Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Chapter 291 The most handsome elf in history——Cohen Windrunner!
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Cohen savored the delicate touch remaining on his fingertips, and felt the urge to eat the warlock lady right now.

The worst thing was that Nephthys was still staring at him with her big innocent and pure eyes, and it was obvious that she was deliberately seducing him.

Cohen took a deep breath and used his hands to teach the naughty Nephthys a lesson before the warlock lady calmed down.

After leaving the Military Control Building, Cohen, who had nothing to do, thought of the space nodes in the southern border that were also marked with the "Book of Time and Space". He wanted to go find Asuna and Rosalina to hang out again, but unfortunately he didn't have enough time.

Windsardler has returned with news from the clan.

A gentle smile immediately appeared on Cohen's face:
"What did my uncle and aunt say?"

Windsordale glanced at Cohen reproachfully and said:

"Mother already knows, but what about Father... He's still in the Central Empire.

He must be in a meeting, so I couldn't contact him. But I left him a message, and he will rush back after seeing it.

It's a pity that the long-distance teleportation array we got in the Sleeping Cave last time has not been developed yet, otherwise we could use it directly to go back."

The existing long-distance teleportation arrays on the continent are very ancient and complicated, and most of them are still in the hands of the five major empires. Each time they are activated, they even require the power of a saint.

Cohen nodded and said:
"Don't be too stressed. Our main battlefield is still in the northwest continent. Long-distance teleportation arrays involve too many areas, so it doesn't matter if we can't research it in a short time.

In just a few days, you've been able to develop a convenient communication array and monitoring array, which is already quite impressive."

The praise from the loved one always makes people happy. Windsardler took Cohen's hand, and after saying goodbye to Adele, they set out on the journey to the land of the Winged Elves.

……

The place of the Winged Elves is called Sky City. As the name suggests, it is an island floating above the clouds.

The Sky City consists of seven main islands and hundreds of floating rocks. The Sky Royal Court at the highest point is the residence of the royal family of the Winged Elves, and is also the home of Windsardler.

Windsardler said:

"There are rainbow bridges leading to the Sky City on the three human continents and the Southern Islands within the tribe, making it easier for tribe members to return home.

The Rainbow Bridge in the Northwest Continent is located in the capital of the Northern Territory Empire. We must first rush to the Northern Territory Empire."

Speaking of the Northern Territory Empire, a name came to Cohen's mind - Prince Violet, Aldrich Cox.

It was this Prince of Violet who had a dragon egg stolen by Mammon. Later, during the Battle of Emerald Lake, he was tricked into getting it back by Cohen.

Among the five empires, the Northern Territory Empire has always been the most low-key one. The customs and people of the Northern Territory Empire are just like their place of residence - the extremely cold land in the far north, cold and silent.

Legend has it that the people of the Northern Empire are all descendants of frost giants. They are born with supernatural powers, are resistant to cold and freeze, and have physical fitness far superior to that of ordinary humans.

Perhaps it is the perennial ice that makes the people of the Northern Territory Empire less aggressive and ambitious.

Unlike the Eastern Territory Empire and the Central Empire, which often stir up trouble in various parts of the human continent, the Northern Territory Empire never interferes with the regime of any country and believes in the concept of non-alignment.

I have never heard of the Northern Territory Empire being at odds with any nearby country or race. Similarly, I have never heard of the Northern Territory Empire being close to anyone.

It is also inconspicuous in international affairs, and each time it just acts as an emotionless voting machine.

The Winged Elves chose the Northern Territory Empire as the place to receive their people, probably with this in mind.

Since Cohen is now so famous and has a high hatred value, it is easy for him to expose his identity and cause unnecessary trouble when walking in the northwest continent.

So at Windsordale's suggestion, he decided to dress up as an elf.

Windsordler took out a small crystal bottle, which contained emerald-colored crystal liquid. It was sparkling and very beautiful.

“This is one of the essences of the elves, Moon Dew.

It can temporarily change the aura of a human, and also has the effect of disguising one's appearance."

After saying this, Windsardler's fingertips were stained with a few drops of moon dew, and they brushed across Cohen's earlobe with a firefly-like halo. The rounded curve gradually became slender and sharp in the magical light.

Then he dripped the remaining moon dew onto Cohen's hair, and his originally short black hair began to grow with a stream of light like the Milky Way, and even sparked tiny silver arcs of light when the hair ends fell down.

As the moon dew flowed into Cohen's body along the roots of his hair, his entire temperament suddenly changed, and his appearance and body shape also underwent subtle adjustments.

Before long, it had completely transformed from a human into an elf.

Windsordale stared at Cohen blankly and whispered:
“Why don’t you just wear the mask? If you show up in the Elven Tribe like this, I doubt even Her Majesty the Queen will be tempted to take you as her husband.

By the way, you don't really have elven blood, do you? That's too... well, charming."

Looking at Cohen, who was full of elf aura, Windsardler felt his long legs become a little weak, and even felt slightly wet.

Damn, how can he be so good-looking? Is this bastard still a human? How can he look more perfect than an elf?

Windsardler forced himself to look away, a trace of regret inexplicably rising in his heart.

I didn't expect that the effect of the Moon Dew would be so good after Cohen used it. If I bring it back to the elves, it will be eaten alive by those resentful and crazy women.

Cohen reached out and lifted Windsardler's chin, turned her around, and said softly:
"Don't worry, my little Windsor, you are the only one I have eyes for!"

As he said this, he gently kissed Windsardler's seductive red lips, and his hands began to...

After a lot of trouble, Cohen satisfied his desire to use his hands and mouth, and then set off towards the Northern Territory Empire.

The Northern Territory Empire is located in the central part of the northwest continent, not far from Eifin.

Windsardler received news from his father that he still had some official business to handle in the Central Empire and would return to his tribe after finishing it.

From Belén's reply, Cohen could guess what the other party was busy with.

Belén served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Secretary General of the Military Committee in the Central Empire.

The [Noble Martial Arts Festival] is about to begin in Constantine, the Central Empire, welcoming contestants from all races and countries on the continent.

As the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Central Empire, Beren naturally became the chairman of the organizing committee, responsible for organizing all the preparations for the Noble Fighting Festival.

Since the father-in-law would have to wait for some time before returning home, the two of them were in no hurry to travel. They traveled along the way, enjoying the rare time together.

……

Central Empire, Imperial Capital Constantine.

At the office of the Noble Fighting Festival Organizing Committee, Foreign Minister Beren is holding a meeting.

The main topic of the meeting was the Nobles' Martial Arts Festival to be held one year later. As the continent's biggest event held every five years, the entire Central Empire attached great importance to it.

Empress Shanice Klein was also present, and the meeting lasted from day to night.

After it was over, Beren finally had time to take out his communication stone. He had noticed someone calling him during the meeting, but since he was the host of the meeting, he had no time to check the message.

It has been delayed until now.

When Beren saw the contents on the communication stone, he almost jumped up in shock.

The ministers who were about to leave noticed that the usually calm Beren had such an expression and stopped.

Shannis naturally noticed something was wrong and asked:
"what happened?"

Beren concealed the complex emotions on his face and said:

"No, it's a private matter."

When the ministers saw that Beren was unwilling to speak, they all left.

Beren caught up with Shanis who was about to leave and whispered:
"Your Majesty, I would like to ask you for a few days' leave to return to the clan."

Shannis frowned and asked:
"Has anything happened to the Winged Elves?"

As Shannis's most reliable supporter, she also attaches great importance to the safety of the Winged Elves.

Beren shook his head, was silent for a moment, and then told Shannis the truth.

Upon hearing this, a complicated expression suddenly appeared on Shanice's face.

The meaning behind Windsardler bringing Cohen back to the Winged Elves is self-evident.

It's good that her best friend can be happy, but the man she is looking for is her fiancé, which really makes her feel a little overwhelmed.

Shannis was silent for a long time, then said slowly:
"Then go back and bring my best wishes to Windsor."

"Okay, Your Majesty!"

After Beren left, the smile on Shanice's face froze instantly, and she quickly returned to her bedroom.

She took out the engagement letter and looked at the name of Coin Corleone on it, with all kinds of complicated emotions emerging in her beautiful eyes.

After thinking for a while, he took out the special communication stone between him and Cohen, wanting to contact him, but stopped.

In what capacity should I talk to him?
Collaborator?
fiancée?
In the final analysis, the other party didn't even know about the existence of the engagement, so it seemed that how many women he found or who they were had nothing to do with him.

But why do I still feel a little uncomfortable?
Shanice lay on the bed, her eyes gradually becoming dull...

……

Cohen and Windsardler had a smooth journey without encountering any unexpected situations, and soon arrived at the capital of the Northern Territory Empire, the Winter Court.

To Cohen, the Winter Court seemed more like a magnificent ice fortress.

Cohen had seen similar structures before. Frost Star City, the capital of the Silver Frost Principality, was an ice sculpture city.

But obviously, the ice structure of Winter Court is more exquisite and spectacular. The scale of the city of Winter Court alone is comparable to the entire Silver Frost Principality.

Elves are recognized as the most friendly race to humans, and the way to distinguish the identity and status of elves is also very simple.

It all depends on appearance. The more handsome and beautiful the appearance is, the higher the status in the elves and the nobler the bloodline.

When the gatekeepers of the Northern Territory Empire saw a pair of outstanding-looking elven men and women walking towards them, they immediately showed respect on their faces.

Whether it was Cohen's charm that had reached its maximum or Windsardler's stunning appearance, the guards concluded that the couple must be great nobles among the elves, and they did not dare to neglect them in the slightest.

The guard saluted and asked respectfully:

"Are you two adults heading to Hongqiao?"

It is no secret that the Winged Elves placed the Rainbow Bridge to guide their people in the Winter Courtyard, and members of the Winged Elves often return to their tribe from here.

The generous, handsome and beautiful elves not only brought huge profits to the Winter Court, but also gave those infatuated men and women who wanted to marry elves the opportunity to interact with them.

Therefore, everyone in the Winter Court maintained a very friendly attitude towards the elves. In response to the guard's question, Cohen nodded calmly and spoke fluent Elvish:
"Yes, are there any other tribesmen?"

The guards of Winter Court were obviously specially trained, and they were able to speak simple Elvish fluently:

"Not yet. Excuse me, sir, do you need a guide?"

Cohen waved his hand and said:

"No, just get busy."

Windsardler held Cohen's arm, and the two walked on the streets of the Northern Empire, admiring the customs and culture of the exotic country.

Soon, we arrived near Hongqiao.

The main body of Hongqiao is made of a strange translucent crystal material, which is very different from the neat and rigorous architectural style of the surrounding area. The crystal surface of Hongqiao has a unique texture and emits a soft and changing glow.

The two sides of the Rainbow Bridge are wrapped with emerald green vines, engraved with fluorescent runes unique to the elves.

The entire building is full of the artistic style of the elves.

Now this place has become a check-in spot for many citizens of Winter Court, and even many princes and nobles who hope to establish a relationship with the elves are waiting here.

Specifically go to chat up those single elf men and women.

As expected, Cohen and Windsordler caused an immediate sensation among the crowd as soon as they appeared.

It's not that they haven't seen elves with outstanding looks before, but this is the first time they have seen faces as stunning as Cohen and Windsardler.

It's just a pity that the two people's crossed hands made the crowd of infatuated men and women feel regretful.

Not long after, an elderly male winged elf hurried in from inside the Rainbow Bridge. When he saw Windsardler, his expression suddenly changed. He was secretly surprised that this young lady had come here all of a sudden.

The older elf collected his thoughts and was about to bow when Windsardler stopped him with a wave of his hand.

As the daughter of the royal family of the Winged Elves, Windsardle's father Beren is the diplomatic leader of the Winged Elves, and her status in the tribe is very important.

The maintainers of Hongqiao are naturally no strangers to this young lady.

Windsardler asked calmly:

"I want to return to my tribe. When can I leave?"

The elder elf said respectfully with an apologetic look on his face:
"Miss, a group of tribesmen just returned three days ago. If it's just you and this gentleman returning, you'll probably have to wait another three or four days."

Each transmission of Hongqiao requires the consumption of the power of the altar. The power of the altar mainly relies on absorbing the power of the sun, moon and stars, and the absorption cycle is basically seven days.

Windsardler frowned slightly and looked at Cohen beside him.

Cohen smiled and said:

"Then let's stay in Winter Court for a few days. It's a good opportunity to enjoy the scenery of the Northern Territory Empire."

Windsardler tapped his chin and said to the elder elf:

"Arrange a quiet place."

"Okay lady."

……

In the top floor box of a luxurious hotel in Winter Court, Cohen was looking through a file in his hand.

Anthony Watts, male, 47 years old, sixth-level ice mage.

He currently serves as the Financial Director and General Manager of the Investment Management Center of Northern Empire Winter Industrial Investment Group Co., Ltd.

The chairman of Winter Investment is the Violet Prince who was betrayed by Mammon, Aldrich Cox.

Therefore, Winter Industrial Investment, like Grace's "Flaming Red Lips", is a legitimate royal industry.

Anthony Watts's status is naturally no less.

The reason why Cohen was paying attention to this financial director was because Anthony had another identity - the station chief of the Winter Court Station of the Investigation and Statistics Bureau of the Effiin Military Committee.

The fact that we were able to dig this person up with the Military Control Commission was thanks to the former head of the Northwest Branch of the Black Tomb, the Seventh Councilor of the Black Tomb, "The Phantom Corpse", who had been dead for several years.

Anthony Watts, like Julian Singer of Quesaion Station and Herman, who was personally developed by Cohen, were all spies controlled by the "Phantom Corpse".

After the death of the "Phantom Corpse", the greatest legacy he left behind, apart from the blueprint of the "Star Guardian Armor" divine and demonic equipment that even he himself did not know about, was the spies he developed throughout the northwest continent.

The reason why the Phantom Corpse has been able to hold the position of the head of the Black Tomb Northwest Branch for so many years with his strength at the low end of the Legendary rank is because of his excellent intelligence ability.

Cohen now felt a little regretful. The "Phantom Corpse" was truly a genius in intelligence gathering and undercover work. Relying on the characteristics of his extraordinary profession, he was able to often set traps for those target figures in important positions, get hold of their leverage, and make them serve him.

The same thing happened with this Anthony Watts.

Before the "Phantom Corpse" developed Anthony, the latter was just a middle-level employee in the Finance Department of Winter Industrial Investment.

In order to get hold of him, the "Phantom Corpse" pretended to be Anthony's immediate superior, tricked him into moving the group's funds, and then used this to threaten Anthony to work for him.

Although the "corpse phantom's" methods were a bit despicable, the effect was surprisingly good. A small middle-level employee naturally did not dare to bear the crime of embezzling public funds and honestly surrendered to the corpse phantom.

The "Phantom Corpse" is well aware of the principle of playing the long game to catch big fish. He uses various resources to help Anthony climb up the ladder. Over the past decade, he has pushed him to the high position of financial director.

After the death of the "Phantom Corpse", all the information naturally fell into Cohen's hands. After being decrypted by Nephthys, Anthony was also found.

In view of the importance of this person, Hermann personally came to the Winter Court to interview him, and forced Andre to switch to the Military Control Commission by half threats and half inducements.

Anthony had no choice but to give in because his immediate superior, Prince Violet, chairman of Winter Industrial Investment, hated the "Black Tomb" the most because of Mammon's affairs.

If he knew that I had worked for the Northwest branch of the "Black Tomb", not only would my current power and status disappear immediately, I'm afraid there would be no place for him to survive in the entire human continent.

Windsordale asked:

"What time did you meet him? Why hasn't he come yet?"

Cohen checked the time and said:

“The time has passed, I think there must be some emergency.

Why don’t you go back first? I’ve already said that I can do it alone.”

Windsordler raised his eyebrows and said:
"After all, he defected from the Black Tomb and cannot be trusted 100%.

I'll come and see for peace of mind."

Cohen felt somewhat helpless, thinking that if something really happened, there was a high probability that I would be the one to run away with you.

As they were talking, there was a noise outside the door. Cohen's expression changed and he glanced at Windsardler next to him.

The latter disappeared from the room in a flash.

There was a knock on the door shortly afterwards.

"come in."

A slightly thin middle-aged man, wearing a light executive jacket and carrying an indigo briefcase, walked in slowly.

Anthony glanced at Cohen in the room with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Hermann was personally in charge of the overseas station chiefs of the five empires, and Anthony only accepted the leadership of Hermann.

Only Hermann and Rosensha knew his true identity within the Military Control Commission. Even Wiesel from the General Affairs Office was not very clear.

So when Anthony saw a handsome elf sitting in the room, his heart was immediately filled with doubts.

The order he received was that the leader of the Military Control Commission was coming to see him. Why would the leader of the Military Control Commission be an elf?
Anthony suppressed his doubts and remained silent after entering the room, looking at the elf in front of him calmly.

Compare him with the leaders of the Military Intelligence Bureau that Hermann told him about.

After a moment, a trace of astonishment appeared in his eyes, and a bold guess came to his mind.

He had seen Coen's portrait, and the elf in front of him seemed to be about 70% similar to King Effiin, but he had only thought of him as an elf before and did not associate him with Coen.

Now that he thought about it, a layer of cold sweat suddenly broke out on his back. After a short silence, he asked tentatively:

"Director?"

Cohen nodded slightly:

"Sit down and tell me about the recent situation in the Northern Territory Empire."

Anthony secretly exclaimed in amazement. The ruler of a country actually secretly ran to the imperial capital of another country. This King Effiin was really as extraordinary as the rumors said.

I don’t know whether it is a good thing or a bad thing to work with a boss with this style.

He suppressed his fluctuating thoughts and reported to Cohen in detail the intelligence he had recently collected about the Northern Territory Empire.

After listening, Cohen asked:
"Do you have any further plans?"

Anthony was stunned for a moment. He had thought that after listening to him, Cohen would do what a leader usually does, give him some encouragement, point out his shortcomings, and encourage him to continue working hard for him.

As a result, the other party asked me directly if I wanted a promotion and a raise.

Anthony replied carefully:
"Commissioner, I think I'm doing fine in Winter Court. I wouldn't have an advantage if I went somewhere else."

Cohen waved his hand and said:

"You misunderstood. I wasn't talking about your progress within the Military Control Commission. I was asking if you've ever considered taking a further step within Winter Industrial Investment?"

Anthony was even more surprised and said:
"Director, you may not be fully aware of the current situation of our Winter Industrial Investment... The position I hold now is the highest position an outsider can hold."

He is now the financial director of the group. Going further, he will be in the leadership position of the group. This position is definitely firmly in the hands of the royal family of the Northern Territory Empire.

He was a small-town test-taker from a minor noble family, and the fact that he could sit in his current position was the result of the "Phantom Corpse" mobilizing a lot of favors and resources.

He didn't even dare to think about going one step further.

He just thought that Cohen asked this question because he didn't understand the situation of Winter Industrial Investment.

Cohen smiled faintly:
“You just have to answer yes or no.

As for the rest, it’s not your concern.”

(End of this chapter)