Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Chapter 25 Nephthys's Fiancé

In the study, Queen Effiin held a piece of information from the Extraordinary Arena in her hand, her gaze lingering on a few lines of text for a long time.

"...on the devastated land, they repelled the liches, demons, and orc legions, and established the glorious Effiin amidst blood and fire..."

The Prime Minister standing aside sighed:
"That's really well said. He's so talented. I wonder whose child he is. I really want to meet him."

Queen Effie was slightly surprised, somewhat surprised that her father gave such a high evaluation.

My father has always been very discerning, and it is rare for him to have such high regard for a young person.

After reading the information, she muttered to herself:

"He was able to fight against seven of the same level at the first level and won easily. He is unwilling to show his true face. Could he not be one of Effiin's men?"

The Prime Minister said, "I heard he's going to continue the challenge tomorrow and has signed up for ten competitions in one go. I don't know if he's really confident or just trying to show off."

"Dad wants to go and see?"

The Prime Minister replied:

"That's not the case. Send someone."

The queen tapped her chin:

"That's what I mean too."

There was a knock on the door:
"Your Highness, Your Excellency the Prime Minister, His Majesty and Prince Hauge will be entering the palace immediately."

The Prime Minister asked in surprise:

"Why is His Majesty hanging out with Haoge? When did their relationship become so close?"

The queen replied calmly:

"Your Majesty is taking up the extraordinary position with Uncle Wang."

The Prime Minister's mouth twitched slightly:

"Did it succeed, or is it a [Paladin]?"

"That's right, otherwise he wouldn't have suddenly entered the palace."

Mr. Prime Minister curled his lips secretly:

"He doesn't like to practice, but it's a pity that even if he succeeds, he will only be at the first level. At this age... it's too late. I remember you were almost at the fifth level when you were sixteen."

The queen said calmly:

"Isn't the 'Lord of Shadows' you admire also a first-level one?"

The Prime Minister sneered:
"If he had half the power of the 'Lord of Shadows', I would return power to him right now and go home to wait for my grandchildren!"

——This world is an extraordinary world after all. Fists are more important than anything else. The higher the talent and strength of the king, the stronger and more lasting confidence he can give to the people and nobles, and the country will be more cohesive.

The queen's lips twitched slightly:

"Then you should continue to be the Prime Minister!"

The Prime Minister is clearly starting to exploit the issue:
"My dear, you are almost reaching the Legendary level. Even if he keeps giving you the cold shoulder, can't you take the initiative? Our Angryen family is counting on you to continue the family line!"

The queen's face was as cold as ice:

"Don't you mind that he's only six years old at this point?"

"Just because he's six mentally doesn't mean he's six physically. I don't care. He's already an adult, and I want to have a grandson in the next two or three years..."

"Father!"

"Okay, I won't rush you. You can do whatever you want."

Soon, Cohen and Prince Hauge came to the study.

The Prime Minister bowed slightly.

The queen sensed Cohen's aura and asked:

"Your Majesty has already reached the first level?"

Cohen nodded and said:
"Yes, sister, but Uncle Wang said that my aura is still not stable. I may need to stay with him for a few days to consolidate my realm."

Cohen blinked and felt that the queen's usually cold and beautiful face was slightly flushed.

Are you dazzled?
Little did he know that a few minutes ago, a disrespectful old man was discussing the topic of having a grandchild with his good sister.

The Queen felt somewhat embarrassed when she saw Cohen.

Cohen didn't think too much about it. He came to the palace this time specifically to tell the Queen.

He has a lot to do in the next few days and may not be able to appear in the palace.

In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, you should take precautions in advance.

The queen nodded slightly, and when she saw Prince Hauge, she suddenly had an idea and handed the information on the table to him, saying:
"Uncle Wang, if you have nothing to do tomorrow, can you go to the Extraordinary Arena?"

Hauge was stunned, then took the information and looked at it:
"Your Majesty, do you want me to observe this 'Lord of Shadows' up close?"

"Yes, after much thought, I think only Uncle Wang is the most suitable person to go. If the royal family can be recruited, I hope it will be Uncle Wang who will come forward."

The queen's words left Cohen with a complicated taste in his mouth.

If the uncle comes forward, the people he will naturally recruit will be the direct relatives of His Majesty the King.

Did I really misunderstand the Queen before?
Could it be that the copy he had was not that of Emperor Xian of Han, but that of Emperor Xuan, Liu Bingyi?
Hauge glanced at Cohen beside him, who had just told him what had happened in the Extraordinary Arena. The prince looked at the queen with a subtle quirk in his eyes, thinking, "Did you know this 'Lord of Shadows' is acting like a child right in front of you?"

He agreed.

Perhaps because of what the Prime Minister had said before, the Queen felt a little relieved when she heard that Cohen would stay at the Prince's Palace that night.

After chatting for a while, they left.

After leaving the palace, Prince Hauge looked at Cohen, who was walking in front of him in silence, and said in a serious tone:

"Are you planning to keep this a secret from her?"

Cohen fell silent again, and after a long while he finally replied:
"I can't trust her completely yet.

Maybe she was sincere, or maybe she was a good actress and fooled us all.

To be frank, even if the probability is only one in ten thousand, I can't take the risk.

Moreover, there are too many eyes and ears in the palace. The more people know, the greater the risk of being exposed. Before I completely control Florence, only a few people will know my true situation."

Prince Hauge sighed:

"At least your mother has always treated Adair as her daughter.

You've been on a cold war with her before, including your current unwillingness to trust her. Is it because she took away your motherly love, and is the jealousy from childhood taking over?"

Cohen stopped, his eyes showing a complicated expression, and after a long while he slowly spoke:
"Perhaps, since the Queen said so, then Uncle Wang will go to the Colosseum tomorrow.

But unless it is absolutely necessary, and without my warning, you should not easily reveal yourself."

……

Early the next morning, the gate of the Extraordinary Arena was crowded with citizens who came to watch the competition.

Thanks to Raymond’s high-profile publicity, now almost the entire Florence’s attention is focused on the “Lord of Shadows” who has won ten consecutive games and will continue to challenge high-level opponents.

Cohen changed into a stand-collar hunting suit, changed the style and color of his mask, and entered the scene in a low-key manner.

Otherwise, if I were still dressed like yesterday, I wouldn’t even be able to get through the door.

After entering, the stands on the back floors were already packed with people. I casually glanced around and found Nephthys in the crowd.

What caught his attention was that there was a blond man standing in front of Nephthys, talking to her, and the two seemed to be arguing fiercely about something.

Cohen could sense the resistance and annoyance in Nephthys' heart.

Cohen narrowed his eyes slightly and walked over.

The voices of two people talking came:
"...Master Bogus, I remind you once again that my opinion has not been sought for the so-called engagement. It is merely your mother's wishful thinking and has no validity at all.

Please stop pestering me. Do you have to make everyone feel embarrassed before you stop?"

The young man named Bogus clenched his teeth, seemingly trying to suppress his rage.

"Then why didn't you mention it before? Why are you suddenly regretting it now?
Do you think that by climbing the ladder of the Battle Temple, you can abandon our DuPont family?"

Nephthys's expression darkened, and her voice was filled with anger:

"I have been making my attitude clear to your mother. It is your mother who does not want to see me!
The reason I’m confronting you now is because I have signed an employment contract with a gentleman, and I don’t want these trivial matters to interfere with this contract!

Bogus' eyes widened, jealousy burning on his face, and he almost shouted:
"What sir? What contract, Nephthys? How dare you sign a contract with another man without my permission!"

Nephthys's face suddenly turned as cold as ice, and she said in a cold voice:

"Mr. Bocuse Dupont, I solemnly tell you that I have never had any relationship with you, including your Dupont family!

It was Aunt Morton who took care of me since I was a child, not your DuPont family!

Since you don't want to be decent, I'll just speak frankly.

Return Aunt Morton's belongings to me, and I will have nothing to do with your DuPont family anymore!"

Bocuse's handsome face was completely distorted. He had long regarded the lovely and beautiful Nephthys as his exclusive lover, but now Nephthys' cold and resolute words directly shattered his dream and made him fall into the abyss.

He roared:
"Dream on! If you have the guts, come get it from our house yourself!"

"you!"

Just as the two were on the verge of a fight, Cohen's voice rang out from behind them:

"Didn't I hear you were coming over today?"

Nephthys heard the voice, turned around, and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw who it was.

Then he frowned again and whispered:
"Sir, did you hear everything just now?"

Cohen replied:

"I haven't heard much. You seem to be in some trouble. Do you need any help?"

Nephthys shook her head slightly:

"This is my personal matter, I will take care of it."

Cohen slowly reached out his hand and patted Nephthys on the head:

"I won't allow my people to be bogged down in unnecessary trouble. If you need any help, please ask."