My queen is rebelling!

Chapter 257 Yadell's Peerless Talent - Eavesdropping Storm, Cohen's Ambition!

Noticing that the Queen Sister didn't show any strangeness because he was caught stealing food last time.

This made Cohen breathe a sigh of relief and asked:

"What discovery? Is it about the magic circle?"

Yadell nodded and said:

"Yes, we have discovered a new type of communication magic circle in our research, which is more convenient, simpler, and cheaper than all existing communication magic circles.

If this new type of communication magic circle is used, there is hope to spread magical communication to every street and village in Effie."

A deep look of astonishment appeared on Cohen's face.

The existing magic communication circles in the human continent rely on the magic web that covers the entire main plane.

It achieves long-distance communication by communicating with the magic web.

Communicating with the magic web requires a lot of resources and costs, and each communication also requires magic power, either the user's own magic power or the magic power on the magic crystal stone.

Therefore, the cost of building and using each communication magic circle is very high.

With Effie's previous national strength, it could only ensure that long-distance communication magic circles were established in every major city to ensure that the administrative orders of the superiors could be implemented.

As for small towns and rural areas, only some powerful kingdoms and the five empires have the strength to build communication magic circles.

"Although this new magic circle also needs to communicate with the magic web, it does not require every terminal's communication magic circle to establish communication with the magic web.

Its principle is to establish a special magic base station at a node at a certain spatial distance, so that the magic base station establishes communication with the magic web, and other communication terminals only need to establish contact with this magic base station to achieve the effect of communication.

Moreover, the magic power consumed during use is very small, which will greatly reduce the cost."

Cohen nodded thoughtfully, probably similar to the telephone line of his previous life. It seems that the ancient elves should have also invented something similar, but it was buried by history.

Fortunately, his Queen Sister is powerful and has actually restored this great invention from it!

Cohen immediately thought that this set of magic communication circles could also be used in the army to ensure that every company's soldiers could immediately contact the headquarters.

Yadell obviously had the same idea. Considering that Effie's national strength is not yet strong, the conditions for large-scale establishment of magic base stations are not yet mature, and it is also easy to be coveted. The Queen Sister's plan is to first test it in the army for a period of time, and then promote and apply it on a large scale in the country when conditions permit.

Yadell continued:

"In addition, we have also discovered something more meaningful from the inheritance of those ancient civilizations.

A kind of magic circle that can monitor other communication magic circles. As long as this monitoring magic circle is arranged near the communication magic circle or communication stone, it can realize the monitoring of the communication magic circle and communication stone."

Surprise appeared in Cohen's eyes, and he asked:

"Can all communication content be monitored?"

Yadell shook her head and said:

"The use of communication stones and communication magic circles is still closely related to the user. Usually, the user needs to input magic power to activate them. If the user's output magic power level is relatively high, simply put, if the user's transcendent level is high, it cannot be monitored.

Currently, the monitoring magic circle we have researched can monitor the communication stones or communication magic circles of users below the golden level."

Cohen said:

"This is already enough. Sister, you should focus your research on this monitoring magic circle first. By the way, contact Isha as well and let the dwarves' smelting tribe send a few experienced blacksmiths.

Let the smelting tribe achieve large-scale production and equip it to every military station as soon as possible."

Cohen felt a burst of excitement. With this monitoring magic circle, the military station's ability to detect intelligence and information would be stronger. Even if it was only below the golden level, it would be enough to monitor most of the important information.

The main point is that many people don't know that there is a magic circle that can monitor communication through the magic web, so they will not take any precautions.

No matter how it develops in the future, at least Cohen's military station can now gain a head start.

He said to Yadell again:

"Sister, tell Nefthys to speed up the development of the military station. Well... let's not talk about the Northwest Continent for now. The Land of Dragons, the Central Continent, and the Southern Islands, these places must be guaranteed to have our military station's presence.

Then gradually spread to the depths. Within three years, ensure that every empire and kingdom's capital has a military station."

Yadell nodded and said:

"Okay, I will tell her about this.

Well, that's all for the important matters. Have you arrived at the Scarlet Marauders yet?"

Cohen has been keeping in touch with Yadell in writing these days, reporting his trajectory and movements in real time.

There was no way. Separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, and disguised as the leader of a pirate group to act in the dangerous Endless Sea, Yadell was really worried.

A gentle look appeared on Cohen's face, and he replied:

"I have already met with their people. The talks went very smoothly. Flynn, the navy lieutenant general of the Southern Empire, has agreed to my proposal.

In about two or three months, I will be able to completely control this pirate group."

Yadell said softly:

"Be careful in everything. I'm here at home. You must be careful outside. Don't be impulsive when things happen. Think more about so many people in your family."

Cohen patiently listened to the Queen Sister's nagging, and his mind gradually relaxed completely...

...

There is an uninhabited island near the coast of the Kingdom of Ceylon. Cohen and Mr. Modo arrived early.

When Cohen saw Asuna also appearing on the island, he said angrily:

"Why are you here? You have so many things in the Southern Border. Can you spare the time?"

As soon as Asuna came, she took Cohen's arm and said with a hint of coquettishness:

"There's nothing big happening in the Southern Border recently. Besides, Miss Melantha has also arrived in the Southern Border. With her there, nothing big will happen.

I came out to relax and also to train my actual combat ability."

Cohen thought, with Mr. Modo, a genuine legendary transcendent, here, what chance do you have to take action?

However, he didn't expose the other party's leaky excuse, after all, this was a bit of affection from a beauty.

Following behind Asuna were the action personnel of the Southern Border Station of the Military Intelligence Department, as well as a young noble who was being held by the Military Intelligence personnel, with a clearly restrained expression.

This young noble lowered his head deeply, trembling all over, his heart full of complex emotions.

Asuna Iliat, the Grand Duke of Iliat, who turns clouds and rains in the Southern Border, is ruthless, and is known as the "Bloodthirsty Red Dragon", is now acting like a young girl in love, throwing herself into the arms of a mysterious man and acting coquettishly.

The young noble felt that his brain had stopped thinking.

After a brief daze, looking at Cohen's handsome and familiar facial contours, he slowly reacted. There is only one man who can make the Grand Duke of Iliat act like this.

The young noble hesitated for a moment, mustered his courage and bowed to Cohen:

"Criminal Leonard pays his respects to Your Majesty."

Cohen raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Asuna.

Asuna sneered and said:

"The third young master of the Luca family, he has always been responsible for connecting with the people of the Dark Tide Phantom Pirate Group."

Understanding dawned in Cohen's eyes:

"The Grand Duke must have told you what to do.

Perform well and don't play any other tricks, otherwise you will taste something more painful than death."

The young noble named Leonard hurriedly expressed his loyalty.

Time passed by, and the night swallowed the entire island.

Suddenly, a black shadow gradually appeared from afar.

A huge pirate ship, like a giant beast returning from the deep sea, slowly approached the shore.

The penetrating wave-breaking plate cut through the calm sea surface, and the sea water rolled with waves, making a crashing sound.

The pirate flag fluttered at the top of the mast. In the dim night, the hideous skull pattern looked particularly eerie.

As the ship approached, the noise from the pirate ship became clearer and clearer.

Mr. Modo closed his eyes and sensed for a moment, and said in a low voice:

"Forty or so people, the strongest is a sixth-order transcendent.

It seems that the Dark Tide Phantom is quite serious about this task. They actually sent a peak silver-level transcendent just to pick up some trafficked children."

Cohen frowned slightly and sighed:

"The strength of the Dark Tide Phantom is comparable to that of the Scarlet Marauders. Those below the golden level should not be qualified to enter the main base.

Even if they have reported their duties, they will probably be subjected to the 'Forgetfulness Spell' and will not be able to grasp the precise coordinates of the Dark Tide Phantom's main base."

It seems that he still has to find the person in the Kingdom of Ceylon who is colluding with the core high-level members of the Dark Tide Phantom Pirate Group.

Cohen suppressed the thoughts in his heart and looked at the pirate ship that had already landed.

On the pirate ship, the anchor chain "clanged" and fell into the water, splashing a large amount of water.

The gangplank was slowly lowered, and the pirates filed down. Their heavy boots stepped on the beach, leaving a string of deep footprints.

The leading captain, wearing a black cloak and a sharp dagger at his waist, strode off the ship.

After stepping on the soft beach, he scanned his surroundings, his eyes filled with the usual vigilance, and then he arranged in a deep voice:

"Send people to guard around the island, and don't extinguish the power cabin on the ship. Be ready to retreat at any time."

"Yes, sir."

The captain shook his cloak and led his men towards the agreed location.

After passing through a forest, they came to a simple shantytown area.

Soon, the unusual silence made the captain suspicious.

So many children shouldn't be so quiet.

Before he could think too much, Leonard's figure appeared.

Seeing the familiar face, the captain breathed a sigh of relief and asked:

"Why is it so quiet today?"

Leonard's face was slightly pale, but fortunately, the other party didn't notice it under the cover of the night.

He said:

"They've all been put under a sleeping spell, otherwise it would be too noisy on the road.

The Southern Border of Effie is not peaceful recently. It's better to be careful."

The captain nodded and said:

"Caution is right. I've also heard that the Southern Border of Effie has changed hands. I heard that it's still your Majesty's lover?"

Cohen, who was hiding in the dark, couldn't hold back his face, and Asuna next to him also had a pretty face blushing slightly.

Cohen thought, who is ruining my reputation outside?

People! Asuna clearly became the Grand Duchess of the Southern Territory based on her own merits and strength, okay? How is it now rumored that she climbed up by selling herself?

These bastards just love to hear these scandalous news.

Asuna also bit her red lip lightly, her face full of indignation.

Let's put this aside for now. Leonard has gradually entered the state, communicating with the captain of the Dark Tide Phantom Pirate Group.

Following the instructions he had given before, he asked the captain:

"By the way, our master said that the situation in the Southern Territory has been tense recently, and he wants to find a place to avoid it.

He asked me to send a message to your boss, asking if he could stay at your base for a few days to get through this sensitive time?"

The captain's face immediately showed vigilance, and after a slight silence, he shook his head:

"I'm afraid that won't work. It's not that I don't trust Viscount Luca, it's just that our base is of great importance.

Not to mention outsiders, even I, as a brother, have only been to the main base three times since joining the Dark Tide Phantom.

Each time, I was closely monitored, and all my senses were blocked, so I didn't know the exact location at all."

Hearing this, Cohen, who was lurking in the dark, shook his head, and his own guess was still confirmed.

Leonard showed an obvious look of disappointment when he heard this, and then asked:

"What about the Kingdom of Ceylon?

Your boss should have a relationship with the higher-ups of the Kingdom of Ceylon. Can you contact them and let us go to the Kingdom of Ceylon to take refuge?"

This time, the captain did not refuse, and nodded:

"This is possible. When I deliver the goods to them this time, I will ask about it for Viscount Luca.

But it's just..."

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Leonard immediately understood and took out a money bag from his arms:

"We still understand the rules, and we won't let you run for nothing."

The captain took the money bag, weighed the weight, and the expression on his face looked much better.

Leonard seized the opportunity and asked:

"Can you reveal the approximate identity of this high-ranking official of the Kingdom of Ceylon? I can also give my master an explanation when I go back this time."

A look of hesitation appeared on the captain's face.

Leonard said in a low voice:

"Brother, our master is really a little anxious recently. You don't know how ruthless the new Grand Duchess is. She has already dealt with several old aristocratic families that have been passed down for generations.

Our Luca family is probably also among her targets..."

The captain frowned deeply, and after a long silence, he slowly said:

"I can't say too much detail. I can only tell you that he is someone close to the Third Prince of the Kingdom of Ceylon."

Before Leonard could reply, a cold and stern tone suddenly rang out from the darkness in the distance:

"Charles Cromwell, the Second Prince of the Kingdom of Ceylon?"

Hearing the unfamiliar voice, the captain's expression tightened, and he immediately became vigilant, his eyes fixed on the place where the voice came from.

Soon, the figures of two men and one woman appeared in his sight.

Seeing the person who appeared, the captain's pupils shrank, and a layer of cold sweat instantly climbed up his back.

Not to mention the outstandingly beautiful Cohen and Asuna, the middle-aged man beside them made him feel a sense of fear and despair that permeated from the bottom of his heart.

The trace of aura emanating from him was enough to make his soul tremble.

Even his immediate superior, the head of the sub-base, the eighth-order pirate, had never given him this kind of pressure.

Legendary rank, definitely a legendary rank.

The captain's eyes widened, and his throat could not make a sound due to the intense fear, and he looked at the person in horror.

It was self-evident what the purpose of a strange legendary powerhouse appearing at this juncture was.

Mr. Modo waved his hand slightly, and the captain seemed to have been deprived of all the magic and strength in his body, and the whole person stayed in place, unable to move.

Cohen came to the captain and asked in a deep voice:

"You have two choices now. Cooperate with us, and I will spare your life.

As for the second choice, I believe you also know.

If you don't go back to report on time, the Dark Tide Phantom will definitely send someone else.

I have enough patience to wait for your next wave of people.

I don't believe that your团长 will come in person!"

The captain understood the implication in Cohen's words. With a legendary transcendent guarding the island, unless the团长 himself came, anyone else would be delivering food.

If he didn't give in, someone would give in under the pressure of life and death.

Instead of dying in vain, it was better to save his own life.

Pirates are the ultimate egoists, and the captain quickly made a choice that was not too difficult.

"I'm just the captain of a landing ship, and at most I'm considered a middle and lower level within the Dark Tide Phantom. I don't have access to too many core secrets."

Cohen chuckled and said:

"I won't ask you about your Dark Tide Phantom, you first tell me, have you met Charles, the Second Prince of the Kingdom of Ceylon?"

The captain shook his head.

Cohen continued to ask:

"Is Charles the main planner of what you do?"

The captain gave a positive answer.

"Does the official Kingdom of Ceylon know about this?"

"No, Charles did this behind others' backs.

This is considered an important source of income for him... In the underground trading market of the Kingdom of Ceylon, a child with transcendent talent can be sold for a sky-high price of 10,000 gold coins.

This is completely a business with no capital."

Cohen frowned slightly and said:

"Five or six hundred children a year, which is five or six million gold coins. For a prince, it is indeed a considerable income..."

Cohen said suddenly at this point:

"If I guessed correctly, Charles should not only be doing this business in the Southern Territory of Effie."

The captain took a deep breath and said slowly:

"That's right, Charles is involved in several small coastal countries in the Northwest Continent, but the Southern Territory of Effie provides the most children."

The face of Asuna on the side suddenly showed an icy color, and she said coldly:

"Beast!"

The captain's expression changed slightly and added:

"This beautiful lady, we pirates never target children.

Those hypocritical nobles and bureaucrats are much more vicious and insidious than us pirates.

We are also forced to do so. Our boss once felt that doing this was a bit too harmful to nature, and suggested it to Charles several times, but each time it was rejected."

Cohen squinted his eyes and then asked:

"How do you usually transport the abducted children to the Kingdom of Ceylon?"

The captain was slightly silent for a moment, and under Cohen's unkind gaze, he replied:

"Charles's executive secretary, Baron Marin Paxson, owns a large shipping trading company that specializes in the buying and selling of ships.

Every year, we will load the 'goods' onto a new ship provided by Baron Marin, and then sell it to their company.

Drive the ship directly to their shipyard, and someone will be responsible for transferring the 'goods' at that time."

Cohen asked:

"Is this executive secretary, Baron Marin, responsible for communicating with your Dark Tide Phantom?"

The captain nodded and said:

"That's right, he has been here many times, and he often represents the Second Prince in negotiations with our boss."

Cohen had a bottom line in his mind. This Baron Marin should have the precise coordinates of the main base of the Dark Tide Phantom Pirate Group.

Cohen continued to ask:

"Have you met this Marin Paxson?"

The captain nodded and said:

"I am the one who connects with him every time."

Cohen said:

"Okay, you invite him out and say that the situation has changed, and the Southern Territory of Effie may not be able to provide children in the future."

The captain immediately realized Cohen's plan, and the other party was preparing to attack Marin Paxson!

This is the executive secretary of a kingdom's heir!

What is the identity of the other party, who doesn't even care about a kingdom's heir.

The captain suppressed the doubts in his heart and agreed:

"Okay, I hope you can keep your word!"

… …

Quiesang, the capital of the Kingdom of Ceylon, the most central area, the Grand Hotel.

It is also the Quiesang station chief of Cohen, Julian Singer's hotel

Asuna has returned to the Southern Territory, and this time Cohen came with Mr. Modo.

Looking at the familiar arrangement in front of him, Cohen couldn't help but feel a surge of memories.

More than two years ago, when he came with Mephis, he stayed in this hotel, and Mephis also made a cameo appearance as an auctioneer.

The posture, dress, and charm at that time were really unforgettable.

Cohen couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Ever since he and Melantha were caught on the spot by Mephis, Mephis went directly back to the chaotic Demon Continent of the "Lost Land".

No news has been communicated to Cohen anymore.

Faced with this Mephis, who also had a special affection for him, Cohen always felt a little guilty in his heart.

Knowing the other party's feelings, he still pushed his own sister without saying a word. Cohen himself felt that he was more beastly.

Cohen secretly planned in his heart that he had to find a chance to go back to the Lost Land and apologize to her properly.

Julian's voice interrupted Cohen's thoughts:

"Director, this is all the information about Marin Paxson, the executive secretary of the Second Prince Charles."

Cohen came back to his senses and looked at Julian, who had become more and more calm.

Most of the industries under Julian's banner are supported by the Second Prince Charles. In terms of identity, Julian is also considered Charles's white glove.

He must have dealt with Charles's executive secretary.

Therefore, after arriving in Quiesang, Cohen first went to Julian to ask for a detailed file on Marin Paxson.

Cohen flipped through Marin Paxson's information while asking:

"I forgot to tell you that the last time in the Silver Frost Principality, the cooperation with your good friend's younger brother, General Roman, was quite good.

I have already explained it to the personnel department, and it will be recorded as your credit."

Julian quickly said:

"It's all due to the director's leadership. Roman has repeatedly written to me saying that he has now controlled the political situation in Silver Frost.

If the director needs anything to be done in Silver Frost in the future, he will definitely not refuse!"

Cohen nodded with a smile, and suddenly, the movements on his hand stopped for a moment, staring at an archive of Marin Paxson, and fell into deep thought.