My queen is rebelling!

Hearing Cohen suddenly say this, Melantha's expression abruptly froze, and the atmosphere between the two instantly cooled down.

Her voice suddenly seemed distant, yet also very close:

"Do you mean you're preparing to become my enemy?"

Cohen continued to repeat what he had said before:

"We can cooperate!"

Melantha stared at Cohen for a long time before looking away, saying:

"How do you want to cooperate with me?"

Cohen's voice was unhurried and measured:

"Presumably, you've also received the news.

Queen Effiein is preparing to establish a secret intelligence agency within the country to target domestic and foreign reactionary forces."

Melantha smiled mockingly, saying:

"You don't think a newly established department can salvage Effiein's situation in a few months, do you?"

Cohen said calmly:

"I am the highest person in charge of this department."

Melantha was first stunned for a moment, then quickly reacted, her voice carrying a hint of intriguing meaning:

"You've joined forces with Queen Effiein?"

Cohen nodded.

Melantha's tone became much stronger:

"You're courting death! You don't even know who you're going to face!

What enemies you're going to face!"

Cohen smiled faintly:

"That has nothing to do with our cooperation. My condition is that our Military Intelligence Bureau will be responsible for the establishment of your 'Black Tomb' Northwest Branch.

We will work together to eliminate the remaining external forces hidden in Florence.

In return, I can guarantee you, even swearing in the name of the gods.

After everything is over, Queen Effiein, Adelle Angraean, will become a person of the 'Lost Land'!"

Melantha's expression faltered, and she asked with some disbelief:

"Are you sure?"

Cohen replied firmly:

"If you don't believe me, you can have Belmodey cast a curse contract on me.

If Queen Effiein does not become a person of the 'Lost Land' in the future.

I am willing to pay any price."

Cohen added in his heart, I only guaranteed that Queen Effiein would become a person of the "Lost Land" in the future.

But I didn't guarantee that she would become a person of your "Mystic Continent."

Her man is already the master of the "Lost Land's" Endless Alliance.

It is only reasonable for Adelle to be the mistress of the "Endless Alliance."

Melantha did not expect Cohen to make such a move, so she did not notice the trap in Cohen's words.

In her opinion, Cohen did this so that her plan could be implemented smoothly, and he was completely thinking of her.

He just didn't want to make it so obvious, so he proposed such a deal.

Her heart became even softer.

It has to be said that no matter how powerful a woman is, once she falls into the whirlpool of love, she will become blind.

Cohen obviously did not expect that his deal to seduce Melantha would actually make her self-sufficient to such an extent.

After Melantha recovered her emotions, she said softly:

"That's not necessary, I believe you."

Cohen took a few steps forward, suddenly grabbed Melantha's hand, kissed it gently, and said emotionally:

"Thank you, Sasha, I knew you would agree.

Let's work together to build the Northwest Branch of 'Black Tomb' into our own independent kingdom, okay?"

Melantha was dizzy from Cohen's sudden intimacy, and replied blankly:

"Okay, okay."

While Cohen cursed himself for being shameless in his heart, he said softly:

"Then let's start cooperating today!

Your 'Black Tomb' has the most well-informed intelligence.

What's more, you are the 【Listener】who can eavesdrop on everything.

Florence should have no secrets that can be hidden from you!

Tell me first, which respectable ministers in the Effiein Cabinet have had shady dealings with your 'Black Tomb'?"

Melantha slightly pouted and said:

"Are you saying that I'm shady?"

Cohen laughed:

"Slip of the tongue, slip of the tongue."

Melantha snorted softly:

"As for the cabinet ministers, there is indeed one who has cooperated with us, Baron Gore, the National Chief Justice.

He seems to have commissioned our 'Black Tomb' to kill someone before.

He also bought some information from us here. But I don't know exactly what information it was, because I didn't handle it at the time."

Cohen's eyes flickered. As expected, Gore, this complete traitor, had dealings with "Black Tomb" in addition to colluding with the Central Empire.

However, Gore still needs to be used as bait, so he cannot be touched yet.

Cohen asked:

"Besides him, is there anyone else?"

Melantha thought for a moment and said:

"There is no one in the cabinet. There is one person whose level is only higher than that of the cabinet ministers, but his identity is too sensitive. I don't know if you dare to touch him?"

Cohen's eyes sank slightly and asked:

"Who is it?"

Melantha whispered a name in Cohen's ear.

When Cohen heard it, a trace of astonishment appeared in his pupils, and he asked:

"Him?

What deal did he make with 'Black Tomb'?"

Melantha said in a low voice:

"It seems to be for his son's matter. As far as I know, his son offended a big shot in a certain empire.

He has always hoped that our 'Black Tomb' can act as an intermediary to mediate this matter for him.

Well, he has secretly arrived in Florence!"

A few traces of murderous intent flashed across Cohen's face, and he asked with a fake smile:

"Your 'Black Tomb' shouldn't be so kind.

What price is our dear Duke of the Westland prepared to pay to have your 'Black Tomb' facilitate this matter?"

Duke of the Westland, Faginham Francis.

The name Melantha said in Cohen's ear was this one.

From a blood relationship perspective, he should be the closest of the four dukes to the Corleone royal family.

The Effiein Westland and the Corleone royal family have always had a tradition of intermarriage.

One of the sons of the current Duke of the Westland, Faginham Francis, married a princess of the Corleone royal family.

If Cohen remembers correctly, this princess seems to be Prince Hauge's niece!

Hearing that the Duke of the Westland, Faginham, had secretly colluded with "Black Tomb", Cohen's eyes turned much colder.

Melantha smiled mockingly and said:

"We don't need him to do anything for us. A mere Duke of the Westland is of no value to us.

But I introduced this duke to…"

Melantha suddenly paused here.

After a moment of silence, she continued:

"Introduced him to a secret envoy of Prince Sasso."

Seeing that Cohen remained unmoved after hearing the name of Prince Sasso, astonishment appeared on Melantha's delicate face, and she couldn't help but ask:

"Don't you know who Prince Sasso is?"

Cohen replied:

"I know, the prince who is said to be the most powerful on the continent, the old emperor's nephew of the Eastern Empire.

He is also the most likely heir to inherit the next imperial throne of the Eastern Empire."

Melantha continued:

"Then why aren't you surprised at all?

Why aren't you curious as to why I would introduce the Duke of the Westland to Prince Sasso's secret envoy?"

Cohen's heart was filled with inexplicable emotion for Melantha's frankness.

This kind of thing is definitely top secret information within "Black Tomb", but Melantha told him without any concealment.

Cohen buried his gratitude and affection in his heart and said with a smile:

"It's very simple, because Prince Sasso's plan is to support Saxon, the third prince of the Ceylan Kingdom, and let him bewitch the Duke of the Southland to rebel.

And if the Duke of the Westland joins forces with him, then the scope and influence of this turmoil will be even greater.

It will be more beneficial to their plan!

So you didn't charge the Duke of the Westland, but directly charged the Eastern Empire, right?"

Melantha looked at Cohen in shock as he methodically stated the Eastern Empire's plan against Effiein.

Could it be that Cohen has other sources of information in "Black Tomb"?

Or is he simply someone planted by Sasso?

Cohen continued:

"Sasha, the reason I chose to join forces with Queen Effiein is because I have full confidence that I can help Effiein get through this crisis.

I know far more than you think.

For example, the envoy beside Prince Sasso is named Andre.

His current identity is a court teacher beside Saxon, the third prince of the Ceylan Kingdom.

The plans against the Ceylan Kingdom and Effiein were all drafted and implemented by him."

Melantha stood there, saying blankly:

"You… is it your predictive ability?

No, it's impossible.

Involving a major empire and a major kingdom.

Even the Pope of the Prophecy Church cannot predict it so accurately and in detail.

How did you know?"

Cohen said with a faint smile:

"Andre's plan is not airtight, there will always be loopholes.

Okay, don't dwell on these meaningless things.

Sasha, I need you to help me confirm with Black Tomb which empire's forces the son of this Duke of the Westland offended.

I need to find a breakthrough from the Duke of the Westland.

In addition, I also need a list of dignitaries in Florence who may be colluding with domestic and foreign reactionary forces.

No evidence is needed, just your suspicions.

I believe in your judgment."

Melantha agreed without much consideration, and then she said:

"I originally came to you today to ask you to help me recruit a few 'Black Tomb' assassins to rebuild the Northwest Branch.

Since it has come to this point… then I might as well give you half of the funds allocated by 'Black Tomb', and you can help recruit some people."

Cohen was overjoyed, stepped forward and hugged Melantha, kissing her face:

"Sasha, you are really my good wife!"

Melantha blushed and said softly:

"Alright, I have to go back quickly.

There are still a lot of things to do. Take it easy, don't overdo it.

The Black Tomb headquarters will also come to inspect from time to time, don't let them see anything!

In a few days, I will give you a copy of the internal management system of Black Tomb, so you can prepare."

Cohen thought that when it comes to understanding "Black Tomb", you are probably not as good as me.

In my previous life, I had dealt with the high-level executives of the Black Tomb headquarters in the game.

However, Cohen still chose to accept the beauty's kindness.

After the two whispered to each other for a while, they reluctantly left.

After Cohen calmed down, he took out the communication stone, intending to discuss with Prince Hogg how to deal with the Grand Duke of the West.

However, he found that his personal guard had sent him many messages in a row!

Each one was almost identical, causing Cohen's heart to skip a beat!

"Your Majesty, the Queen is looking for you at the palace!"

… …

Thirty minutes ago.

Cohen's close guard, Dono Middleton, was aimlessly watching the wind for Cohen.

In the past, when Cohen sneaked out to do errands, Dono guarded outside his palace.

To prevent anyone from discovering the disappearance of His Majesty the King.

Tonight, as usual, as soon as it got dark, Cohen greeted Dono, put on a mask, and went to meet with the "salesman."

Dono, as usual, guarded the entrance of the palace, lest anyone suddenly have the idea to visit His Majesty the King in the middle of the night.

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As night completely enveloped everything, Dono couldn't help but yawn.

It seemed that tonight would be a peaceful night, just like usual.

However, soon, he heard a dense sound of footsteps, which was extremely obvious in the silent night.

Dono instantly perked up and looked towards the source of the footsteps.

This one glance almost scared him into fainting.

He had the guts to stop anyone else, but this one person was someone he wouldn't even dare to think about.

He was shocked to see Her Majesty the Queen slowly walking towards Cohen's palace.

Followed by several female officials and maids.

Dono hurriedly tried to contact Cohen, but what made him even more desperate was that he couldn't get in touch at all!

Within a few minutes, Her Majesty the Queen had stopped in front of Dono.

Dono hurriedly bowed.

Adel waved her hand slightly:

"You may step down. His Majesty doesn't need you to guard tonight.

You too, you don't need to follow me."

The latter sentence was addressed to the female officials beside her.

Dono bowed deeply, only hearing the neat and uniform response from the female officials beside him.

His head was lowered extremely low, blocking in front of everyone, without moving.

His brain was racing, thinking of a countermeasure.

Soon, he gave up. He had no reason to stop the Queen from meeting the King late at night.

Helpless, he could only follow the emergency plan he had discussed with Cohen beforehand, and replied tremblingly:

"Your… Your Majesty the Queen, His… His Majesty, he… he is busy right now."

Adel's exquisite face was like a statue, unable to discern any emotion, and she asked calmly:

"What is it?"

"I… I can't say."

Adel frowned slightly and said in a deep voice:

"Dono, raise your head and look at me."

How could Dono dare to raise his head? He lowered his body even further.

He knew that high-level transcendents could tell whether the other party was lying just by looking at their eyes and movements.

He had no confidence in fooling a quasi-legendary transcendent.

Dono's voice became even lower, and he said:

"His Majesty specifically instructed that he has important matters to attend to right now.

He won't see anyone."

Adel's tone was cold and stern, and Dono felt as if he was about to be frozen into an ice cube by Her Majesty the Queen's voice:

"Does this 'anyone' also include me?"

Dono was instantly covered in sweat. Her Majesty the Queen's aura was too strong.

Just a few words made it difficult for him to breathe.

Before he could think of what to say, Her Majesty the Queen's indifferent voice rang out:

"Move aside yourself.

You are someone His Majesty values, and I don't want to attack you."

Dono's face was bitter. Seeing that the emergency plan was not working, he had no choice but to start the second plan.

With a 'thump,' he knelt on one knee, his tone almost pleading:

"Your Majesty the Queen, please forgive me. I… I lied. His Majesty is not in the palace right now."

Dono felt that after he finished speaking, the surrounding air had dropped a lot, and he could even see the moisture in the air turning into grains of ice crystals, which was quite beautiful.

Unfortunately, this beautiful scene not only did not alleviate the tension and unease in Dono's heart, but instead made him even more frightened.

He understood that Her Majesty the Queen was angry.

Looking at Dono, who was lowering his head and never daring to face her.

An inexplicable anger surged in Adel's heart!

A mere guard certainly wouldn't have the guts to be so evasive towards her.

The only person who could make him do this was one person!

Her good husband, her good Majesty!

Adel clenched her bare hands, her emotions obviously very bad.

She had clearly told Cohen before not to run around.

Now is a turbulent and extremely critical moment.

Emerald is full of secret agents, spies, and assassins from reactionary forces and organizations.

They are trying everything possible to target the Corleone royal family.

A slight carelessness will lead to a big mistake.

But why is he always so disobedient, running out alone in the middle of the night!

Adel took a deep breath and looked remotely at Cohen's palace. After sensing it for a moment, she indeed found that there was no trace of Cohen's aura inside.

Her face was as cold as if it were frozen, and she asked in a deep voice:

"I'll ask you one last time, where did His Majesty go?

If you don't answer, His Majesty's personal guard can be replaced in the future!"

Dono thought to himself, boss, I've already delayed you long enough, I've done my best.

You better see my message quickly and act according to the plan!

Faced with Her Majesty the Queen's final ultimatum, Dono did not persist and immediately replied:

"Prince Hogg's mansion. His Majesty went to Prince Hogg's mansion.

To be precise, Prince Hogg came to the palace to pick him up."

Only then did Adel's anger subside a little, fortunately, there would be no safety issues.

However, she had a faint doubt in her heart. Since he was going to Prince Hogg's place, and there was nothing that couldn't be said.

Why was this Dono procrastinating and unwilling to say it directly?

However, she was anxious to find Cohen and confirm his whereabouts.

Now she didn't have the mood to consider these details.

After an unknown amount of time, Dono, who had been bowing on the ground, heard a female voice:

"Mr. Middleton, you can get up now. Her Highness has already left."

Only then did Dono slowly get up, and found that the figure of Her Majesty the Queen was no longer in front of him, only a few female officials and maids were covering their mouths and giggling.

Dono didn't care either. He patted the dust off his body and asked:

"A few beautiful young ladies, do you know what Her Highness is looking for His Majesty for so late?"

One of the maids smiled ambiguously and said:

"Silly boy, haven't you heard your father talk about it? Now there is more than one minister in the court who is concerned about the issue of His Majesty and the Queen's offspring.

Seeing that Her Majesty the Queen is about to be promoted to Legend, once she reaches the Legend rank, the probability of giving birth to offspring will decline sharply."

Dono's expression stiffened, and just as he was about to speak, a cold shout came from the leading female official next to him:

"Dare to joke about His Majesty and the Queen, don't you want to live?"

The maid stuck out her tongue and lowered her head.

Dono was worried about the situation on Cohen's side, so he didn't entangle with these women.

After a simple farewell, he took out the communication stone and found that Cohen had not replied yet, and couldn't help but feel a trace of worry for His Majesty the King's future destiny.

… …

When Cohen took out the communication stone and saw that the time of Dono's message was thirty minutes ago, his heart was already half cold.

He immediately began to analyze the current situation he was facing.

With Dono's ability, being able to hold off the Queen for ten minutes would be considered impressive.

Now that thirty minutes had passed, the first emergency plan, quickly returning to the palace, was definitely too late.

The second plan he agreed with Dono was that he would go directly to his Uncle Hogg's place and wait.

He would just say that he went to Uncle Hogg's place to discuss matters.

But in twenty minutes, with the Queen's current strength, it would be enough for her to reach the Prince's mansion.

Unless Prince Hogg took action to shield the Queen's perception, Adel would definitely be able to detect that he was not in the mansion.

But wouldn't that be tantamount to admitting it without being forced to?

The second plan was also declared a failure.

Then there was only the last plan left.

Although Cohen felt a little shameless, that was the only way.

After making up his mind, he no longer hesitated and immediately rushed to the third place!

… …

Prince Hogg was speechless. This Cohen, how could he run away without even saying hello?

He was caught by someone in the middle of the night!

Faced with Adel who came to his door, Prince Hogg delayed for a few minutes, and found that there was no sign of Cohen secretly sneaking into the Prince's mansion, so he had to proceed according to the third plan he had given him.

Adel was feeling inexplicably irritable right now.

The fact that Uncle Hogg didn't bring Cohen out immediately was enough to explain a lot of problems.

Cohen was not at Uncle's place either!

Where did he run off to in the middle of the night!

He was really not someone who would let people rest easy!

She quickly thought, did Cohen leave the palace tonight, or does he do this every day?

It couldn't be that she just happened to catch him leaving the palace today.

It would be too bizarre for the ruler of a country to disappear from the palace in the middle of the night.

Fortunately, in Adel's eyes, Cohen only had the intelligence of a seven or eight-year-old child, and there was no possibility of him having a secret rendezvous with a lover, otherwise, she would probably have already collapsed.

Prince Hogg saw that the delaying time was almost up, and he had no choice but to slowly open his mouth and say:

"That's right, I brought His Majesty out of the palace.

It's just that he's not here with me right now.

As for where he is…"

Prince Hogg hesitated, and then, under Adel's cold face, he said slowly:

"Alas, he originally said he wanted to give you a surprise, but now it seems he won't be able to hide it.

Well, I sent him to the 'Blue Grotto'."

Blue Grotto?

Hearing this location, Adel's expression trembled imperceptibly.

This place was too important to her as a memorial.

The Blue Grotto is one of the most famous sea caves on the Magic Tide Continent, a masterpiece of nature's craftsmanship.

Located next to Emerald's seaside, it resembles the deep eyes of the sea. The seawater inside the cave shimmers with a charming blue light, dreamlike and illusionary, like brilliant gems shining in the darkness.

It is a famous scenic spot in Emerald, on par with Emerald Lake.

The reason why Adel trembled inexplicably after hearing this location.

Was because on that golden beach with the magnificent Blue Grotto as a backdrop, she and Cohen formally forged an eternal alliance!

That was where Cohen and she got married!