My queen is rebelling!

What was Cohen doing there in the middle of the night?

Recalling the wedding day, a surge of inexplicable resentment and anger welled up in Adeline's heart.

At that time, in Cohen's eyes, her image was that of a vicious queen scheming to seize his power.

Especially since her father, Angus, had demanded their immediate marriage to better control the nation's politics.

This event became the fuse that ignited Cohen's anger.

From then on, the boy who used to follow her, calling her 'Queen Sister,' disappeared.

He transformed into a cold, xenophobic young king who never gave her a kind look.

Even on their wedding day, Cohen never主动 said a single word.

The wedding ceremony, which a woman anticipates the most, only brought her husband's icy and indifferent gaze.

The grand wedding that she had meticulously prepared ended hastily.

That place became a sad reminder that Adeline was unwilling to face.

Why would Cohen suddenly want to go there now?

According to his memories, he shouldn't remember anything about his marriage to her.

Prince Hauge whispered beside her at this moment:

"When I accompanied His Majesty to the Eastern Territory for cultivation,

His Majesty has been inquiring about the events of the past few years when his memories were sealed.

Especially recently, His Majesty asked me about some things related to his marriage with Your Highness."

Adeline's eyes flickered slightly. Counting the days, it would soon be her fifth wedding anniversary with Cohen.

Combined with Prince Hauge's various hints, an idea couldn't help but rise in her heart.

Adeline felt a warm yet astringent sensation in her heart, vaguely guessing Cohen's purpose for going there, yet also fearing it was just wishful thinking and her beautiful expectations would be dashed.

She hadn't felt this sense of anticipation and anxiety for a long time.

She took a deep breath, a cold sensation surged into her heart, calming all her emotions, and she returned to being the high and mighty Queen.

After exchanging greetings with Prince Hauge, she quickly left.

Prince Hauge's eyes flickered, secretly pondering.

Kid, I've stalled for you long enough.

She's now full of anticipation to find you. If you're not ready, just wait to bear the Queen's wrath!

...

"Blue Cave" is located outside the city of Florence, near Emerald Port.

Her breathtaking beauty, full and shapely figure, slender and straight legs, soul-stirring hourglass-shaped buttocks, and jade feet stepping on delicate golden heels were completely covered by a thick layer of ice crystals.

This strange ice crystal not only sealed Adeline's aura but also completely absorbed the surrounding light.

Her entire being seemed to merge into the darkness, making her undetectable.

Having personally set up the magic array, she naturally knew how to bypass the array setter's perception and infiltrate it silently.

A trace of confusion and unease flashed in Adeline's pupils as she stepped into the illusion array.

Immediately afterward, the scene before her caused her to freeze in place:

Outside the dreamlike "Blue Cave," the sea breeze gently caressed, carrying the unique salty breath of the sea, as if whispering eternal love words.

The moonlight sprinkled on the shimmering sea surface, like countless tiny diamonds dancing.

On a flat reef near the Blue Cave, a young and handsome figure was bending over, arranging strips of white silk.

The golden beach was covered with soft white silk, and the edges of the silk gently swayed in the breeze, as if the sea was tenderly stroking it.

In the center of the silk, a huge heart shape had been carefully paved with pink and white rose petals. The delicate petals gleamed with a charming luster under the moonlight, each petal seeming to whisper softly.

On one side of the reef, there was a small and exquisite champagne tower.

Golden champagne bubbled in the crystal glasses.

Next to it were two champagne glasses, with two names and a date engraved on the bodies.

Adeline immediately saw that they read Cohen Corleone and Adeline Angerian.

And their wedding anniversary.

The mysterious and deep Blue Cave, like a blue eye opened by the earth, the water in the cave was ghostly blue like a dream, exuding a mysterious and charming aura.

Cohen had already laid the carpet at this time and was arranging the heart-shaped roses on the beach.

Seeming to feel that something was not satisfactory, he muttered in a low voice:

"I feel like there are still too few. I'll have Dono send me some more tomorrow."

After speaking, he gently waved his arm and chanted a spell.

A hazy green light covered the entire heart-shaped flower.

Preservation technique!

After doing all this, Cohen got up and stretched his body.

He looked at the time, lowered his head, took out the communication stone, and sent a message to Prince Hauge, asking him to pick him up.

Adeline silently watched all this, her eyes already filled with an indescribable emotion.

She suddenly became more panicked than ever before.

She was afraid that one day Cohen would unlock the memory seal and return to the state of hostility and hatred towards her. What should she do then?

Could she withstand another blow?

Even if all of this was just a dream, she hoped that this dream could last longer.

The ice crystals shattered, and Adeline disappeared.

Cohen seemed to sense something, glanced in the direction where Adeline disappeared, and felt a slight increase in the ice element in the air.

He breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that he had escaped a disaster.

However, this place was originally carefully prepared by him for his Queen Sister.

Now Cohen often recalled the wedding a few years ago and was always filled with regret.

At that time, he was shrouded in the shadow of losing his parents.

He instinctively avoided everything external.

Especially since his Queen Sister, who was the closest to him besides his parents, actually wanted to take the opportunity to seize his power, which made him lose confidence in everything.

Therefore, he kept a cold face from beginning to end of the wedding, making such a move at the most important moment in a girl's life, which must have deeply hurt his Queen Sister's heart.

Cohen had always wanted to find an opportunity to make amends.

So he secretly arranged everything, preparing to give Adeline a surprise on their fifth anniversary and compensate her for that imperfect wedding.

As a result, he didn't expect to almost be caught by Adeline this time, so he had to reveal a part of it first.

He understood Adeline, knowing that she would not deliberately expose it and ruin the surprise he had carefully prepared for her.

Cohen sighed, shook his head slightly, and felt even more apologetic to Adeline in his heart.

After Adeline left, she first approached Prince Hauge and Dono.

She instructed them not to tell Cohen what happened tonight.

Since Cohen wanted to give her a surprise, she would naturally fulfill his wish and pretend to be unaware.

When returning to the palace, the maids saw that the Queen, who was always serious, actually had a rare and moving smile on her lips.

The few of them couldn't help but look at each other, all revealing an ambiguous smile.

...

West District Villa, the current office of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

The thirty-five students recruited by Cohen, after three days of sleepless work, had thoroughly investigated the former Minister of Industry, Vaughn Collins.

They had mastered some valuable clues, and next they would take action against him and investigate these clues in depth.

To see if they could dig out bigger fish.

The report was drafted by Fingal and sent to Naphthys' office.

After reading it, Naphthys went directly to the palace and gave it to Cohen.

After carefully reading the report, Cohen said:

"First, let Fingal and Lucia take the police officers from the royal capital to his door.

Well, five police officers should be enough."

Naphthys frowned slightly when she heard this and asked:

"Just the two of them and five ordinary police officers?

I'm afraid they won't even be able to enter Vaughn Collins' house."

Cohen's eyes revealed a deep meaning and he said:

"I know, that's what I want.

If Fingal is smart enough, he should know how to do it.

There will be more and more similar things in the future, and I can't ask about everything.

Let's start training them now.

If Fingal can't even knock on the door of a retired Minister of Industry who has been retired for who knows how many years, then he is not worth my investment!"

Naphthys' face revealed a thoughtful look and she said:

"I understand."

Cohen pondered for a moment and then said:

"Send a message to Snead, let him follow secretly.

Although I don't think Vaughn is shrewd enough to jump over the wall, I still have to prevent it, in case he has a brain cramp, I don't want to see any losses to the capable subordinates I just recruited."

"Okay."

After Naphthys left, Cohen looked at the content on the communication stone and fell into deep thought.

It was still late at night, and Cohen looked at Melantha, who was dressed like a girl next door, and it was hard to associate her with the cold and cruel "Black Tomb" executive.

As soon as Melantha saw Cohen, she took Cohen's arm and said:

"It's strange, why do you always have time at night?"

Cohen stroked Melantha's long hair and said softly:

"For the things we two are planning, isn't the night safer?"

Melantha replied:

"That's right, well, I've investigated the information you wanted.

The son of your Western Territory Grand Duke, Sirod Francis, has offended Archduke Ferdinand of the Central Empire."

Cohen frowned. He was no stranger to this Archduke Ferdinand in his previous life, and even had a lot of dealings with him.

Archduke Ferdinand, whose full name is Franz Ferdinand.

The Ferdinand family had made great contributions during the founding of the Central Empire, and had always been staunch supporters of the Klein family after the founding of the country.

Therefore, he was named a hereditary Grand Duke.

The current Archduke Ferdinand is even more famous.

If the most famous Prince on the continent is Prince Xia Zuo Tang of the Eastern Region Empire.

Then the most famous Grand Duke on the continent must be Franz Ferdinand from the Central Empire.

The contemporary Archduke Ferdinand does not have the ambitions of others to conquer all sides and seize power.

But he has managed his territory with his extraordinary ability as if it were a paradise, and is deeply respected and loved by people.

In this world of extraordinary power, where the strong prey on the weak.

Archduke Ferdinand appeared like a brilliant and gentle star, exceptionally unique.

He treated the people in his territory as if they were his own family, often traveling incognito to understand the hardships of the common folk.

His impartiality was thoroughly displayed when handling disputes, ensuring that both nobles and commoners were equal before the law.

His credibility was renowned throughout the continent, leading him to concurrently serve as the chairman of the Disciplinary Investigation Committee of the Upper House of the Central Imperial Noble Academy.

Every day, many people who admired Archduke Ferdinand's reputation moved their families to his territory.

In addition, although Archduke Ferdinand had no ambition for invasion and expansion, he still maintained a "elite-level" army of three thousand soldiers to protect the peace of his territory.

This Imperial Archduke, with his ability and benevolence, wrote a chapter of prosperity for his territory, becoming an immortal legend in people's hearts.

Franz Ferdinand officially entered the legendary rank at the age of fifty-three.

In short, he was a very charismatic noble.

Therefore, when Cohen heard that the Grand Duke of the West was actually feuding with Archduke Ferdinand, he felt a slight sense of bewilderment.

He asked:

"Archduke Ferdinand, Franz Ferdinand?

Why would the son of the Grand Duke of the West offend him?"

Melantha's eyes flashed with disdain, and she said lightly:

"He seduced a girl from a common family, got her pregnant, but didn't want to take responsibility.

When the girl's parents came to talk, he severely injured them.

In the end, he wanted to use his noble status to quell the incident.

However, the Grand Duke happened to be visiting the territory incognito at that time, and he directly fell into the Grand Duke's hands.

The Archduke Ferdinand didn't ask him for any compensation.

He simply sent a message to the Grand Duke of the West, saying that he would keep his son locked up for fifty years before releasing him."

Cohen was speechless for a while, and also felt a burning sensation on his face.

What kind of virtue are the nobles under his command, not only embarrassing themselves domestically, but also going out to embarrass themselves abroad.

Melantha continued:

"The Grand Duke of the West also knew that with Archduke Ferdinand's power, even seeking help from the Corleone royal family would be useless.

Instead, it would only increase ridicule, so he chose to find his own channels to resolve the matter.

Before finding us, he had tried many methods, but none of them could get Archduke Ferdinand to budge.

In the end, he had no choice but to find our 'Black Tomb'.

He hopes that our 'Black Tomb' can mediate.

The person currently in charge of this matter plans to introduce him directly to Xiazuo Tang of the Eastern Region Empire.

See if Prince Xiazuo is willing to help with this matter?"

Cohen's eyes showed contemplation, and after a moment of silence, he said:

"Okay, I know about this.

Thank you, Shasha."

Then, Cohen took out a list and handed it to Melantha, whispering:

"These are the new members I have developed for the Northwest Branch of 'Black Tomb'.

Find an opportunity to confirm their identities."

Melantha took the list and glanced at it, saying:

"Where did you get so many military academy students?

However, personnel with such clean backgrounds are indeed what 'Black Tomb' likes."

Cohen thought for a while and said:

"You can slightly reveal my identity to the higher-ups of 'Black Tomb'.

Just say that I am an instructor at the military academy, and these students are all secretly recruited by me with money and power.

You can hint to them that if the funds are sufficient, I can even help them develop manpower within the army."

Melantha deeply admired Cohen's insidiousness and cunning.

The plan proposed by Cohen simply struck the heart of the 'Black Tomb' higher-ups.

At a time when Effie is about to face great turmoil, whoever controls the army controls the initiative.

If a few secret 'Black Tomb' lurking personnel can be cultivated in the Effie army.

That would definitely be very beneficial to future plans.

"Black Tomb" will definitely spare no expense.

After finishing his plan, Cohen asked seemingly casually:

"What are those guys who ran away from the Emerald Lake War doing, Mamen, the third councilor of Black Curtain, the Lord of the Third Level of Hell.

And that Saint, Garcia Lance, the Oathbreaker.

What are they two doing recently?"

Melantha quickly replied:

"I certainly don't have the qualifications to know the whereabouts of the Saint.

As for that Mamen who was harmed by you, he seems to have been shrinking in hell recently and hasn't come out.

It seems that because of the dragon egg, the Demon Kings of the Nine Realms have become a little suspicious of him.

His contact with our 'Black Tomb' has also decreased a lot recently.

Mamen is not strictly speaking a member of our 'Black Tomb'.

He is a demon native to the hell plane.

Joining our 'Black Tomb' is only to facilitate cooperation between hell and our 'Black Tomb'.

This matter is well known to both parties.

Why are you so concerned about them, don't forget, now you are mortal enemies in their eyes.

Not to mention Mamen, he was publicly ridiculed by you and a dragon egg was taken away, and now he has to be suspected by the Nine Realms Kings because of your exposure of this matter.

I can't wait to extract your soul and suppress it for ten thousand years.

As for that Oathbreaker Garcia, although he finally escaped from the joint efforts of the Four Saints, I heard that his injuries were also very serious.

Even several rule star chains were broken, his strength was greatly damaged, and he won't be able to recover without three to five years."

"Mortal enemy?"

Cohen murmured softly, thinking to himself, that's not necessarily true.

He is about to face the biggest life-and-death crisis after he recovers his memory.

The army and ordinary transcendents are almost ready.

What is missing are some powerful peak helpers who can turn the tide of the battle.

Cohen's eyes became much deeper.

Believing that everything can be traded, as long as you pay what Mamen wants, it is no problem for him to stab "Black Tomb" in the back.

As for Oathbreaker Garcia Lance.

A pure love war god who broke his oath because of a woman is the easiest to handle!

… …

Cohen activated the communication stone, and Isabella's moving voice appeared on the communication magic circle.

Seeing Cohen, Isabella showed a resentful expression and said sarcastically:

"What's wrong, are you done with your queen's lingering love?

Did you just remember that I am such a shameful mistress?"

Cohen was very embarrassed and explained repeatedly that he had been busy preparing for the military reunification these past few days.

He just got it almost done, so he quickly contacted her.

Isabella wasn't really angry, but because she felt a little frustrated after seeing Yader a few days ago, she couldn't help but want to act up here with Cohen.

Isabella snorted lightly and said:

"Your wife told me in person that she would send you to me before the turmoil."

Cohen's eyes widened, and he reacted and said anxiously:

"You went too before?

Didn't you say you would only let the Second Elder go?"

Isabella curled her lips and said:

"What are you panicking about? I just went to see my future sister, and I didn't reveal anything about you."

Cohen was relieved and confided in Isabella for a while, and then started talking about business:

"What is your family's relationship with Archduke Ferdinand like?"

Isabella raised her eyebrows slightly and replied:

"It's not bad.

Our family has cooperation with Archduke Ferdinand in many aspects, and I have also dealt with him several times."

A hint of joy flashed across Cohen's face, and he said:

"That's great, Isabella, I have something I want to ask you to do!"

Isabella hummed twice and said:

"I knew you wouldn't contact me for no reason, you must be looking for me for something."

Cohen repeatedly begged for mercy, and Isabella waved her hand and said:

"Okay, tell me, what's the matter?"

Cohen briefly narrated the matter between the Grand Duke of the West and Archduke Ferdinand to Isabella.

Isabella said angrily:

"What a scumbag, this kind of person deserves to fall into Archduke Ferdinand's hands, why are you still pleading for him?

In my opinion, locking him up for fifty years is too light, he should have his thing chopped off with a knife, so he can go out and harm women again!"

Cohen only felt a cold breeze between his legs, and forced a smile, saying:

"Yes, yes, that's what I think too.

Isabella, don't worry, after this kid returns to the country, I will definitely teach him a lesson.

The key to the problem now is that if we don't save him, he will turn to Xiazuo's side.

Although even if the West and South rebel together, it won't interfere with the overall situation.

But after all, these two regions are still my Effie's people, and it is always good to avoid the suffering of war.

What do you think, my Isabella!"

Isabella sighed helplessly and said:

"Okay, I'll give it a try.

But you also know Archduke Ferdinand, it's not easy to get him to let go easily."

Cohen immediately replied:

"I know, you tell Archduke Ferdinand that this person will still be subject to the same punishment even if he returns to the country.

It will not violate his consistent creed."

Isabella pondered:

"In this case, the odds are a little better, I will do my best."

Cohen naturally flattered her again, coaxing Isabella to be overjoyed, and the two reluctantly ended the communication until late at night.

Cohen looked at the time, just right.

Although Isabella only promised to try, and has not yet implemented it.

But Cohen was sure that Archduke Ferdinand would not refuse the favor of the Golden Winged Woman.

He put on his mask, turned into a shadow, and disappeared into the room.

… …

The Four Regions Affairs Department is mainly responsible for maintaining peace and stability in the four regions, contacting the Grand Dukes and their families in the southeast, northwest and north of Effie, and handling public affairs related to the four regions.

Of course, the most important thing is to supervise the abnormal behavior of the four Grand Dukes to ensure that the position and power of the Corleone royal family are not challenged and threatened by the four largest powerful Grand Dukes in the country.

Elif, Deputy Director of the Western Region Relations Coordination Department of the Four Regions Affairs Department.

Of course, his true identity is a secret agent secretly placed in the Four Regions Affairs Department by Grand Duke Fajinham Francis of the West!