Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Chapter 184: First Meeting with the Empress
Jin Wo Ning and Theodore looked at each other in silence, but Samuel's complaint was correct.

After all, Her Majesty the Queen said it very frankly that she was just seeking personal revenge for her husband.

Inexplicably, the two recalled the tragic plight of Cliff Gaunt, the eldest son of the Grand Duke of the South, and the warning that seemed to have been personally practiced by the Collins family - whoever dares to touch my husband again, I will destroy your clan!

The Collins family was really wiped out!

Not to mention Jin Woning and Theodore, after hearing the news, Samuel inexplicably felt a little worried about this trip to Florence.

He had no doubt about Queen Effiin's character.

Once the other party knows your plan, it will not matter who you are, even if he is a senior official of the Central Empire's House of Nobles.

He had long heard that Queen Adel Angryn of Effiin was now as powerful as a legendary figure.

Samuel did not dare to underestimate this queen who could make his queen sincerely convinced.

As if he noticed Samuel's nervousness, Jin Wo Ning quickly comforted him:
"Don't worry, Mr. Samuel. We are absolutely safe here, and the Queen won't suspect us for no reason."

Theodore also said:

“Mr. Samuel doesn’t have to worry about safety.

So far, none of our plans have been noticed by anyone.

The Corleone royal family, including Her Majesty the Queen, are now focusing their attention on the Grand Duke of the Southern Territory.

We are relatively safe here.

After hearing the two people's assurances, Samuel finally felt relieved.

The few of them resumed their usual greetings and exchanges, and Samuel even took the initiative to talk about some interesting rumors that had recently occurred on the mainland.

For example, the heir of the richest Golden Wing family on the continent, Isabella Wenze, the daughter of Golden Wing, already has her crush on someone. Many people are speculating about how much dowry the Golden Wing family, which is rich in the continent, will give to their daughter.

For example, a new force called "Endless Alliance" has recently emerged in the "Lost Land" that everyone is afraid of. It is said that the person in charge is a winged elf.

Etc., etc.

At the same time, Samuel also expressed it implicitly.

Once the uprising is successful, Chief Heisenberg would not mind dispatching part of the Central Empire's troops stationed overseas to help the DuPont family clear some obstacles.

Jinwoning and Theodore were naturally surprised and delighted to hear this, and repeatedly promised to faithfully complete the tasks assigned to them by Chief Heisenberg.

In the "Shadow Plane", Cohen observed the movements of several people calmly and followed them back to the DuPont family's mansion.

After the grand banquet, the three of them appeared in a secret room.

After entering the secret room, Samuel took out a magic circle scroll and set up a simple anti-eavesdropping magic circle around the three people. Then he whispered the main mission of his visit.

He took out a densely packed list from his chest, handed it to Jin Wo Ning, and said in a deep voice:
“Help me find these people in the next few days and arrange for them to meet with me.

Most of these people work in your government departments, or have immediate family members who hold leadership positions in key departments.”

Jin Wo Ning took the list and saw many familiar names on it.

Then Samuel said something that shocked them:
"These are the secret undercover personnel that Chief Heisenberg has been training in your Effiin, especially in Florence, for many years."

Jinwoning and Theodore were both shocked. There were so many people, covering every aspect of Effiin's government, army, schools, and group organizations.

It is definitely a huge project for so many people to hide secretly.

Could it be that Heisenberg of the Central Empire had already started planning against Eifin many years ago?
Samuel saw the doubts in the two people's hearts, chuckled, and said:

“Originally I shouldn’t have told you, but the Chief said that you are not outsiders.

To tell you the truth, Lord Heisenberg is not deliberately targeting Florence.

Rather, this is the tradition of the chief minister of the Senate of the Central Empire.

All previous chiefs have placed similar personnel in various countries across the continent.

Even if many people are placed, they may not have any tasks in their entire lives and never do anything for the Central Empire from beginning to end.

The Empire does this not to require them to complete any tasks, but just in case, like this time, these personnel will play a big role.

Please help me arrange it as soon as possible. These people are the core personnel appointed by successive chiefs. If I don’t show up, they won’t believe it.

So I have to meet these people in person and activate them.

Jin Wo Ning and the others were shocked by the generosity of the chief of the Central Empire's House of Nobles.

It is truly worthy of being the Central Empire dominating the continent. Just a political force can achieve this level. It is really presumptuous of Eifin to want to fight against them.

Fortunately, I found a way out in advance.

Jin Wo Ning carefully put the list away and assured Samuel:
"Don't worry, sir. I will find these people for you within three days."

In the shadow plane, Cohen's expression had become much gloomier.

He still underestimated Heisenberg's strength and calculations, and he also did not expect that the Central Empire would invest so much money and start laying out the continent so early.

Cohen thought deeply. It seemed that he was not the only one who knew about the disaster and war that would sweep across the entire continent in the future.

The top classes in the Central Empire probably predicted some possible changes in the future through various means early on, and therefore made some arrangements in advance.

Cohen also glanced at the list just now.

There are so many departments and institutions involved, including the power supply station responsible for providing magical energy to the entire royal capital, grassroots police officers responsible for maintaining public order, logistics officers in the army, and even an undercover agent who is a direct relative of an officer of the Royal Guard.

If there is a major unrest and these people take the opportunity to rebel, it will definitely cause an immeasurable blow to Effie's entire defense force.

No wonder Heisenberg asked his trusted aides to come in person. With this trump card, their success rate would indeed be much higher.

Cohen smiled coldly and quietly disappeared into the secret room.

……

Cohen called Nephthys and Asuna to his side and told them that Samuel had brought a list.

The two were also very surprised to learn that the Central Empire had deployed so many people in Florence.

Cohen warned:
“Keep a close eye on Samuel these two days and see who he meets.

Write it down, and then have the Military Control Commission start secretly monitoring these people.

As for how to deal with it, I'll tell you when I get back."

Asuna raised her eyebrows slightly and asked:

"Are you going out?"

Nephthys also cast her gaze over.

Cohen said:

“Samuel, who brought this list, I must control.

But it is not a good idea to take action in Effiin, so I plan to go to the Lost Land and ask Windsardler to contact Her Majesty the Queen.

I am ready to cooperate with Her Majesty the Empress."

Nephthys expressed her confusion and asked:
"Isn't the Empress also from the Central Empire?
Will she stand against that Chief Heisenberg?"

Cohen replied:
"The Central Empire is not as united as you think. Especially the House of Lords led by Heisenberg, which has always been a great challenge to the imperial power. Don't worry, I am confident that I can convince her."

Seeing that Cohen had made up his mind, the two did not say anything more, but asked Cohen to let him say hello to Windsardelle, Grace, Mavis and other girls who stayed in the "Endless Alliance" on their behalf.

Cohen came to the Emerald Lake Villa, took out the "Book of Time and Space", chanted a spell softly, and instantly disappeared in Effiin.

After a moment of trance, Cohen's figure suddenly appeared in the Endless City, the Executive Office, and the living area.

Before his eyes could focus, he heard a cry of surprise, followed by Grace's angry voice:
"What the hell? You came back early without even saying hello. It's so scary."

Cohen turned his gaze and saw the Princess of the Eastern Territory Empire covering her breasts with a frightened look on her face.

Cohen smiled apologetically and said:

"Sorry, it was urgent and I forgot to tell everyone in advance.

Long time no see, Your Highness is becoming more and more beautiful."

Grace raised her eyebrows slightly and said:
"I won't fall for your tricks. Go and coax your woman. Bye!"

After saying this, he left behind a fragrant breeze and disappeared.

Before Cohen could say anything, he felt a noise behind him.

Looking back, Miss Elf was looking at him calmly.

Cohen smiled gently:
"I came back for a while because of something urgent. How have you been lately?"

Windsardler raised the corner of his mouth slightly and snorted:
“Thanks to someone, I am busy all day long.

Even when I was with His Majesty Klein, I was never this busy!"

Cohen walked up to Windsardler, opened his arms slightly and said:

"Thanks for your hard work."

After a gentle hug, Windsardler asked:
"How's things going in Florence?

Cohen said:

"It's OK, it's going well."

"What's the urgent matter that requires you to come back in such a hurry?"

Cohen whispered:
"Windsor, I want to talk to Her Majesty the Queen about something. Can you help me contact her?"

Windsardelle frowned slightly, stared at Cohen with suspicious eyes, and asked:
"Your Majesty the Empress?
You want to talk to her about something?"

Cohen nodded slightly and briefly told Windsardler about the situation in Effiin.

When Windsordle heard that Chief Heisenberg was interfering behind the DuPont family, he was shocked. He grabbed Cohen's hand and said:
"Heisenberg?

Why would he interfere in the situation in Effiin?
You...you want to go against him?"

Cohen stroked Windsardler's hair and whispered:
"What, what's the problem?"

Windsordale frowned and whispered:
“You don’t know Heisenberg’s power.

He represents the chief line of the House of Lords and possesses incredible power and energy.

The chiefs of the House of Nobles have always been the biggest constraints and challenges to the imperial power of the Central Empire.

The reason why Heisenberg was willing to strongly support Shanice's ascension to the throne was not only to obey the will of the late emperor.

It is more likely that he wanted to nominate a young empress with little power so that he could better restrain the imperial power.

You want to go against him…” Windsardler didn’t say it explicitly, but his words clearly showed that he was not optimistic about Cohen’s behavior.

Cohen smiled lightly and said:

"I understand, don't worry, I won't do anything I'm not sure of.

Please help me contact Her Majesty the Empress, I need her help with this matter."

Windsardler sighed and said:

“It’s okay to contact Shanice, but don’t expect me to say anything good for you.

Not to mention that Shanice is the kind of emperor who clearly distinguishes between public and private affairs, but also because of you... because of some rumors about us, she has a lot of opinions about you.

If I speak up for you, it might backfire."

Cohen hugged Windsardler again to express his gratitude.

Windsardler knew the matter was urgent and did not delay too much. He quickly brought Cohen to the room, took out a special communication stone, and set up a communication array in the room.

Just as he was about to activate the magic circle, Windsardler seemed to have thought of something and said to Cohen:
"You go out first. I'm not sure what Shanice is doing right now. Come in after I contact you."

As Shanice's best friend, Windsordler understands Shanice's living habits.

When not attending court, he often dressed casually in the palace.

After Cohen left, Windsardler activated the magic circle and contacted the Empress of the Central Empire, Senis Klein, who was far away in the Central Continent.

When I saw Shanice lying on the sofa in a cool outfit, with large areas of snow-white skin exposed.

The huge teardrop-shaped breasts, flat belly, slender white long legs and high arches of the feet combine to create an irresistible and fatal female charm.

Windsardler secretly said that it was a close call. Fortunately, Cohen was allowed to leave first. Otherwise, if he really saw the Empress in such a glorious state, it would be a big disaster.

Before Windsardler could speak, Shanice's teasing voice came from the screen:
"Oh, I thought someone had forgotten that they had an empress after they got a man!"

Windsardler said:

"Your Majesty, I have something to report to you."

Shanice sat up slightly, crossed her long legs, and the rabbit on her chest jumped up and down with her movements:
"Come on, don't tell me you're planning to marry that wild man."

Windsordale said eloquently:

"Your Majesty, someone wants to see you and discuss something with you. I wonder if it's convenient for you."

Shannis raised her eyebrows slightly and asked:

"who?"

Windsardler turned his gaze away and whispered:

"The Lord of Shadows."

Shannis stood up suddenly, her tone rising a little:

"I said, you are not taking him to meet your parents.

I tell you, no way!
If you want to marry the Central Empire's empress's personal envoy, let him come to the palace to propose marriage himself!"

Windsardler said angrily:
"What nonsense are you talking about? He has something important to talk to you about. Hurry up and pack up. He's right outside the door."

Shanice frowned even deeper and asked:
"What serious business can I have with him?

Well, for your sake, I'll give him a chance to see you."

As soon as she finished speaking, Shanice waved her hands lightly, and a gorgeous palace dress covered her beauty.

Windsordle breathed a sigh of relief and called Cohen in.

After Cohen came in, he looked at the picture on the magic circle, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.

This was the first time he met the young Empress.

At first glance, the other party's every move and gesture indeed exuded the majesty of an emperor.

But if you look into her eyes and eyebrows, you can still find the pure charm of a girl. Between majesty and gentleness, there is a fascinating and unique charm.

Cohen inexplicably felt that his sister, the queen, seemed more like an empress than Shanice.

Cohen bowed slightly:

"I have met Her Majesty the Empress."

Shannis's cold voice sounded:

"Why don't you take off your mask when you see me?"

The one who comes is not kind.

Facing Shannis's question, Cohen calmly replied:
"My appearance is different from that of an ordinary person. I was worried about scaring Her Majesty the Empress, so I didn't take off my mask."

Shannis said in a deep voice:
"Now that you mention it, I'm even more curious. Take off the mask and I'll see what kind of appearance you have that can scare me."

Seeing that Shanis was deliberately making things difficult for Cohen, Windsardler could not help but say:
"Your Majesty, let's get down to business."

Shanice was annoyed. She did this all for Windsordale's sake.

You can't be dating for so long without even seeing the other person's face.

Cohen smiled slightly and said:

"Your Majesty will have the opportunity to see my true appearance in the future. As for now, I would like to discuss a cooperation with Your Majesty!"

Shannis had already lost her good impression of Cohen and said indifferently:
"What qualifications do you have to negotiate a deal with an emperor?

If it weren't for Windsor, you wouldn't even be able to see me.

I agreed to meet you to warn you that Windsor is not only the heir of the Wind Walker family, but also the personal envoy and court steward of Her Majesty Klein, the Empress of the Central Empire!

Although I won't interfere too much in her personal emotional life, I won't tolerate a philandering man playing with her feelings."

Cohen raised his eyebrows slightly, but did not react at all to the Empress's harsh tone.

Just replied calmly:
“I am not here to quarrel with Your Majesty today, nor am I here to discuss the private affairs between me and Windsor.

The reason I came to see Your Majesty is to talk to you about someone."

Her Majesty the Empress Klein's eyes remained cold, her tone clearly holding her at arm's length, and her words were tinged with sarcasm:

"Apart from Windsor, I don't think we have any other intersections, let alone any common acquaintances."

Cohen's eyes calmly gazed at Her Majesty the Empress Klein, and he slowly uttered a name:
“Heisenberg, Chief of the Central Empire Nobles’ Hospital.

I think Your Majesty should remember this name very well."

When His Majesty Klein heard the name uttered by Cohen, his emotions fluctuated drastically.

The contempt and indifference between her eyebrows faded a lot, and she turned her gaze back to Cohen, feeling a little cautious about this man.

The other party's sudden mention of Chief Heisenberg was indeed beyond his expectations.

However, Shanice did not give any answer. She still looked at Cohen calmly, waiting for his follow-up.

Cohen paused, then continued:

“I believe Windsor has also told His Majesty some of my things.

I have currently reached an agreement in Florence with Her Royal Highness Adele Angrain, Queen of Effiin, to work with the Corleone royal family to maintain the security and stability of the Effiin region.

However, not long ago, I discovered a mysterious force that would pose a great challenge and threat to Effiin's safety.

After my secret investigation, I can now confirm that the source of this mysterious force is Heisenberg, the chief of your country's House of Lords."

Hearing Cohen's words, Her Majesty Queen Klein was slightly shaken, and a solemn expression appeared on her face.

Her Majesty the Empress was a little surprised to hear the name Heisenberg from Cohen.

Shanice did notice that the people in the House of Lords seemed to be plotting something in Florence recently.

She even specifically reminded Windsardler's teacher, the Grand Master of the Sanctuary Victor, to help look after Queen Affiin, Adele, and ensure that nothing happened to her.

Shanice always kept in mind this woman who dealt her a heavy blow and caused indelible damage to her heart when she was young.

Until she defeated Adair herself, Shanice would not allow anyone to interfere with her growth.

Apart from that, Shanice was not interested in Heisenberg and his gang's conspiracy. A small principality far away in the northwest continent was like air to the emperor who ruled the most powerful empire of mankind.

If it weren't for Adele, she wouldn't have cared about such a small country at all.

But not caring is one thing. When Cohen revealed the conspiracy of Heisenberg and others so easily, Shanice was still a little surprised.

Based on her understanding of people like Heisenberg, it was impossible for her to be caught so easily.

How come this "Lord of Shadows" had only been back in Florence for a few days and had already seen through the other party's conspiracy, and even pointed directly to the source and traced it directly to Heisenberg?

This was really beyond Her Majesty the Empress's expectations.

It seems that Windsor has a good eye, and this man is indeed very capable.

Shannis looked at Cohen and said calmly:
"Are you accusing one of my ministers of attempting to interfere in the internal affairs of another country?"

Cohen bowed slightly:

"Your Majesty Klein, with all due respect, Chief Heisenberg is no longer simply interfering in the internal affairs of another country. He is attempting to overthrow the rule of His Majesty, Coin Corleone, the Son of the Gods, the King of Effiin!"

There was still a coldness between Shannis's eyebrows, and her voice was official with a hint of indifference:
"Chief Heisenberg was a close official of the Central Empire and made great contributions to the glory and development of the empire.

He was an outstanding role model and example for the imperial nobles and officials.

This emperor will not doubt his ministers unreasonably just because of the one-sided words of an unknown person.

If there is nothing else, you may leave."

Cohen was furious. This woman's mouth was so vicious. He suppressed his emotions and said indifferently:
"Your Majesty, I have evidence!"

As he spoke, Cohen took out a photo stone, on which was a scene of the conspiracy between Samuel Jones and the DuPont family.

This included Samuel's promise to Viscount Dupont that he would secretly send troops to help the Dupont family dominate Effiin after the success.

Cohen stared at Shanice's beautiful face, which gradually became gloomy, and said word by word:
"Samuel Jones, Secretary General of the Legal Committee of the House of Lords of the Central Empire.

Chief Heisenberg's closest confidant.

Your Majesty, do you still think this is just my one-sided statement?"

(End of this chapter)