My queen is rebelling!

Chapter 116: The Reclamation Order – Koen's Ambition

The intense emotions quickly subsided, and the Cursed Witch reappeared on the throne, her voice much colder than before:

"If you are trying to prove to me that you are the 'Child of Prophecy,'

then congratulations, you have achieved your goal, but the way you chose has angered a legendary witch.

This will create many unnecessary obstacles for our future cooperation."

I simply didn't want to see a beautiful woman forced to forever hide her appearance for the rest of her life due to a mistake in taking a potion.

If you have the opportunity to get to know me better in the future, you will understand my character.

I have always approached beautiful things with the greatest enthusiasm and cherish them.

Especially great women who have made such huge contributions and sacrifices for the Sequence User community.

I don't want to see any heartbreaking regrets appear on her."

As soon as Koen's words came out, the atmosphere obviously eased a lot.

He couldn't help but think of the evaluation of Belmode Winyard, the Sequence Master, in the forums of his previous life—

The Sequence Master, Belmode Winyard, of the Mysterious Continent, possessed a certain ancient chivalric spirit.

She steadfastly upholds the creeds she believes to be correct, will not bully the weak for no reason, but will also ruthlessly take any means, even those that cross the line, against enemies.

She can generously accept the allegiance of all Sequence User forces or organizations.

However, she will also unhesitatingly adopt ruthless and vicious methods against anyone or any force that dares to touch her bottom line.

Her adherence to promises is engraved in the depths of her soul, and she is a powerful, wise, and trustworthy partner.

This is also the fundamental reason why Koen chose the Cursed Witch as the cooperation partner for the "Land of the Lost."

For Her Excellency the Witch, sincerity is always more effective than tricks.

Belmode's voice was obviously less indifferent than before, and she said slowly:

"There is no need to get to know you better. From the team members you brought, I already have some understanding of your character."

There was no embarrassment on Koen's face. Being willing to make such harmless jokes showed that his previous words had worked.

As long as the other party was willing to give him a chance to express his thoughts, the deal with the witch would go very smoothly.

After all, the cooperation he was preparing to discuss with the Cursed Witch was relatively unbelievable. If there was not enough of a relaxed atmosphere between the two people, the deal was likely to fall apart at any time.

Koen smiled slightly and replied:

"Your Excellency should be able to see that there are no sordid deals between me and my team members. Our relationship is completely based on mutual needs and equal cooperation.

I hope that we can also have this kind of relationship."

Belmode chuckled coldly:

"First, take out what you promised me in the letter."

Koen took out the "Doom Coin" from his pocket and tossed it towards the witch.

A gray-brown magical power directly turned into a large hand, grabbed the coin, and slowly held it up in front of Belmode.

Two pale purple lights appeared in the shadow. Before long, the "Doom Coin" disappeared, and Belmode's voice was calm, with a hint of excitement that was hard to detect:

"Since you know this is the 'Doom Coin,' and know that this thing is useful to me, you must also know how to use it!"

Koen nodded slightly and said slowly:

"This is a legendary-level medium that can borrow the power of misfortune.

As the [Cursed Witch], you can use it to unleash strength no less than that of a mid-stage legendary."

The shadow on Belmode's face suddenly shot out two dark purple lights, and her voice followed closely:

"You know that's not what I'm talking about!"

Koen's eyes were firm as he looked at Belmode, maintaining his silence.

Belmode clenched her bare hand slightly, hesitated for a moment, and said:

"An unowned 'Order Floating Island,' this is my sincerity."

Koen bowed slightly and said:

"In addition to that, the 'Doom Coin' is also one of the key formulas for the potion 'Calamity II.'"

Belmode instantly disappeared from the throne, turning into a purple whirlwind in front of Koen.

A moving arc faintly emerged from under the shadow:

"You really know! Then you must also know the complete potion combination and formula for a legendary-level 'Cursed Witch' to advance to a Saint-level 'Lady of Disaster'!"

Koen nodded calmly, as if the sudden appearance of a moving legendary-level witch in front of him had not had any impact on him.

His voice was still steady:

"The potion combination is 'Calamity II,' 'Eternal Night IV,' 'Pain IV,' and 'Fall II.'

Take 'Calamity II' in the early stage of legendary, 'Eternal Night IV' in the middle stage, and 'Pain IV' and 'Fall II' in the late stage.

The reason why Your Excellency the Witch has been unable to break through the early stage is because you have not found the complete 'Calamity II' formula.

Am I right?"

Belmode said slowly:

"That's right, you're absolutely right.

I learned from some ancient books that the potion 'Calamity II' requires the 'Doom Coin' as the main material, and the rest is still in the research stage.

Since you know so clearly, then tell me everything.

An unowned Order Floating Island should be worth the price."

Koen nodded slowly:

"Of course it's worth the price, but I want more! In return, what you get is more than just a potion formula that can advance you to the mid-stage of legendary."

Belmode seemed to have expected this and said faintly:

"I will not interfere with the matters between you and the Western Region Empire, the Dwarves, and the Pale Wings.

But don't think that I will do anything for you.

The 'Land of the Lost' has its own unspoken rules.

It will not actively target a certain force on the continent, and similarly, it will not assist a certain force on the continent.

We treat all forces equally, and this is the foundation for the long-term existence of the 'Land of the Lost.'"

Koen was slightly startled in his heart, but his face remained unchanged.

Sure enough, Belmode already knew something about the cooperation between the "Pale Wings" and the Western Region Empire.

He just didn't know whether Belmode knew alone, or whether the other four oasis forces also knew.

Koen analyzed that the probability of the former was higher.

After all, among the three confidants of this Witch, there was a [Listener] who was extremely good at gathering information.

Koen suppressed the thoughts in his mind and said slowly:

"Your Excellency the Witch has misunderstood.

I don't need you to make any statements or actions. What I'm talking about with you is another cooperation.

I need your 'Reclamation Order'!"

Hearing the three words "Reclamation Order," Her Excellency the Witch's figure obviously stiffened.

Under the shadow, the dark shadow-colored eyes were turning with surprise and astonishment.

She guessed that Koen might need her to escort their trade route.

Yes, she received this news from her subordinate, the "Listener," not long after Duke Roland of the Western Region Empire entered the "Land of the Lost."

She had also thought that Koen would ask for huge amounts of wealth or more "Order Solid Soil."

But she never expected that Koen would ask her for a "Reclamation Order"!

Reclamation Order?

To be honest, probably not many people know about this thing now.

This was a reward measure jointly promulgated by the five major forces during the initial construction of the "Lost Land" to encourage residents to actively develop ordered territories.

Anyone holding a "Pioneer Order" who finds a new "Ordered Territory" or transforms a "Wasteland" into an "Ordered Territory" using "Order Sparks"

will have perpetual sovereignty over that Ordered Territory, and the five oasis forces will not interfere.

Of course, whether other city-state level forces or floating island level forces will intervene is beyond their scope of interference.

After all, the rule of the "Lost Land" is chaos and disorder.

If you find a new Ordered Territory but cannot defend it, it means you are not suitable for survival in the "Lost Land."

It is only right to hand over the Ordered Territory to someone suitable.

Moreover, over thousands of years, the "Lost Land" has been scoured by waves of people, and there are almost no extra "Ordered Territories" left.

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As for "Order Sparks," they rarely appear anymore.

Even when sparks occasionally appear, the wasteland they can transform is not even comparable to a "Order Floating Island."

Therefore, strictly speaking, this "Pioneer Order" does not have much practical use.

Its only real use is that if someone really obtains a new "Order Oasis," the other five existing oasis-level forces will not interfere.

Belmode was stunned for a long time when she heard Cohen's request.

She suspected that he had found some powerful "Order Spark" that could improve a large enough wasteland?

Considering his identity as the "Child of Prophecy," she thought it was possible.

However, although the "Pioneer Order" is not very valuable, it is a recognized proof from the five major oasis-level forces.

Once issued from Belmode's hands, it would have a strong deterrent effect on many forces.

After all, the public endorsement of an oasis-level force owner can still deter many forces.

This reputation alone will bring many conveniences to Cohen's early development.

Belmode did not easily agree. She asked:

"What else can you bring me? Like what you wrote in your letter?"

Speaking of this, Belmode's words carried a hint of disapproval:

"If you can really do the last thing you wrote in your letter, I can even give you my position as Sequence Master!"

— Help Sequence users increase the success rate of taking potions!

Belmode decided to personally meet a strange outsider because of this matter Cohen mentioned in his letter!

The number of Sequence users who die each year due to failed potion consumption is staggering.

If Cohen really has a way to improve the success rate, then the power of "Paradise of Life" will definitely explode unprecedentedly.

Not to mention that the lives of those brothers and sisters can also be saved.

Cohen said calmly:

"I can do all of those!

However, I don't have enough confidence in the last thing yet.

I must wait until I reach the sixth rank to be able to do it.

As for the others, when I get the 'Pioneer Order,' I will fulfill my promise."

Belmode took a step closer to Cohen.

The decadent and seductive aura drilled into Cohen's mind.

Cohen steadied his mind and remained motionless.

Belmode's voice carried a hint of uncertainty:

"Even if you are the 'Child of Prophecy,' this is very difficult to do.

We have sought help from the Prophecy Church before.

They cannot find a way out for Sequence users from the prophecies of the future.

Why do you think you can do it?"

Cohen's voice was steady and loud:

"Some questions cannot be answered from the future, but that doesn't mean there are no answers.

Perhaps the answer is hidden in the past."

Cohen's eyes were firm, and his words revealed strong confidence, which spread to Belmode's heart like ripples.

Belmode asked in a deep voice:

"Are you implying that you have obtained some information about ancient human Sequence users?

Could it be that Sequence users at that time did not have such a high failure rate when taking potions?"

Cohen's eyes were calm as he said:

"You can also understand it that way. This is my sincerity and conditions for cooperation. What does Your Excellency think?"

Belmode didn't make Cohen wait too long before agreeing to cooperate:

"You will receive the 'Pioneer Order' issued by me personally in three days.

In exchange, you must cure Planck's hidden illness.

As for what you said in your letter, experimenting with several new potion formulas, I hope to exchange it for five opportunities to consult you on issues related to Sequence user advancement."

Cohen nodded without hesitation:

"No problem, I can start treating Planck now. As for consulting questions, as long as I know, I am willing to share them with Your Excellency."

Belmode continued:

"I won't take your 'Doom Coin' for nothing. The previous promise is still valid.

I can give you an unowned 'Order Floating Island.' The prerequisite is that you must pay taxes to 'Paradise of Life' on time, otherwise you will not be able to get my protection."

Cohen directly refused:

"That's not necessary. I only need you to help me enter the 'Tiller City-State.'

And remain absolutely neutral on anything that happens in that city-state afterwards."

"Tiller City-State"!

Cohen actually wants to go there!

Belmode stared deeply at Cohen, seemingly wanting to see through his heart.

What is this young man up to?

Abandoning a complete, unowned "Order Floating Island" and instead wanting to enter a low-level city-state with stubborn local forces, which even she is unwilling to interfere with too much?

The "Tiller City-State" is a very special existence in the entire "Lost Land." It is nominally under her control, but in fact, its existence is extremely complicated, and no one is willing to touch this gathering area of Sequence users who take the "God of Agriculture Sequence" as their path to godhood.

Moreover, this low-level city-state is adjacent to a large wasteland. Whether from a geographical location or the complex internal relations of the city-state, it can be considered an extremely bad choice.

If Cohen wants to develop his power on this, it can be said that it is a hellish start, or at least not a good one.

Seeing that Cohen's attitude was firm, Belmode did not object. The two carried out the necessary contract ceremony and follow-up work.

After solving the matter here, Cohen breathed a sigh of relief and said to Belmode:

"What I said before was not a joke. If needed, I can solve the problem on your face for you at any time."

Cohen could clearly feel the other party's breathing quicken, but it was quickly interrupted by a low, hoarse voice:

"My affairs do not need your concern. As long as you can fulfill the contract, you will gain my friendship."

Cohen had no choice but to nod and say:

"Okay, then I wish us a happy cooperation!"