My queen is rebelling!

Looking at the eloquent Cohen, Beckman and the others fell into silence.

They strongly suspected that the Captain was planning to train the Crimson Raiders into a naval fleet?

Since when did pirates have to abide by rules!

If they really wanted to abide by the rules, why would they be pirates? Wouldn't it be better to just join the army and bring glory to their ancestors?

It was simply absurd.

Especially Barbossa and Will, after hearing that there were no positions for them in the four newly established core departments of the crew, their faces immediately turned ugly.

Once the crew operated according to the code, it would mean that their power would be completely emptied.

Cohen had expected the reactions of the others. After introducing the "Pirate Code", his tone was firm and resolute, revealing an ambition that made people look at him with new eyes:

"This code is not just to restrain us Crimson Raiders.

In the foreseeable future, this code will become the common rule followed by all the pirates in the Endless Sea!

Just like I said before, we must reshape the glory of the ancient Pirate King Leonard Augustus and conquer the entire Endless Sea!"

Cohen's grand ambitions shocked everyone, including Flint.

The meaning in Cohen's words was to make rules for all the pirates in the world!

He wasn't just reshaping the glory of the Pirate King, he wanted to be the new generation of Pirate King!

......

After Beckman and the others left, Cohen said to Flint:

"Thank you for your cooperation, Captain. If it weren't for you just now, the three of them wouldn't have let go so easily."

Flint took a puff of his cigar, his eyes fixed on the mask on Cohen's face:

"The Captain promised me before that as long as I could persuade them, he would provide me with a chance for revenge.

If I only rely on the Ghost Ship, it will not be enough to fight against the Southern Domain Empire, which has a heritage and history of tens of thousands of years.

If I'm not mistaken, this so-called opportunity should be related to the Captain's true identity."

Cohen revealed a look of appreciation and said:

"As expected of the former Royal Navy Vice Admiral, the Southern Domain Empire made a huge mistake by pushing you out."

Flint was noncommittal to Cohen's praise and asked:

"So, is the Captain's true identity a certain heir to the Empire?

Or the controller of a certain large organization?

Apart from these two identities, I really can't think of anyone else who has the courage to confront the five great empires."

Cohen shook his head:

"Flint, when the time is right, I will tell you my true identity."

After a brief pause, Cohen added:

"Perhaps, you may still have a chance to see your daughter, Claire Salgado, too!"

Hearing his daughter's name, the expression on Flint's face suddenly froze, and a dangerous light burst out in his eyes:

"What else do you know?

Who exactly are you?"

As for my identity, don't worry, I have nothing to do with the Southern Domain Empire."

Joy and trepidation burst out in Flint's heart, which then turned into suspicion and bewilderment.

His daughter was not dead!

And she might have saved him?

Who exactly was the other party, and why did he know so much about him…

Suddenly, Flint thought of a possibility!

The Church of Prophecy!

The other party had a close relationship with the Church of Prophecy!

Or he was simply a member of the Church of Prophecy!

A prophet who could pry into the past of a legendary transcendent must at least be a Saint-level existence!

Flint was shocked, and the true identity of this mysterious captain, who could command the Saints of the Church of Prophecy, was truly shocking.

After Cohen reminded him, Flint suddenly recalled the various unreasonable things that had happened back then.

He was hunted down by the Southern Domain Empire's execution team and had already suffered fatal injuries. Even his legendary domain was shattered. Logically speaking, there was no possibility of survival.

But in the end, he miraculously survived.

Could it be that what the other party said was true, and his daughter not only did not die, but also saved him from the hands of the Southern Domain Empire?

But how was this possible?

At that time, Claire was just a young girl who had just come of age, and she had not even broken through the Bronze rank. How could she have done such a thing?

Flint was full of doubts. He stared at Cohen for a long time, and a hoarse voice sounded:

"From now on, I will meticulously complete all your orders.

In exchange, I hope you can fulfill your promise!"

Cohen slowly stretched out his hand, smiled lightly, and said:

"I am very happy to reach a cooperation with you, General Flint Salgado!"

After watching Flint leave, Cohen took out the communication stone and contacted Queen Sister.

After pouring out their hearts to each other, Cohen mentioned the business:

"Sister, do you remember those blank soul contracts that I asked you to sign before I left?"

Adel replied:

"I remember, what, are you going to use them?"

Cohen said in a deep voice:

"I estimate that I will use them soon, I may have to use it to restrain a Saint!"

Adel was slightly startled and asked:

"What are you going to do, negotiate with a Saint?

It's too dangerous…"

Cohen explained in a low voice and said:

"Sister, this risk is worth taking, don't persuade me anymore, I am confident."

Adel bit her lip and said:

"You must be careful, you can use the soul contract as much as you want, I have a godhead to protect me, even the soul of a Saint can be restrained by me!"

......

Flint drove the stealth ship "Deep Sea" all the way down, and with the protection of the legendary transcendent and the characteristics of the stealth ship itself, he soon approached the place where Cohen and Mr. Modo had arrived before.

Seeing the brilliant sea area in the distance, and the sea shark knights patrolling nearby from time to time, Flint's face showed solemnity and asked:

"The front is the territory of the Sharkmen, and if we go further, it will be easily discovered by the patrolling sentries."

Cohen said:

"It's okay, we want them to discover us, just drive straight ahead."

Seeing that Cohen was so confident, Flint had no choice but to grit his teeth and drive the stealth ship towards the center of the brilliant sea area.

Before long, a powerful magic wave came from the distance, and then, three half-shark knights holding sea forks appeared near the stealth ship, with extremely unfriendly alertness on their ferocious faces.

Cohen told Flint a word, and the latter agitated his magic and shouted loudly into the depths:

"Clan Chief Druk, the successor of the Pirate King has come to pay a visit!"

Along with the magic shock, Flint's voice instantly awakened the entire sea area.

In an instant, at least three auras of the same level as Flint rose from the depths of the sea.

Three hidden legendary Sharkmen!

Flint suddenly felt his scalp tingle. The deep sea was not a place that humans were good at. Once the two sides broke down, Flint did not have much confidence that he could escape with Cohen.

Three legendary ranks?

Cohen's eyes moved slightly, but he did not say anything to discourage Flint.

As far as he knew, there was at least one Saint-level Sharkman guarding the psionic core.

A hoarse voice sounded from the depths of the sea:

"Pirate King?

The Pirate King has disappeared for tens of thousands of years, where did the successor come from!"

Hearing this voice, Flint's face changed slightly, and he whispered to Cohen:

"This person is not much weaker than Modo of Pale Wings, at least he has the strength of a high-level legendary rank."

Cohen's face did not show any worry, he just simply replied:

"I'm here to take back what the Pirate King left behind!"

The voice passed through the rolling magic power and spread clearly in the dark seabed.

Instantly, it caused an uproar among the Sharkmen.

Noisy voices came from all directions, and the high-frequency vibrations unique to the Sea Serpent tribe constantly impacted the ears of the two.

Cohen clearly felt that an extremely subtle aura was watching him.

Saint rank!

The Saint rank of the Sharkmen.

Before long, a cold snort sounded, and the surroundings suddenly became quiet.

It was still the hoarse voice from before:

"You come in alone, let that Flint stay outside!"

The other party obviously knew Flint's identity, and Cohen was not surprised by this.

With such a big commotion before, it was impossible for the Sharkmen not to investigate.

Flint Blacktooth, as the former captain of the Crimson Raiders, still had a certain reputation in the Endless Sea.

Flint glanced at Cohen, and the latter gave him a reassuring look.

Then he said loudly:

"The high pressure at the bottom of the sea is unbearable for my cultivation, I hope Clan Chief Druk will understand."

As soon as the words fell, a cyan scale shot straight out from the depths of the sea and stopped beside Cohen.

Cohen grabbed the scale, and a cyan light filled his body, and he was still able to move freely after leaving the stealth ship.

Cohen bowed slightly to the depths, and then, led by the Sharkmen knights, rushed towards the brilliant sea area.

......

The Sharkmen's base camp was built from a huge shell. When Cohen went in, there was only one person in the entire hall.

Sharkman Clan Chief Druk sat on the throne made of fish bones, coldly scrutinizing Cohen:

"You are the new captain of the Crimson Raiders?

When did you become the successor of the Pirate King again?"

Cohen replied calmly:

"These two identities do not conflict. The clan chief only needs to know that I am here to help you escape."

Druk narrowed his eyes slightly and said indifferently:

"Escape what?

What do we need to escape?"

Cohen chuckled and said:

"Before the ancient Pirate King Leonard Augustus became a god, he handed over most of his wealth to the Sea Clan King for safekeeping.

At that time, the Sea Clan King was the patriarch of the Mermen. This patriarch found your Sharkmen ancestors and tricked him into signing a contract - the Sharkmen transcendents above the legendary rank must always guard here until the treasure is reopened.

Restricted by the oath, you have been guarding this place for more than 20,000 years.

Don't you want to escape?"

After Cohen finished speaking, Druk fell into deep shock, silent for a long time, and slowly opened his mouth, his voice like sand rubbing against iron armor:

"Even the Mermen don't know much about this, how did you, a human, find out?"

Cohen said calmly:

"I said, I am the successor of the Pirate King!"

Uncertain emotions welled up in Druk's heart.

Reason told him that it was impossible for the Pirate King, who had disappeared for tens of thousands of years, to have any successors, but Cohen's words proved that his identity seemed to be real.

Otherwise, there's no reason he would know so many secret things.

Druuk pondered for a long time and asked:

"What is your plan?"

Cohen said:

"I can help you open the treasure.

As long as the treasure is reopened, the oath that binds you will naturally be broken."

Druuk chuckled:

"The treasure below is sealed by the ancient Pirate King and the ancient Sea Clan King together. You think you can unlock it with just a human who hasn't even reached the Gold rank?"

Cohen turned his head, his gaze lingered slightly on a corner of the hall for a moment, and said:

"I can't do it by myself, of course. I also need a helper.

A descendant with the bloodline of the Sea Clan King."

Before Druuk could speak, a whisper suddenly sounded in his ear, and his expression froze.

Then he took a deep look at Cohen and said:

"Wait here for a while."

After saying that, he disappeared from the spot.

Cohen was not surprised by this and waited leisurely for Druuk.

Sharkman Clan Chief Druuk came to a more secluded place, bowed slightly, and said:

"Uncle, do you think this human's words are credible?"

An old voice sounded:

"The ancestors of all generations have been studying how to unlock the seal of the treasure below, and over the years, they have gained some clues.

He's right, it does require a descendant of the Sea Clan King to cooperate with a special ritual to completely unlock it.

But the unlocking ritual was personally blessed by the ancient Pirate King. Apart from him, outsiders shouldn't know about this ritual."

Druuk's expression flickered slightly, and he asked:

"Uncle, can you see his true identity?

The mask he's wearing is strange. I can't feel his aura, and I can't discern his appearance."

The Sharkman Clan Sage's deep voice sounded:

"Can't see through him."

Druuk's expression turned surprised, and he said:

"Even you can't see through him?

Who exactly is this person?"

The Sharkman Clan Sage narrowed his eyes slightly, thought for a while, and murmured in a low voice:

"Able to hide from the investigation of a Sage, a human male, extraordinary demeanor, possessing many unknown secrets…"

The Sharkman Clan Sage's voice paused, with a hint of astonishment, and slowly said:

"I roughly know who he is. It's really strange, why has this person come to the Endless Sea again!"

Druuk quickly asked:

"Who is it?"

The Sharkman Clan Sage said:

"What's the closest place to here?"

Druuk was stunned for a moment and replied:

"The Northwest Continent of the Human Race."

The Sharkman Clan Sage continued to ask:

"Recently, there has been a young male who is unusually active in the Northwest Continent. Like this person, he is very knowledgeable about some unknown secrets.

Able to hide his identity in front of Legends and Sages who are far beyond his level.

Everyone says he is… the Child of Prophecy!"

Deep horror filled Druuk's eyes, and he blurted out:

"King of Effaine, Lord of Shadows, Cohen Corleone?"

The Sharkman Clan Sage slowly nodded:

"Besides him, there would be no one else."

Druuk's face was full of disbelief, and he said:

"How is that possible? How could the King of Effaine become the leader of the Crimson Raiders?

I've dealt with these Crimson Raiders before. Their new leader should be the son of the Crimson Raiders' founder.

How could it be him?"

The Sharkman Clan Sage said calmly:

"Who would notice if the person under the mask was changed?

Perhaps the previous leader was killed or captured by him, or they reached some kind of agreement.

Anything is possible."

For a moment, Druuk didn't know what to do and could only look at his uncle.

The Sharkman Clan Sage said:

"If the other party is really the King of Effaine, then perhaps we really have a chance to break free from this eternal curse.

Others may not know the Pirate King's unlocking ritual, but he may very well know it.

Don't forget, this person once single-handedly orchestrated the Battle of Florence that shocked the continent.

Even the joint forces of the Central Empire, the Eastern Domain Empire, and Black Grave couldn't do anything to him.

If he didn't have enough confidence, he wouldn't have come to us."

Druuk had a better understanding and asked:

"Then we cooperate with him?"

The Sharkman Clan Sage nodded and said:

"Cooperate. I can sense that the changes on the continent are not far away.

Perhaps a new Sea Clan King is about to be born. At this time, joining forces with a promising human king may not be a bad thing."

Druuk asked:

"Then should we expose his identity and gain the upper hand?"

The Sharkman Clan Sage chuckled and said:

"Do you really think he doesn't know we can see through his identity?

He is so fearless because he is not relying on his identity as the leader of a pirate group.

The reason he dared to walk into your palace so brazenly is because we can see through his identity and therefore won't dare to use force against him.

Don't forget, he used to have a Hellhound by his side that could bite a Sage to death!

How can you be sure that he doesn't have another means to suppress a Sage in his hands right now?"

Druuk took a deep breath and said after a long while:

"The cunning human, he has us figured out."

The Sharkman Clan Sage chuckled:

"Don't underestimate him. He can even kill a Sage!"

Sharkman Clan Palace, Cohen was admiring the unique decorations inside with great interest until Druuk reappeared.

Druuk's attitude was obviously much better than before, and he asked:

"What price will our Sharkman Clan have to pay to unlock the seal?"

Cohen smiled faintly:

"I want to take all the treasures below, and also establish an alliance of offense and defense with us."

Druuk narrowed his eyes slightly, remembering his uncle's words, and asked:

"Is this alliance of offense and defense established with the Crimson Raiders, or something else?"

Cohen was not surprised that the other party saw through his identity. He deliberately revealed flaws for the sake of this moment.

Bringing a strong ally in the Sea Clan to Effaine will definitely be a significant help for future attacks on the Kingdom of Ceylon from the sea.

A solemn look appeared on Cohen's face:

"It's established with me personally!"

Druuk breathed a sigh of relief and said:

"Okay, as long as you can unlock the seal, our Sharkman Clan is willing to form an alliance of offense and defense with you."

Cohen snapped his fingers, took out a soul contract, and said:

"My cultivation is not enough to use a soul contract to bind a Sage-level Transcendent.

The soul fluctuations on this contract come from my wife. Have your Sage sign it."

Before leaving Effaine, Cohen had Adele sign several blank soul contracts.

The purpose was to have her as the contracting party when establishing contracts with Legend-rank or even higher-level Transcendent in the future.

A contemplative look appeared in Druuk's eyes, and he said solemnly:

"Does it have to be signed with a Sage? Am I not qualified?"

Cohen shrugged his shoulders:

"It's not that I don't trust you, it's just that what we're going to do in the future is far more than just a few Legend-ranks!"

Druuk continued to say:

"Even if your wife is the youngest Legend-rank on the continent, I'm afraid she can't use a soul contract to bind a Sage."

Cohen smiled faintly:

"That's my business. You just need to send this contract over."

Druuk took a deep look at Cohen, took the contract, and disappeared again.

The Sharkman Clan Sage looked at the contract in Druuk's hand, and the expression on his face became very solemn.

The content of the contract was very detailed, and it was clear that it had been drafted after careful consideration.

This further confirmed that Cohen had actually planned to cooperate with the Sharkman Clan as the King of Effaine for a long time.

The specific content of the contract was that as long as Cohen could help the Sharkman Clan break free, then the two sides would establish an alliance of offense and defense in the future.

Effaine would pay a considerable reward for each action of the Sharkman Clan.

Similarly, when the Sharkman Clan needed help, as long as they paid the same price, Effaine would also send troops to help.

The two sides also agreed on specific details such as mutual trade and strengthening intelligence cooperation.

When the Sharkman Clan Sage saw the signature and soul imprint of Adele Angering at the end, his expression became even more solemn.

He slowly opened his mouth and said:

"No wonder this Cohen is so confident. His wife's soul fluctuations are stronger than ordinary Sages.

If I'm not mistaken, she should have used a powerful treasure to strengthen her soul power.

This couple is truly not to be underestimated!"

Druuk's face changed slightly, and he said:

"Then, Uncle, are you going to sign it?"

"Sign it. I have a feeling that this is an opportunity for our Sharkman Clan!"

After saying that, the Sharkman Clan Sage imprinted his soul fluctuations on it.

At the same time, Florence, thousands of miles away, the Royal Palace.

Adele, who was reviewing documents, paused, and a look of relief appeared on her beautiful face, and she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

The signing of the contract meant that Cohen's negotiations with the Sharkman Clan had been successfully completed.

Soon, she sent this news to Cohen.

Sharkman Clan Palace, not long after Cohen received the news from his Queen sister, Druuk also came out with the soul contract and said:

"The contract has been signed. Your Majesty should fulfill his promise."

Cohen reminded him:

"Clan Chief Druuk, my identity still needs to be kept secret for now."

Druuk said unhappily:

"Okay, Mr. Leader, please begin. The entire Sharkman Clan can't wait to break this damn seal!"

Cohen chuckled:

"Don't worry. Didn't I say that I still need a helper with the bloodline of the ancient Sea Clan King?

This is not a problem for you, right?"

Druuk said:

"The ancient Sea Clan King came from the Mermaid Clan.

That is, to find a Mermaid.

After the fall of the Sea Clan King, the Mermaid Clan split into many races. Which race do you want?"

Cohen said:

"Any race will do, preferably with a strong bloodline."

Druuk muttered:

"How about the Tidal Clan's Clan Chief?

The Tidal Clan has the most contact with our Sharkman Clan. The Tidal Clan was still the Mermaid Royal Family before, but they have fallen out in recent years. Her bloodline should not be low."

"Good."

…

Mermaid Clan, Tidal Clan Palace, Claire, the future Ocean Empress, received a message from the Sharkman Clan Chief!