My queen is rebelling!

The restaurant owner made a decision and didn't hesitate any longer.

He gently lit the communication stone beside the table and whispered something, then put on a sweet smile and hurried to greet them.

Cohen seemed not to notice the owner's actions. Seeing the owner jogging over, he took the lead and asked before the other party could speak:

"Are you the owner here?

Why is there so little business here?"

The owner said with a smile:

"I cater specifically to distinguished guests like you. Ordinary people can't afford it.

That's why there's not much business."

The dishes were quickly brought up. Cohen carefully examined them and found that nothing had been tampered with, so he invited Asuna to enjoy the meal.

To be fair, the owner wasn't bragging. The cooking skills of this restaurant were quite good, much better than many dishes in the Emerald Grand Hotel. It was indeed unlikely to find something like this in a small town.

Nothing unusual happened during the meal for the two of them, until they went to pay the bill after finishing, when the owner quoted a shocking number.

A playful smile appeared on Cohen's brow as he asked:

"Free? You maintain such a large restaurant, usually with so few customers. You finally get a business deal and it's free? I'm very curious how you usually do business?"

The owner respectfully said:

"It's not free. Someone has already paid for you and your wife."

Cohen asked:

"We just arrived here and don't know anyone. Who would be so generous as to pay for us?"

The restaurant owner pointed to the entrance, where a young nobleman dressed elegantly and acting gracefully appeared.

He introduced him warmly:

"This is our young master Luca. Our young master loves to make friends. This restaurant was also opened with young master Luca's funding.

It's a pity that the people in town don't appreciate it and are unwilling to support young master Luca's business. You are one of the few who are willing to come in, so our young master naturally looks at you in a different light."

Young master Luca?

Cohen narrowed his eyes slightly and asked the owner:

"Is this young master Luca you speak of from the George Luca Viscount family?"

The owner nodded quickly and replied:

"Exactly! Young master Perkins' father is the viscount's steward!"

Asuna couldn't help but laugh:

"Can a steward's son be called young master?"

Perkins Luca, who had just walked in from the entrance, heard Asuna's laughter, and a fleeting hint of jealousy flashed across his face, but he was quickly shocked by Asuna's breathtaking beauty.

He immediately concealed his emotions and walked towards Cohen and Asuna.

The owner was startled by Asuna's words, but after glancing at Perkins walking over and seeing that there was no anger on his face, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, these two out-of-towners didn't know the score. Who in Mado County didn't know that Perkins' father, Lewis Luca, was Viscount George Luca's most trusted and loyal subordinate?

Many of the viscount's private affairs, including some important family matters, were handled by Lewis personally.

Therefore, in the entire Mado County, Perkins' status was not much lower than that of a true viscount's son.

The owner whispered to Cohen and the others about the identity of Perkins' father.

The steward of Viscount Luca?

Hearing this, Cohen's eyes lit up. Such a steward must know many secrets of the Luca family. It might be worth considering using this steward as a breakthrough point.

As they spoke, Perkins had already walked over. Then he winked at the hotel owner, who showed a hint of understanding in his eyes and left silently.

Perkins walked up to Cohen and the others and said politely:

"Two distinguished guests, I am Perkins Luca. I am very happy to meet you here."

After speaking, he sized up these two mysterious and distinguished guests, his gaze lingering on Asuna's appearance for a long time.

However, to Perkins' disappointment, Asuna turned a blind eye to his fiery gaze, and the whole person snuggled up to this young man.

She had a cold and unapproachable look.

Perkins' heart became more twisted. It was more enjoyable to conquer such a woman.

But looking at her appearance, her background was not small. He had to investigate her origin before he could act.

Now, he should first try to gain her favor and stabilize the situation.

The owner who had just left was sent by Perkins to inquire about the identities of the two.

Such an eye-catching luxury carriage would definitely be noticed along the way, coupled with such an outstanding appearance, as long as they investigated along the direction they came from, they would always be able to find out their identities.

Perkins smiled slightly and asked:

"You two shouldn't be locals, right?"

Cohen smiled faintly and replied:

"I'm going to the Southern County with my wife to handle some matters. We passed by here and heard that the scenery of Mado County is good, so we're staying here for a few days."

The smile on Perkins' face grew even stronger, and he said:

"Coincidentally, I have lived in Mado County for decades and am very familiar with the attractions here. Many people also give me face. If you need anything, I would be happy to serve you."

Cohen quickly replied:

"Okay, then we'll have to trouble young master Luca."

Perkins led Cohen and the others towards a local lake bay.

After the hotel owner left, he went along the way to investigate the identities of the young couple.

However, before he could take any action, he suddenly felt a darkness in front of his eyes. When he regained consciousness, several strong men had already appeared around him.

When he saw the clothes these strong men were wearing, his heart suddenly twitched!

Black uniforms, black leather boots, cold faces, and a black eagle badge pinned to their chests.

A terrifying name rushed into the hotel owner's mind, causing his breathing to stagnate—Military Intelligence!

The Military Intelligence that the entire Effien feared, ruthless and ubiquitous!

How could a small businessman like himself provoke such people?

While his heart was being overwhelmed by stormy waves, a burly middle-aged man walked up to him and asked coldly:

"Do you know who I am?"

The hotel owner looked up and quickly widened his eyes. Although he didn't recognize the person, he recognized the rank on the person's shoulder.

Major General!

People of this level definitely belong to the core figures within the Military Intelligence.

The owner was also a member of the Luca family, and had a certain understanding of the Military Intelligence sequence. He quickly thought that the only possible Major General-level Military Intelligence figure in the Southern Territory was—the butcher who personally executed hundreds of Gunter family members, the head of the Military Intelligence Southern Territory Station, Ralph Zion!

The hotel owner was so frightened that his legs were weak and he almost couldn't stand.

He said in a trembling voice:

"Zi... Zion, sir!"

Ralph Zion stared coldly at the hotel owner, his body filled with murderous aura, and did not respond.

The hotel owner was even more clueless seeing this, and didn't dare to take the initiative to talk, his whole body soaked in cold sweat.

Time passed by, until two Military Intelligence agents walked in from outside and handed Leif a memory stone.

Leif took the memory stone and went to the hotel owner, showing it to him.

After the owner finished watching, he couldn't help but let out a shrill scream, followed by a mournful wail of tears and sobs:

"Sir, sir, spare me! I... I'm just helping Young Master Luca look after the hotel and pass on messages, I don't know anything else!"

Leif put away the memory stone and said coldly:

"If you still want your family to live, then honestly do as I say!"

The hotel owner nodded repeatedly, saying:

"Sir, tell me, tell me."

Leif asked:

"Did that Perkins Luca ask you to investigate the identities of the two people who just entered the hotel?"

The owner suddenly understood, it seemed that the identities of the young couple were definitely extraordinary, and Military Intelligence was targeting him because of this couple.

He quickly said:

"Yes, Young Master Luca wanted me to find out their background and see if there were any forces behind them that we couldn't afford to offend..."

Leif sneered:

"This fake young master still has some brains, knowing who to provoke and who not to provoke!"

The owner dared not utter a word.

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Leif handed the owner a file and said:

"Just tell him according to this, remember clearly, if you say one wrong word, your whole family's life will be gone!

You also understand the way our Military Intelligence operates, rather kill by mistake than let go!"

The owner shuddered, took the file tremblingly, and tried hard to memorize every word on it.

Leif's warning voice sounded in the owner's ear again:

"Make good use of your acting skills, if your Young Master Luca sees anything wrong, your family will also lose their lives, understand?"

The muscles on the owner's face twitched unnaturally, then he rubbed his face hard with his hand, restoring his normal expression.

Seeing this, Leif waved his hand, signaling his subordinates to take him out.

After the owner left, an agent behind him reported:

"Chief, His Majesty and His Highness have gone to the Colorful Lake in Mado County."

Leif nodded and said:

"Notify all on-duty personnel to secretly gather in town, there will be a major operation later."

"Yes!"

...

At the viewing pavilion of Colorful Lake, Perkins spared no effort to introduce the beauty of the lake to Cohen and Asuna:

"...There is a floating boardwalk in the middle of the lake, and both sides are colorful saltpeter crystals. When the sunlight shines, it's colorful and extremely beautiful..."

Cohen occasionally made comments. Before long, the hotel owner trotted over.

Seeing this, Perkins' eyes flickered slightly, and he said to Cohen:

"You two, please take a stroll on the boardwalk first, I'll be back after I take care of something."

Cohen said:

"Young Master Luca, please feel free."

Perkins had no extra expression on his face, gave the two a slight salute, and temporarily left the boardwalk.

After seeing the hotel owner, he couldn't wait to ask:

"How is the situation? Have you found out the identities of these two people?"

The owner wiped the sweat from his forehead and said breathlessly:

"I found out, the man is a small nobleman from Redstone County, originally not very famous.

It's just that during the purge of the Gunter family not long ago, he took the initiative to expose many hidden Gunter family members, and was valued by the newly arrived Redstone County Governor, and gradually promoted.

The woman is a university student at the Royal Academy, most likely she was coaxed here."

After hearing the owner's investigation results, Perkins' face suddenly surged with excitement:

"So that's the matter, I thought there was something extraordinary behind them!

Let's do this!

Just treat it as revenge for the Gunter family. Coincidentally, there are still a few direct descendants of the Gunter family in the family, so let them take action.

If it's really exposed, it's also the Gunter family's bloodline revenge, it has nothing to do with us.

Go arrange it!"

The hotel owner's heart shook, and he nodded in agreement:

"Okay, Young Master!"

On the viewing pavilion, Cohen sneered after seeing Perkins leave.

A black shadow flickered behind him, and a low voice came:

"Your Majesty, Perkins' matter has been investigated.

This so-called hotel is used to screen target customers.

To be precise, it is a black shop, those who can afford to spend money in it have a certain amount of strength.

Whenever a guest comes here, Perkins will send someone to investigate the guest's background and identity.

If they are just small nobles without any background, they will attack them.

Either they pretend to be kidnapping and demand a ransom, or they directly kill people for money.

If they encounter beautiful girls..."

Leif looked at the Grand Duchess nestled next to Cohen and stopped in time.

Asuna snorted coldly and said:

"Damn it, this kind of person deserves to die!"

Cohen patted Asuna's hand, a hint of meaning floating in his eyes, and asked:

"Does the Luca family know about what Perkins is doing?"

Leif's voice came:

"According to my subordinates' analysis, he should be doing it behind the Luca family's back.

However, this Luca family should also have bigger secrets.

Perkins' father, as the Luca family's housekeeper for many years, should be very clear about these things."

Cohen nodded slightly:

"So, the best breakthrough point is still Perkins.

Okay, I know, you let people stand by first, and act when I give the signal."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Not long after Leif disappeared, Perkins walked over with a smile on his face.

As soon as he met, he said:

"Have you finished shopping? How about I take you to a more fun place?"

Cohen showed a very interested look on his face and asked:

"Is it far from here?"

Perkins said with a smile:

"It's just ahead, I'll lead the way, please."

Cohen took Asuna and followed Perkins.

The group quickly stepped into a forest, and the surrounding atmosphere suddenly became gloomy.

The air was filled with a humid and decaying smell, which was the taste of plants fermenting over a long period of time, mixed with the fishy smell of mud.

Cohen raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, not warmly or coldly:

"Young Master Luca, this ancient forest doesn't seem like a fun place."

Perkins slowly stopped, turned his head, the corners of his mouth couldn't suppress the pride and excitement, and his voice became a little trembling:

"Fun, this place is very fun!

Especially being with such a beautiful lady, it will definitely be more exciting and fun!"

As Perkins' voice fell, several rustling sounds rang out from all directions, and more than a dozen menacing transcendents instantly surrounded Cohen and Asuna!