My queen is rebelling!

Cruz's voice was steady and unhurried:

"Therefore, our move this time is truly a last resort.

You may be concerned about the family's reputation and influence, and unwilling to get involved with the 'Lost Land'.

We, 'Darkwing', don't have such concerns.

Anyway, we're already doing underworld business, and the 'Lost Land' can't be any blacker than that.

Rather than giving away two percent of the profits to outsiders, it's better to let our own people handle it.

To be honest, we've already emptied most of the family's liquid funds and hired several powerful adventure groups.

We've also armed an 'Elite' level merchant guard, all in preparation for conquering the 'Lost Land'.

We can't possibly withdraw now."

Cruz displayed his gangster aura to the fullest, acting like he was doing whatever he wanted and didn't care what anyone thought.

Later, everyone worried about security issues, so they hired a gang member to participate, and eventually, this gang member became the founder of the "Darkwing Family".

Isabella, at this moment, appeared much calmer.

Cruz's words were not only a provocation to the Goldwing Family but also an open opposition to the decision made by the Five Families Joint Council.

Someone must be even more anxious than her.

Sure enough, as soon as Cruz finished speaking, the rotating chairman of the Silverwing Family couldn't sit still any longer and stood up angrily:

"Cruz, your actions are a blatant violation of the decision made by the Five Wings Families Joint Council!

Does your statement represent the final opinion of the Della Family?

Don't give me any other nonsense, just answer, yes or no?"

Cruz's face twitched slightly as he tried to suppress his emotions and said:

"Not entirely... the family's opinion has some additional supplements."

"Speak!"

Cruz said in a deep voice:

"We have no intention of violating the decision of the Five Wings Families Joint Council.

We also didn't say that we wouldn't allow Miss Windsor's mysterious partner to participate in the conquest of the 'Lost Land'.

The family's idea is that everyone can participate together and compete fairly.

Isn't Duke Roland of the Western Empire also sending a force to驻扎 in the 'Lost Land'?

It's a good opportunity for the three of us to compete and see who can truly establish a solid base for this trade route."

Cruz's words eased the tension slightly, although it was a bit unkind, it was for the sake of the overall situation.

Having another choice is also good, after all, Duke Roland already has a certain foundation in the 'Lost Land'.

Relying solely on Isabella's mysterious partner is not a guarantee either.

Moreover, the establishment of the 'Lost Land' base is related to the safety of the entire trade route. Whoever controls this base is equivalent to controlling the lifeline of the entire trade route.

From a selfish point of view, it's best for the Five Wings Families to control it themselves.

For a moment, everyone fell into silence.

Isabella sneered:

"Then why not have each family contribute a little more and send people to the 'Lost Land'? Wouldn't that be even safer!"

The rotating chairman of the Silverwing Family still looked unpleasant and said to Cruz:

"Miss Windsor has already reached an agreement with someone. Where does that leave the Goldwing Family's reputation?"

Cruz said confidently:

"Of course, I also know that what we're doing is a bit excessive.

Therefore, to give everyone an explanation, we've decided to take out half a percent of the profits we deserve as compensation.

In simple terms, whoever ultimately succeeds in establishing a base in the 'Lost Land' will get that half a percent of the profits!

Of course, Duke Roland and his people are not included."

According to the agreement reached between Isabella and Duke Roland, the profit sharing for this trade route is as follows:

The "Pale Wings" side accounts for 50%, Duke Roland accounts for 30%, and the remaining 20% belongs to the force that can establish a base in the "Lost Land".

Within the "Pale Wings", these 50% of the profits are further divided into five parts.

Among them, the Goldwing Family, as the proposer of the plan, the largest initial investor, and the one who contributed the most, exclusively accounts for 30%.

The remaining 20% is evenly distributed among the other four wing families.

Cruz's proposal to take out his half a percent of the profits as compensation was not only unexpected by everyone but also surprised Isabella.

That half a percent of the profits is not a game. Once the trade route with the dwarves can be successfully established.

That would be an unprecedented cooperation, involving transactions between two huge races, and all of them are hard currency transactions of magic weapons, armor, and magic crystal ore.

Half a percent of the profits would be comparable to the fiscal revenue of a small principality.

Of course, since Cruz said so, he must have full confidence in conquering the "Lost Land".

That's why he's willing to use half a percent of the profits as bait.

In fact, the "Darkwing Family" had already been secretly flirting with the large and small forces in the "Lost Land".

The other four wing families all pride themselves on being legitimate businessmen and are unwilling to associate with them out of consideration for their own faces and reputations.

The "Darkwing Family" comes from a gangster background from the root, they don't care what others think.

The real gold and silver earned are the real deal.

Faced with the plan proposed by Cruz, Isabella also fell into a dilemma.

After a moment of silence, she stood up and said:

"This is a major matter, I need to report to the family."

The rotating chairman said:

"I think everyone may not be able to make a decision, so let's adjourn for an hour.

Cruz, you also go tell Cassius that I hope this kind of thing is the last time!"

After saying that, he snorted coldly and left the meeting room without looking back.

The group looked at each other, each with their own calculations. After a while, the huge meeting room was empty.

Isabella said she was going to report to the family, but in fact, she could make the decision herself.

She actually wanted to ask Cohen's opinion more.

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Cohen looked at the message sent by Isabella and fell into deep thought.

As expected, the "Darkwing Family" wants to get involved in the "Lost Land"!

This "Darkwing Family" really has a big appetite, actually willing to take out half a percent of the profits.

So confident, it seems that they had contact with the "Lost Land" before.

Good, good, good, I like dealing with confident people.

Want to plot my 20% profit?

Then I'll make sure you can't even hold on to that half a percent!

Someone is coming to my door to give me money, why not take it!

Cohen quickly gave a reply:

"Do as they say, I will be leaving soon.

Within a year, I will let Miss Windsor prove to the Five Wings Families that your vision is as excellent as ever!"

Looking at the words sent by Cohen, Isabella seemed to see the man who was always full of confidence and determination again.

The resentment and gloom of being tricked by the "Darkwing Family" behind her back were swept away.

......

Returning to the meeting room again, the atmosphere was obviously much more relaxed than before.

As soon as he entered, Cruz handed a newly written note to the rotating chairman of the "Silverwing Family".

After reading it, the latter's expression softened a lot.

The patriarch of the "Darkwing Family" personally wrote a letter to explain, this face still has to be given.

Soon, everyone began to discuss Cruz's previous proposal.

The main thing was still to see Isabella's opinion.

If the person in charge agreed, then everything would be easy to say.

If there were still objections, then you, the "Darkwing Family," would have to find a way to work it out yourself.

Under everyone's gaze, Isabella calmly stated her opinion:

"The 'Black Tomb' incident was caused by me after all, so in that case, our Golden Wing Family will take a step back and do as you say for now.

However, that half of the profit cannot just be a verbal agreement, it must be put into a written agreement, and your patriarch must sign it!"

Isabella's first sentence was fine, but the last sentence was equivalent to saying, I don't trust the reputation of your "Darkwing Family" unless I get your patriarch's personal promise.

Unless your "Darkwings" have such a thick skin that you can deny even the signature of your patriarch!

Cruz, however, displayed his usual style, as if he hadn't heard Isabella's sarcasm in her words, and said sincerely:

"Thank you, Daughter of the Golden Wing, for extending a helping hand to our 'Darkwing Family'.

We will remember this kindness."

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At this time, the noble young man from the "Purple Wing Family" who had spoken earlier said:

"Coincidentally, I also have some opinions here, and everyone can consider them."

The rotating chairman of the "Silver Wing Family" said:

"Since everyone is here, you can all express your thoughts and discuss them together.

Don't do anything secretly on your own, otherwise it will easily hurt harmony."

The young man said:

"Should we set a deadline for the establishment of this base camp?

We can't just keep waiting indefinitely, can we?

Everyone has paid a lot of price and effort for this trade route.

If the time is dragged on for too long, no one can hold on."

The proposal of the "Purple Wing Family" representative was quickly approved by all the representatives.

The rotating chairman said:

"That's a good proposal. How long do you all think is appropriate?"

Isabella moved her lips and said a time:

"Then let's set a limit of one year.

Whether things can be done or not, there should be some progress in a year."

"Agreed."

"Agreed."

"I have no objection."

Seeing that everyone unanimously voted in favor, the rotating chairman passed the resolution and added:

"According to the rules of the 'Lost Land', everyone must go through 'Reception City'.

Why not have the three families meet in 'Reception City' in a month?

This will save us from arguing about the length of time when the time comes, right?"

"Agreed."

"That makes sense. Your Excellency is very considerate."

"Agreed."

"Support."

Soon, another representative raised an opinion:

"What if all qualified forces are established in the 'Lost Land' by then? How should we choose?"

"That's a problem. We can't just have the families fight and see who is more suitable, right?"

The noble young man from the "Purple Wing Family" suggested:

"Why don't we just establish an 'Observation Group'?

Anyway, it's only about a year, so let's all evaluate which force's base camp has more potential and can provide long-term and continuous protection for the future trade route?"

Isabella frowned slightly and turned her gaze to the representative of the "Purple Wing Family".

The latter noticed Isabella's gaze and showed a harmless smile.

— Is it just for observation? What exactly is the "Purple Wing Family" planning? Could it be that they want to find out Cohen's identity?

Isabella couldn't help but think this way.

She observed the expressions of the other families and saw that they seemed very interested in the "Purple Wing Family's" proposal.

That's right, after all, they are forces that may cooperate together in the future.

Although they say they believe in the reputation of the "Golden Wing Family", they still want to see what kind of sacred being this so-called mysterious force is.

Seeing everyone agreeing, Isabella did not directly refute it in person.

The resolution was quickly passed, and Isabella also told Cohen the complete content.

She instructed Cohen to be careful to hide his identity when the time came, so as not to be seen through.

However, there will not be too high-level transcendents in the "Observation Group", and the "Lost Land" has restrictions on the legendary rank.

If you want to enter above the ninth rank, you must report to the official forces of the "Lost Land".

Therefore, Cohen's identity will not be recognized by others.

After receiving the news, Cohen didn't take it too seriously. Having multiple observation groups would just allow him to see the distribution of power among the five major families of the "Pale Wings".

Cohen was very interested in this strongest commercial alliance in Pan-Continent.

… …

The river of time flows endlessly. In the blink of an eye, it has been half a year since Cohen recovered his memories from his previous life.

It was also time to go to the "Lost Land". According to the results agreed upon by the "Pale Wings", they had to meet in "Reception City" first.

In addition, the Wing Elf Princess, the special envoy of Her Majesty the Empress of the Central Empire, Windsor Drehler Windrunner, urged him early in a letter.

She said that she had asked her teacher for leave and had been waiting on the border of the Western Regions Empire for a long time.

Moreover, Arnold had already set off a month ago with 3,000 half-orcs who had received preliminary training to the northern mountains of the Western Regions Empire.

Cohen sighed softly. He was about to start a new journey.

At the same time, it also meant that he would have to part with his queen sister for a while, and most importantly, he would have to find a reason to ask his queen sister for leave again.

Adel frowned, gently stroking Cohen's body with her fair hand, her tone with a hint of surprise:

"You're actually at the third rank. Your Majesty's breakthrough is too fast."

Cohen smiled sheepishly:

"Isn't it good to break through faster?

This way, I can protect my sister sooner."

Adel's face showed a moving smile:

"Then Your Majesty must work hard. Within two years, I can break through to the legendary rank!"

Cohen couldn't help but widen his eyes. Break through to the legendary rank within two years?

Queen Sister is only twenty-six years old now, and she will be only twenty-eight in two years.

A legendary at twenty-eight?

Currently, the youngest legendary rank on the mainland should be a prince of the Central Empire, who broke through at the age of forty.

It's already shocking enough.

Queen Sister's thigh is too fragrant. It makes people lose the desire to work hard all of a sudden.

Putting aside the distracting thoughts in his heart, Cohen continued:

"Royal Uncle is also afraid that I will break through too quickly and my realm will be unstable, so he wants to secretly take me back to the holy land to stabilize my aura."

The holy land Cohen was talking about was the ancestral land of the Corleone royal family, located in the Eastern Territory.

Adel frowned slightly, and then felt that it would be a good choice to let Cohen temporarily stay away from the land of right and wrong in the royal capital.

She thought for a while and said:

"Then Your Majesty, be careful… um, come with me for a moment, I have a gift to give you."

As she spoke, she walked towards her bedroom.

Cohen's eyes moved slightly and followed.