Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Chapter 247 Cohen's Incognito Visit

The restaurant owner made up his mind and no longer hesitated.

She gently lit the communication stone on the table, whispered something, then put on a sweet smile and walked quickly towards him.

Cohen seemed not to notice the boss's actions. He looked at the boss who was jogging over and asked before the other party could speak:
"Are you the boss here?

Why is there no business here?"

The boss said with a smile:

"This place is specially designed to entertain distinguished guests like you, and not everyone can afford it.

So there’s no business.”

Cohen smiled faintly, pulled Asuna to a private room, and said:

"Bring me all your specialties. I'll see if they're as good as you boast."

The boss agreed enthusiastically.

The food was served quickly. Cohen took a closer look and found that nothing had been done to the food, so he invited Asuna to enjoy it.

I have to say that the boss is not bragging. The cooking level of this restaurant is quite good, much better than the dishes of many large hotels in Florence. It really doesn't seem like something that can appear in a small town.

Nothing unusual happened while the two of them were eating, until they went to pay the bill after the meal, when the boss actually gave them a number that surprised them.

A half-smile appeared between Cohen's brows as he asked:
"It's free. You maintain such a large restaurant, and normally there aren't many customers. You finally get a business, and you're still offering it for free. I'm curious how you normally do business?"

The boss said respectfully:

"It's not free, but someone has already paid for the sir and madam."

Cohen asked:

"We just got here and don't know anyone yet. Who would be so generous as to pay for us?"

The hotel owner pointed to the door, and a well-dressed and well-mannered young nobleman appeared.

He introduced in a warm voice:
“This is our Master Luca. Our Master loves making friends the most. This restaurant was opened with the financial support of Master Luca.

It's a pity that the people in this town are so ignorant that they are unwilling to support Master Luca's career. You are one of the few who are willing to come in, so our Master naturally looks at you differently."

Master Luca?

Cohen narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at the boss and asked:

"Is this Young Master Luca you're talking about from the family of Viscount George Luca?"

The boss nodded quickly and replied:

"That's right, our Master Perkins' father is the Viscount's butler!"

Asuna couldn't help but laugh.

"Can a housekeeper's son be called Young Master?"

Perkins Luca, who had just walked in from the door, heard Asuna's laughter and a flash of jealousy appeared on his face, but he was soon shocked by Asuna's breathtaking beauty.

He immediately concealed his emotions and walked towards Cohen and Asuna.

The boss beside him was startled by Asuna's words, but when he glanced at Perkins who was walking over, he found that the other person did not look angry, so he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

After all, these two outsiders did not know the depth of the situation. Everyone in Maddox County knew that Perkins' father, Lewis Luca, was the most trusted and loyal subordinate of Viscount George Luca.

Many of the Viscount's private affairs, including some important family matters, were handled by Levis personally.

Therefore, in the entire Madoo County, Perkins' status is not much lower than that of a real viscount.

The boss whispered to Cohen and the others about the identity of Perkins' father.

Viscount Luca's butler?

Hearing this, Cohen's eyes lit up. Such a butler must know many secrets of the Luca family. He could consider making a breakthrough from this butler.

As he spoke, Perkins came over and winked at the hotel owner, who understood a little and left silently.

Perkins walked up to Cohen and the other man and said politely:
"My two distinguished guests, I am Perkins Luca, and I am very happy to see you here."

After saying this, he looked at the two mysterious and distinguished guests, his gaze lingering on Asuna's face for a long time.

However, to Perkins' disappointment, Asuna ignored his fiery gaze and leaned against the young man.

He looks aloof and keeps strangers away.

Perkins' heart became even more twisted. It would be more pleasurable to conquer such a woman.

However, judging from the other party's appearance, he is quite powerful, so we must first investigate his background before we can take action.

Now let’s build up the other party’s favorability first and keep him/her stable.

The boss who just left was the one Perkins sent to find out the identities of the two.

Such a conspicuous luxury carriage will definitely attract attention along the way. Coupled with such outstanding appearance, as long as we investigate in the direction they came from, we will always be able to find out the other party's identity.

Perkins smiled softly and asked:

"You two aren't locals, are you?"

Cohen responded with a faint smile:

"I went to Nanjun with my wife to do some business. I passed by here. I heard that the scenery in Maduo County is beautiful, so I decided to stay here for a few days."

Perkins's smile widened as he said:
"It just so happens that I've lived in Madoo County for decades and am very familiar with all the attractions here. Many people also give me face. If you need anything, sir and madam, I'd be happy to serve you."

Cohen quickly replied:

"Okay, I'll trouble you, Master Luca."

Perkins took Cohen and the others towards a local lake bay.

After the hotel owner left, he went along the way to investigate the identities of the young man and woman.

However, before he could take any action, he suddenly felt his vision go dark. When he regained consciousness, several strong and sturdy men appeared around him.

When he saw the clothes these strong men were wearing, his heart skipped a beat!
He wore a black uniform, black leather boots, had a stern face, and a Black Eagle badge on his chest.

A terrifying name popped into the hotel owner's mind, causing him to hold his breath.

Military rule!

The Military Control Commission, which is ruthless, cruel and omnipresent, has frightened the entire Aifeiin!

How could a small businessman like me get involved with such a person?

Just as his heart was being overwhelmed by the turbulent waves, a burly middle-aged man walked up to him and asked in a cold voice:

"Do you know who I am?"

The hotel owner looked up and his eyes quickly widened. Although he did not know the visitor, he still recognized the military rank on the visitor's shoulder.

Major general rank!

People of this level are definitely core figures within the Military Control Commission.

The boss was also from the Luca family and had a certain understanding of the Military Control Commission's sequence. He quickly realized that there was only one possibility for a major general-level figure from the Military Control Commission to appear in the southern border - the butcher who had personally executed hundreds of members of the Gaunt family, Leif Zion, the chief of the Military Control Commission's southern border station!

The hotel owner was so scared that his legs went weak and he almost couldn't stand.

He said with a trembling voice:
"S...Lord Zion!"

Leif Zion looked at the hotel owner coldly, with murderous intent in his eyes, and did not reply.

Seeing this, the hotel owner became even more confused and didn't dare to speak. He was drenched in cold sweat.

Time passed minute by minute until two Military Intelligence Bureau agents walked in from outside and handed Leif a photo stone.

Leif took the photo stone and walked over to the innkeeper, asking him to look at it. The innkeeper couldn't help but let out a shrill scream, followed by a tearful wail:
"Sir, sir, please spare me. I...I was just helping Master Luca look after the hotel and delivering the message. I don't know anything else!"

Leif put away the photo stone and said coldly:

"If you still want your family to live, then do as I say!"

The hotel owner nodded hurriedly and said:
"Speak, my lord, speak."

Leif asked:

"Did Perkins Luca ask you to investigate the identities of the two people who just entered the hotel?"

The boss suddenly realized that the identities of the young couple just now must be extraordinary, and the Military Control Commission was targeting him because of this couple.

He said quickly:
"Yes, Master Luca wants me to investigate their background and see if there's any unforgivable forces behind them..."

Leif sneered:
"This fake young master has some brains. He knows who to mess with and who not to mess with!"

The boss nodded and didn't dare to say anything.

Leif handed the boss a file and said:

"Just tell him this, remember it clearly, if you say one wrong word, your whole family will die!
You also know the way our Military Control Commission operates. We would rather kill someone by mistake than let him go!"

The boss shuddered, took the file tremblingly, and tried hard to remember every word on it.

Leif's warning voice rang in the boss's ears again:

"Use your acting skills well. If your Master Luca notices anything wrong, your family will also be killed. Do you understand?"

The muscles on the boss's face twitched abnormally, then he wiped his face vigorously with his hands and returned to his normal expression.

Seeing this, Leif waved his hand and signaled his men to take him out.

After the boss left, an agent behind him reported:

"Stationmaster, His Majesty and His Highness went to the Fantasy Lake in Madoo County."

Leif nodded and said:
"Notify all on-duty personnel to gather secretly in town. There will be a major operation soon."

"it is good!"

……

At the viewing pavilion of the Colorful Lake, Perkins spared no effort to introduce the beautiful scenery of the lake to Cohen and the others:
"...There's a buoyant plank road in the middle of the lake, and on both sides are colorful saltpeter crystals. When the sunlight shines on them, the colors become extremely beautiful..."

Cohen made comments from time to time, and not long after, the hotel owner came jogging over.

Seeing this, Perkins' eyes moved slightly and he said to Cohen:

"You two, please enjoy the plank road first. I'll take care of some things and come back."

Cohen said:

"Master Luca, please feel free to do as you please."

There was no extra expression on Perkins' face. He bowed slightly to the two of them and temporarily left the plank road.

After seeing the hotel owner, he couldn't wait to ask:
"How's the situation? Have you found out the identities of these two people?"

The boss wiped the sweat from his forehead and said breathlessly:
"I found out that the man is a minor noble from Redstone County, and he wasn't very famous.

It was just that when the Gaunt family was being liquidated not long ago, he took the initiative to expose many hiding members of the Gaunt family. He was valued by the new mayor of Redstone County and was gradually promoted.

The girl is a student at King's College and was probably tricked into coming here."

After hearing the boss's findings, Perkins' face suddenly became excited:
"So that's what happened. I thought there was something so great behind it!
This vote is done!
Just treat it as revenge for the Gaunt family. Coincidentally, there are still a few direct descendants of the Gaunt family in the family, so let them take action.

If it is really exposed, it will be the blood revenge of the Gaunt family and has nothing to do with us.

You go and arrange it!"

The hotel owner was shocked and nodded in agreement:
"Okay, Master!"

In the viewing pavilion, Cohen sneered after seeing Perkins leave.

A dark shadow flashed behind him, and a low voice came:

“Your Majesty, the matter of Perkins has been investigated.

This so-called hotel is used to screen target customers.

To be precise, it is a black shop, and those who can afford to spend money here have to have a certain level of financial resources.

Whenever a guest came here, Perkins would send someone to investigate the guest's background and identity.

If they are just small nobles with no background, they will be attacked.

Either they disguise it as kidnapping and demand ransom, or they kill people directly for money.

If you meet a pretty girl..."

Leif looked at His Royal Highness the Grand Duke who was leaning against Cohen, and stopped talking in time.

Asuna snorted coldly and said:

"Damn it, this kind of person deserves to die!"

Cohen patted Asuna's hand, a hint of meaning in his eyes as he asked:

"Does the Luca family know what Perkins did?"

Leif's voice came:
“My subordinates analyzed that this was probably done behind the Luca family’s back.

However, this Luca family must have a bigger secret.

Perkins' father has been the steward of the Luca family for many years and should be very clear about these things."

Cohen nodded slightly:

"So the best breakthrough point is Perkins.

Okay, I understand. Please have someone stand by and wait for my signal before taking action."

"Okay, Your Majesty."

Not long after Rafe disappeared, Perkins came over with a smile on his face.

As soon as we met, he said:
"We've almost finished our shopping. How about I take you somewhere more fun?"

Cohen's face showed great interest and asked:

"Is it far from here?"

Perkins smiled and said:

"It's just ahead. I'll lead the way. Please."

Cohen pulled Asuna along and followed Perkins.

The group soon stepped into a forest, and the atmosphere around them suddenly became gloomy.

The air was filled with a damp and rotten smell, the smell of plants fermenting over a long period of time, mixed with the fishy smell of soil.

Cohen raised his eyebrows slightly and asked indifferently:

"Master Luca, this ancient forest doesn't look like a fun place."

Perkins slowly stopped and turned around, his voice trembling with uncontrollable pride and excitement.
“It’s fun, it’s fun here!
Especially with such a beautiful lady, it will definitely be more exciting and fun!"

As Perkins' voice fell, several rustling sounds of wind came from all directions, and more than a dozen aggressive extraordinary people instantly surrounded Cohen and the other two!

(End of this chapter)