Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Chapter 226 Make Yinshuang great again!
Prime Minister Faria's movements were strange. He first shook his head, then nodded uncertainly.

Grand Duke Silver Frost was confused by Faria's actions, and his tone became much sharper:
"Is it possible or not?
Give me a word!"

Prime Minister Faria, with a look of deep hesitation and bewilderment on his face, finally spoke:
"The person who contacted me was the Foreign Minister of the Western Region Empire. He didn't refuse, but he didn't give me a clear answer either.

It just means that their emperor is very interested in our chips.

He also said that the Western Region Empire would submit a proposal to the Charter Agreement Organization and the Northwest Alliance to resolve the dispute between us and Effiin.

Then I was told to go back and wait for news.”

After hearing what Prime Minister Faria said, Grand Duke Silver Frost also fell into the same confusion.

From the sound of it, it seems that the Western Region Empire wants to intervene in the dispute between them and Aifeiin, but there is no clear statement or response.

No wonder Faria didn't know how to answer.

After a brief silence, Grand Duke Yinshuang asked:

"What do you think the Western Region Empire means by this?"

Prime Minister Faria raised his eyes imperceptibly and observed His Royal Highness the Grand Duke.

The once high-spirited Grand Duke Yinshuang now had sunken eyes, bloodshot, and dark circles around them.

His hands seemed to be tightly grasping his shoulders, but in fact, one could clearly feel the weakness in them. His fingers trembled unconsciously, and his face was haggard and full of panic that flashed from time to time.

The pressure and fear that Aifein brought to Grand Duke Silver Frost was too great. Perhaps in the next second, those vicious orc legions would surround Froststar City and pull him down from the throne of Grand Duke.

The fear of death lingered in Grand Duke Yinshuang's heart, and he had not slept for several days.

Prime Minister Faria was silent. Grand Duke Silver Frost could no longer withstand any more blows. He could only give that one answer:
“Your Highness, I believe the Western Region Empire has agreed to our request.

The situation we are facing will soon improve!"

Grand Duke Silver Frost showed a look of relief on his face and patted Prime Minister Faria's shoulder vigorously:

"My good Prime Minister, it's all thanks to you!"

Prime Minister Faria forced a stiff smile and whispered:
"Your Highness, I heard that Viscount Claude has been recalled by you again. Isn't this too..."

Grand Duke Yinshuang's face showed embarrassment, but it quickly disappeared, and he said in a deep voice:

"The matter has been thoroughly investigated and the so-called corruption in the military is completely false.

It was a rebellious incident in which a small group of young military officers, seeing the country in crisis, wanted to take the opportunity to incite rebellion and seek undeserved glory and status.

I have already executed the leading officer, and this matter ends here."

Prime Minister Faria frowned deeply and said softly:
"Your Highness, the position of Chief of the Army..."

Grand Duke Yinshuang took it for granted:
“Now that the matter has been thoroughly investigated, it is natural to restore Viscount Claude’s innocence.

I have reappointed Viscount Claude as Chief of Staff of the Army Headquarters. The Prime Minister should no longer interfere in military affairs."

Prime Minister Faria's expression froze, his face turned pale, and he couldn't help but say:
"Your Highness!
At this sensitive moment, isn't it a bit inconsiderate of you to appoint Viscount Claude, who has a very close relationship with the Kingdom of Ceylon, as the first leader of the military?
If the people of Aifeiyin received this news, would they think it was a provocation against them?
This is extremely detrimental to easing the relationship between us and Effiin!"

Viscount Claude was the minister of the Silver Frost Principality who was the first to propose betraying Effiin and joining the arms of the Kingdom of Ceylon after the death of King Coen's father.

At the same time, he was also the minister that Andre was trying to win over. It was under Viscount Claude's tireless advice that Grand Duke Yinshuang obeyed the instructions of the Eastern Territory Empire and hid a thousand elite troops in his own training army, completely breaking off with Effiin.

It can be said that Viscount Claude has an unshirkable responsibility for the current predicament of the Silver Frost Principality.

Many people in the country have been complaining about Viscount Claude, especially since he was found to have embezzled military pay not long ago. This incident directly detonated the entire political arena of the Silver Frost Principality.

In the eyes of Prime Minister Faria, this behavior is tantamount to digging one's own grave. The Principality of Silver Frost is already facing a crisis situation and is counting on the army to shoulder the mission of defending the country.

Viscount Claude actually dared to withhold and embezzle military pay. He is so greedy and stupid!
Claude embezzled military pay at this critical juncture. His motives were despicable and absurd, which made people shocked and angry. Because Andre's identity of the Eastern Territory Empire was exposed, the retreat was very hasty, and the bribes and benefits promised to Claude were not fully fulfilled. He felt that he had suffered a great loss, so he set his sights on the military pay, hoping to make up for his losses from here!
The reason why Claude dared to act so recklessly was because he had a good sister!

Grand Duke Silver Frost's favorite lover, Lady Klauya!
This good-for-nothing who relied on his sister to climb to a high position is really going to lead the Silver Frost Principality into an unpredictable abyss!

After Prime Minister Faria learned that Claude had embezzled the army's pay, he knew that he could no longer watch Claude continue to cause such harm.

He immediately united the entire cabinet and most members of the Council of Nobles to advise Grand Duke Silver Frost, demanding that Viscount Claude be dismissed and investigated immediately.

Grand Duke Silver Frost did as he was told under pressure, but Prime Minister Faria never expected that when he was abroad to help the country in crisis, Grand Duke Silver Frost would quietly recall Claude and even reappoint him to the position of Chief of the Army General Staff.

Viscount Faria felt disheartened.

Grand Duke Yinshuang was very impatient in response to Viscount Faria's advice, and said gloomily:

“Okay, that’s the end of this matter.

Besides, didn’t you all agree to give up Effiin and cooperate with the Kingdom of Ceylon?
Why are they putting all the blame on Viscount Claude now?
If it weren't for the evil king in Aifeiyin, wouldn't we still be relying on the Kingdom of Ceylon and the Grand Duke of the Eastern Region, living a comfortable life?"

Grand Duke Silver Frost ended the topic forcefully and waved his hand to signal Prime Minister Faria that he could leave.

The Prime Minister was stunned for a moment, a chill welling up in his heart. He shook his head slightly, bowed, and left the palace.

……

“When a country is inevitably sliding into the abyss, it always needs someone to step up and give it another hard push on the accelerator.”

After investigating Viscount Claude's "glorious deeds", Cohen sighed as above.

Windsardler, his mouth full of food, muttered:
"What throttle?"

Cohen came back to his senses and explained:
"You can think of it as a speed-up spell. Okay, I've pretty much understood the situation now. Next, I should go find that promising young General Roman."

Windsordler frowned secretly and muttered:

"He has a wife but he still keeps a mistress. All men in the world are the same philandering bastards!"

Cohen really wanted to complain, it seems that you are more in line with the position of a lover.

However, in order to avoid having no elf pillow to cuddle with at night, Cohen wisely kept silent.

With Cohen's careful persuasion and training, Miss Elf is now able to accept the use of her jade feet and mouth.

After being out for so many days, Cohen couldn't bear it anymore.

If he angered Windsordale again, he would really have nowhere to relieve his loneliness.

After Windsardle had carefully tasted the delicacies of the Silver Frost Principality, the two of them came to the agreed location and waited for Julian's trustworthy brother-in-law.

Roman Brad was born in a remote town in the Silver Frost Principality. He lost his parents when he was young and lived in a poor family. He depended on his sister for everything.

Fortunately, I study hard enough and have enough talent.

He became the first student from the small town to be admitted to the Silver Frost Army Officer School.

Four years of military school life and experiences in the capital Froststar City made this dull and silent small town test-taker more eager for glory and status.

But the reality dealt him a heavy blow. Without any resources or background support, he, like most of his classmates in the military academy, was assigned the rank of lieutenant after graduation and was then sent to the border for garrison.

Frustration and depression almost crushed the young and ambitious Roman Blade.

Fortunately, he has a beautiful sister!

One day, Baron Julian Singh, a wealthy tycoon from the Kingdom of Ceylon, was doing business in the Principality of Silver Frost. He fell in love with Roman's sister at first sight and quickly fell in love with her.

Under the influence of pillow talk, Roman also came into Julian's sight.

Later, with strong financial and network support, Roman's military career took off.

He was first transferred from the border to the Chief Police Station to serve as the battalion commander of the recruit training camp, and then he was transferred to a senior officer of the Chief Police Station to serve as his personal secretary.

Then, the officer was transferred to the Special Warfare Department as the director of the Operations Department, and Roman followed him and became a major staff officer of the Special Warfare Department. He then rose through the ranks until he became the commander of a special warfare regiment that actually commanded a "conventional-level" army.

Become the most dazzling new star in the military among the entire 13th class of the Army.

Especially in the past few years since the political orientation of the Principality of Silver Frost shifted to the Kingdom of Ceylon, the status of General Roman, who had the support of the wealthy tycoons of the Kingdom of Ceylon, has risen sharply.

There are already rumors within the Special Warfare Department that they want to promote General Roman to the position of Director of the Communications Department, making him a true high-ranking military figure.

Roman knew clearly that everything he had achieved was inseparable from the support of his brother-in-law, Julian Singh.

Therefore, he had the respect and gratitude for Julian from the bottom of his heart. He also knew that what kind of status he could achieve in the Silver Frost Principality in the future depended entirely on Julian's favor and appreciation for him.

However, the situation in the country has become much more ambiguous recently. Although the top leaders have been trying their best to block the news, what happened in Eifin still seeped into Froststar City through the mouths of bards all over the continent.

The army was plunged into inexplicable panic and terror. They didn't know if the Kingdom of Ceylon could withstand the 20,000 "elite" Orcs. They only knew that if their military commander ordered them to attack these Orcs, they would definitely die without a burial place.

After the incident of Viscount Claude, Chief of the Army Headquarters' Staff, embezzling and withholding military pay broke out, the army's discontent accumulated to a critical point of explosion.

Fortunately, Viscount Claude was not completely blinded by greed. He only embezzled the military pay and supplies of some miscellaneous troops and did not dare to touch the Special Warfare Department.

However, since Claude was reinstated and even executed several officers who took the lead, the dissatisfaction and complaints of grassroots soldiers became more and more common and spread to the soldiers of the Special Operations Department.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the country's situation is becoming increasingly grim, especially with the presence of a treacherous official like Claude who relied on his sister to climb to a high position. At a time of national crisis, he not only does not think about how to contribute to the country, but also withholds military pay, which is simply outrageous to both humans and gods.

Many ambitious young soldiers and grassroots officers secretly formed and connected some soldier joint organizations, occasionally spreading some less politically correct ideas and discussions.

Some soldiers of the 1st Special Operations Regiment of the Special Warfare Division were also affected to a certain extent, but they did not dare to complain about Viscount Claude in the army.

Because their immediate boss, Captain Roman, is also a person who climbed to a high position with the help of his sisters.

However, unlike Viscount Claude, who is a good-for-nothing, General Roman is definitely a qualified soldier and leader.

Roman stared blankly at the secret report sent by his brother-in-law, almost unable to believe his eyes.

Viscount Singer, who in his eyes was supreme and could call the wind and rain, and could chat and laugh with the military and political leaders of the Silver Frost Principality, actually asked him in a very stern and solemn tone to obey and be loyal to the person he was about to meet unconditionally.

Julian Singh also made it clear at the end that the visitor was his real master, and the future prosperity and wealth of the entire Singh family depended on this person's decision.

He even hinted to Roman to show more. As long as he could be noticed by this big shot, he would have the chance to become the commander of the Special Warfare Department, the chief of the Army General Staff, or even the prime minister of the country!
Roman's breathing was rapid and strong. He was full of curiosity and awe at the person who could make such an exciting promise and picture from Baron Singer, whom he trusted and relied on.

Julian's last words also ignited endless desire in his heart.

Young soldiers are always eager to achieve great things!
Especially in the current precarious situation, the Silver Frost Principality has lost the support of the Eastern Empire and the Kingdom of Ceylon, and is facing Effiin, who is full of revenge and has an elite army of 20,000 orcs and the power to destroy saints.

Faced with an uncertain future, Roman naturally wanted to find a way out for himself. Julian's letter couldn't be more timely!

So Roman began to wait anxiously, eager to meet the person who would change his destiny again.

Finally, after three days of torment, Roman received the time and place for the meeting agreed upon by the noble man.

……

In the box, Windsardler's eyes moved slightly, and he said to Cohen:
"Here he comes, with the cultivation level of the sixth level peak, he should be General Roman.

He did not bring any guards or subordinates with him, nor did he have any magic weapons or magic scrolls.

Safety. "

Cohen nodded slightly. A few minutes later, there was a clear and powerful sound of footsteps outside the box, followed by a brief knock on the door.

After a brief pause, a low and soothing voice sounded from outside the door:
"Excuse me, is this Lord Yann from the Eastern Territory Empire?"

Cohen used the alias and identity he had used in the Kingdom of Ceylon.

Lord Yarn, personal assistant to the chairman of the "Flaming Lips" Chamber of Commerce from the Eastern Empire.

Cohen did not hide his voice and replied calmly:
"Is that General Roman?"

When Roman heard the voice, he felt a strange feeling in his heart. The voice sounded too young.

He quickly replied:
"Yes, Lord Yann, I am Roman Blade."

"Okay, please come in."

Roman opened the door and what came into view was indeed an overly young and handsome face.

very young!
Roman couldn't help but shrink his pupils. Can such a young man change his future destiny?
Is this the young man to whom his brother-in-law, Baron Singh, surrendered?
Years of experience allowed him to quickly suppress the strange emotions in his heart. He then moved his gaze and saw Windsordel's captivating beauty. His breathing could not help but stop for a moment.

Roman swore that the other party was definitely the most beautiful woman he had ever seen in his life.

I'm afraid that the legendary Queen Effiin, who is the most beautiful woman in the continent, is no more than this.

Then, after noticing the woman's cultivation and elven characteristics, he was filled with horror.

The golden level elves!
Is she this young man's wife?

Suddenly, Roman no longer had any doubts about his brother-in-law's words.

For a young man to have such a beautiful and talented elf girl as his companion, the power and background behind him would only be more shocking.

Roman had a vague guess in his mind, could it be that the other party was a prince of some empire?
He quickly suppressed all the emotions in his heart and looked away politely. Even though Windsordale's beauty was rare in the world, he didn't dare to look at her any more.

Roman performed a standard courtesy and said in a deep voice:
"Roman Blade, Commander of the First Special Operations Regiment of the Silver Frost Principality's Special Operations Division, greets Lord and Lady Yann!"

Cohen waved his hand, motioning for the other party to sit down, and then, under the other party's awkward gaze, he chuckled and said:

"Perhaps you should change your name. Yan is my alias outside. You can call me Director, or call me... His Majesty Corleone!"

Roman was stunned for a moment. When he understood the meaning of Cohen's words, his eyes suddenly widened, and he stood up with an incredible light in his eyes.

He looked at Cohen's face carefully, and then he remembered that he was indeed similar to the portrait circulated by the bard.

Then he immediately thought of the fact that in addition to describing King Eifin's amazing deeds, the bards at the time also focused on spreading stories that were popular among the grassroots people - gossip and romantic affairs about King Eifin.

According to the bards, King Eifin has a lover who is a princess from the Winged Elves. It is said that this princess is also the chief steward and personal envoy of Her Majesty the Queen of the Central Empire!
Roman almost immediately connected the elven lady beside Lord Yan with the legendary daughter of the winged elf royal family.

The other party turned out to be King Corleone of Effiin, whose reputation shook the continent, cast a shadow over the entire Silver Frost Principality, and brought him a mountain of pressure!

Roman's eyebrows were deeply knitted together, and a look of intense thought appeared between his brows.

What should I do myself?
Now the biggest enemy of my country is sitting opposite me. As a soldier of Yinshuang, should I be loyal to my country?

This ridiculous thought didn't even stay in Roman's mind for a second.

Serve loyally to a country that embezzles its own soldiers' wages?

Where is the country when you are stationed in a remote border area?

I have Yin Shuang in my heart, does Yin Shuang have me in her heart?

Should he follow a dying country and show some foolish loyalty, or follow a young king with a bright future and achieve supreme merit?

This multiple-choice question was easy to answer. Roman only took a minute to prepare himself mentally and betrayed his country with peace of mind.

After a brief silence and hesitation, Roman gave a standard Effiin military salute and said in a deep voice:

"Your Majesty Corleone, I, Roman Blade, am willing to offer you my unreserved loyalty and blood!"

Cohen watched the other party perform an awkward Eiffin military salute and asked in slight surprise:
"General Roman has also learned our Effiin's military salute?"

Roman smiled wryly and said:
"Some of the soldiers below know that they are powerless to stop His Majesty's advance, so to save their lives, they are secretly learning Effiin's military salute, hoping to surrender in time."

Windsardler couldn't help but burst into laughter. Cohen was also surprised and waved his hands.

"Alright, General Roman, no need to be so polite. The future will prove that you made an extremely wise and correct choice.

The Silver Frost Principality will become great again under your leadership!"

Make it great again under my leadership!

What beautiful words!
Roman was filled with excitement and sat down again, but he just sat there with a very respectful attitude.

Cohen smiled faintly and asked:

"After hearing what you said about the lower-level officers' discussions, I'm very curious about how the Silver Frost Principality's army views the country's future."

Cohen's kind attitude made Roman relax a lot. He organized his words and told him about the current situation of the army. He also mentioned that many grassroots soldiers were organizing secret meetings.

"...In short, the entire army is now in disarray and morale is unstable.

Many military leaders also have different opinions.

Some people believe that Aifein has offended the Central Empire and the Eastern Region Empire and is unable to take care of himself. Moreover, the two countries are separated by the strongest kingdom in the northwest, the Kingdom of Ceylon. It is unlikely that Aifein will directly send troops for revenge.

Some people also believe that they should admit their mistakes to His Majesty in a timely manner and ease the relationship.

I even proposed some feasible plans. For example, I heard that your majesty's queen is an ice mage, so we can give some of the country's frost crystal ore to Effiin. I also heard that your majesty likes..."

When Roman said this, he was suddenly startled and stopped talking immediately. An expression of embarrassment and annoyance appeared on his face, and he wanted to slap himself twice.

Obviously he was too excited and said something without thinking!
(End of this chapter)