felt deeply ashamed and nauseated upon realizing they were unwittingly duped by the [Light God], leading to strong withdrawal reactions.

Everyone’s attitude towards the [Most Beautiful Princess] was very united:

"Send her away! Send her far away! If we don’t send her away, I’ll be sent away by her astonishing beauty!"

Just as Amita warned Kazal, she immediately experienced the treatment her sister once received.

Although the change came only from the upper echelons, those around her were still deeply enamored, but the influence was undeniable.

Anyway, until the "Most Beautiful Princess" marries into the Star Moon Empire, outsiders should have no chance to see her again.

As Byron established a master-servant relationship with the local ruler [Desert Eagle] Nasser Din, these Imperial City residents have legally become followers of him, the Holy Spirit, openly showcasing "divine miracles" to attract and subdue.

Additionally, those Church Judges that have become Byron’s Kin officially cooperated, leading the followers at the port naturally to shout:

"Saint Byron!", "Holy Spirit!", "Messiah!"...

They have completely pledged allegiance to him.

The anchoring on him strengthened significantly once more, his shareholding in the Silver Law now second only to the Creator’s Church.

As long as he could secure the [Lord of Two Seas and Two Lands], he would most likely rise to supremacy, able to tell the Pope: "The Silver Law has always been Lancaster’s by name."

Byron did not immediately implement sweeping reforms on the Fire Worship Empire.

He decided to wait until he secured the Star Moon Empire and the Three Religions Sacred City or ascended to the Sixth Order with the ability to remove the [Light God’s] faith anchoring before attempting to change the current situation.

Nasser Din, with a group of prospective members of the Demonic Banquet Council, escorted Byron aboard the Legendary Warship [Pirate City], while reporting the latest progress face-to-face:

"Your Majesty, the Star Moon Empire has been expanding, now bordering us with the Fire Worship Empire, and the efficiency of communication between both sides’ messengers is high.

According to intelligence feedback from envoys ahead, the [Lord of Two Seas and Two Lands] is extremely satisfied, or rather, surprised.

Although his demeanor seems like a superior victory bestowing upon us charity.

But the pleased look he had while accepting tribute and submission, even without seeing it myself, I can fully imagine.

After all, which man wouldn’t want to show off to the prettiest beauty after establishing unparalleled achievements?

Having worked hard for the Empire his entire life, what’s wrong with enjoying life now that he’s older?"

With these words, Nasser Din smirked maliciously:

"Unfortunately, some fail to comprehend the monarch’s dilemma.

For example, the [Fatih Conqueror] Bayezid, who increasingly resembles his father, valiant, formidable, courageous, and equally ambitious, secretly throws fits.

Even uttering blasphemous complaints like ’Father stole my woman.’

For the most powerful man, it’s not just a matter of a woman, it also symbolizes the supreme marriage right in a patriarchal society. Heh heh heh..."

The Star Moon Empire currently has no knowledge that the Followers Faction has relinquished autonomy completely aligning with Saint Byron, nor can they fathom their ambition has inflated tenfold.

At most, they think the Fire Worship Empire is a fence-sitter, playing both ends between the North Sea Empire and Star Moon Empire.

Offering up the "Most Beautiful Princess", whom they once guarded fiercely even at war, is plainly a sign of willing subservience, isn’t it?

Such events have happened countless times throughout history.

Byron glanced at him, correcting:

"Tone it down, you sound like a villain plotting against a great hero.

Remember, we are not conspiring to overthrow foreign governments.

But for the welfare of tens of millions of followers on the West Coast, using the smallest sacrifice to preserve humanity’s strongest surviving force.

Humans are not the enemy; the bizarre entities from beyond the World Rift are. Distinguish between enemy and ally contradictions."

"Yes, yes, Your Majesty, I will be mindful."

Nasser Din responded, full of admiration:

’How could one not admire him as a Holy Spirit Follower?

This realm! This ideology! Must scribble it in a notebook next time.

Moreover, securing a moral high ground before striking is truly satisfying.

What do you call this? That’s called ’interpretation authority’!

The same thing would be seen as a crime, a conspiracy, when others do it, but when done by those with interpretation authority, it becomes absolute righteousness, in line with ecclesiastical rites.

Where then can one argue?

No wonder, once attaining power, everyone wishes to become [Pope], [Caliph].’

Byron did not concern himself with his thoughts.

He only felt a bit poignant upon hearing the inevitable news: