Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Chapter 136 The eldest princess’s dressing class—a swing-neck hip dress + nude pointed high heels!

The Executive Yuan... should now be renamed the "City Lord's Mansion".

Early in the morning, in the living area deep inside the City Lord’s Mansion.

In addition, Arnold brought Margaret with him and practiced his creed of eating and living with the soldiers.

The entire "Infinity Blade" family was sitting around the dining table, preparing to enjoy a sumptuous breakfast.

People arrived one after another, and Grace was the last one, walking in yawning.

Today, Grace was wearing a solid-colored halterneck dress that covered her hips, revealing her fair and smooth shoulders.

The delicate collarbone is slightly concave, like two light feathers falling on the snow, making people fall in love with it at first sight.

The soft fabric drapes naturally at the neckline, forming pleats that create a layered and flowing effect.

The light chiffon material, with Grace's every move, the neckline sways gently like the lively waves, inadvertently revealing a lazy and charming style.

The skirt's hip-hugging part fits the curves of the body tightly, perfectly outlining Grace's plump hips, fully highlighting the curves of her figure, and the transition from waist to hips is smooth and natural.

She wore a pair of nude pointed high heels, revealing her snow-white and soft insteps, with seductive contours and a beautiful appearance.

Nephthys took a silent look and muttered:
"The twenty-third set."

Freya on the side chuckled:
"Sister Nephthys, you are about to lose."

Cohen heard the two people's voices and asked curiously:
"Twenty-three sets of what?"

Freya whispered:

"Sir, haven't you noticed that Her Royal Highness the Princess changes into a new outfit every day?

Sister Nephthys made a bet with me that His Highness would wear a different outfit every month."

Cohen was surprised and asked:

"Really? She's had twenty-three different outfits?"

Nephthys and Freya nodded in unison.

Cohen expressed his confusion and looked at Grace curiously.

Her Royal Highness the Princess was gracefully stirring milk in a porcelain cup when she noticed Cohen's gaze.

Her back was straight, her white neck radiant, like an elegant and noble swan. She smiled charmingly and teased:
"I know I'm very attractive, but there's no need to stare at me like this so early in the morning.

I wouldn't mind it too much, but there are so many girls watching.

If I make someone jealous and ruin the team atmosphere, I can't take the blame!"

Cohen clearly felt that there were more cold gazes around him.

Well, it's from Windsordale and Asuna.

Cohen's mouth twitched slightly, and he casually changed the subject:

"Your Highness, I heard that you dress differently every day?

is this real? "

Grace tapped the porcelain cup lightly with her silver spoon, pretending to be matter-of-fact and replied:

"For a woman of such beauty.

Isn't it normal to change your outfit every day and show off your beauty?"

"narcissism!"

Windsordler's slender fingers held the knife, gently and precisely spreading butter on the steaming slices of bread, and he muttered a comment in a low voice.

In order to prevent the breakfast room from turning into a brawl, Cohen quickly interrupted with a smile:
"Then Your Highness must need a very large wardrobe. I'm quite curious about what kind of wardrobe can hold so many clothes."

Grace cast a seductive glance at him, caressing her lips and tasting:

“If you are interested, you are welcome to come to my room and see it for yourself.

Well, the premise is that you take off that lousy mask on your face!"

Cohen choked, laughed, and pretended not to hear.

The sumptuous breakfast ended in a happy atmosphere, and everyone started their busy day again.

After winning over the six "investors", Cohen began the vigorous construction work in the city-state.

The construction of a new city-state is extremely complicated and arduous.

[Political Officer] Asuna alone can't handle it.

As a newcomer, Cohen had limited people he could trust and could only rely on the girls in his team.

Therefore, everyone was assigned a lot of tasks by Cohen.

Basically, apart from getting together for a meal in the morning, we rarely see each other on other days because everyone is so busy that they never leave the ground.

Cohen, who was busy with the preparations for the External Security Bureau, received news from [Diplomat] Windsordler.

A representative from Pale Wings contacted her.

The second group of 5,000 orcs finally arrived.

These five thousand people were still from the "Blood Tiger" tribe, and Cohen directly incorporated them into the Tiger Guards.

Then he asked [Military Officer] Arnold to take over and immediately start the engraving of the "Seal of Concentricity" and start military training as soon as possible.

He called in [Logistics Officer] Grace and asked her to take charge of the army's logistics.

Then he asked the [Treasurer] Nephthys to add another huge amount of funds.

They requested the "Pale Wings" to continue searching for Orc tribes across the continent for them, and to purchase 20,000 sets of materials for casting the "Star Guardian Armor".

Cohen's instructions were that the third batch should include at least twelve thousand orcs.

He may not care about the cost, but the quantity must be sufficient.

His initial plan was to form a 20,000-man "Orc" legion.

These 20,000 people can reach "conventional level" combat effectiveness when they do not use their "bloodline talent" and reveal their identity as orcs.

Once the bloodline talent is activated, the combat effectiveness of an "elite-level" army can be easily achieved.

The only worry is that others will see the true identity of the soldiers of Cohen's army.

The secret of his ability to train and form an orc army will also be exposed.

But when the moment comes that your safety is in danger, there is no need to care about these things.

If that time really comes, with his bloodline talent plus the rune enhancement of his "Banner of Command", Cohen will not be afraid even if multiple legendary players attack!
What's more, this is the "Lost Land", so there won't be so many legendary people coming here.

Therefore, Cohen's plan was to wait until Arnold's 20,000-strong army became combat-ready.

You can start looking for the spark of order hidden outside the "City-State of Farmers", waiting to ignite the "Fire of Order" and create the sixth "Oasis of Order"!

Not long after, Windsordale came in person to deliver the news.

Manager Morrow from the Unicorn Trading Company came and introduced Cohen to his immediate superior, the vice president of the Unicorn Trading Company who was in charge of logistics.

Several people sat down in the reception room.

The vice president looked at the leader of the "Infinity Blade" adventure group, who had been in the spotlight recently, with a little curiosity.

Due to the special locational advantages of the "City-State of Farmers", many people are actually secretly paying attention to this "City-State of Order".

The Petrov family, which had been in power for a hundred years, was overthrown, and a huge change of power took place in the "City-State of Cultivators". This news quickly spread throughout the "Lost Land".

The vice president agreed to come, probably because he wanted to meet this mysterious leader.

Cohen stated his demands directly:

"I need your bank to provide us with a complete logistics route that can cross the 'Lost Land'.

And this route must be personally controlled by us, Infinity Blade."

The vice president concealed his astonishment well and asked calmly:

"What can I get?"

Cohen's lips curled slightly, and a hint of ill intent appeared in his eyes:

"I know the whereabouts of the legendary potion materials worth millions of gold coins that were robbed from you six months ago!"

The deputy president's expression changed slightly, and he asked in a deep voice:

"really?"

Cohen nodded confidently and said:

"As long as you agree to my terms, I guarantee you can recover the stolen goods."

The vice president didn't dwell on why the other party knew that his goods had been robbed. It didn't matter.

What matters is whether the other party really knows, because those goods are too important.

The value is secondary. The most important thing is that this batch of potions was ordered by the "Lord of Sequence", one of the five lords of the "Lost Land".

Failure to deliver goods on time is definitely a huge blow to the reputation of "Unicorn Trading Company".

Moreover, their company had spent a huge amount of manpower and material resources, and spent a lot of time and energy to collect those potion materials.

It is simply impossible to gather another batch in such a short time.

Now almost the entire company is busy with this matter.

It is impossible for the vice president to remain indifferent when he suddenly learned that someone knew the inside story.

However, he was still very cautious, because there were many people who wanted to use this batch of goods to defraud the "Unicorn Trading Company", and he had to first confirm the authenticity of the news.

He asked slowly:
"I need sufficient evidence."

Cohen slowly uttered a name:
“Misty Valley.

Your things were stolen by Misty Valley."

The vice president was taken aback, his voice carrying a hint of anger:

"Are you kidding me? How could Misty Valley do such a thing?

Are you trying to sow discord?"

Cohen smiled and said:

“I know that Misty Valley is the power of your president’s son-in-law’s family.

How about this, I'll tell you a few names, and you can arrest them and interrogate them, and then you'll know if what I said is true."

Cohen picked up a pen and paper, wrote down a few addresses and names, and handed it to the other party:

"Your bank president's son-in-law has a serious gambling addiction and owes a lot of money.

Moreover, the creditor is quite powerful, so he had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure.

But he was smart enough not to sell the goods right away.

So if you act quickly, the losses can still be recovered."

The vice president took the note doubtfully and left in a hurry.

Manager Moro, who was standing by, was already shocked.

Before leaving, he looked at Cohen with resentment, as if blaming him for telling such confidential information in front of him.

He didn't want to know at all about this scandal involving the top management of "Unicorn Trading Company", let alone get involved.

Less than half a day later, the vice president secretly came to the City Lord's Mansion with a middle-aged man who was obviously of higher status.

Cohen and Windsarder met with the head of the "Unicorn Trading Company," President Sebastian Conrad. Sebastian Conrad's face was faintly suppressed with heartache and anger. Seeing Windsarder beside Cohen, he adjusted his expression and spoke with respect:

"Your Excellency Windrunner, it's a pleasure to see you here."

Windsardler didn't reply and turned to look at Cohen.

Sebastian finally realized his own impoliteness, and with an apologetic look on his face, he said to Cohen:

"This must be the leader of the famous 'Infinity Blade' adventure group.

I have heard of your great name for a long time. Seeing you today, I can see that you are indeed a young genius.

If my kids could be half as successful as you, I could retire early and enjoy my life."

Cohen smiled and responded:
"Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Mr. President, there is no need to be too harsh."

A chill flashed across Sebastian Conrad's eyes:
"Yes, if you lack the ability, you can still train and gain experience, but if you have an ungrateful person, it would be a real misfortune for your family!"

Cohen said calmly:
"It seems that Mr. President has already found out everything?"

Sebastian Conrad nodded heavily:

“Those few people were caught, and it was them who did it.

The mastermind behind this has been identified through interrogation, and it turns out to be the ungrateful person my daughter has fallen for!

We have to thank the group leader for giving us the list, otherwise they would have changed their appearance and we would have been unable to find them in a short while!"

Cohen said indifferently:

"It's just a small favor, Mr. President, don't take it too seriously."

Sebastian Conrad directly took out a contract, pushed it to Cohen, and said:
“All of this is drafted according to what you said.

Please take a look at it."

Cohen took the contract, glanced at it for a few seconds, and then handed it to Windsardler and asked:
"What else does the president need me to do now?"

Sebastian Conrad lowered his voice:
"That ungrateful bastard refuses to admit his mistake, and the power behind him is not small. I can't rashly use any tough measures on him.

Plus my silly girl who was bewildered...

So I hope you can give me some advice on the whereabouts of that batch of goods.

Of course, it would be best if…"

Sebastian Conrad stopped talking, but Cohen had already heard the implication.

It would be best to connect this batch of goods with his son-in-law.

The testimony of those subordinates alone is not enough, his son-in-law can simply deny it to the death.

Sebastian Conrad hopes to catch the criminal red-handed.

Cohen smiled and nodded:
"no problem.

But I still hope Mr. President won’t get angry after hearing this.”

Sebastian Conrad's expression changed slightly, and after a few seconds of silence, he said:
"I can't just care about my own children, I'm also responsible for the families of tens of thousands of brothers in the entire company!
Please speak, sir!"

Cohen's eyes flashed with admiration, and he said slowly:

"Your son-in-law has a secret lover who has given birth to a healthy son.

The goods are now stored at his illegitimate son's place, here is the address.

As long as we catch that person, I think Mr. President should have many ways to prove that they are father and son."

After hearing what Cohen said, Sebastian Conrad's face suddenly turned cold, and a trace of heart-pounding murderous intent emanated from him uncontrollably.

Sebastian Conrad took a few deep breaths and smiled:

"Excuse me, Your Excellency. The contract will take effect immediately after signing."

Cohen nodded slowly:

"It's a pleasure to work with you!"

……

The news of the change of ownership of the "City-State of Farmers" quickly spread throughout the entire "Lost Land" like the wind.

In the center of the mysterious island, the wizard tower towers into the clouds, and the hall at the top.

On the throne, an elegant and noble figure sat high. The "Lord of Sequence" Belmodim Wynyard was looking at a piece of information.

Next to her was her most trusted subordinate, Rosemary Tinuviel, codenamed "Listener".

The two of them looked at the information sent by the "Musician" Mephis Tinuviel and discussed in low voices.

Meilansha frowned slightly and said softly:
“Grace Tang, the eldest princess of the Eastern Territory Empire?
She actually came to the 'Lost Land' and is in cahoots with that 'Lord of Shadows'?"

Belmodi was obviously surprised by the news and said:
"It seems I still underestimated this person. He actually managed to get in touch with the Princess of the Eastern Territory Empire.

Is this guy's skills all focused on flirting with beautiful women?"

Meilansha thought for a moment and said:

"Perhaps they have reached some secret agreement. According to the Black Tomb's intelligence department, the situation of Her Royal Highness the Princess in the country is not very good.

Although she is the only daughter of the Emperor of the Eastern Region, she is suppressed by her cousin Prince Xia Zuo in every way, and it is not easy for her to inherit the throne safely.

Her idea of seeking external assistance was understandable, but she actually found a mere bronze... well, now it should be a silver-level 'Shadow Lord'.

It seems that there must be something about this person that we haven’t discovered yet.”

Belmodi's eyes flickered with an inexplicable color, and he said slowly:
"Just a bronze rank? This bronze rank can kill a fifth-rank Les.

This person's fighting ability cannot be underestimated. His talent for fighting across different levels is no less than that of Queen Effiin, whom you have been praising so much."

Meilansha expressed her approval:
“But compared to the overall situation, it is still too weak.

Even if he now has the combat power of the peak silver level, he can't make any big waves.

Can he keep the "City-State of Farmers" if he takes it away like this?
Is it just the 3,000 'conventional' troops under his command?
Even if his sister helps him deal with things in the 'Chaos Demon Continent', the 'Demon Lord' will not interfere in his affairs.

Those people in the city-state who often manipulate things behind the scenes are not so easy to get along with.

I think it's only a matter of time before he is sidelined by those people. My opinion is that we should send someone to take over.

Lest the Cities of the Tillers fall into the hands of those people again."

Belmodi fell into deep thought. What Rosalina said made sense.

While thinking this, suddenly, Belmodi's informant in the "Farmers' Association", the man code-named "Shopkeeper", also sent back the latest information.

The two looked at the contents of the intelligence.

The intelligence reported that Cohen's executive government held a meeting and announced several government measures. The most important of these was the establishment of two government agencies - the City Lord's Mansion and the Council of State.

It is equivalent to concentrating the power of the city-state in his own hands.

There was also a small disturbance at the meeting.

Belmodi asked:

"This Manager Moreau should represent 'Unicorn Trading Company'."

Roselanda nodded and said:

"Yes, when Ivan was in control of the city-state, it was this man who monopolized all the potion businesses in the city."

A cold look appeared in Belmodi's eyes:

"They're really fast!"

The two continued to read, and when they saw the recent events that had happened in the "City-State of Farmers", expressions of shock appeared on their faces at the same time.

Whether it is the "Unicorn Trading Company" behind Manager Moreau, which announced that it would give up its monopoly on the potion industry.

Or the "Fallen Church" should stop its missionary work and completely withdraw from the "City-State of Farmers".

And the big tycoon "Taywo" family chose to provide the "City-State of Farmers" with low-interest loans without any additional conditions.

This made Belmodi and the other man, who were familiar with the nature of these "investors", feel a little uncomfortable.

When did these behind-the-scenes manipulators become so easy to talk to?
What they do is almost like charity.

Belmodi regained his composure, curiosity flickering in his eyes as he spoke:

"Intelligence says that the 'Lord of Shadows' once invited Manager Moro and others to a dinner party.

Something interesting must have happened at that dinner.

He used some method to force these six people to make concessions and compromises."

Meilansha was also very surprised and said:
"He's a newcomer who just came to the Lost Land a few days ago?
Can you force these six people to give in?"

Belmodi made a prompt decision:

"Immediately inform the other four families that I have tacitly approved the transfer of power in the Cultivator City-State.

No one is allowed to interfere anymore!"

Rosalina was somewhat surprised by Belmodi's determination. The Witch was determined to protect the "Lord of Shadows".

Belmodi's voice was firm:

“Since he has such great abilities, I will protect him this time!
Let’s see what other surprises he can bring me!”

……

The Shadow Floating Island is located within the territory of the "Twilight Realm", one of the five oasis-level forces.

Since Grand Duke Roland settled in the "Shadow Floating Island", he led his "elite" guards to help the island owner, the vampire deacon Vegard, conquer the two relatively smaller floating islands nearby.

In just a few months, the three "Floating Islands of Order" had come under the sphere of influence of Grand Duke Roland.

This gave him great confidence in the three-way competition, and he felt that he was already far ahead.

However, his confidence was soon shattered by a sudden piece of information brought by Vegard.

"Under the command of the 'Mysterious Continent', the 'City-State of Cultivators' has changed hands.

The Petrov family, which had ruled the city-state for over a hundred years, was completely eradicated.

The new city lord is a young woman from an adventure group called 'Infinity Blade'.

It is said that this young woman is the wife of the leader of the Infinity Blade adventure group.

In addition, the 'Lord of Sequence' issued a statement expressing unconditional and full support for the adventure group's coup! "

Grand Duke Roland looked at the information and felt a headache. He shook his head and sighed:

"I underestimated this guy. He actually took control of an 'Order City-State' so quickly!
How on earth did he do it!
Could it be that he really has gotten on the good side of the 'Lord of Sequence'?

So what are we doing?"

The vampire butler Vegard said:
"From various perspectives, Her Excellency the Sequence Lord Witch did not intervene in the coup a few days ago. Everything was done on the whim of this Infinity Blade.

It was not until a few days after the coup that Her Majesty the Witch issued a statement in support of the platform.

They must have reached some deal later.

Compared to this, Your Highness, I have another piece of not-so-good business intelligence."

Grand Duke Roland sighed and said:
"Come on, what could be worse than learning that our competitors are way ahead of us?"

Vegard handed Grand Duke Roland a piece of internal business intelligence he had just obtained and said:
"I'm afraid it's much worse than that!"

(End of this chapter)