My queen is rebelling!

As Cohen finished speaking, Nephthys was the first to reply:

"I'll choose whatever Master chooses!"

Asuna hesitated for a moment and said:

"I am Master's attendant knight. Master's command is the direction my sword points!"

Freya also blushed and declared with a raised fist:

"We need to support the Farmers' Association, overthrow the 'Cultivation Society,' and finally completely control the 'Cultivator City-State.'

Let the 'Cultivator City-State' become our food base and logistics supply line!"

Windsor quickly pointed out the key issue:

"That Tier 7 [Landlord] of the society has been able to control the 'Cultivator Federation' for so long, it definitely isn't just relying on force.

I think the key lies in those five Silver-tier [Agricultural Scientists] holding the grain seeds under him."

Cohen gave Windsor an admiring look and said:

"That's right, these five people are the key to the 'Cultivator Federation' becoming the granary of the entire 'Lost Land.'

They are also the key to Ivan Petrov being able to manage the 'Cultivator Federation' for a long time."

Asuna said excitedly:

"Are we going to kill his five subordinates?

Five Silver-tiers, Little Red and I can deal with one together, Master can deal with one, and the remaining three are handed over to Miss Windsor.

The Gold-tier [Landlord] will be handed over to Arnold's Tiger Guards, how about it?"

Nephthys interjected:

"But in that case, after Master controls the city-state, how will we guarantee the supply of food?"

For a time, several people began to discuss at once.

Cohen gestured slightly, signaling everyone to stop for the moment, and then revealed his plan in its entirety.

After listening, Windsor stared at Cohen for a long time:

"Honestly, do you have any connection with the 'Cobalt Soul Academy'?

I feel like you know everything?

Could it be that you are a secret disciple of the 'Cobalt Soul Academy' walking outside?"

Cohen spread his hands:

"I really wish I was a member of the 'Cobalt Soul Academy,' but unfortunately, they might not look up to me."

After Cohen finished talking with the others, he called Planck in and whispered a few instructions.

Hearing Cohen's instructions, Planck's eyes became very strange. He probably already guessed what Cohen wanted to do.

Even knowing the magic potion combinations and formulas of the "Sea God Series" and "Misfortune Goddess Series."

Then it is normal to know the complete advancement method of the "Agricultural God Sequence".

If Cohen insists on making trouble in the "Cultivator City-State," with the Witch standing up for him, there really aren't many people who can control him.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but remind him:

"The existence of the 'Cultivator City-State' is very sensitive. If the trouble gets too big to clean up, even the Witch will be under great pressure.

You need to know that our Arcane Continent is not dominant among the five major oasis forces and is subject to many constraints."

Cohen understood Planck's meaning.

Don't go too far. If the 'Cultivator City-State' can't continue to provide food for the 'Lost Land' after overthrowing Ivan Petrov, it will be subject to interference and pressure from many external forces.

Even if he temporarily controls the city-state, it won't last long and will instead provoke resentment from many forces.

Cohen replied with a faint smile:

"Mr. Navigator, please rest assured, I won't make things difficult for the Witch."

...

The flying behemoth driven by Planck was very fast. In less than a day, it had already rushed from the core area of the "Arcane Continent" to the northernmost "Cultivator City-State."

No matter how special its position is, the "Cultivator City-State" nominally belongs to the Sequence Lord's Paradise of Life.

The Witch's Tier 9 confidant [Navigator] personally escorted the person, Ivan Petrov did not dare to neglect, and waited outside the city early with the high-level personnel of the "Cultivation Society."

When he saw a mysterious aristocratic young man leading a few beautiful women and an army full of baleful aura appear in front of him, Ivan Petrov fell into deep thought.

Which aristocratic family in the human world has climbed up to the Witch's relationship and sent them to the "Lost Land" to experience?

Could it be that the Witch felt it was not easy to deal with, so she sent them to the "Cultivator City-State," which is far away from the center of the "Lost Land" and has no danger?

Purely from a security point of view, the "Cultivator City-State," which is dominated by farmers and whose highest transcendent is only Tier 7, is indeed a good place.

Ivan Petrov felt that his speculation should be very reasonable.

Soon, [Navigator] Planck's words confirmed his speculation.

After the two groups exchanged polite greetings, Planck quietly said a few words to Ivan according to what Cohen had instructed him before:

"Mr. Petrov, this 'Endless Blade' adventurer group was personally instructed by the Witch.

The force behind him is very important to our purchase of magic potion materials in the human world. The Witch hopes that he can spend some time in the 'Arcane Continent' safely.

So he was sent to the 'Cultivator City-State,' which is far away from the center of the dispute.

Do you understand what I mean?"

Ivan's expression moved slightly, and he respectfully replied:

"I completely understand, rest assured, I will treat this distinguished guest well."

Planck showed a knowing smile and patted Ivan on the shoulder:

"Come to Azure City-State to play when you have time."

"Definitely, definitely."

After sending Cohen and his party to the "Cultivator City-State," Planck drove the flying behemoth away.

After the people left, Ivan immediately enthusiastically introduced the members of the "Cultivation Society" to Cohen and his party.

What Cohen was most concerned about were his five Silver-tier [Agricultural Scientists] subordinates.

They are Barley, who manages the barley and wheat production area, Rice, who manages the rice production area, Cornell, who manages the corn production area, Oliver, who manages the olive production area, and Saffron, who manages the saffron production area, which is famous for its precious spices and medicinal materials.

Each of these five people owns a vast area of cultivated land in the city-state. In addition, there are three order floating islands for the five of them to open up farmland for use.

Each person has at least more than 10,000 farmers and [Cultivators] under their control.

The "Cultivator City-State" can continuously provide a stable supply of grain and materials to the "Lost Land," and these five people are particularly important.

Among the five, the first three, Barley, Rice, and Cornell, are confidant subordinates personally cultivated by Ivan.

They already have relatives or friends with Ivan Petrov.

As for the latter two, Oliver and Saffron, they stood out from a group of [Cultivators] through their own efforts and were given magic potions to advance to the Silver tier by Ivan, thus successfully advancing and becoming [Agricultural Scientists].

Therefore, among the five people, the first three have already reached the fifth tier, while the latter two are still at the fourth tier.

It wasn't that the latter two lacked talent, but rather that the advancement method for the [Agriculturalist] was also monopolized by Ivan, requiring a sufficient amount of contribution points for exchange.

Faced with Ivan Petrov's enthusiasm, Cohen responded with equal warmth, introducing his "Endless Blade" adventure group.

When he learned that the highest-level transcendent in this adventure group was only a seventh-order elf, and the rest were bronze and silver ranks, with even the group leader Cohen only having a third-order strength.

Ivan Petrov immediately dropped his last bit of guard.

He completely regarded Cohen and his party as noble young masters out for some gilded experience.

As for Arnold's three thousand troops, in his eyes, they were just Cohen's bodyguard detachment, posing no significant threat.

Having controlled "Cultivator City-State" for so many years, Ivan Petrov was naturally adept at worldly affairs, being both smooth and shrewd.

He busied himself attending to Cohen and his group, showing no airs of a city lord.

Cohen also earnestly played the role of a noble young master traveling with beautiful concubines, pointing at Windsor Adler and saying:

"My concubine... uh, teammate, is quite interested in various delicacies. Do you have any local specialties here?"

Windsor Adler, upon hearing this, curled her lip and secretly held it against Cohen.

Ivan Petrov and the others, upon hearing Cohen's slip of the tongue, all let out ambiguous chuckles.

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Ivan Petrov quickly replied:

"Yes, yes, we have many delicious pastries made from green and organic crops here. I believe the madam will definitely like them.

Moreover, we have already prepared a grand welcome banquet for everyone. Distinguished guests, please!"

Ivan Petrov, with a smile on his face, led Cohen and his group to the most luxurious hotel in the city.

A grand banquet had obviously been prepared long ago. The courtyard was brightly lit, and Ivan Petrov, along with several subordinates, enthusiastically conversed with Cohen and the others.

He also thoughtfully arranged for his family members to serve Asuna, Windsor Adler, and others attentively.

Everyone wore undisguised and sincere smiles, and the joyful sounds of laughter and clinking glasses intertwined, echoing in the night sky for a long time, clearly indicating that both host and guests were enjoying themselves.

...

After the banquet, Cohen and the others were arranged to stay in a small villa under the name of the city-state's executive government.

Arnold and the female priest Margaret, along with three thousand elite soldiers, were stationed in the military camp in the suburbs.

Splitting into two groups was also for safety's sake.

Late at night, four beautiful girls, big and small, successively gathered in Cohen's room.

Windsor Adler was the last to arrive. After the banquet, she went out alone to buy some delicious snacks, and of course, also to survey the surrounding environment under Cohen's orders.

After all, arriving in a strange place for the first time, understanding the surroundings was an essential task for an experienced adventure group leader.

Having a winged elf princess as such an excellent scout was something not to be wasted.

Windsor Adler returned with several local snacks and said to Cohen:

"There are no transcendent individuals of a very high level nearby, but there are quite a few spies. I noticed many people secretly following me when I was buying things. I don't know what forces they belong to."

Cohen complimented with a smile:

"Is it possible that our elf lady is too charming and has captivated others?"

Windsor Adler was still quite satisfied with Cohen's praise and continued:

"That is possible.

Also, I've checked the villa inside and out, and I haven't found any traces of monitoring arrays.

There's also no one watching outside. They didn't tamper with where we're staying."

Cohen wasn't surprised by this and said:

"Ivan Petrov won't cause trouble for himself.

My performance today should have dispelled a lot of his suspicion. Besides, in his imagination, I'm currently partying with everyone.

He certainly wouldn't be so tactless as to come and make trouble."

Freya looked puzzled and asked:

"What does 'partying' mean?"

Nephthys and Asuna both rolled their eyes at Cohen.

Windsor Adler snorted:

"Who was it who said to pay attention to minors last time?

Speaking of which, I haven't settled the score with someone for ruining my reputation today!"

Cohen made a slip of the tongue, and faced with Freya's clear and innocent eyes, he said awkwardly:

"It just means having a tea party. Doesn't your sister Windsor Adler like food very much? I plan to have a tea party to celebrate after everyone's finished the mission!"

Freya nodded, seeming to understand.

Cohen breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Windsor Adler, who had a stern face, and said:

"Isn't this for your sake? As everyone's leader, I have an obligation to take care of the preferences of every team member.

As for saying you're my concubine, isn't that also to keep everyone's identities more secret?

Besides, is following me shameful?"

Windsor Adler raised her eyebrows slightly:

"Sweet talk. I think I understand why you can gather so many beautiful girls."

After the two exchanged a few routine bickers, Cohen became serious and said:

"According to our previous plan, we'll split into two groups tonight.

I'll go find the leader of the 'Farmers' Association'.

Windsor Adler, you take Nephthys to meet Ivan Petrov's two capable subordinates, Oliver, who manages the olive production area, and Saffron, who manages the precious spice and medicinal saffron production area.

Don't reveal your identities at first. According to what I gave you earlier, first go and sound out these two people.

They aren't original members of the 'Cultivation Society', and their loyalty to Ivan Petrov won't be that high. If possible, try to win them over first.

Asuna, you stay here to protect Freya. Contact us promptly if anything happens."

"Okay."

Windsor Adler glanced at Cohen and said:

"I don't have any problems here, but do you have confidence in going to meet the leader of the 'Farmers' Association' yourself?"

Cohen chuckled:

"It's rare to receive the concern of Her Royal Highness the Princess. I'm truly honored!"

Windsor Adler turned her face away and snorted:

"I just don't want your agreement with me to fall apart halfway."

Saying that, she took off a pair of winged earrings from her pointed ears and threw them to Cohen, saying:

"Activate them in case of an emergency. They can give you a speed that can temporarily escape the pursuit of a legendary rank."

Cohen felt a surge of emotion in his heart. Although he wouldn't need this item, the elf lady's kindness and concern were genuine.

He wanted to say a few words of thanks, but Windsor Adler had already left the room with Nephthys, who had a face full of jealousy.

Cohen noticed the strange gazes from Asuna and Freya beside him, cleared his throat, put away the earrings, and said:

"You guys stay home obediently and contact us promptly if anything happens."

"Okay."

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