By the time the Castilian Colonizers, drawing on the power of the Holy Relic, finally detected the intruders on the island, Byron and Gus had long since slipped into a spice forest, heavily shielded by thorn hedges and laid with various vicious traps.
The lighthouse, originally linked to the Power of Law and meant to issue a timely warning, was not blind; it had been fooled by two Outlaw Madmen:
"Not only can the Magna Carta of Hightins not judge you (only the King can), but the laws of other countries belonging to the same continental legal system, originating from The Holy Silver Empire, will also have their restrictive effects on you greatly weakened, no longer possessing an overwhelming advantage.
"Furthermore, the ultimate form of Outlaw Madmen is a criminal syndicate.
"As the guiding light for Outlaw Madmen, you possess insight into legal statutes and can use the Pirate's Ten Commandments to protect your crew.
