Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Chapter 174 The true identity of the “salesman”!

When Cohen said this, everyone was shocked.

They were surprised that His Majesty the King had the confidence to build an "elite" army within three years, and were also stunned that this army would go on an expedition for Hoffman.

A question popped up in almost everyone's mind: Why did His Majesty promise Hoffman such a seemingly incomprehensible condition?

What happened to Hoffman Charlie that required an "elite" army to stand up for him?

Only Hoffman's eyes suddenly turned red after hearing Cohen's words, and his face, which had been wearing a nonchalant smile, turned much paler.

He was breathing heavily, with veins bulging on his hands, as if he was suppressing some extremely strong emotions.

This surprised Eric, Finkel and others who were familiar with Hoffman. It was the first time they saw such an abnormal side of Hoffman.

Cohen looked at Hoffman calmly.

Fifty years ago, a coup d'état took place in the Balkan Principality, a neighboring country of Eifin. The then Prime Minister, Mastin, joined forces with several marshals and generals in the country to overthrow the royal Charles family and execute King Barton Charles.

He is also the grandfather of Hoffman Charlie.

Almost the entire Charles family was slaughtered by Prime Minister Mastin. Only a few guards loyal to the royal family risked their lives to rescue Hoffman's father, who was still a child.

This matter has always been the biggest secret in Hoffman's heart. Hoffman didn't know why His Majesty the King would find out about it.

But the condition Cohen gave was obviously to tell him.

As long as he can demonstrate enough value in the next three years, the Corleone royal family is willing to use the whole country's strength to help him restore his country in the foreseeable future.

He couldn't and couldn't refuse this huge temptation.

After a long time, Hoffman finally recovered and said to Cohen in a hoarse voice:
"Your Majesty, there is no need to go to such lengths for me. The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. Our Charlie family is willing to accept defeat."

Cohen's voice was full of unquestionable force, and every word seemed to strike at Hoffman's heartstrings:

“The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. If you are willing to accept the loss, it is someone else’s.

For my brothers and sisters, there is only winning, and we must win.

When everything settles down, I want you to lead my army and take back everything that belongs to you!"

Hoffman's eyes became firm and he said no more.

Everything goes without saying, he will prove his worth to Cohen!
……

After a day of intense selection, the first preliminary team of the General Administration has gradually taken shape.

Except for the first group of people including Eric, Cohen interviewed them personally, and the rest were interviewed by Prince Hauge and Earl Middleton.

A total of thirty-five students were selected this time.

Under the arrangement of Wiesel, director of the General Affairs Department of the Military Intelligence Bureau, a secret villa in Xicheng District was chosen as the current workplace for these 35 people.

The task Cohen gave them now was simple: to sort out the complicated relationships between the major families in Florence.

Prince Hauge also obtained a lot of information from the House of Nobles that was not easily shown to others.

Their only task today is to sort these things out.

So that when we take action against a family in the future, we can ensure that we can catch them all in one fell swoop.

As for Cohen, he was selecting a suitable target for the first operation.

Most of them were in collusion with the DuPont family or Chief Justice Baron Gore and some nobles and forces.

Although there was no act of treason like the DuPont family or the Chief Justice.

However, serious illegal and criminal acts such as corruption, bribery, abuse of power for personal gain, and using power to annex land on a large scale are still common.

The biggest fish here is the previous Industry Secretary, Vaughan Collins, and the Collins family behind him.

Before retiring, Vaughan founded the National Industrial Federation Association. After retirement, he became the secretary-general of the association and continued to control the national industrial development.

He used the power in his hands to interfere in industrial affairs.

Even now, many people in the Ministry of National Industry are his confidants who were promoted by him personally, and the current Minister of Industry has been completely marginalized by his subordinates.

Many times, industrial documents or decrees have to be reviewed by Vaughn before they can be shown to the current minister.

Cohen's plan was to attack him first, but he soon received a message from the "Black Tomb".

What surprised him even more was that the person who delivered the message was the "salesman" he had been thinking about day and night!
He had originally planned to contact the "salesman" in a few days.

Find an opportunity in private to confirm your speculation and see if the other party is really a man of the Lord of Sequences, Belmodi.

I didn't expect that the "salesman" would send me a message so soon.

It seemed that there was something important to explain. Late at night, Cohen arrived at a dilapidated mansion outside Florence at the agreed time and place.

When Cohen arrived, the place was still empty and he looked around.

I found out that this should be the mansion left behind by a fallen nobleman.

It looks shabby from the outside, but the rooms inside are obviously carefully decorated.

Cohen guessed it was a safe house in the Black Tomb.

It is estimated that it was established by the "salesman" in recent times.

After the last battle of the six saints at Emerald Lake, all the forces of the dark forces in the northwest continent were eradicated.

There will be no such safe place to stay.

Cohen was thinking about how to test the true identity of the "salesman" later.

Suddenly, he felt a faint breath approaching rapidly from behind.

Cohen suddenly turned around and looked back. A figure covered in a black robe and with an unclear face appeared behind him.

Then, a hoarse and low voice came from under the black mask:
"Gold Medal Shadow?
Only level four?
It seems you haven't made much progress recently."

Cohen originally went undercover as the "Silver Medal 207", a killer from the "Black Tomb".

Although he had replaced the aura of all the "Black Tomb" killers at the "Black Tomb" headquarters with his own.

But according to his personal file, he should have been at the Silver level a long time ago.

Therefore, when the "salesman" saw that Cohen was still at the silver level, he was inevitably disappointed.

This time he came back mainly to rebuild the "Black Tomb" branch in the Northwest region, this killer he promoted from the silver medal "207" to the gold medal "Shadow".

He is one of the few local killers who survived the Six Saints War.

Rosalina had hoped that he could contribute more to the reconstruction of the Northwest Branch, but in the end he only got one silver.

This little bit of strength is not enough to just protect oneself in Florence, where the situation is so unpredictable.

Rosalina sighed silently in her heart. It was nothing. After all, she was one of the few survivors in Florence.

At least I am more familiar with the situation in Florence.

Rosalina is still disappointed with Cohen's strength.

Cohen was almost speechless with shock.

Because he discovered the identity of the "salesman" when he saw the "salesman" for the first time.

Melantha Tinuviel!
Cohen rubbed the magic circle on his chest inconspicuously.

The magical fluctuations above have not disappeared yet.

This was a connection circle that was engraved on the chest in order to enter the real world and rescue Rosalina in the "Lost Land".

There is also one on Rosalina's chest.

Originally, this was just a temporary and simple magic circle. As time passed, the power of the magic circle would automatically dissipate.

But now, not long has passed since then, and some of its power still remains.

Rosalina naturally didn't know about this and couldn't perceive it.

But as the person who personally engraved the magic circle, Cohen's perception of it was extremely clear.

The first time he saw the "salesman", he felt the aura of this magic circle from the other party.

Suddenly, a fact that was about to be revealed was placed before him.

The "salesman", a senior staff member of the "Black Tomb" branch in the northwest continent, is Rosina Tinuviel, one of the three top confidants of Belmodi, the Lord of the Sequence in the "Lost Land".

Cohen couldn't tell what he was feeling right now.

He now felt that Belmodi was becoming more and more amazing.

Three close confidants.

[Navigator] Gangplank defends one of the few outlets to the sea in the entire "Lost Land" - the Azure City-State.

It controls most of the trade and economic lifelines of the "Lost Land".

Among the other two confidants, one finally became the lord of a high-level city-state in the "Chaos Demon Continent".

The other one is even more ferocious and has actually lurked in the top echelons of the most powerful underground killer organization in the human continent.

Cohen felt a little admiration for Belmoody.

A woman who started from scratch can achieve such a career, which indeed shows her amazing personal ability and charm.

Rosalina saw that he had been standing there in a daze since he saw him, without saying a word or answering her questions.

A trace of doubt appeared between his brows, and he asked in a hoarse voice:
"how?

Are you surprised to see me?"

Cohen came back to his senses, his expression noticeably more relaxed.

After knowing the salesman's true identity, he became more confident in his plan.

It was obvious that Rosalina had some favorable impression towards him because of what happened last time.

He could use the "beauty trap" to win the heart of this high-ranking official of the "Black Tomb" and use the soon-to-be-rebuilt Northwest Continental Branch of the "Black Tomb" as a branch of the Military Control Commission.

Is there anything more wonderful in the world than using the enemy's funds to develop your own power?
This can be considered as a sacrifice for the country. I believe that the Queen will understand even if she knows about it in the future.

He smiled faintly and asked:
"Are you the famous 'salesman'?

I haven't heard from you for such a long time. Have you left the Northwest Continent?"

Rosalina frowned slightly. The other party's tone was not at all like the way a subordinate communicates with a superior.

The expression under the mask turned a bit colder, and the voice was neither salty nor bland:
"Have you forgotten the rules of 'Black Tomb'?
Subordinates are not allowed to inquire about their superiors, they can only obey! "

Cohen's tone became much more frivolous, and he said:
"Why are you so excited? I'm just a little curious.

I haven't seen Mr. Salesman for such a long time, I missed you so much!"

As soon as the words fell, Cohen clearly felt the overwhelming murderous intent emerging from the other party.

However, this murderous intent came to an abrupt end after Cohen took out something.

Rosalina's eyes widened under her eye mask, and she looked at the exquisite dagger in Cohen's hand in disbelief.

Gold Medal "Shadow", the Lord of Shadow?

Rosalina almost collapsed, she had to admit this absurd fact - the number one enemy of the "Black Tomb", the culprit who destroyed the distribution of the northwest continent, had actually lurked in the "Black Tomb" without her knowing when, and had even become a middle-level leader like the gold medal killer.

Rosalina felt a great sense of unreality.

Cohen's playful voice came, and he said with a smile:

“I’ve long heard that our dark intelligence capabilities are spread across the continent.

I have something I'd like to ask you.

A silly girl gave me a dagger and ran away without saying a word.

Can I apply to the Black Tomb to find out the origin of this dagger?
Also, what on earth does that silly girl mean?
It's so mysterious and unclear, and it makes me feel very stressed."

At this time, Rosalina understood that the other party must have known her true identity.

This couldn't help but make her secretly frightened. She had been lurking in the "Black Tomb" for so many years and had never revealed any clues.

This "Lord of Shadows" had only been in contact with me for a short time, but he discovered my true identity so quickly.

Fortunately, he is not an enemy, otherwise it would be too scary.

There was a hint of shame and anger in Rosalina's voice:
"Asshole, don't give it to me!"

Cohen immediately put away his dagger, looked up and down at Rosalina's black-robed body, and said:
"I never thought that Belmodi would actually send you to the Black Tomb to lurk.

And I even reached the level of a 'salesman'."

Rosalina snorted softly and pulled off her mask. A flash of black light passed in front of her, revealing a delicate face that was white and shining.

She said angrily:
"I never thought that I would actually promote the biggest enemy of Black Tomb to the level of a gold medal killer.

Tell me honestly, when did you sneak in?

Rosalina pursed her red lips slightly, with a stubborn look in her pupils, and looked at Cohen fiercely.

Cohen sighed lightly and said:
"Why are old lovers meeting so awkwardly?

I don’t know how much I have been missing you day and night since you left this dagger and left without saying goodbye.

You haven't told me what the meaning of this dagger is."

Meilansha blushed and whispered:
"Sister is right, you are a playboy, I don't know how many women you have said this to.

For example, your 'Golden Winged Lady' and the Winged Elf Lady?"

Cohen really wants to ask, are you referring to Belmoody or Mephistopheles when you say this sister?
Cohen's voice softened a lot:

"This isn't the place to talk. I know there's a very good restaurant in Florence. Would you be honored to invite Miss Rosalina to dine with me?"

A hint of joy flashed across Meilansha's face, but she was still unforgiving:

"I'll give you a chance to curry favor with your superiors, assuming you have good sense."

Cohen bowed slightly, extended his hand, and said gracefully:
"I am honored, Lady Tinuviel."

In the restaurant box, Cohen bowed slightly and gently pulled out the chair for Rosalina.

His eyes remained gently on her, with a gentle smile on his lips. He waited until she was seated before slowly walking over to sit across from her.

The candlelight on the table swayed gently, making Melanza's delicate face even more charming.

Cohen picked up the red wine on the table and shook it gently. The red wine flowed in the crystal glass, shining like a ruby.

He slowly poured the wine into Rosalina's glass, his eyes always intertwined with hers. The tenderness and love in his eyes were as clear as flowing water.

When eating, Cohen always looked at Melantha first and waited until he started eating before he started using his knife and fork.

I saw that every movement was extremely graceful and there was no sound at all.

Occasionally, there would be food crumbs left at the corners of Rosalina's mouth, and he would gently pick up the napkin, slowly reach over and wipe it gently.

His fingers accidentally touched Rosalina's fair cheek, as if touching a piece of warm jade.

Like a feather brushing past, with a slight tremor.

Rosalina's big eyes were full of water, and an ambiguous, beautiful, and romantic atmosphere filled the box.

Cohen thought to himself, I am sacrificing myself for the country and using my beauty to win over the highest-ranking official in the northwest region of the "Black Tomb".

It will only benefit Effiin's situation and will not cause any harm. I believe that even if the Queen knows about it in the future, she will forgive it.

The wonderful dinner was coming to an end, and Rosalina gradually regained her composure.

For someone like her, a moment of warmth and affection is already a luxury.

In the blink of an eye, he had transformed back into a cool and capable senior manager of "Black Tomb".

Meilansha casually set up a magic circle and whispered:

"Let's get down to business. What on earth are you lurking here for?"

Cohen's voice was still gentle, but he did not answer Melanza's question. Instead, he said:
"Sasha, let's work together."

Meilansha suppressed her anger and shame, looked away, and whispered:
"I'm talking to you about serious matters!"

Cohen said seriously:

“What I’m telling you is business.

Let's work together.

Is your mission to rebuild the Black Tomb branch in the northwest continent?"

Seeing Cohen return to his serious demeanor, Rosalina nodded silently and then spoke:
"Originally, I called you out this time to discuss with you the preparations for the Northwest branch of Black Tomb.

Because someone made such a big move in Florence last time, there are almost no living people left in the Black Tomb in the northwest continent, especially in Effiin.

If they want to complete their plan in a few months, they must first rebuild a branch here."

Hearing Rosalina mention the plan for a few months later, Cohen raised his eyebrows slightly and asked:
"Is 'Black Tomb' planning to get involved in the unrest in Effiin in a few months?

Can you tell me what their ultimate goal is?"

Rosalina showed hesitation on her face, and after a moment's hesitation, she said:

"They planned to overthrow the Effiin royal family and then wait for an opportunity... to kidnap Her Majesty Queen Effiin, Adair Angryn."

The murderous intent in Cohen's eyes flashed away, and then he asked:

"Do you know why?

Was it Black Tomb's own initiative to target Queen Effiin, or was it commissioned by some other faction?"

Rosalina said with certainty:

"It was Black Tomb's own idea.

Including the Effiin Court attack more than a year ago.

King Effiin's memory was frozen.

On the surface, this matter was commissioned by someone else to "Black Tomb".

But it is also the meaning of "Black Tomb" itself.

They just want to prevent the Corleone royal family from governing the country smoothly.

To drive a wedge between the Corleone royal family and the Queen."

Cohen was secretly shocked, if he hadn't accidentally recovered his past life memories.

The "Black Tomb" trick is indeed very effective.

No, even if I recovered my memory, this trick of "Black Tomb" should have worked.

Perhaps someone in the royal family has already begun harboring evil intentions towards Adele.

Some people may even have started contacting other foreign forces to unite with external forces to target the Queen's party.

Cohen then asked:

"What about you?
What are your plans for the 'Land of the Lost'?
Do you also want to join the 'Black Tomb' to destroy the Effiin royal family?
Meilansha said slowly:
"We at Land of the Lost are not interested in this.

The changes of dynasties and regimes on the human continent have nothing to do with us.

There's only one person we care about.

Queen Adel Angryn of Effiin.

You're well aware of the current situation we, the Sequencers, are in in the Lost Land. Relying solely on my sister to hold on, we'll eventually collapse.

We need a strong foreign player."

Cohen opened his eyes wide and couldn't help but say, "The foreign aid you are talking about could be Queen Yadel of Effiin?"

Meilansha nodded as a matter of course:
"Of course, otherwise why would I go to so much trouble to apply to set up a branch in the Northwest Continent?

Cohen couldn't help laughing:
"Why?
What assurance do you have that you can make a country give up its identity as a human continent and join your "Lost Land"?
Meilansha said with a solemn and confident tone:
“Of course, and with great certainty.

We have found a weak spot in Queen Effiin."

Cohen looked at the other person in surprise. He didn't think there was anything in the world that could threaten the Queen.

Until the next sentence that Rosalina said, he was at a loss whether to laugh or cry:
“It’s her idiot king!

I have had several close encounters with Queen Effiin.

I can see that she still has deep feelings for her idiot husband.

Even to the point of caring very much.

As long as you threaten her idiot husband, Adele will definitely give in."

Cohen laughed so hard that he couldn't help but want to slap her buttocks hard twice.

After all this time, this little girl actually set her sights on me?
You know what, her idea is actually feasible.

When the capital is in turmoil, Rosalina will suddenly take action and tie him up to the "Lost Land".

Given the Queen's temper, she might really force her way in.

If it really comes to that, if Belmodi also takes action, my sister may not be able to escape unscathed.

Rosalina's plan is really vicious.

Rosalina sensed Cohen's malicious gaze and took a few steps back, then asked:

"What's wrong, is there something wrong with my plan?

So why are you in Effiin now?"

Cohen suppressed his unnecessary emotions and said calmly:

“Because I have reached a cooperation with Her Royal Highness Queen Effiin whom you mentioned.

We have formed a solid alliance and are ready to destroy all opposing forces that attempt to interfere with the security and stability of Effiein!"

(End of this chapter)