My queen is rebelling!

Epheien, Florence, the Royal Palace.

Queen Adelle Angraean of Epheien finished a busy day of government affairs and returned to her bedroom, removing the gorgeous and cumbersome palace attire, revealing her mature and sensual body.

She put on a bathrobe, walked barefoot, and stepped into the bathroom.

The bathroom was filled with misty water vapor, enveloping everything like a light veil.

Adelle lightly tapped her hand, and the bathtub was instantly filled with warm water.

With a casual sprinkle, layers of delicate and charming rose petals floated on the surface of the water, like a scarlet sea.

Adelle completely shed all the clothes on her body, exposing breathtaking curves and snow-like dazzling whiteness.

She slowly stepped into the bathtub, her figure graceful, her skin like snow.

Moist jade feet submerged into the water, followed by straight, fair legs, plump and fleshy jade buttocks…

Then even that stunningly beautiful face was completely submerged in the water, and the petals in the bathtub gently rippled.

After a few minutes, Adelle emerged from the water, as if wanting to wash away all the fatigue and worries in her heart.

Taking a few deep breaths of air, Adelle leaned against the edge of the bathtub, her wet long hair scattered outside the tub like black silk.

Her Majesty the Queen slightly closed her eyes, and her long, curled eyelashes trembled slightly under the caress of the water vapor.

But her brows were always tightly furrowed, as if something was weighing on her mind.

She slightly opened her eyes, her gaze sweeping over the array notes that Cohen had given her not far away.

Finally, she knew the source of her worries.

Cohen had left Epheien for the Eastern Sacred Land to stabilize his aura for more than two months.

Prince Haug, who escorted him to the Sacred Land, had already returned first, leaving Cohen alone there.

It had been more than two months, and he hadn't sent her a single message, making her wonder if Cohen had regained his memory—

From an obedient and sensible little brother, he had turned back into the cold and hostile young king he was before.

Torn between hope and fear, Adelle gently waved her hand, and a cyan communication stone flew out from her pile of clothes.

She played with the cyan communication stone.

The communication array on this communication stone was personally made by Adelle.

There were only two in total, and they were gifts Adelle gave to Cohen when he ascended the throne.

In addition to sending text messages, it can also make voice calls.

Moreover, everything is encrypted, and even a Saint-level expert would find it difficult to eavesdrop.

Her Majesty the Queen's array talent is so outstanding.

Adelle pondered for a moment, and still chose to activate the array, launching a voice communication request to Cohen on the other end.

Her slender hand picked it out of the water and cast a magic power towards the communication stone, and a faint cyan light began to flicker, and made a ticking sound:

Five seconds, ten seconds… A minute passed.

The expression on Adelle's face was calm and collected, as if the ticking sound had no effect on her.

Five minutes passed, and there was still no sign of receiving the communication request on the other end of the array.

Finally, the magic power that activated the array ran out, and the cyan communication stone fell into silence.

Adelle put the communication stone aside expressionlessly.

She stretched out her slender arms, scooped up a handful of clear water, slowly raised it to the top of her head, and let the water slowly flow down between her fingers, flowing past the exaggerated curves in front of her chest.

Her gaze swept over the communication stone not far away without leaving a trace, but it was still silent.

Her beautiful jade face was like a beautiful ice sculpture, her expression still unchanged. She took a deep breath and buried her whole body in the water.

She closed her eyes tightly, and her long eyelashes rested quietly on her eyelids like two small fans.

Her cheeks were slightly bulging, like a cute little squirrel.

Then a series of crystal clear bubbles began to emerge from her red lips.

One after another, they floated upwards happily.

If Cohen were here to see this scene, he would definitely be greatly shocked by the Queen's contrasting cuteness.

However, when these small bubbles emerged from the water, they revealed their true appearance. They were not bubbles at all, but ice balls composed of extremely pure ice elements!

Adelle's hair was like black seaweed in the water, swaying gently with the current.

Suddenly, a burst of magic surged from the communication stone next to her. Adelle emerged from the water, flicking her hair, splashing water, and scattering water droplets on her jade skin, like crushed pearls.

With a wave of her hand, she answered the communication request from Cohen.

A few minutes ago, in the 'Lost Land', the City of Tillers, in the living area deep in the City Lord's Mansion, in a spacious and bright living room—

Cohen was discussing the future plans of the city-state with the girls from the 'Endless Blade'.

The chattering voices of the beauties, big and small, were endless, each expressing their own opinions.

In terms of military affairs, there were 5,000 new troops, the purchase of weapons and equipment, and the guarantee of logistical supplies, all of which were complicated.

The most important thing was the inscription of the 'Concentric Curse Seal' and the military training of the new army.

Arnold and Margaret hadn't appeared in everyone's sight for a long time, and they had been busy with this matter all these days.

In terms of political affairs, the cooperation with the 'Unicorn Merchant Guild' had officially started, and someone needed to be sent to take over this logistics route that was assigned to the 'Endless Blade'.

The current tentative candidate is [Logistics Officer] Grace Tang.

Her Royal Highness the Princess was originally one of the shareholders of the famous luxury goods merchant guild 'Flaming Red Lips' on the mainland.

She is very experienced in these trade businesses, so it is most appropriate to let her be responsible for this future trade route.

The only worry is that Grace's identity cannot be easily exposed, so how to conceal the stunning beauty of Her Royal Highness the Princess has become a difficult problem for everyone to struggle with.

In addition, the several agricultural bases in the city-state are being prepared to restart under the leadership of Saffron and Oliver.

Agricultural production is the foundation of the 'City of Tillers' and is also related to the basis for the future development of Cohen's power, so this matter is also very important.

At present, they have encountered a problem—there is not much arable land available!

Since Cohen began to take power, he announced the magic potion formula of the 'Agricultural God Sequence' at the first time, and the enthusiasm of the transcendents in the entire city-state soared.

The original land in the city-state immediately seemed stretched.

Expanding arable land and increasing grain production are urgent.

Before, Cohen was able to reach an agreement with the 'Musician' of the Chaotic Demon Continent.

It relied on promising to increase grain output and giving the other party the magic potion formula for the two godhood paths of 'Magic Potion City-State'.

The latter is not difficult for Cohen, while the former requires Cohen to quickly expand the scale of production.

He has already told Saffron and Oliver the synthesis paths of the two high-yield crop seeds he mastered in the game forum of his previous life.

He asked them to synthesize them as soon as possible.

Although there are detailed synthesis paths, it is not very difficult for the two [Agricultural Scientists] to synthesize mature seeds.

However, various experiments take a certain amount of time, and it is not realistic to apply new seeds to actual production in a short period of time.

According to the grain output plan agreed upon with various forces, at least half a year later, a batch of grain that is 20% more than the original quota will have to be supplied.

It is not safe to just wait for the new seeds to be put into production. Cohen decided to start looking for the 'Order Fire Seed' first.

When the army is trained in the future, he can directly ignite the 'Order Fire Seed' and have a new 'Order Oasis'.

Cohen shared his thoughts with everyone.

As expected, it caused shock among the girls.

Grace looked at Cohen with eyes as if she was looking at some rare treasure.

She clearly knew what it meant to have an 'Order Oasis' in the 'Lost Land' and establish an oasis-level force!

That means she can use this as her rear base to provide a constant stream of support for her future succession.

To take a step back, even if she fails in the political struggle in the future, she has a way out.

Hiding in the 'Lost Land', she doesn't have to worry about Xia Zuo's counterattack and liquidation!

Grace now can't wait to find Isabella and kiss her best friend hard.

She really needs to thank her for introducing such a powerful potential stock to her!

Cohen accurately grasped the thoughts of Her Royal Highness the Princess and reminded her in a timely manner:

"Hey, hey, a certain noble princess shouldn't be thinking wildly.

Our 'Endless Blade' is not a tool for someone to seize the throne!

This is a common asset that belongs to everyone, and we can't take such a big risk for the selfishness of one person."

Grace was immediately poured with a basin of cold water, and gave Cohen a resentful look, saying in a greasy tone:

"Why is the leader so ruthless!

Are you going to stand by and watch your team members being bullied and having their things taken away?"

Cohen was already immune to Grace's expression and replied seriously:

"If the Eastern Empire has half of my shares in the future, and I fully help Your Highness to fight against Xia Zuo, it may not be impossible!"

Grace carefully savored Cohen's words and quickly realized that she was being teased—half of the shares, wouldn't that be wanting to be her husband!

Grace's cheeks flushed almost imperceptibly, and she spat softly:

"If you tease me again, I'll go to Little Isabella and tell on you!"

Winsader's face showed a strange look, staring at Cohen's mask, as if trying to see through his true thoughts.

After a moment of silence, she asked in a low voice:

"Did you plan to establish a base camp in the 'Lost Land' from the beginning?

That so-called promise to trade with the dwarves, to obtain space stones, and to help me enter there, wouldn't be a lie to me."

Cohen looked at Winsader, whose expression was not very natural, smiled bitterly, put on a sincere look, and stared at Winsader:

"I admit that I have a slight intention to use you.

However, establishing a base camp in the 'Lost Land' and trading space stones with the dwarves are not conflicting matters.

Don't worry, as long as I stabilize here, I can start normal trade with the dwarves.

As long as I get enough space stones, I will accompany you on a trip.

What's more… after so many days of getting along and the help of Miss Elf, I can be sure that you have become a very trusted and recognized friend of mine.

Even for the sake of this hard-won friendship, I will fulfill my promise to you!"

Cohen's gaze made Winsader a little unbearable. She turned her head slightly and said in a very unnatural tone:

“I understand, I'll trust you one more time!”

Grace clicked her tongue softly:

“It seems there's some shady deal between you two.

This gluttonous elf miss, let me kindly remind you, don't let this Captain you've never even met eat you up completely!”

Windsor Della retorted without any mercy:

“A certain little succubus should also be careful, lest you end up having the throne you worked so hard to seize, be divided in half by someone else!”

The rest of the "Endless Blade" were used to their routine bickering.

In the beginning, Nafertis would still play the role of "political commissar", trying to mediate between the two.

Now she understood that this Imperial Princess and the elven royal noblewoman were inherently incompatible, and they wouldn't be quiet unless they argued at least twice a day.

This had already become the daily routine of the "Endless Blade".

She had now learned to honestly eat melon seeds with Asuna on the side, no longer interfering in their affairs.

Just then, Cohen's communication stone stirred.

At first, Cohen thought there was some change in the country, a message from Prince Haug or Herman.

But he discovered that the magical induction came from a gift that the Queen had given him long ago.

That pale cyan communication stone!

When he saw that it was a voice call request, Cohen felt his heart skip a beat.

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He took a few deep breaths and quickly stopped the chattering girls.

Just as he was about to answer, he suddenly realized that his true identity was still confidential to Windsor Della and Grace.

He couldn't communicate with the Queen here in front of them.

He casually explained a few words, hurriedly left the living room, and found a hidden secret room.

By the time Cohen had settled down again, the request had already been disconnected.

Cohen felt a chill in his heart. Even though he had never been in a relationship in his previous life, he knew what the consequences of not answering his wife's call were.

Taking a deep breath, and preparing for all kinds of situations, Cohen reactivated the magic circle and established voice communication with the Queen.

Ding!

Communication successful.

Cohen first heard a rustling sound of water.

His heart jumped. Could the Queen be taking a bath?

Well, it's about that time.

Soon, the long-lost familiar voice came from the other side.

Hearing the voice, Cohen felt much more relaxed, as if all his struggles here had meaning.

Yadell on the other side was playing with the communication stone in her hand, not knowing how to start for a moment.

Should she scold him?

He hadn't sent a message in two months, and he didn't answer her call immediately.

Yadell felt a little uncomfortable.

But she couldn't say the words when they reached her mouth, because Cohen's memory and mind were only that of a six-year-old… well, almost seven-year-old child.

Yadell fell into a tangle.

But soon Cohen solved the problem for her, he took the initiative to say:

“Sister, I was in seclusion just now and didn't sense the reaction of the communication stone.

Is there anything wrong, Sister?”

With Cohen's opening, Yadell breathed a sigh of relief and didn't think it was a big deal.

She also felt that Cohen was working very hard. He couldn't even sense the communication stone because of his cultivation. Since the other party was so hardworking, she shouldn't be too demanding of herself.

What's more, she still remembered Cohen's words—he was working hard to protect his Queen Sister!

Yadell's mood inexplicably became much brighter, and she asked about Cohen's life and cultivation.

Listening to the Queen's subtle concern and affection in her words, Cohen felt an impulse to tell her everything.

Whether from the perspective of a student, younger brother, husband, or king, he didn't seem to be deceiving a woman who treated him with such dedication.

But soon, this impulse was annihilated by the earth-shattering turmoil of his previous life.

No, he can't expose himself now!

There must be an inside spy around the Queen!

Even the Queen's personal protection, which was equivalent to a legendary combat power, failed to prevent Cohen from being poisoned.

If he was exposed at this time, he would definitely become the target of public criticism, and may even bring unknown dangers to the Queen.

Let's do this for now, and at worst, I'll admit more mistakes to the Queen in the future.

After a long "phone call", Cohen heard the sound, and it seemed that Yadell was wiping her body.

Sure enough, the Queen was taking a bath while talking to him.

Cohen was now extremely regretful, why didn't this communication stone have video communication function?

But soon, the Queen's voice broke his erotic thoughts:

“By the way, Your Majesty, do you still remember the ‘Lord of Shadows’ that I mentioned to you before?”

Cohen's heart moved. How did his vest get noticed by the Queen again?

Did the matter of the "Lost Land" also spread to Effien?

He replied calmly:

“I remember, Sister said he was very powerful and wanted to summon him?”

Yadell said:

“That's right, he does have some skills. I received intelligence during the day that he is now in the ‘Lost Land’ and has made a considerable name for himself.

After all, he came from our Effien, so there is always some affection.

If Your Majesty's seclusion is over, I will ask Royal Uncle Haug to find a way to contact the ‘Lord of Shadows’. How about Your Majesty meet him?”

Cohen was stunned for a moment. It's me meeting myself again?

He didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Yadell seemed to feel that a seven-year-old child might not be able to understand such complicated things, so she simply said bluntly:

“Your Majesty should also know that the current situation in our country is not very stable.

Although I will always protect Your Majesty's safety, there will always be times when I neglect.

This ‘Lord of Shadows’, whether it is his talent or the forces behind him, is a force to be reckoned with.

I hope Your Majesty can establish friendship with him, so that he can help me protect Your Majesty in times of crisis!

Well, of course, we can't ask people to help for nothing. I will have Royal Uncle Haug bring some things he urgently needs.

I believe these things can help Your Majesty and him establish a certain friendship.

If Your Majesty is willing, I will start preparing for this matter tomorrow.

Don't do it in Florence, there are too many people there, and it is easy to leak information.

The ‘Lost Land’ is not far from the Eastern Territory, I will have Royal Uncle Haug invite him to the Eastern Territory, the two of you will meet, and by the way, hand over the things to him.”

Cohen was silent again, but this time he was moved by Yadell.

This woman, who thought of everything for him, but never showed it in front of outsiders, made his throat seem to be choked by something, and his heart was full of unspeakable emotion.

He was so bastard in the past few years that he didn't see the Queen's good intentions at all, and he had a cold war with her, hurting her heart deeply.

Cohen couldn't help but slap himself twice.

Cohen came back to his senses, concealed the emotion in his voice, and replied:

“Okay, then I'll wait for Royal Uncle in the Eastern Territory.”

“Okay.”

The two chatted about other things, and then Yadell interrupted the communication with reluctance from Cohen.

Needless to say, the Queen must be preparing overnight for the things Cohen will take to meet the "Lord of Shadows".

Cohen was also a little curious at this time, what things would the Queen prepare to impress the "Lord of Shadows".

If viewed entirely from the standpoint of the "Lord of Shadows", it seems that few things can impress such a young man to protect a foolish king and interfere in the chaotic Effien political situation.

Take the time to ask Royal Uncle Haug, the Queen should hand over the prepared things to him.

Well, don't refuse the things given by your own sister!

I really didn't expect that staring at the vest of the "Lord of Shadows" could also get assistance from the Queen!

Sure enough, there is providence in the dark, he and the Queen are a match made in heaven!

Cohen thought happily.

Completely unaware of what happened in the living room after he left.

In the original living room, after seeing Cohen leaving in a hurry, everyone suddenly fell into an eerie silence.

Grace narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly, and lost the mood to quarrel with Windsor Della. She whispered:

“Rarely… no, it should be said that since I came here, I have never seen such an anxious expression on the Captain's face… Well, I just felt the magic wave of the communication stone. Is someone going to communicate with him?

Why did he avoid us?”

At this time, after listening to Grace's analysis, Asuna, Nafertis, and Freya looked at each other, and all saw a certain guess in each other's eyes.

The only woman who could make Cohen so anxious to avoid everyone's communication was probably that woman.

Thinking of this, the two adults and one small girl revealed the same lost emotions.

Windsor Della replied calmly:

“Perhaps you can remove the ‘us’, the Captain may just be avoiding you.”

Grace chuckled:

“It seems you didn't join much earlier than me, and you don't know the Captain's true identity either!”

After saying that, the two actually looked at each other with great understanding, and then jointly focused their attention on Asuna, Nafertis, and Freya.

Suddenly being stared at by two powerful Gold ranks, the three immediately felt an invisible pressure.

Windsor Della seemed to be talking to herself:

“Well, among these three people, two of them seem to have the restraint of a soul contract, and the other… Miss Nafertis, according to my investigation of the ‘Lord of Shadows’. She should be the first to follow the Captain, and even willing to fight against the Legendary rank with the Captain.

Therefore, it is understandable that she is not bound by the soul contract.

Then the restraint of this soul contract is likely to be to keep the Captain's true identity secret.”

Windsor Della made a judgment:

“That is to say, these three ladies all know the true identity of the ‘Lord of Shadows’!

Right!”