Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Chapter 256 The good news brought by the Queen!

Mr. Modo's brazen move caught everyone off guard.

Deputy Captain Will's face was filled with shock and anger. Being knocked to the ground in front of so many people, he felt humiliated and humiliated.

Flint stood up suddenly, his aura suddenly bursting out. He looked at Mr. Mordo coldly and asked angrily:
"Is the Pale Wing going to interfere with the pirate group off the coast of the northwest continent?"

Mr. Modo said calmly:
“I never meant that, I said before, I’m here as a guest.

I just took action because I couldn't stand the impulsiveness of young people."

Flint's eyes were cold. He turned to look at Cohen and said:

"Captain, we can agree to your three requests, but the prerequisite is that you must prove that you have the ability and prestige to lead the brothers in the group.

Otherwise, I cannot promise to entrust the lives and property of over 100,000 people in the group to you."

Facing Flint's questioning, Cohen's expression remained unchanged, and he said calmly:

“Okay, in three months, I’ll prove it to you.

If I can't do that, I will voluntarily leave the Scarlet Predator, provided that I have absolute control over these three months."

Flint and the others' expressions changed slightly, and they were a little surprised that Cohen took the initiative to propose a time limit.

Flint pondered for a long time, glanced at Mr. Mordo next to Cohen, and said:
"There's no need to leave. As long as Mr. Modo is willing to help the Scarlet Reavers when necessary, even if the leader fails to do so, we are willing to respect you as the leader.

It’s just that I can’t agree to the three conditions you just mentioned.”

Cohen suddenly chuckled and said:

"Okay, then I'll do as you say."

The two sides reached a temporary compromise, and Cohen was given three months to prove his ability to everyone.

Flint's side can get assistance from a high-level legendary player in three months.

Cohen said to several people:

"As I said earlier, the direction of the Scarlet Plunderers' development is changing. Previously, we only robbed some merchant ships, which were just small-scale operations.

It cannot develop at all.

We have only one goal in the future, which is to monopolize the offshore commercial transportation of the entire northwest continent and use this as a bargaining chip to negotiate with the countries along the coast of the northwest continent.

If you want to sail near the coast, you must get the consent of us, the Scarlet Plunderers!"

As soon as Cohen finished speaking, the room fell into deathly silence.

The air seemed to be stagnant, and everyone had an expression as if they were looking at an idiot. Even Deputy Captain Will, who had just been humiliated, couldn't help laughing out loud.

Monopolize the entire northwest continent's offshore commercial transportation?
Do we still need to negotiate with all the countries along the coast of the northwest continent?
Flint had an extremely complicated expression on his face. He moved his lips, wanting to say something, but then stopped.

He didn't know how to start talking about Cohen's fantastic idea.

Finally, it was Beckman who spoke with the most composure:
"Commander, monopolizing the offshore commercial shipping of the entire northwest continent means we will go to war with the navies of all coastal countries.

The Kingdom of Ceylon alone possesses four battleship groups, any one of which could easily destroy our armed forces."

Beckman put it bluntly: the pirate group was able to survive by relying on guerrilla warfare. If they really had to fight head-on, the loose pirate group would be no match for the country's regular navy.

The reason why the main base of Scarlet Island was teleported three times in history was because the exact location coordinates were discovered by the navy of the Kingdom of Ceylon. In order to avoid being encircled, they had to spend a huge amount of resources to move through space.

Facing the mocking gazes of the crowd, Cohen remained calm and said calmly:
“Just because you can’t do it doesn’t mean I can’t do it.

The reason why I put forward the above three conditions is to lead you to become the maritime overlord of the northwest continent!
In three months, I will show you that this goal is not far away."

Flint also spoke at this time:
"Master, just because I'm giving you supreme power for three months doesn't mean you can lead your brothers into a desperate situation."

Cohen said calmly:
"Don't worry, Mr. Flint, I won't declare war on the navies of those countries right now.

I have my plans.”

Flint breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that Cohen would take the Scarlet Reaver to attack the navy of the coastal country right now.

"Okay, Flint stays, the rest of you can leave for now."

The faces of the three deputy captains, Beckman, Babos and Will, became a little strange. Cohen wanted to talk to Flint alone. There was no doubt that the content of the conversation must be his so-called plan.

But why should we avoid them when discussing this plan?

Don't trust them?
After all, Flint had already promised Cohen three months on their behalf, and they must now unconditionally obey all of his orders.

The three of them left the room with different thoughts in their minds.

Cohen asked Mr. Modow to guard the door to ensure that no outsiders would eavesdrop.

Cohen and Flint were the only two people left at the scene.

Before Cohen could speak, Flint took the initiative to speak, and his words were very straightforward:
"Captain, if you intend to use these three months to sow discord among us, I advise you not to waste your time."

Cohen waved his hand slightly and said:
"Mr. Flint misunderstood. I avoid them because I don't trust them."

Flint sneered:
"Oh, then I should feel really honored to have the trust of the leader."

Cohen didn't care about Flint's sarcasm and said calmly:
“The reason for trusting you is simple, because you are definitely not from the Kingdom of Ceylon.

In my plan, the Kingdom of Ceylon's naval base is a crucial link, I must be on guard against them."

Flint frowned slightly and said:

"Do you suspect that the three of them are related to the Kingdom of Ceylon?"

Cohen narrowed his eyes and said:
"I've been so frank with you, why are you hiding anything from me? As the previous leader, you should know better than me whether there are any people from the Kingdom of Ceylon in the group."

Flint looked away and said:
“If you are a pirate in the waters off the coast of Ceylon and don’t deal with the people of Ceylon, you simply can’t survive.

To put it bluntly, each of the three major pirate groups has more or less some connection with the Kingdom of Ceylon.

The Scarlet Reaver is no exception.

But how can you be sure that I am not from the Kingdom of Ceylon?"

Cohen lowered his voice, but it sounded like thunder in Flint's ears:
"How could a Vice Admiral of the Southern Territory Empire's Royal Navy be from the Kingdom of Ceylon?"

Cohen could clearly feel a heart-pounding murderous intent emanating from Flint as soon as he finished speaking.

Flint's expression froze, and he stood there for a long time before he opened his mouth and said:
"It seems you have conducted a thorough investigation of me!"

Cohen spread his hands to indicate that he had no hostility and said:
“You wish to return to the Southern Territory Empire to seek revenge, while I wish to establish a powerful maritime power.

Our interests are the same. Only when our pirate group becomes stronger can we help you fight against the Southern Territory Empire, right?

Do you think that with all the minor fights we've had so far, when will the Scarlet Reaver be able to fulfill your wish?"

Flint was really silent this time. Cohen's proposal was very tempting to him, but it was too difficult to do all this. He couldn't believe him just based on a few words from the other party.

Seeing that Flint's attitude had softened, Cohen continued:

"I know you can't believe me right now, but over the next three months, I'm going to prove it to you.

The premise is that you must support all my actions without reservation for these three months, and take action against anyone if necessary, including the three deputy leaders!"

Flint frowned deeply and said:
"I have to know your plan."

Cohen snapped his fingers and said:

"Alright, my first goal is to upgrade all of our Scarlet Reavers' main battleships to 'Ghost Ships'!"

Hearing Cohen mention the "ghost ship", Flint was stunned for a moment, then his whole body was shocked. He looked at Cohen and said:
"The Ghost Ship is said to be the main battleship of the Pirate King who ruled the entire Endless Sea in ancient times."

Cohen nodded and said:
"Yes, it's the ghost ship."

Flint frowned deeply and looked at Cohen in disbelief.

That's a ghost ship, the pirate ship every pirate dreams of.

Legend has it that the ghost ship has three main characteristics. First, all crew members who set foot on the ghost ship will be surrounded by a layer of psionic energy.

The melee fighter's strength will be greatly increased, and the attacks they launch will be accompanied by the power of shadow, which can easily corrode the enemy's flesh.

Spellcasters will enhance their magical perception, allowing them to mobilize magical elements more smoothly, significantly increasing the power and range of their spells.

Second, the speed of the ghost ship far exceeds that of all ordinary warships powered by magic crystals.

Third, and most importantly, the Ghost Ship can provide partial damage immunity. The Ghost Ship's material and the psionic energy that permeates the ship form a special shield that can resist ordinary physical slashing and piercing damage. Most attacks of Transcendents below the Gold Rank will be weakened by 50%.

More importantly, the ghost ship has a chance to trigger the entire ship's ability to become virtual, allowing it to directly pass through physical obstacles and become immune to all attacks.

Flint's face was filled with deep doubt and confusion. He was silent for a long time and then said:

"Do you know how 'Ghost Ship' was made?"

Cohen nodded and said:
"I know, but the specific method is not in my hands. We need to go and get it."

Flint then asked:
"Where."

Cohen mentioned a name:
"Dark Tide Ghost Pirates."

After a brief pause, as Flint's expression gradually became stunned, he continued:

"The method for making a ghost ship is stored beneath the main base of the Dark Tide Ghost Pirates."

Flint's expression became even more interesting, and he said:

"Let's not even talk about how you know the exact coordinates of the Dark Tide Ghost Pirates' main base.

If what you said is true, and the specific method of making a ghost ship is in the hands of the Dark Tide Ghost Pirates, then wouldn't the Dark Tide Ghost have been built long ago?
We've fought them countless times, and their main battleships are only slightly faster than ordinary ships. Other than that, they don't have the slightest trace of a ghost ship."

Cohen ignored Flint's question and patiently explained:
"Mr. Flint, do you know how the ghost ship was built?"

Flint lit a cigar, took a drag, and shook his head.

"Please enlighten me, Master." Cohen said:

"The ghost ship itself wasn't built; it was upgraded from an ordinary ship using something called a 'Psionic Core'.

However, not all ships can be upgraded to ghost ships, so the success rate is about 50-50."

Flint's eyes were filled with seriousness as he said:

"You mean, there's something like this underneath the main base of the Dark Tide Ghost Pirates?"

Cohen nodded and said:
"Yes, to be precise, they are the only place in the entire northwest continent's coastal waters that has such a psionic core.

The reason the Dark Tide Ghost Pirates occupied that place was to get their hands on that psionic core."

Flint immediately interrupted Cohen and asked:

"They have made plans, so they haven't succeeded yet?"

Cohen said:

“Yes, the psionic core is not only guarded by powerful sirens, but is also completely sealed.

With the strength of the Dark Tide Ghost Pirates, it is impossible to obtain it.

This is also why, even though the object is right below their base, they can't build a ghost ship."

Flint's face showed a thoughtful expression, and he muttered to himself:

"No wonder the Dark Tide Ghosts often go to war with the Sirens. This is the reason."

Unconsciously, Flint had begun to believe what Cohen said.

Cohen continued:

“In fact, I have learned about the history of the Dark Tide Ghost Pirates. It is the oldest of the three major pirate groups off the coast of the Kingdom of Ceylon.

It can be traced back to the time of the ancient gods."

When Flint heard Cohen say this, surprise immediately appeared in his eyes.

Cohen nodded slowly and said:
"Yes, I'm sure you've guessed it. The predecessor of the Dark Tide Ghost Pirates is the 'Ghost Pirates', a pirate group under the command of the Pirate King who ruled the Endless Sea in ancient times.

However, after tens of thousands of years, most of the Ghost Group's heritage has been lost.

The Dark Tide Ghosts only know that there is a treasure hidden beneath their main base, but they have no idea what it is."

Flint exhaled a long smoke ring, concealing the surprise in his pupils, and said slowly:

"I'm almost convinced by you, Captain. I haven't communicated with you much before, but this time you came back and you really gave me a big surprise."

Cohen chuckled:
"If it weren't for the fact that Effiin couldn't stay, I really wouldn't want to come to the sea to make a living."

Flint was generous with his praise:

"Captain, I guarantee you that if everything goes as you say, and we can successfully build a ghost fleet, your reputation will be no less than that of King Effiin."

Cohen remained noncommittal about Flint's words and said:
"Everything is premised on us obtaining the psionic core that has been guarded by generations of Dark Tide ghosts."

Flint puffed out his cigar, his eyes gleaming fiercely as he looked at Cohen:

"Does the leader have any good ideas?
The Dark Tide Ghost Pirates are as strong as us. If a full-scale war breaks out, it will take three to five years to determine the winner."

Cohen knew that the other party was testing him, and said with a chuckle:

"I think the Captain-General has the same idea as I do.

It’s very simple, just eight words: surprise attack and behead directly!
Utilize the ability of the Scarlet Island main base to teleport to the vicinity of their main base and attack the core of their Dark Tide Ghost."

Flint's eyes moved slightly and he said:

“Yes, this is indeed the simplest and most effective method.

But we don’t know the exact coordinates of the Dark Tide Ghost’s main base yet.”

Cohen said:

"I just don't know for now. I have a way to find the exact coordinates of the Dark Tide Ghost Pirates' main base."

Flint was not surprised by this. Since the other party made this suggestion, there must be a way to find the exact coordinates.

He was now very curious about how the other party planned to obtain it. You know, the precise coordinates of the three major pirate group headquarters near the coast of the Kingdom of Ceylon were top secret, and there was no way to know them under normal circumstances.

The Scarlet Predator has targeted both competitors over the years and has sent many intelligence personnel to the other side, but has never had access to core secrets.

Cohen suddenly changed the subject:
"Our pirate group should also have an intelligence system on the mainland. Do you know what major events have occurred in the southern part of Effiin recently?"

Flint frowned slightly, not knowing why Cohen suddenly asked this, but he still replied:

"The Red Dragon Duchess took over the Southern Territory again. As soon as she took office, she relied on her status as the King's lover to attack many of the powerful nobles in the territory.

She even publicly executed many clan leaders. She was a ruthless woman."

Flint looked at Cohen, who suddenly stopped talking, feeling a little confused.

Cohen suppressed the urge to curse.

How come I'm such a good dragon lady, but I'm considered a cruel and ruthless woman by you? Who spread this rumor?
He concealed his emotions and said:

"Do you know why the Red Dragon Duchess attacked so many nobles?"

Flint quickly replied:
"A new official's first move is to target these people to establish his absolute authority."

He glanced at Cohen subtly as he spoke.

It seems that he is trying to tamper with the other party. Today, he asked Mr. Modo to teach Will a lesson, which seems to be an attempt to establish his authority.

Cohen pretended not to notice Flint's little movement, shook his finger, and said:

"No, it's more than that. There's another story behind the execution of the nobles by the Red Dragon Duchess!"

Flint suddenly understood that the mysterious leader was indeed a great noble from the southern part of Effiin, who had returned to the group because he couldn't make it in the southern part.

Cohen continued:

"The real reason is that these nobles secretly searched the southern border for children with extraordinary talents, and then abducted and sold these children to the Kingdom of Ceylon through the Dark Tide Ghost Pirates.

After the matter was exposed, the Red Dragon Duchess executed and exterminated the entire clan."

Flint's brows showed surprise, and he was also surprised by the reason Cohen gave.

Cohen continued:

"This news was strictly suppressed by the Red Dragon Duchess. She wanted to take advantage of the next time the Dark Tide Ghost Pirates came to transport abducted children to cut off this trade route and find the culprit behind it.

We can definitely take advantage of this opportunity.

The reason why Dark Tide Ghost dared to do this must be that there must be instructions from the top leaders of the Kingdom of Ceylon.

There must be a connection between the top management of the Kingdom of Ceylon and the core management of Dark Tide Ghost, or they may even be the same group of people.

He must know the true situation of the Dark Tide Ghost's main base. As long as we follow the clues and find this high-ranking figure in the Kingdom of Ceylon, we can force him to reveal the specific coordinates."

Flint thought for a moment and asked:
"Captain, do you mean to cooperate with Effiin's people?
We are pirates, and we even robbed their food not long ago. Isn't it a fantasy to cooperate with them? "

Cohen smiled and said:
"Mr. Flint, why do you think I wanted Mr. Mordo of the Pale Wing to stay with our pirate group?"

After Cohen's reminder, Flint suddenly realized and said:
"Captain, are you suggesting that we pretend to be members of the Pale Wings and have them cooperate with Effiin?"

Cohen nodded and said:
"Yes, I have convinced Mr. Mordor, and he is willing to help."

Flint's face gradually showed excitement, which made Cohen's plan very feasible.

Could it be possible that he could really get the method of building a ghost ship?
If that's the case, then my revenge plan will have taken a big step forward.

Unconsciously, his favorability towards Cohen increased a little.

What Cohen said was just a general plan. There is still a lot of specific implementation work to be done, and it all falls on Flint.

After the two finished their conversation, Flint did not stay long and left the room to arrange his work.

Cohen specifically reminded that confidentiality must be maintained. He felt that one of the three deputy captains must be communicating with the Kingdom of Ceylon.

After Flint left, Mr. Murdoch came in and asked:
"Did you get the job done?"

Cohen breathed a sigh of relief and said:
"That's about it. I can only say that he's worthy of being a former vice admiral. His intelligence and quality are both online. He knows the pros and cons clearly and didn't waste too much time talking."

Mr. Modo nodded and said:
"That's good. When are you going to start?"

Cohen thought about it in his mind and said:

"Maybe in three days. Asuna needs time to prepare as well."

"it is good."

After Mr. Mordo left, Cohen unexpectedly received a message from the Queen's sister.

He was very excited by what was displayed on the communication stone.

In the process of deciphering and studying the heritage left by the ancient elves in Florence, Yadel and Windsardler cooperated and made a very significant breakthrough.

Adele quickly initiated a video call, and Cohen felt distressed when he saw the queen's slightly tired face.

In addition to handling heavy government affairs every day, the Queen also has to take time to care about Windsordeller's research progress.

Especially when it comes to matters related to magic arrays, Yadel is also an extremely important researcher.

Adair's voice was filled with a subtle excitement:

"Brother, I've made a new discovery in the cultural heritage of the ancient elves that you and Windsor brought back from the Sleeping Cave!"

(End of this chapter)