My queen is rebelling!

Chapter 191: The Valkyrie of Fire – Asuna Iliad! (Valkyrie illustration!)

A gale instantly howled across the entire labor camp, swirling the surrounding sand and gravel and creating piercing sounds.

As the energy of the array runes converged to its peak, everyone from the 'Bound Church' in the labor camp was enveloped by the massive array.

Before they could react to what was happening, their figures were etherealized by the strange energy of the array, and then, after a flash of intense light, they all vanished.

As everyone regained their footing, Raymond's earth-shattering laughter exploded in their ears like thunder:

“War God, my lord, welcome these wonderful sacrifices!”

As his words fell, a dark mark on Raymond's hand suddenly pulsed, and another powerful suction force appeared. The newcomers, who hadn't even had time to steady themselves, were once again drawn by this inexplicable force into the sub-plane of the Transcendent Colosseum – the 'Final Arena'.

…

The 'Final Arena' was constructed from massive obsidian blocks, with walls flickering with crimson magic fire runes.

The stands formed a huge ring, interwoven with countless bones and refined iron.

It was like a dark version of the Colosseum.

The central ground was covered with sharp spikes and lava-filled trenches, the scorching heat assaulting them, making them feel as if they were in a hellish furnace.

The sky was shrouded in a layer of blood-red mist, with flashes of purplish-black lightning occasionally piercing through, accompanied by deafening thunder, like the angry roar of the War God.

At this moment, Archbishop Uriel of the 'Bound Church', who had been frozen by Adelle, finally broke free from the ice sculpture, still shivering uncontrollably, his face bruised and his lips trembling.

But no matter how cold his body was, it couldn't compare to the layers of chill that arose in his heart after seeing the scene before him.

The Final Arena!

One of the sub-planes of the War God Ares!

Also the execution ground where Ares executed betrayers before he became a god!

Every master of the Transcendent Colosseum possessed a spatial passage leading here.

They had actually been sent here!

Without a doubt, this was a complete trap aimed at their 'Bound Church'.

He forced himself to calm down, gathered the congregation around him, and warily watched the several figures slowly emerging not far away.

At the forefront, Queen Adelle of Effaine gazed at them indifferently, her eyes devoid of emotion, as if she were looking at a group of dead men.

Uriel had already gained a deep understanding of the young queen's strength.

Even though he was close to being a half-step Legend, he couldn't last more than a few minutes in her hands.

If Adelle's appearance only made him feel棘手tricky, then when he saw the two figures behind Adelle, his breath hitched.

Legendary Holy Warrior Haug Corleone!

Legendary Mage Raymond!

Where's Kinworth Dupont!

Why did you betray us?”

Uriel still believed that the Dupont family had betrayed them.

Prince Haug's voice echoed from afar:

“You can ask him yourself when he accompanies you to hell later!”

As his words fell, a vast holy might, originating from Prince Haug, reverberated throughout the arena.

Legendary Domain, open!

Prince Haug immediately drew the attention of five Ninth-Order Transcendants, including Uriel.

The remaining five Gold-tier and hundreds of Silver and Bronze-tiers, watching the Military Intelligence Action Team members in Black Eagle uniforms swarming in from all directions, quickly fell into a bitter fight.

Korn also mingled into the Action Team.

In the Shadow Plane, Korn soon found a suitable opponent, a Sixth-Order Peak Warlock.

With his current strength, even without drinking potent drinks, Gold-tiers and below posed no threat to him.

The dragon mark on Korn's hand flickered as he emerged from the shadows.

Activating the runes, Adding Fuel to the Fire, Blade Waltz!

Korn's steps were light and agile, each step accompanied by the dance of blades, drawing arcs full of lethality.

His body entered an untargetable state, easily dodging the opponent's counterattacks.

The dragon blade in his hand rapidly swung, frantically stacking the effect of “Adding Fuel to the Fire” on the target Silver Transcendant.

With a bang!

In less than a minute of fighting, a Sixth-Order Silver Warlock fell at the speed of light.

Raymond immediately shifted his attention after sensing Korn's aura.

His eyes fixed on the battlefield on Korn's side, and as the battle deepened, his face gradually filled with shock.

Korn's footwork and skills were unclear even to him, a dignified Legend-tier powerhouse, and he was only Fourth-Order!

Fourth-Order slaughtering Sixth-Order like butchering pigs and dogs?

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Raymond would never have believed it.

Adelle on the side also noticed the battle on Korn's side, her delicate eyebrows furrowing slightly, and a name surfaced in her mind.

Lord of Shadows?

He actually took the initiative to join the battle. He is indeed powerful, able to kill Sixth-Order so easily at Fourth-Order, and possessing such unheard-of powerful skills.

As expected of a descendant from an ancient heritage family?

Adelle glanced at him a few times before shifting her gaze. Her focus was on her new attendant knight, Asuna.

Asuna immediately signed up when she learned that there was a battle to participate in.

Adelle also wanted to see the true combat power of her talented attendant knight, so she agreed to her joining the encirclement and suppression of the 'Bound Church'.

Red light flashed on Asuna's body, and a scarlet shadow roared to the sky, instantly transforming into a sun-obscuring dragon, its massive body covered with scales as hard as iron, shimmering with a cold luster in the dim light.

After more than a year of growth, Asuna's contracted dragon had passed its infancy.

Its huge wings, when unfurled, created a surge of air with each flap, as if to tear the sky apart.

With the appearance of the dragon, the resistance will of the entire 'Bound Church' instantly dropped another level. This divine creature, which only existed in the mouths of bards, actually appeared alive in front of them.

The impact was no less than having another Legendary opponent.

Asuna wore a neat combat outfit, standing lightly on the dragon's broad back, the wind wantonly blowing her hair.

Coupled with her exquisite, picturesque face, she was like a Valkyrie descending!

Asuna gently raised her hand, and the dragon's head rose high, its eyes burning with high fighting spirit, like two raging fires, spewing out a surging dragon breath. The dragon breath was like a scorching torrent, instantly melting more than a dozen Bronze Transcendants wherever it passed.

Watching Asuna display her divine power, a gleam of color appeared in Adelle's eyes. This level of destructive power and attack range could be better utilized if she cooperated with the legion.

Adelle had already secretly planned in her heart to form an exclusive legion for Asuna.

Korn, not far away, also noticed this scene and couldn't help but click his tongue slightly. He had underestimated the abilities of a Dragon Rider.

Although Asuna was only a Silver Transcendant now, the role she played on the battlefield in cooperation with the dragon was equivalent to withstanding an army!

It seemed that the matter of establishing a legion tailored for Asuna had to be put on the agenda quickly. In the future, her dragon legion would be the vanguard for his territorial expansion!

After finishing his sigh, Korn continued to focus on his advancement.

After easily solving another Fifth-Order, Korn re-entered the shadows, searching for the next target.

With one cross-rank battle after another, Korn's experience points soared, and before long, he had reached the threshold of advancing to Fifth-Order.

A surging energy rose from within his body, and with a flash of golden light, Korn's personal strength once again ushered in earth-shattering changes!

A series of voices began to ring in his ears:

“Mastery of Shadows”, “King's Treasure”, “Body as Myriad Weapons”, and “Counterattack Storm” have been upgraded.

“Mastery of Shadows”: Rule Skill, Level 2, freely enter the sub-plane – “Shadow Plane”, and obtain “Shadow Plane” control, with permissions equivalent to “Shadow Knight”. (“Shadow Knight” permissions: can bring five people into the “Shadow Plane”; summon Bronze-tier shadow creature “Shadow Wraith”.

Shadow Wraith: Shaped like a looming human shadow, without substance. Can actively merge into the shadows, specializing in ambushes in the dark. The attack method is relatively simple, usually using shadow tentacles to entangle enemies.)

“King's Treasure”: Rule Skill, Level 2, simultaneously launch a Willpower check against 100 enemies. If successful, the opponent's weapons will be collected into the “King's Treasure Vault”, and the collected weapons can be used as arrows, exerting 50% of the weapon's power.

“Body as Myriad Weapons: Level 5, provide a magic weapon to 100 friendly units (including the host). The weapon level is determined by the host's profession level.”

“Counterattack Storm: Level 5, wield the weapon to enter an absolute defense stance for fifteen seconds, activate this skill at any time, causing seven seconds of stun to the enemy unit. (Absolute Defense: Immune to attacks of the same level and below, reduces 80% of high-level attacks)”

Gained two free attribute points.

Korn added the attribute points to Strength.

After adding the points, he clearly felt that his Silver Body was further enhanced with the increase in Strength attribute.

After the sound stopped, a golden light flashed in Korn's eyes, followed by the familiar character panel:

【Name: Korn Corleone】

【Race: Human】

【Age: 17】

【Attributes: Strength (16), Agility (13), Willpower (MAX), Intelligence (17), Charm (MAX)】

【Talent: Child of the Mist】

【Transcendent Profession: Secret Class, Dragon Mark · Weapon Grandmaster. Silver Body: 80%】

【Profession Level: Fifth-Order (Mid-Silver), Experience Points: 0 / 100000】

【Profession Skills: Body as Myriad Weapons (Level 5), Counterattack Storm (Level 5)】

【Rule Skills: Mastery of Shadows (Level 2), King's Treasure (Level 2)】

【Passive Skills: Weapon Mastery】

【Runes: Adding Fuel to the Fire, Strength, Dexterity, Universal Scope, Frozen Foundation, Banner of Command, Blade Waltz】

【Equipment: Ghost Crab, Potent Drink, Guardian Dagger】

After finishing the upgrade, Korn breathed a sigh of relief. With his current strength, dealing with a Low-Gold-tier Transcendant should not be a problem.

At this time, the battlefield had been cleaned up by the Military Intelligence Action Team.

With two Legends plus a queen with Legendary-tier combat power, the people of the “Bound Church” could not make any waves at all.

Before long, the entire “Bound Church” of Effaine was declared annihilated.

After the battle ended, Cohen didn't linger to avoid Queen noticing anything amiss, and quickly retreated from the battlefield with the main force.

In the East Suburb Prison, Herman felt a sense of relief when he saw Cohen appear unharmed.

It seemed the operation was a success.

He nodded subtly in acknowledgment, and Cohen made a gesture before disappearing.

Not long after Cohen left, Adair and Prince Haug and others also appeared.

Prince Haug didn't say much, but made a slight gesture, and the military intelligence action team that had participated in the encirclement and suppression of the "Bound Church" disguised themselves as prisoners and entered the East Suburb Prison.

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Cohen looked at the list of national and organizational delegations coming to Florence for the Northwest Regional Exchange Conference in a month, handed over by Prince Haug, and fell into deep thought.

At the same time, a sentence rang in his ears:

"Who are our enemies? Who are our friends?"

Cohen had always regarded this sentence from the instructor as the first question of strategy in his previous life, and treated it as a guiding principle.

Anyone who wants to accomplish something must keep this sentence firmly in mind.

Cohen planned to use the opportunity of this Northwest Regional Exchange Conference to clearly distinguish his enemies from his friends, unite true friends, and attack true enemies!

The three major organizations: the Northwest Alliance, the Charter Covenant Organization, and the Pale Wings.

The Northwest Alliance goes without saying, it is the organizer of the Northwest Regional Exchange Conference in previous years.

The Charter Covenant Organization's choice to send a delegation to participate in a regional exchange conference this time should mainly be due to Effien's status as a Covenant nation.

As one of the few principalities on the continent to join the "Divine Demon Charter," Effien's position has always been relatively special.

The representative sent by the Charter Covenant Organization this time is the rotating presidency, and the identities of two people in the presidency are particularly noteworthy.

One of them was no stranger to Cohen, and he had even dealt with him not long ago through Isabella.

It was Grand Duke Franz Ferdinand, Chairman of the Disciplinary Investigation Committee of the Upper House of the Central Imperial Aristocracy, who was offended by the son of Grand Duke Faginham Francis of the West Territory.

The fact that this Grand Duke, who enjoys great prestige on the continent, is willing to represent the Charter Covenant Organization to come to Florence to participate in the exchange conference is mostly at Isabella's request.

Having a fair and impartial Grand Duke as a witness is also a deterrent to those forces plotting against Effien.

Whether out of public interest or the favor of the Golden Wing family, since Grand Duke Ferdinand is willing to come to Florence and wade through this muddy water, Cohen has decided to regard him as a true friend!

The identity of the other person is more intriguing, and he is a member of the royal family from the Eastern Territory Empire.

When Cohen saw the name, detailed information about this person appeared in his previous life's memory.

Quentin Tang, the third younger brother of the current Emperor, the Divine Dragon Majesty of the Eastern Territory Empire, and also the Third Imperial Uncle of Her Royal Highness Princess Grace Tang and Prince Xiazuo Tang.

Unlike the other royal family members who have joined the battle for the throne, Quentin Tang has always been in a relatively Buddhist state in the Eastern Territory Empire's political arena.

He turns a blind eye to the heated struggle between his two nephews and nieces, does not favor either side, and is not even very interested in the domestic situation.

He took the initiative to apply to the Charter Covenant Organization to serve as an envoy abroad, in order to show that he does not care about domestic affairs.

Seeing that this idle prince was also coming to participate in the Northwest Regional Exchange Conference, a playful sneer appeared on Cohen's face.

Cohen, who was familiar with the game plot of his previous life, knew clearly that this Prince Quentin was not as indifferent to the world as he appeared on the surface.

Seemingly not helping either side, he had actually secretly sided with Prince Xiazuo long ago.

Serving as an envoy to the Charter Covenant Organization was even more to help Prince Xiazuo win over foreign supporters.

Using overseas accounts to collect political donations, creating an advantage in international public opinion, and exerting pressure on the country by interfering in foreign political changes—

The actions and work undertaken by the Princess's faction have repeatedly been interfered with and suppressed by international forces, often resulting in mission failures and poor performance.

The effect presented is that the people of the Princess's faction have low work ability and cannot bear heavy responsibilities.

When the time is ripe, it will be a matter of course to replace the first in line to the throne.

This is also why Grace is eager to find a helper who can help her secure the overall situation.

When she learned that Isabella had a close relationship with Cohen, she immediately contacted the rising "Lord of Shadows" through her best friend.

Hoping to use Cohen's personal ability to help her reverse the disadvantage, she even did not hesitate to join a small adventure group with the status of an imperial princess.

It can be said that Quentin Tang's importance to Xiazuo's political group is beyond doubt, and he is also an indispensable helper for Prince Xiazuo to successfully ascend the throne in the future.

Cohen speculated that Quentin's main purpose in coming this time was to keep a close eye on Effien's situation on behalf of Xiazuo, to ensure that the Kingdom of Ceylon, controlled by the Xiazuo Group, could smoothly annex Effien and control Effien's two outlets to the sea.

To prepare for holding the Golden Wing family hostage in the future.

He may even be the supreme decision-maker of this Effien plan!

Without a doubt, this is the enemy that Cohen must resolutely attack and eliminate!

Almost in an instant, Cohen understood the purpose of Prince Quentin's participation in the Northwest Regional Exchange Conference, and he quickly had a plan in his mind.

If he could take this opportunity to get rid of this Prince Quentin, it would be equivalent to cutting off one of Xiazuo's arms, which would definitely be a heavy blow to Xiazuo's forces.

But to do this, he still has to knock on the princess's door.

No matter what, he is helping her a lot by dealing with the Xiazuo Group, and he can't just be stupidly working hard here.

I'm afraid Grace doesn't even know that her uncle, who seems to be maintaining a neutral attitude, has long stood on the opposite side of her.

Suppressing his rolling thoughts, Cohen looked at the delegation list of the Pale Wings again.

The Pale Wings' initiative to participate this time is mostly due to the Golden Wing family.

Cohen suspected that the Golden Wing family had secretly informed the other four wing families about Prince Xiazuo.

No matter what the internal situation of the five wing families is, they are still connected and form a whole.

The Xiazuo Group's conspiracy against the Golden Wing family is actually aimed at the "Pale Wings."

If the strongest Golden Wing family among the five wing families is easily taken down and held hostage by the Eastern Territory Empire, the fate of the other families will not be much better.

In fact, just as Cohen expected, Aziz Wenzer, the patriarch of the Golden Wing family and Isabella's father, recently formally informed the senior leaders of the other four wing families of this news.

Cassius Della, the patriarch of the Dark Wing family, who has the most fiery temper, even openly proposed at the meeting whether to secretly kill Xiazuo, which was strongly stopped by the others.

However, although they would not directly attack Xiazuo Tang, they still formulated a series of plans targeting the Xiazuo Group.

Therefore, this time the "Pale Wings" came to participate in the Northwest Regional Trade Fair held in Florence, mainly to help Effien resist the pressure from the Xiazuo Group.

They are Cohen's most reliable allies!

The "Pale Wings" sent a joint delegation of the five wing families.

There are also many familiar faces, such as Meyer Child of the Purple Wing family and Pacino Della of the Dark Wing family.

As the "Endless Alliance" established by Cohen develops better and better in the "Lost Land," the Dark Wing family represented by Pacino Della has basically announced its withdrawal from the competition.

Currently, within the five major families of the "Pale Wings," Cohen's "Endless Alliance" has been regarded as the best partner.

The trial operation of the inter-racial trade route before also proved that Cohen's "Endless Alliance" is fully capable of protecting the entire trade route.

Now, even within the Dark Wing family, there are some dissenting voices, believing that Pacino should withdraw from the "Lost Land" as soon as possible and try to make up for the losses.

Some people even hope that Pacino can take the initiative to communicate with the people of the "Lord of Shadows" to see if they can renegotiate the previously agreed-upon half-percent profit and get it back.

The "Dark Wing Family" promised to take out their due half-percent profit as compensation for secretly going to the "Lost Land" to establish a force without informing the other four wing families.

Whoever can successfully establish a base camp in the 'Lost Land' will get this half-percent profit.

Now that things have reached this point, they naturally hope to abolish the previous promise.

As for the issue of face, it is not a problem at all for the Dark Wing family, which started as bandits and robbers.

Pacino has long lost the high spirits he had when he first came to the "Lost Land." The voices of criticism against him within the family are getting louder and louder, and some people even secretly accuse him of not being capable enough, causing the family to fail to keep even the half-percent profit it should have had.

Pacino was so angry that he cursed his mother, is it a problem of my ability? Don't look at who I'm facing.

A person who can form an alliance with the Lord of Sequence, unite the "Unicorn Merchant," the Taiwo family, the Solari family, and the Nilsson family, and even ignite the fire of order and open up so many city-states of order in half a year in the "Lost Land," it would be the same for anyone else.

But even so, after all, he took the lead in this matter, and he always has to take responsibility.

Currently, he is negotiating with the "Endless Alliance."

Hoping to mortgage the territory he has conquered, the low-level "City-State of Order" that he managed to get, to the other party in exchange for that half-percent profit.

Windsor Della, who represents the "Endless Alliance" in the negotiations, has informed Cohen of the matter.

Cohen hadn't thought about it yet, so he asked Windsor Della to hold the other party first and wait until he returned to the "Lost Land" before talking about it!

Cohen also plans to go back to the "Lost Land" after finishing things here, bring his achievements of more than a year back to Florence, and prepare for this final battle!