Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Chapter 194: What should I do if my elder sister catches me cheating on my younger sister?
Cohen looked at this exquisite beauty with extraordinary temperament, and his eyes suddenly emitted a fiery desire.

At the same time, an irresistible urge arose in his heart - to make her kneel in front of him!

It’s a pleasure to conquer a woman like this!
Grace naturally had no idea of Cohen's dirty thoughts, and said in a deep voice:
"I do have a reliable source of information... Never mind, at this point, we're already on the same boat. I won't hide it from you, Xia Zuo has placed a maid next to me.

I've already instigated this maid to rebel. She recently reported to me the manpower Xia Zuo was planning to deploy in Florence."

Grace paused and lowered her voice:

"Ten upper-level Gold Rank, five Half-Step Legends, and three Legends.

In addition, there will be a 2,000-man elite force participating, which has been secretly disguised as part of the guards of the two kingdoms, the Holy Oak Principality and the Silver Frost Principality.

The Principality of Holy Oak, the Principality of Silverfrost!
Cohen's eyes raised. He didn't expect that Xia Zuo's hand was so long that he even planted people in the Holy Oak Principality and the Silver Frost Principality. This was beyond his expectation.

There are also ten ninth-level masters, five half-step legends, and three legends.

Cohen's eyes suddenly emitted a scorching light. If he could keep all these people in Florence in one breath, it would definitely be a heavy blow to Xia Zuo!

Even if he was wealthy, two thousand "elite" troops plus so many ninth-level and legendary warriors were enough to cause him serious damage.

Seeing the emotion in Cohen's eyes, Grace's breathing couldn't help but stop for a moment.

The reason why she said this was probably to test Cohen, to see if he still had the courage to join forces with her after knowing such a powerful opponent.

Cohen's reaction surprised and delighted her, and she couldn't help but feel strange in her heart.

He is truly worthy of being a man who can “summon gods”, he really impresses my sister!

Cohen narrowed his eyes and looked at Grace:

"What do you mean, Your Highness?"

Grace licked her lips, revealing a seductive charm, and whispered:

"I can't openly oppose him. After all, we are all members of the Eastern Territory Empire's royal family. No matter how much we fight among ourselves, we can't turn our elbows outward.

But I can provide you with a saint-level assistance, of course, in your name and under your command.

But the risk is a bit high, and it might have a certain impact on your image. Do you dare to accept it?"

A saint-level helper!

Is the risk a bit high?
It seems that it is not from the Eastern Territory Empire!

Interesting, this must be one of Grace's secret cards.

Cohen suddenly became very curious and asked:
"Who?"

Grace whispered a name.

After hearing the name, Cohen's pupils shrank slightly, his eyes became bright, staring at Grace's face and said:

"Your Highness, you dare to use such a thing. You really haven't let the devil blood flowing in your body be ashamed!"

Grace's expression suddenly became intriguing, and she said softly:
"You actually know it?
But the Son of Prophecy wouldn't be so clear about it. What is your relationship with Cobalt Soul Academy?"

Cohen laughed and didn't answer. Instead, he asked:

"Your Highness, I'm very curious, do you have any way to make it obey your orders?"

Grace smiled charmingly and said:

"It's simple, because I raised it!"

Cohen opened his mouth slightly, quickly thought of something, and nodded thoughtfully:

"A reincarnation ceremony?

That's possible, Your Highness is so lucky!"

Grace locked her eyes on Cohen's face again because of what he said, and said:
"I really want to open your head and see what's inside. How do you know everything?"

Cohen laughed dryly and said:

“Thank you, Your Highness, for this powerful assistance!

I accept this favor.

However... a Saint-level warrior alone wouldn't be enough to put Xia Zuo's men at risk."

Grace was stunned for a moment and asked:

"How can it be?

He is a saint, and there are no saint-level fighters among the people sent by Xia Zuo this time. As long as you use it properly, you can definitely keep all the people Xia Zuo brought with you."

Cohen chuckled and said slowly:

"Since Your Highness is so frank, I won't hide anything. I also have some information about your Eastern Territory Empire to share with Your Highness!"

Cohen paused, his tone becoming stronger:
"Your Highness, your third uncle, Quentin Tang, is the minister stationed at the Charter Entente. He is a loyal supporter of your cousin, Xia Zuo Tang!

To put it bluntly, he had already sided with Xia Zuo Tang in the battle for the throne!

Hearing this, Grace's beautiful eyes widened, her face full of disbelief. She stood up and took a few steps closer to Cohen, saying:
"Impossible, how could Third Uncle possibly surrender to Xia Zuo?"

Cohen looked normal, sniffing Grace's body fragrance gently, and said:
"I have no need to deceive Your Highness.

Your Highness, please recall carefully whether some of your actions abroad are often inexplicably interfered with and obstructed?
Why do the intelligence personnel you send to various parts of the mainland often disappear mysteriously?
Also, Your Highness, aren’t you curious about how Xia Zuo supports his huge power and armed forces in the fight for the throne?
Xia Zuo doesn't have the support of the 'Flaming Red Lips' Chamber of Commerce, which can make a fortune every day, so where does his money come from?!"

Cohen's voice fell lightly into Grace's ears, but it seemed to carry a great weight:

"If I'm not mistaken, your third uncle, Prince Quentin Tang, also has shares in your Highness's 'Flaming Lips' Chamber of Commerce!"

Grace's stunning face suddenly turned pale.

Cohen was right, she did give Prince Quentin shares in "The Flaming Lips", which was also Grace's way of winning over Quentin.

But Grace never expected that her third uncle, who always acted harmless, had actually become Xia Zuo's man a long time ago!

Quentin Tang's decision to side with Xia Zuo was a huge blow to her.

Grace bit her lips tightly, clenched her jade hands, and a few traces of water appeared in her eyes.

Looking at Grace's tearful expression, Cohen was slightly surprised and thought to himself, "That's not the case, Your Highness. Where is your image of a queen who looked down on everything and was extremely domineering?"
Isn’t he just an ordinary elder?
Grace quickly adjusted her mood and said in a low voice:

"Your Majesty, please forgive me for making you laugh.

Your Majesty also knows my background. Because of the succubus bloodline in me, I was often treated coldly and bullied when I was a child. My third uncle was one of the few elders who treated me well.

But it’s okay, I can adjust.”

A thoughtful look appeared in Cohen's eyes. So that's how it is. No wonder.

His voice was more comforting:
"Your Highness, don't take it too seriously. People's hearts are like water, they will change.

After all, anyone with a discerning eye can see that you really don't have any advantage in the confrontation with Xia Zuo.

If I were Quentin, I would probably join your cousin as well."

Grace laughed in anger, and couldn't help but curl her red lips:
"What are you saying? Is there anyone who can comfort me like you?"

Cohen said seriously:

"I'm telling the truth. Your Highness knows it well in his heart. Apart from the Flaming Red Lips Chamber of Commerce, which has an extraordinary ability to attract money, and a face that captivates everyone, you don't seem to have anything to show for it.

As for the saint-level helper you mentioned, it is impossible for him to stand on your side openly.

The essence of this battle for the throne has already been decided, and it is just a matter of what kind of outcome Your Highness can strive for for himself.

Although the truth may be hurtful, in my opinion, the best outcome for Your Highness is for Xia Zuo, who successfully inherits the throne, to make him an exquisite gift and send him to a certain country as a marriage partner."

Cohen is well aware of the golden rule of business: he must first severely depreciate the value of the goods in order to gain an advantage in the negotiations.

Grace gritted her teeth, glared at Cohen viciously, and said:
"Are you still trying to say that it would be even better if the marriage partner was King Effiin?"

Cohen's expression remained unchanged as he looked at Grace calmly and said:

“As Your Highness can see, I am not short of beautiful women.

Compared to physical pleasure and satisfaction, I am more interested in personally supporting a future empress to ascend to the throne!

This throne, Shannis can sit on it, so naturally, Your Highness can sit on it too!"

Cohen secretly added in his heart that conquering an imperial princess is certainly not as exciting as conquering an imperial empress!
Grace's eyes suddenly burst into a fiery and determined light, as if the brightest star in the night sky was instantly ignited.

Cohen's words touched Grace's heart.

The silent atmosphere lasted for a long time. Grace slowly walked up to Cohen, her face became stern, and a captivating light flashed in her charming pupils.

Her voice no longer had the charm it once had, but was filled with determination and resolve:
"Corne Corleone, I need your clear statement!"

Cohen's expression was solemn. He placed his right hand on his chest, bowed slightly, and spoke in a tone that sounded almost like an oath:
"As long as Your Highness is willing to repay me with loyalty.

I wish to dedicate my wisdom and courage to your cause of succession!"

Grace also leaned over, stretched out her slender hand, and gently lifted Cohen's chin. Her sharp eyes almost pierced Cohen's pupils:

"As you said, from now on, we are one, sharing life and death, honor and disgrace!
With blood covenant as proof!"

After saying that, he extended his hand to Cohen.

Cohen casually took out a dagger from his arms and handed it to Grace. Grace held the dagger and cut her fingertips, and drops of bright red blood floated in the air.

Cohen followed suit, casually tucked the dagger around his waist after use.

The two drops of blood mixed together, and then Grace chanted a spell softly, like a low murmur from the abyss of hell.

As the spell was recited, Grace suddenly exuded an astonishing charm that was several times stronger than before.

Her already fair skin was dazzlingly bright, with a faint layer of charming luster. Her emerald eyes seemed to be cast with magic, as if a mysterious flame was gently dancing in them.

As her eyes moved, it seemed as if strands of love were entwined.

The originally pink lips become fuller and more attractive in color.

In the center of the smooth forehead, a small red diamond-shaped mark slowly emerged, emitting a faint light, like a mysterious seal from hell, or even more like an enchanting embellishment that could captivate the soul.

The tips of her ears, originally round, gradually became pointed, peeking out from her hair. A pair of uniquely shaped ruby earrings dangled from her earlobes, gleaming with an alluring blood-red light. A noble bloodline descended from the depths of hell!
Grace in this state is simply a walking source of female hormones. If Cohen's willpower had not reached the top level, he would not be able to resist this amazing charm that is beyond human cognition.

Seeing Cohen's calm expression, Grace's plump lips curled up slightly, with a smile on her lips, as if hiding endless secrets and temptations.

The two drops of blood floating in the air and blending together turned into a ray of light and fell into the diamond-shaped mark on Grace's forehead.

Cohen stared at the scene before him, his eyes flashing with a strange light, and he muttered to himself:
"Hell's Blood Contract?
Has the devil blood in Her Royal Highness the Princess become so strong? I am very curious, what will Her Royal Highness's devil form look like?

Will there be succubus horns and a tail?"

Grace's aura slowly receded, and she pretended not to hear Cohen's whispers.

In front of such a beautiful girl, he said he wanted to see her devilish form. If it weren't for the blood contract she had just signed with him, Grace would have thrown him out the door.

After signing the blood contract, the relationship between the two people became obviously much closer.

Grace calmed down and said in a deep voice:

“In addition to that Saint-level helper, I can also mobilize five Legendary-level, and about twenty Ninth-level and Half-step Legendary people.

As for the army, I only have a personal guard of about 500 people, with "elite" strength.

In addition to this, there is 80% of the shares of the 'Flaming Lips' Chamber of Commerce, as well as some fixed assets such as real estate, farms, and land in the empire.

Well, that’s all I have.”

Cohen sighed and said:
“To be honest, your power, excluding money, is probably less than one-fifth of Xia Zuo’s.

It's amazing that you were able to fight him for so long."

Grace's lips showed a trace of sadness, and she said:

“Many of the nobles in the country are either wary of my succubus background or simply covet my body. Very few are willing to truly support me.

Even the 'Flaming Lips' Chamber of Commerce, which has given me the greatest support, was originally established with Isa's help."

Grace took out a few golden cards and said:
"These are the liquid funds I have on me. You can use them sparingly for now. Most of the remaining assets are in the Eastern Territory Empire.

After you finish your business with Aifeiyin, come back with me to the Eastern Territory Empire and I will transfer half of my shares to you."

Cohen accepted the gold card without hesitation. The two people who had made a blood pact were now dependent on each other for good and bad fortune. Grace's money was his money.

He is indeed short of money now. Before the cross-species trade route in cooperation with the "Pale Wings" is officially put into operation, his financial gap is still quite large.

In addition, after the unrest in Florence is over, it will be time to start building Effiin and engage in an arms race.

He also wants to expand outward, expand the army, and create more equipment for gods and demons. Of course, the more money the better.

Cohen said:

"Continuing from what I was saying, since your Third Uncle is here, then there must be more than three Legends in the Xia Zuo sect. Tell me, which Saint in your Eastern Territory Empire has the closest relationship with Quentin?"

Grace frowned and thought for a while, then slowly said a name.

After listening to this, Cohen nodded, a cold light flashing in his eyes:

"I understand. I will do my best to help you keep this saint in Effiin!"

Grace didn't know where Cohen got his confidence from. It had been thousands of years since a saint had fallen in the Demonic Continent.

However, looking at Cohen's determined eyes, Grace inexplicably believed what he said.

After the discussion, Grace waved her hand and said:

"You can leave now. If you stay in my room for too long, a certain elf will get jealous."

After saying that, she waved her hand lightly, and Cohen was swept out the door by a red whirlwind.

Back in the living room, Cohen steadied himself, but before he could do anything, Mavis had already walked out of the room.

The elegant young lady musician also had an inexplicable expression on her face. After a long silence, she gently opened her red lips and said:
"The captain's identity is truly surprising. No wonder you were so determined to deal with the third prince back in the Kingdom of Ceylon.

I should have thought of that earlier.”

Cohen smiled and replied:

"It's not too late."

Mavis also responded with a gentle smile, his gaze lingering on Cohen's face for a long time, as if he wanted to memorize this face in his mind.

Then when he turned his eyes away, he took a casual glance and suddenly saw a very familiar object on Cohen.

A dagger!
In an instant, the expression on Mavis's face froze, and he looked at the dagger on Cohen's waist in disbelief.

Cohen was still thinking about how to communicate with Mavis, but when he saw that the other party suddenly stared at his waist motionlessly, he was secretly puzzled.

But when his hand touched a hard object around his waist, he suddenly woke up and a layer of cold sweat broke out on his back.

bad!
The dagger he took out casually when he made a blood pact with Grace just now... was the one Rosalinsha gave him before!
Cohen's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly put the dagger back into the "Heart of Eternity". He looked at Mavis without changing his expression, and his tone was the same as usual:
"What's wrong, Miss Mavis?"

Mavis slowly withdrew his gaze, his pupils flashing with a murderous look as he stared at Cohen's face.

Cohen's heart sank. It was over. He'd been found out.

What should I do if my elder sister catches me cheating on my younger sister?
Waiting online, very anxious.

The air became stagnant. After a long while, Mavis turned and went into the house, throwing a cold, almost heartless word to Cohen:

"Master, please follow me in. I have something to tell you."

Hearing Mephis speaking to him in a tone of indifference he had never used before, Cohen felt his scalp tingle. Even if Rosalina hadn't told him the true meaning of the dagger, he could probably guess it.

It was probably a token of love or something like that. As Rosalinda's twin sister, Mephis must know what this thing meant to her sister.

He had just spent a long time in the living room with Windsardler, and now Mavis found out that he had also had an affair with her sister. Cohen felt that Mavis's room was a huge abyss that would devour anyone it chose.

Just as Cohen was hesitating, a clear piano sound came from the house. Cohen clearly felt Mavis's tremendous anger from the piano sound.

Cohen sighed and thought, "Never mind, the other party will find out sooner or later anyway."

Since you have been discovered, just face it calmly. It can also be considered as meeting the parents in advance.

Cohen walked into Mavis's room with his head held high.

As soon as he entered, the door of the room was instantly closed, followed by a pleasant piano sound. The magic power flowed, and a musical barrier was formed in the room.

Mephis's cold voice rang in Cohen's ears:

"Captain, can you tell me where you got the dagger that was on your waist just now?"

Cohen looked at Mavis calmly and said:
"A girl gave it to me."

Mavis came to Cohen and looked into his eyes:

"Who is this girl?"

Cohen didn't avoid Mavis's gaze at all and said calmly:

"Melantha, Melantha Tinuviel.

Yes, that is, Miss Mavis’s twin sister.”

Mephis couldn't help but cover his chest due to the violent fluctuation of emotions, and his delicate body trembled. He didn't look like a half-step legendary transcendent at all.

Cohen wanted to reach out to help, but Mavis stepped back and dodged, saying coldly:

"Why, after playing with your sister, you still want to play with your sister?

Is it that playing with twin sisters is particularly fulfilling for you men?"

Cohen's expression froze, and he whispered:
"You misunderstood. I never thought about it this way. The relationship between Rosalina and me is not what you imagined."

Mavis sneered and asked:
"Have you known my true identity for a long time?"

Cohen replied in a deep voice:

"I didn't mean to hide it from you. Yes, when you told me your real name, I knew you were one of the three golden ranks under Her Excellency the Witch."

Mavis took a deep breath, suppressed his inner anger, and continued to ask:

"What about my sister?"

Cohen said softly:

"There's something you may not know. Your sister Roselanda once experienced a life-or-death crisis!"

Hearing this, Mavis was suddenly startled, and without caring about being angry with Cohen, he asked anxiously:

"Life and death crisis?
What happened, and when did it happen?"

Cohen slowly told Mavis about how Rosalinsha had been anxious to break through to the half-step legendary level, and had sunk into the "real realm" after taking the potion.

In order not to worry Mavis, the witches Belmodi and Rosalina did not tell her about this.

Now, in order to prove his innocence, Cohen had no choice but to confess to Mephistopheles.

After hearing this, Mephis clenched his jade hands tightly, his eyes filled with both heartache and resentment, and cursed in a low voice:

"This disobedient little girl really deserves a beating!"

He then looked at Cohen with a less cold gaze and asked:

"So, you saved my sister?"

Cohen coughed lightly:
"It's just a little effort."

Then he told Mephis about how he entered Rosalina's real world and rescued her, of course skipping the part about their real life stories.

Cohen thought it would be better to let Rosalina tell her sister about this matter.

After listening to Cohen's narration, the coldness on Mavis's face had mostly disappeared.

Although Cohen did not explain it in detail, Mavis could still hear how dangerous the situation was. If it were not for Cohen, his sister might have really died.

Seeing this, Cohen finally breathed a sigh of relief.

(End of this chapter)