My queen is rebelling!

Adel lightly furrowed her brow. The Effiein and Ceylon Kingdom border?

What proof could there be there?

She was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded, replying in a deep voice:

“If this proof is convincing enough, you will get what you want.

But the prerequisite is that if your actions involve cabinet ministers and members of the royal family, you must report to me in advance!

No unauthorized actions are allowed.”

Nefertis responded:

“Your Highness, please rest assured, I know what I’m doing and won’t make things difficult for you!”

With the matter settled, Nefertis and Asuna also wisely took their leave.

Before leaving, Prince Hauge glanced at Cohen, signaling with his eyes that he had something to say to him later.

Cohen received Prince Hauge’s hint and nodded almost imperceptibly.

Adel rubbed her forehead. Nefertis's arrival brought her a powerful ally, but it also presented her with a major problem.

If the proof Nefertis spoke of for tomorrow was convincing enough, then she really had to consider how to establish this so-called secret intelligence agency.

Adel could already imagine the various reactions of the people below after the establishment of this agency, as well as the powerful pressure from all sides.

Such a powerful agency would be headed by a completely unfamiliar young woman, which would inevitably cause strong criticism and opposition.

Adel couldn't help but get a headache just thinking about it.

After a moment of thought, the Queen said to Cohen beside her:

“If His Majesty has nothing to do, try to reduce going out. The royal capital has been uneasy lately.”

Cohen honestly agreed, then said:

“Sister, you also need to be careful. I will work hard to cultivate, and strive to be able to help sister as soon as possible!

I want to become a king who can protect the Queen!”

Looking at Cohen's determined appearance, Adel suddenly felt that everything she had done was meaningful, and the pressure and obstacles she had just imagined were nothing.

For Cohen, she must continue to persevere!

Adel's originally furrowed brows slightly relaxed, and a moving smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. She walked up to Cohen, stretched out her jade hand to compare their heights, and said softly:

“Your Majesty is getting taller and taller, already surpassing sister. You are an adult now.

After reluctantly bidding farewell to his Queen sister, Cohen secretly found Prince Hauge, who was waiting for him.

The latter asked in surprise:

“Did you really foresee so many traitors, or do you simply want to establish a centralized intelligence agency?”

Cohen said in a deep voice:

“Both. Under the premise that I cannot appear in public, I need a powerful agency to help me purge the reactionary forces in the country.”

Prince Hauge asked a very important question:

“Are you confident?

Once such an agency with great power is successfully established, it will definitely be suppressed and coveted by all forces. Can your little maid alone stand in front of the stage and hold it up?

And where will so many people come from, and how can you be sure that the people who come in will definitely bear these pressures with you?

You need to know that this is very likely to be against some people in the royal family, the cabinet, and the Senate. Are you sure how many people have the guts to do this?”

Cohen said confidently:

“Isn’t there still me? Don’t worry, Royal Uncle, I have a way to make them unable to say a word of opposition.

As for the manpower issue… there must be brave men under heavy rewards. As long as the Queen and Royal Uncle endorse it, it’s no problem to recruit a few capable subordinates.

What’s more, Snape has long secretly cultivated some students loyal to the royal party in the military academy. These passionate, fearless, and just out of school university students don’t care whether you are the son of a minister or the lover of a royal family member.

They are Effiein’s sharpest knife!”

A thoughtful look appeared on Prince Hauge's face. He had also heard about the things Cohen had told Earl Snape before.

Snape Middleton was originally an adjutant to Cohen's father, the late king, and had accompanied the royal chariot on many expeditions.

He had deep connections in the army, and many of his confidants were personally promoted and reused by him.

However, after the late king passed away and the Queen took power, these confidants gradually lost their backing, and their careers basically came to an end.

Snape transferred them all back to Effiein's largest military academy—the Royal Military Academy—to serve as instructors, allowing these confidants to secretly cultivate and win over a large number of students loyal to the royal party under the guise of instructors.

Most of these students came from commoner backgrounds or declining nobles, and did not have any resources or influence in the high-level military, so they readily offered their loyalty when faced with the olive branch thrown by an instructor with the background of "a certain cabinet minister."

Not to mention the extremely煽动性 slogans such as "Defending the King and Defending the Royal Power".

These lower-level students and grassroots officers were not clear about the political changes in the country's high-level, and for them, the principal of the military academy and an ordinary chief of staff of a military region were already unattainable existences.

Not to mention cabinet ministers!

Currently, the secret royalist organization called "One Heart Society" established by Snape in the Royal Military Academy has developed extremely rapidly, with more than 300 people.

Moreover, the momentum is getting better and better, and some students have graduated and entered various agencies of the army, and their influence is gradually expanding.

After Cohen came back, he immediately communicated this matter with Earl Snape.

It was also after learning about this powerful help that he made up his mind to establish such a secret intelligence agency.

Seeing that Cohen was so confident, Prince Hauge stopped talking about this matter and instead asked:

“When are you going to meet your ‘Deep Sea’ comrade?”

Cohen said unhurriedly:

“Don’t worry, Royal Uncle, I have already notified Akdimon. After we meet tonight, we will plan in detail how to solve Herman’s matter.”

Prince Hauge nodded slightly and said:

“The DuPont family has been very low-key recently, and even that Grand Justice has not shown up much.

They are definitely planning something important. I feel that the time is not far away from when they will completely launch.”

Cohen's eyes flickered with thoughtful light, and he said calmly:

“If my guess is correct, maybe we will get a very powerful foreign aid!”

His mind recalled the information he had obtained from Grace before. If all of this was really secretly planned by Heisenberg, the chief of the Noble House of the Central Empire.

Maybe he can take this opportunity to reach a small cooperation with the Empress of the Central Empire!

… …

On the border between Effiein and the Kingdom of Ceylon, the Second Elder of the Golden Wing Family looked at Isabella, who was standing silently not far away, with a puzzled expression, and whispered:

“Is Miss worried that the Queen of Effiein doesn’t trust us?”

Isabella came back to her senses and replied calmly:

“No, she is a smart woman with a very clear judgment of the situation. Without our help and the ‘Lord of Shadows’, Effiein will fall into the hands of others sooner or later.”

The Second Elder really wanted to ask, then why have you been in a low mood since you arrived here, as if you have something on your mind.

But he swallowed the words when they reached his lips. He guessed that it was probably related to the “Lord of Shadows”.

Isabella sighed softly in her heart. Counting it, this was the second time she had met Adel at close range, and her mood was completely turned upside down compared to the first time she met her.

The first time was purely admiration for this woman, but the second time her emotions were much more complicated.

Originally, when Cohen sent her a message, he didn't say to let her follow. He only needed the Saint-level Second Elder of the Golden Wing Family to show up to make Adel believe in the sincerity of the Golden Wing Family's cooperation.

But Isabella still insisted on coming herself.

Just as Isabella was caught in all kinds of complicated emotions and unable to extricate herself, the Second Elder's low shout woke her up:

“Who?”

Adel's beautiful figure slowly emerged, and her gaze towards the Second Elder was full of solemnity.

Isabella saw Adel again. Even with her pride, she had to admit that this Queen really had amazing charm. Just standing there, she was like the center of the world, unattainable, cold and aloof, making people unable to help but feel ashamed.

The Second Elder's face also showed surprise. A golden-level girl actually touched his side silently before he discovered it.

This was really a bit difficult for him to understand.

Isabella restrained all her emotions, stepped forward, slowly stretched out her hand, and said gently:

“We meet again, Queen Corleone!

Every time I see you, I have to sigh, why is there such a perfect and impeccable beauty in this world!”

Adel frowned slightly. She could feel a hint of hidden dissatisfaction in the other party's seemingly complimentary words. She was a little puzzled, but she still shook it and replied:

“Miss Windsor is also more charming than before.”

After complimenting each other, Isabella pointed to the Second Elder and said:

“The Second Elder of the Golden Wing Family, as for his cultivation… I don’t need to introduce him too much, right?”

Adel bowed and said:

“I have met the Saint.”

As the ultimate transcendence of the human continent and the pinnacle of the level of life, all forces must show respect in front of the Saint.

The Second Elder said with a smile:

“You are the rising star.

I can already foresee that in a year, the entire Demon Tide Continent will give birth to the youngest Legend in history!”

As soon as this statement came out, in addition to Adel, who expressed emotion at the Saint's vision, there was also Isabella, whose delicate body trembled slightly.

Legend!

Is Adel already about to become a Legend?

So fast!

A strong sense of frustration filled Isabella's heart.

Legend, a young woman in her twenties, is already about to set foot on the pinnacle of extraordinary levels!

Isabella showed a good-looking smile and said:

“Congratulations, Your Majesty the Queen. When you break through to Legend, you will surely shock the entire continent.”

Adel said modestly:

“Who can say for sure about the future?

Let us focus on the present.”

Isabella understood the meaning of Adel's words and said calmly:

“As you can see, this is the proof that the ‘Lord of Shadows’ wants me to bring to you.

Our ‘Golden Wing Family’ will spare no effort to help you get through the upcoming crisis smoothly.”

Hearing Isabella's definite reply, Yadell's jade-like face showed a hint of excitement, which she quickly concealed, and asked:

"May I ask why Miss Windsor and the family behind you are doing this?"

Isn't it because you have a good husband!

Isabella sneered in her heart, giving a very official answer:

"I'm sorry, this involves the secrets of our family.

But rest assured, the reason we are willing to help you is because we have common enemies and interests, and we are not trying to ask you for anything."

Yadell politely expressed her gratitude, then hesitated and asked:

"I have another request, I wonder if Miss Windsor can agree?"

Ask me, if you ask me, I will agree.

Isabella thought with a hint of malice in her heart.

She showed a gentle smile and said:

"No need to be so formal, we will be one family… a community of interests from now on, please speak freely."

Yadell glanced at the Second Elder next to her and said hesitantly:

"Miss Windsor should know what has happened to my husband recently. I hope that when turmoil occurs in the future, he can be sent to this Saint's side…"

The safest place on the Demon Tide Continent should be the Saint's Temple.

Isabella felt a lump in her throat, her face filled with unspeakable emotions, and slowly said:

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"Your Highness rarely asks for help, right… The affection between you and your husband is truly enviable!"

Yadell's expression remained unchanged, and she said with a faint smile:

"It's not shameful to ask the 'Golden Winged Woman' for help.

I heard that Miss Windsor also has someone she admires, and you will definitely have an enviable love."

Isabella curled her lips into a mysterious smile. Yes, my beloved is also your husband. Isn't that a coincidence!

Isabella replied with a smile:

"Thank you for Your Highness's blessings. If I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely bring him to visit Your Highness!"

Yadell also replied with a smile:

"I look forward to it. The man who can match the Golden Winged Woman must be very outstanding.

Then my request…"

Isabella nodded without hesitation and agreed:

"I have no problem here at all. When you think it's appropriate, send your husband to me… just send him to the Second Elder."

Isabella silently added in her heart, as long as he is willing to come, I will support it with both hands.

Yadell's eyebrows completely relaxed, and she sincerely said:

"Thank you very much for the help extended by the Golden Wing Family at a critical moment. On behalf of the Corleone royal family and all the people of Effain, I express my heartfelt gratitude to you."

Isabella's heart stirred, and she said with a smile:

"Then Your Highness must remember today's words. You owe me a big favor, and you can't deny it in the future!"

Yadell's expression was solemn, and she said in a deep voice:

"Of course, Miss Windsor, if you have any requests in the future, please feel free to ask!"

Hearing this, Isabella showed a mysterious smile on her face, which made Yadell confused.

… …

"Fear Demon" Akdimon lowered his head, not daring to look directly at Cohen's gaze.

His pointed ears trembled slightly, his claws scratched his tattered black robe restlessly, and his steps were slow and hesitant, as if every step exhausted all his strength.

Cohen sat behind his desk, flipping through the personnel files related to the "One Heart Society" members sent by Count Snape.

The atmosphere in the study became stagnant and cold.

Akdimon was so nervous that he didn't dare to breathe, wondering why the master had called him over but didn't say a word.

Finally, Cohen put down the documents, rubbed his eyebrows, and said calmly:

"I heard from Uncle Wang that you don't seem to be very obedient lately."

Akdimon knelt down with a "plop", his whole body almost prostrate on the ground, and trembled in a crying tone:

"My great master, this is completely irresponsible accusation and slander. I have been seriously implementing your instructions and have never violated your orders."

Cohen's tone still made it impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry:

"Then why did Uncle Wang ask you to come over for questioning several times, but you pretended not to hear?"

Akdimon secretly glanced at Cohen, and immediately put on a righteous look:

"Great Master, I am only loyal to you alone!

The information I have is too important and can only be told to you alone!

I don't trust anyone else!"

Cohen knew Akdimon's thoughts very well. What do you mean by only being loyal to one person and not trusting anyone else?

It's just that he's afraid that his credit will be divided by others.

He said in a plain tone:

"I promised that as long as you work hard for me, I will naturally give you corresponding rewards. Okay, get up. Tell me about your information."

Akdimon's face lit up, and he said respectfully:

"Great Master, the 'Deep Sea' Herman that you asked me to assist has been subjected to a 'Curse Contract'!"

A trace of understanding flashed in Cohen's heart. As expected, just as he had guessed, Herman had been subjected to some means and could no longer transmit information to the outside world.

"Tell me in detail, what exactly is going on?"

Akdimon said with a hint of flattery in his words:

"About half a year ago, that is, not long after you left, Master.

One day, Herman was suddenly called to a secret room by Grand Judge Gore.

I originally wanted to go with him, but I found that the secret room was set up with very powerful barriers, and even I could not enter in soul form.

They stayed in the secret room for a long time, until the second half of the night before they came out.

Since that day, Herman has no longer communicated with me about anything, nor has he ever met me again.

I suspected at the time that he had been subjected to some means, but there was no way to find out.

Until I discovered a clue."

Speaking of this, Akdimon deliberately raised his voice and continued:

"I found that Herman had stopped at the same place for a few minutes several times on his way to work since he came out of the secret room.

I suspected that Herman was deliberately using this action to hint at something to me.

So I secretly investigated that place and found that it was a secret sanctuary of the 'Curse Church'!

I disguised myself as a staff member inside and sneaked in, and learned a very important piece of information.

Theodore DuPont of the DuPont family had recently come here and made a secret transaction with the Cardinal of the 'Curse Church'. The content of the transaction was a 'Curse Contract'!

And this time happened to be before Herman entered the secret room, so I boldly speculated that Comrade Herman was forced to sign a 'Curse Contract' before he took the initiative to break off contact with us."

Cohen glanced at Akdimon in surprise. This little Fear Demon is really capable.

Not only could he accurately detect the hints given by Herman, but he could also sneak into the secret sanctuary of the "Curse Church" and learn such secret information.

I really underestimated him before.

A look of contemplation appeared in Cohen's eyes. The Curse Church is one of the churches that are explicitly prohibited in the Effain Kingdom.

A cardinal should have the extraordinary strength of the ninth level. The "Curse Contract" written by him can be easily resolved by finding a legendary extraordinary person who is proficient in soul power.

The only difficulty is that once the "Curse Contract" is cleared, the other party will definitely notice it, and Herman will be exposed.

Cohen fell into a dilemma for a while.

Akdimon was originally complacent about his credit and was waiting for Cohen's praise and reward, but he found that Cohen fell into a long silence after listening.

For a time, his heart became uneasy, fearing that he had done something wrong, and he did not dare to breathe.

Cohen pursed his lips slightly. The essence of the "Curse Contract" is to use the power of the curse to restrain the contractor. The first thing he thought of was the Curse Witch Belmodi. Perhaps he could consult her for advice.

Cohen had a plan in his mind, came back to his senses, looked at Akdimon, who was uneasy, and said with a faint smile:

"Not bad, you did a good job.

I already know about this, you have done a good job."

Akdimon was overjoyed and said repeatedly that it was what he should do.

Cohen took out a few personnel files from the desk, handed them to Akdimon, and said:

"You don't have to worry about Herman's affairs for the time being. These are your next tasks.

Help me verify the information in these people's files, investigate their backgrounds, and focus on whether they have any secret relationships with some nobles in the country or the Ceylon Kingdom, the Central Empire, and the Eastern Region Empire. Understand?"

Akdimon took the materials with both hands and replied loudly:

"Yes, Master!"

"Do it well.

I will go to the Nine Hells Plane in the future. If you do well, I will bring you back a few high-quality souls to help you advance to a mid-level demon, and even a high-level demon is not out of the question."

Akdimon prostrated on the ground again, his face full of flattery and excitement.

"Go, the sooner the better."

"Yes!"

After Akdimon left, Cohen took out the communication stone and contacted the Curse Witch Belmodi, who was far away in the "Lost Land".

He briefly told the other party about the predicament he encountered.

Belmodi stared at the text sent by Cohen, remained silent for a while, and replied with a message:

"Aren't you in the 'Endless Alliance' now?

I sent someone to look for you a few days ago, and it was your Winged Elf who came forward."

Cohen replied silently:

"Witch, I have something to do recently and have come to the human continent."

Belmodi no longer asked, and replied:

"Do you mean you want to help your subordinate clear the power of the curse without attracting the attention of the Curse Church? Is that what you mean?"

Cohen replied quickly:

"Yes, is there a way?"

Belmodi replied:

"Yes, but I need to do it myself!"

Cohen pondered slightly, then said:

"Okay, three days later, I will bring someone to see you!"