Super Righteous Player-Chapter 1174 - 221 The Death of Drest Flamelle

A group of pirates, actually attempting to clash head-on with regular forces?

They simply do not realize what it is that allows them to dominate in the Feld Archipelago...

The governors of the Feld Archipelago rely on them to exploit the island’s populace.

But it’s not to say that they are indispensable.

Pirates can be replaced at any time, which makes perfect sense; indeed, it’s not necessary to rely on a pirate system, one could involve bandits, mountain thieves, or even find a major businessman from Dennisiowa to run companies here—with the same outcome.

Though there are some governors who might have connections with the higher ranks of the Steel Wine Alliance, hence they would send batches of military supplies... but pirates are just pirates, a mere mob.

Even if they obtained these military supplies, Annan doesn’t think they can win.

Because the governors directly related to the Steel Wine Alliance are, after all, the minority.

To the other governors, these pirates are nothing more than dogs they’ve raised. Now that these dogs want to turn against their masters, they are naturally furious.

And the "official pirates" of the other islands are more or less aware of this ominous situation. But on the whole, these pirates do not realize the severity of the issue.

For the pirates, the invention of the Energy Transmission Tower meant the complete disruption of their monopoly over the island’s resources.

On each island in the Feld Archipelago, there’s only so many people.

Take the two islands that initiated the rebellion, for example—they are the smallest and largest islands in the Feld Archipelago, respectively.

Gemstone Island barely spans less than six thousand square kilometers and hosts a population of just over a hundred thousand; whereas Spring Island is the largest island in the Feld Archipelago, also only about twelve thousand square kilometers.

The pirates picked these two islands because of their incredibly high value.

Gemstone Island, notably, is the most important gem-producing region in the United Kingdom.

These gems, besides being used as decorations and luxury goods, can be crafted into enchanted items. Each year, by selling these high-quality gems, Dennisiowa earns more silver coins than the country’s entire grain export.

Without a doubt, these pirates are certainly not fit to touch this business. They are simply asking for their paws to be broken if they reach out.

And Spring Island is the most prosperous island in the Feld Archipelago.

Its main developments are various tourism and spa businesses—because the island is rich in natural hot springs. These hot springs have been blessed with various rituals, offering different unique healing effects.

Additionally, the White Jade Tower is also located on Spring Island, and many Aries women work in various spa facilities. Whether it’s mercenaries, wizards, scholars, nobles... anyone worn out by ailments can come to Spring Island for recuperation.

Consequently, many luxury, entertainment, and catering businesses also cluster on Spring Island’s roads. These big shots, the pirates naturally also dare not touch or offend.

Who knows whether the opponent has brought any bodyguards, or if they themselves are Transcendents.

This place is famously a nation of pirates; without some capabilities or hiring some protectors, most wouldn’t dare to come.

Thus, these bullies who are afraid of the tough are extremely polite to these "visitors." They only target island shop owners for protection money.

As long as these high-quality visitors remain, there will always be businesses continuing to open. Even if one flees, another will be there to replace, no worries. And naturally, their gambling industries would also be established here.

Both islands, one for export and one for tourism, are immensely wealthy. This is true for both Dennisiowa and the pirates.

Exactly for this reason, Dennisiowa definitely will not send regular troops to land and combat. They have a great deal of strategic space.

And the pirates also promise not to intervene in other industries and not to seize power. They only hope Dennisiowa wouldn’t establish an Energy Transmission Tower here—if so, by doubling the price of protection money, they can recover all the remaining funds.

In this way, they can rally other pirates.

"Sounds quite plausible,"

Annan commented: "But still a joke.

"The key lies not in how much benefit they plan to claim. The moment they envision themselves as humans to negotiate at the table with their masters, they are already doomed."

Because their masters could never possibly negotiate with dogs.

Just sitting at the same table would make them feel sick.

In order not to let others feel that anyone can come and talk to them, they would certainly strike hard. The most important thing is to make their stance clear.

"And those pirates, more or less, sensed the danger."

Arthur continued, "But obviously, they were also very unhappy about the existence of the ’Energy Transmission Tower’. So, pirates from various places, though not openly responding or supporting the Iron-wine Legion, were making some moves in the dark.

"The less scrupulous ones let their trusted subordinates join the Iron-blood Legion in their own names; the more cautious ones played a play—publicly expelling a group of their subordinates from their pirate gangs, then letting them defect.

"In general, they are all actively allowing their subordinates to leave. At the very least, they turn a blind eye to it, with not a single gang stopping this behavior.

"Moreover, they did something big—just a week ago, the pirates assassinated Drest Flamell."

"Drest Flamell is dead?"

Annan was shocked: "Are you sure it’s not a fake death?"

"Yes," Arthur nodded, "Considering his epoch-making inventions, the day before yesterday we just held a state funeral for him. But fortunately, all his research notes have fallen into the hands of the Dennisiowa royal family, so this technology has not been lost."

Listening to this, Annan suddenly felt there was an implication in Arthur’s words.

Ofelia couldn’t help asking, "You suspect... this was done by the royal family?"

"Because it is indeed possible."

Arthur looked at Ofelia, his expression becoming serious: "None of us know the technology of the Energy Transmission Tower, and Earl Flamell just died.

"Let’s not say that this technology could possibly leak abroad... it has even been monopolized by the Dennisiowa family. It will undoubtedly lead to the expansion and swell of the royal power.

"And eradicating pirates has also been a long-planned strategy of the royal family. These pirates greatly limited the Dennisiowa royal family’s control over the Feld Archipelago, but now that will no longer be a problem."

Arthur summed up, "If I am not mistaken, once the advisory meeting ends... the traditional pirate nation of Dennisiowa will directly come to an end.

"Since these pirates plan to bite back, the advisors will directly eradicate all pirates—even if the royal power will swell as a result, but it’s at least easier to accept than dealing with rebel underdogs. They still have a chance to regain the lost power someday.

"By the start of August, the army will officially set off. By then, Dennisiowa will undergo a comprehensive military blockade... if Your Majesty Annan needs to go abroad in the next two months, it would be best to leave Dennisiowa within three days."

Arthur added, "I mean, without counting that kind of teleportation ability."

But he saw that Annan’s expression had become subtle, "In August..."

...did he silently gulp down Naifertali?

Although Naifertali told Annan not to go to the Sporogenesis Mill for now—as they have made complete "light-proof" preparations. It was clearly a trap set for Annan.

It’s not exactly fitting to call it a trap.

It’s more appropriate to say a special "barrier". That arrangement was obviously to prevent Annan from directly firing a map cannon at the Sporogenesis Mill.

...But why would Annan do that?

However, even knowing something was wrong, he still had to go underground.

—Although it is dangerous, Annan realized that the Egg of Dream Condensation is indeed a valuable item.

With just one more piece, Annan could directly enter the Truth Rank and begin the sublimation ceremony.

And Annan remembered clearly, Professor Gray still had one copy of the Egg of Dream Condensation.

What Professor Gray is up to, what he is planning, it’s better for Annan to go and investigate in person.

If Professor Gray indeed plans to do something bad, collude with The Worm, or plans to harm Annan’s old friends, the siblings of Naifertali...

Annan would have to call upon the players of Justice to test his newly mastered "Radiant Legion" abilities.