Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Chapter 185 The Empress’s Shock——The Identity of the Fiancé!

The evidence Cohen produced made Shanice's face instantly turn ugly.

She felt a little embarrassed when her ministers' conspiracy to overthrow the regime of another country was exposed in front of her.

No matter how dirty the major powers are in private, at least on the surface, the five empires must maintain their image as a great power that loves peace, is fair and just, and respects the sovereignty of every country.

Not to mention that it also contains the images of the chief of the Senate of the Central Empire's House of Nobles allegedly planting secret undercover agents in various countries on the continent.

If this footage were to be exposed, the Central Empire would definitely be under unimaginable pressure.

Seeing that the atmosphere between the two was a little awkward, Windsordale, who was watching the show silently beside them, spoke up to ease the atmosphere:

"Your Majesty, did Chief Heisenberg's actions come from your instructions?"

Shannis breathed a sigh of relief and said righteously:
"Of course not. This emperor has always been keen on peaceful coexistence and respects and supports the sovereignty, integrity and independence of every country.

This is Chief Heisenberg's personal behavior and has nothing to do with me or the Central Empire!"

Cohen smiled faintly and said:
"That's good. I thought the Central Empire had some strategic intentions towards the Northwestern Continent. If this is just Chief Heisenberg's personal behavior, then we will have a much easier time discussing it."

Shanice's tone returned to its usual cold and aloof tone:

"Don't worry, now that I know about this, I won't sit idly by.

I will order Chief Heisenberg to immediately cease all actions against Effiin."

Issue a reprimand?

Cohen narrowed his eyes slightly at Shanice's perfunctory official response.

The voice was very low, but the content of the speech made Shanice's beautiful face completely gloomy:

"If Your Majesty could truly control Chief Heisenberg's actions, why would you place your own spies around him?"

Shannis's eyes were cold, as if they were piercing straight through the communication array.

Windsardler, who was standing by, was also surprised when he heard Cohen's words and couldn't help but look at Shanice.

Shanice actually planted an insider next to Heisenberg, and even she didn't know about it. Was it so secretive?
Shanice asked sternly:

"Son of Prophecy?

You actually dared to make a prophecy about an emperor. Aren't you afraid that the power of the prophecy will backfire and kill you?"

Cohen's expression was calm, and his tone was playful:
"Your Majesty, these words sound very familiar. I feel like I've heard them somewhere before."

Then he gave an inexplicable laugh and continued:
"I remember now, the last person who said this was a saint named Garcia Lance!"

Shannis clenched her fists unconsciously. The other party's meaning was very clear. I even dared to predict the affairs of saints. Can the backlash of you, an emperor, be greater than that of a saint?

Seeing that the two began to argue again, Windsardler quickly tried to smooth things over:
"Hey, how are you talking to His Majesty? Watch your attitude."

Then he looked at Shanice and said with a hint of complaint:

"Xinise, he's not an outsider, you don't need to be so wary of him. I know you're usually wary of those people in the House of Lords.

He can help you, let's be honest with each other, okay?"

Cohen naturally wouldn't argue with a woman, so he bowed and said:

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty. My wording was inappropriate. I apologize."

Seeing that there was a way out, Shannis no longer insisted, and said with her red lips:
"For the sake of Windsardler, I will not bother with you."

Cohen's mouth twitched slightly. This woman was really arrogant. He would have to teach her a lesson when he had the chance.

Windsordale quietly pulled Cohen's hand and said with a smile:

"Didn't you say you had some deal to discuss with His Majesty? Tell me now."

Cohen took a deep breath, his eyes became more solemn, and said:
“I don’t ask Your Majesty to do anything for me.

After all, Heisenberg represents the Central Imperial House of Nobles. You have to balance the various political forces in the country, and it is difficult to do anything if you are caught in the middle.

I have only one request, help me catch this Samuel Jones.

I want to get some information from him.

Of course, it would be best to wait until he returns home, and we must not let Heisenberg know that it was us, Effiin, who did it.

This request is not excessive.”

Shannis thought for a moment and asked:

"Do you want to find out from him why Heisenberg is targeting Effiin?"

Judging from the photo stone Cohen took out just now, Samuel’s mission to go to Effiin is clear. There is only one explanation for his insistence on capturing Samuel.

Cohen did not hide his intentions and replied calmly:

"Your Majesty is wise. I must find out why my enemies are targeting me."

Shanice answered quickly this time:

“Okay, but I also want to know the reason.

In addition, the intelligence organization you set up in Eifin must share all the information about Heisenberg with me."

Cohen's expression changed slightly, and after thinking for a while, he said:

"Okay, but I have a condition."

Shannis asked in a deep voice:
"What conditions."

Cohen's tone suddenly became much colder:
"I want a secret warrant from your Majesty—

All military actions against Effiin by the Central Empire without the authorization of His Majesty the Emperor will be regarded as personal acts.

No matter what Effiin does to these people, the Central Empire must not interfere, let alone use this as an excuse for retaliation."

Shanice was stunned for a moment, and when she realized what Cohen meant, she couldn't help but be moved.

However, before Cohen finished speaking, his next words made her breath stop:
"Even... Saints are included in this!"

Shanice's eyes were filled with astonishment, and she couldn't help but say:
"You mean, Heisenberg is still planning to send out the Saint?"

Then he stared at Cohen.

Shanice had another thing to say. Even if Heisenberg really sent out the saints, do you, Eifin, still plan to keep the saints of the Central Empire?
Where does this confidence come from?

Cohen's expression remained very cold:

"Why, didn't the maid that Her Majesty placed beside Heisenberg bring you accurate intelligence?"

Shannis snorted coldly:
"Okay, stop showing off your prophetic abilities.

I have agreed to this, and I will send the warrant to Windsor in a few days."

Cohen nodded slightly and said:
"Thank you for your support, Your Majesty. I will also inform Windsor of the intelligence regarding Heisenberg in a timely manner."

The deal between the two was concluded, and the Empress had no intention of continuing to chat with the other party. She simply waved her hand and said:
"You may withdraw now. I have something to say to my personal envoy."

Cohen bowed slightly and left Windsardler's room.

After making sure Cohen had left, Shanice could no longer suppress her inner anger and complained loudly:

“Windsor, look at the man you found, what a jerk.

I am the emperor!
Look at his attitude!"

Windsardelle couldn't help but smile bitterly and tried to comfort him.

After venting her anger for a while, Shanice asked:
"Haven't you figured out his true identity yet?"

Windsordler shook his head:
"He said he had something to hide and would tell me when the time was right."

Shannis was speechless to Windsardler and said in a muffled voice:

"You elves are really stubborn. You believe whatever others say about your secrets.

He is a secretive person and doesn't seem like a good person.

Hey, do you think he's already married and that's why he doesn't dare to reveal his true identity to you?"

Windsordale said unhappily:

"My good Majesty, why do you have such a strong opinion about him? It seems like this is the first time you have met."

Shannis snorted softly:
"Maybe we are just not meant to get along, anyway, the first time I saw him I felt uncomfortable all over.

By the way, do you think he has any connection to the Corleone royal family?
Otherwise, why would he support Queen Effiin so staunchly?
You took such a huge risk, knowing that there might be forces from the most powerful empire to attack you, yet you still insisted on doing it..."

Suddenly, Shanice seemed to have thought of something, swallowed the unfinished words, and turned to ask Windsardelle anxiously:
"Windsor, how old is this 'Lord of Shadows'?"

Windsordler frowned slightly and said:
“I think he’s not even twenty years old yet.

What's wrong? "

Shannis's heartstrings trembled suddenly, and she asked quickly:

“What about that idiot king?

It's King Effiin, the one your teacher asked you to rescue, who was frozen in memory."

Windsardler felt a sense of inexplicable panic in his heart, and said blankly:

"It seems to be about the same size."

Shannis took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:
"Don't you think there's a connection between these two people?"

Windsardler's pupils suddenly widened, and he quickly shook his head and said:

"Impossible, I know what you mean, but it's totally impossible.

King Effiin's mental state is now equivalent to that of a seven or eight-year-old child.

How could he be the 'Lord of Shadows'?"

After hearing what Windsardler said, Shanice became a little uncertain again. She asked:

"Is it possible that he wasn't hit by the 'Memory Freeze' spell at all?"

Windsardler shook his head affirmatively:
"Impossible. I personally saw it firsthand. The traces of magic left on King Effiin's body were very strong. As an ordinary person who hadn't reached the transcendent level, it was impossible for him to resist this level of magic.

Besides, even if he really wasn't hit by the spell.

Do you think that the king of a small principality like Effiin has the ability to do so many earth-shaking things?

Shanice, I think you're overthinking it. How could a king who stays in the palace all day be the 'Lord of Shadows' who flaunts himself so much outside?

Windsardelle's words eased a lot of Shanice's doubts.

Yes, it is surprising enough that a small country like Eifin can produce a queen who shocked the continent. If his king is also so outstanding, Eifin would not have been huddled in a corner of the northwest continent long ago.

Ever since he became famous as the "Lord of Shadows", everything he did showed that he had a huge and mysterious background and support from powerful forces behind him.

It is definitely not something that the king of a small principality can do.

Because of Adair, Shanis had always had an eye on Effiin. Effiin's background and influence couldn't produce a figure like the "Lord of Shadows." Shanis breathed a sigh of relief, wanting to put this absurd speculation out of her mind, but suddenly, she thought of someone.

Her lifelong enemy, Adair Angrain!

No, since we can cultivate an Adel, there is no reason why we can't cultivate a Lord of Shadow!
Shanice narrowed her eyes slightly, a look of intense thought flashing across her brows.

According to her previous research, Adele's teacher was Viorica, the mother of the current King of Effiin, Con Corleone.

It can be said that in addition to her own outstanding talent, her teacher Viorica also played a big role in Adele's current success.

Shanice had some impression of this person. This person had appeared when she and Yadel were competing for the title of "Strongest Silver".

At that time, she was already at the legendary level.

It was amazing that a woman could become a legend in such a short time. At that time, Shanice admired her very much.

It's just that Viorica disappeared into the "Twilight Zone" a few years ago with the previous king Effiin, so Shanice didn't pay much attention to her.

A strong woman...

Suddenly, Shanice's heart began pounding uncontrollably, and a wild instinct rushed into her mind.

She inexplicably remembered the mysterious woman who saved her from being chased by everyone a few years ago!
The mysterious woman who made Shanice sign a marriage contract with her son!
If you really count, Aifeiyin is a country with a history of more than a thousand years, and the king of Aifeiyin is the son of gods, which meets that condition.

Shanice suppressed the ups and downs of her emotions, looked at Windsordler, and asked slowly:
"Windsor, how's your research going on regarding the identity of my mysterious fiancé?"

Windsardler was a little caught off guard by Shanice's sudden change of subject, but still replied:

“We’re still investigating, but it’s almost done. We’ve narrowed it down to a list of over 30 people.

According to the conditions you mentioned, this person cannot be too old, must have royal blood that has been passed down on the continent for more than a thousand years, and his mother must be a powerful transcendent.

The first two conditions screened out about a hundred people.

As for the last one, the powerful mother, I define this power as legendary level.

In this case, the scope is much smaller, with about thirty people left.

I plan to conduct a detailed investigation into the specific movements of these thirty-plus mothers while you were being hunted, to see if they had any contact with the Central Empire."

Shanice asked:
"Where's the list? Let me see it first."

Windsordale teased:
"I've never seen you so concerned before. Why are you suddenly so concerned about your fiancé now?"

Shannis snorted softly:
"Someone is already single, so I have to work harder too!"

Windsardler clicked his tongue twice and showed the list he had researched to Xinise.

Shanice quickly spotted the name of Corleone and asked casually:
"Why is that idiot king still here?"

Windsordale replied:

"I think he meets the requirements, and before his mother disappeared, she went to the Central Empire once, apparently to attend a banquet. The timing matches, so I added him..."

It was as if a bolt of lightning struck Shanice's mind.

She had an inexplicable urge to take off the mask of that bastard "Lord of Shadows" and see if this person was actually King Effiin.

Is he the mysterious fiancé?

Shanice suddenly realized one thing: King Effiin already has a queen!
Or his own archenemy, Adair Angryn.

If her fiancé is really this bastard, doesn't that mean that she, the empress, has to marry him and become his concubine?
Shanice's face turned blue and red, and her heart was filled with indescribable complex emotions.

Windsardler finally noticed what was happening to Shannis and asked:
"What's wrong? You don't suspect that this Cohen is your fiancé, do you?"

Shanice forced a smile and said:
"What do you think the probability is?"

Windsardler was also confused when asked by Shannis. After a moment of silence, he said:

"If I have to say, it is indeed more likely, but it is not certain.

Aren't there more than thirty people who meet the requirements? Once I finish this part, I'll help you carefully screen them."

Shanice wanted to say something, but there was no need to go through so much trouble.

Although the name of the man in the marriage contract was obscured, the contract was a soul and blood contract. As long as the man's blood was present, the marriage contract would definitely react.

But Shanice didn't say anything.

She was now worried that King Effiin was her fiancé, and even more worried that he was also the so-called "Lord of Shadows".

If that were the case, how would she face Windsordeller?
Tell your best friend that your lover is my fiancé?
Shanice shuddered at the thought of this scene.

She decided to investigate secretly on her own, just to get a drop of blood.

Whether it was from the "Lord of Shadows" or King Effiin, they could verify her guess.

Shannis concealed all her emotions and said to Windsardler:
"By the way, tell that 'Lord of Shadow'.

When Samuel returns, I will arrest him secretly.

I hope he can come in person when the time comes, and we will both interrogate this person together."

Windsardler did not doubt Shanice's motives and nodded in agreement.

After finishing the communication with Shannis, Windsordler called Cohen in.

Although she knew it was unlikely, Shanice's guess just now still caused a ripple in her heart.

Seeing that Windsardler had been staring at him, Cohen asked with a guilty conscience:
"what happened?"

Windsardler wanted to tell him about Shanice's previous guess, but the words couldn't come out.

She felt an inexplicable fear in her heart and was unwilling to face this fact.

Forget it, all the speculation is meaningless. What does it matter even if I know it now?

Since you have chosen to believe him, just wait for the day when he confesses on his own initiative.

Windsordale shook his head and said:
"It's nothing. Just be careful in Florence."

Cohen was moved and took Windsardler's hand:

"it is good."

……

In the Military Control Building, Cohen, who had already returned to Florence, looked at the list Nephthys handed over and asked:
"Are these the people Samuel has been meeting secretly these past two days?"

Nephthys replied:

“Yes, there are also some who are not in Florence, but are from core institutions in surrounding cities.

Currently, all of them are under secret surveillance.”

Cohen browsed the names above and became more and more frightened.

It is hard to imagine what Heisenberg could do, considering that this is just a remote small country in the northwest continent.

They have deployed so many manpower, how many do other countries have?
Such a huge personnel expenditure is enough to reflect the Central Empire's strong strength and immeasurable ambition.

Cohen put the list aside and said to Nephthys:
"Give a copy of the list to Adele. Some of the people on this list are in core positions and can no longer be kept there. Have the Queen secretly transfer these people's positions."

Nephthys asked:

“If His Highness asks about the origins of these people, how should I answer?

At least in Her Majesty the Queen's understanding, the Central Empire is not Effiin's enemy.

Should I tell her about Chief Heisenberg?"

Cohen thought for a moment and felt it necessary to remind the Queen.

After all, the people from the Central Empire were coming for her.

He replied:
"You can give a hint, but there's no need to be so detailed about the source of the information."

After discussing the matter, Cohen said to Asuna:
"Asuna, it seems like your cultivation is about to break through again?"

Asuna said with a hint of joy on her face:

"Yeah, I've been following His Highness for the past few days and he's given me a lot of guidance. My training speed is indeed faster than before.

I am about to break through to the sixth level."

Cohen sighed and said to Asuna:

"Keep working hard. When you reach the Gold Stage, you will be able to fully unleash the true power of the dragon."

After saying this, Cohen turned his gaze to Nephthys and then winked at Asuna.

The latter understood and left quietly.

Nephthys came back to her senses and smiled at Cohen:

"If you have nothing else to do, sir, I'll get busy first."

Cohen gestured and said:
"No hurry, I have something to tell you."

Nephthys blinked and asked:

"Sir, please speak."

Cohen showed a trace of guilt on his face and said:

"I promised you before that I would take you to find the treasure of your Night Rose family, but I got so busy that I forgot about it."

Nephthys glanced at Cohen with a reproachful look and said:

"Mr. Kuai still remembers it. He used this to trick me into joining the pirate ship, but he still hasn't delivered. Really...

Forget it. I know you are His Majesty the King and are very busy. I will wait until you are free. After all, the revitalization of the family will take time.

Once you have stabilized the domestic situation, come with me to look for it."

Cohen breathed a sigh of relief, then became a little nervous again, and whispered:

"By the way, there's something I haven't told you... I've been thinking about it these past two days, and I feel like I can't hide it from you."

Seeing Cohen's tone suddenly become serious, Nephthys also became cautious and frowned and asked:
"what's up."

Cohen sighed and told Hermann the truth about the murder of Nephthys' mother that he had recently learned from him.

Nephthys' pupils suddenly turned red.

The DuPont family where he grew up turned out to be the murderer of his mother!

Shock, pain, and confusion washed over her mind.

It's like a lonely boat drifting in the sea.

Cohen gently held Nephthys in his arms, patted her shoulders, and whispered in her ear:

"I guarantee you, no one from the Dupont family will walk out of Florence alive!"

(End of this chapter)