Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Chapter 35 Aftermath
The Heart of Eternity turned, and Cohen took back the communication stone. He looked at the dejected Silver Medal 207 and took away his mask. Then he said to Prince Hauge:
"He'll be left to you. As a Silver Medal Assassin, he should have some information."

Prince Hauge nodded and said:
“After the last day of competition tomorrow, you should stop going out casually.

Someone has already commissioned Black Tomb to target you, so you should be more careful."

Cohen agreed.

After finishing the work here, Cohen said to Nephthys:

“Do you want to continue living in this manor?
You've already fallen out with Bocuse, and I'm worried they'll make a fuss about this estate, which, after all, is nominally still a DuPont family asset."

Nephthys was in hesitation, which was also what she was worried about.

If the DuPont family really did everything they could to deal with her, she, a mere first-level warlock, would not be able to do much.

Seeing Nephthys's expression, Cohen knew that she was already interested, but was just too embarrassed to speak, so he took the initiative to say:
"I have a small Western-style building in Rose Lane on Florence's central street. If you don't mind, you can live there first. It's absolutely safe there."

Nephthys's fair face was stained with red:
“That’s not appropriate.”

Prince Hauge looked at Cohen with disdain. As far as he knew, there were many lovers kept by high-ranking officials and nobles living in Rose Lane.

This kid couldn't be placed anywhere else, but he had to be placed in that imaginative place.

Cohen ignored Prince Hauge's gaze and muttered to himself, "What do you know? I'm just cultivating his favorability in advance."

A warlock with a long family background, and a very rare [Psychic], a five-year contract is not enough for him. He wants to tie Nephthys firmly to his side.

Cohen did not give Nephthys a chance to refuse. He took out a piece of letter paper, wrote an address on it, and handed her a key.

"I'll arrange for someone to clean it up tonight, and you can move in tomorrow."

Seeing Cohen's unquestionable look, Nephthys did not refuse and took the key under Prince Hauge's strange gaze.

Cohen thought to himself, does this count as having a concubine?
I just wonder if the Queen will freeze herself into an ice sculpture when she finds out.

The queen naturally didn't know that her man had secretly taken the first step towards having a mistress behind her back.

She was currently looking through the shocking information that had recently come out of the Extraordinary Arena:

Openly confronting the legendary transcendent!

Chanting of God!

"Summoning God" is successful!
Suspected of reaching a deal with the God of War!
One person defeated ten second-level transcendents by crossing levels!
Unbelievable, unimaginable, ridiculous.

The Prime Minister standing by felt a trace of regret in his heart. He wished he had gone there in person yesterday.

It is not known whether Prince Hauge met with him to convey the royal family's thoughts.

The queen was silent for a long time, then she wrote a letter and called the maid over, saying:
"Send it to Prince Hauge."

The Prime Minister walked slowly and said softly:

"I heard he's going to continue his cross-level challenge tomorrow... That means it's a level one versus a level three. If he succeeds again... I'm considering whether I should go there myself tomorrow."

The queen looked thoughtful and said after a moment:

"Let's wait until the prince arrives and ask about the situation first."

……

After watching Nephthys leave, Prince Hauge glanced at Cohen:
"Her identity is not simple. The aura of a warlock on her body reveals a hint of antiquity."

Cohen nodded slightly:

"She is a survivor of the 'Night Rose' family."

Prince Hauge's face was slightly moved, and he sighed:
"You are so brave! This is a family that was destroyed by the five great empires, and you dare to take it in."

Cohen stretched his body and said nonchalantly:

"It's been so long, and the emperors of the five empires have changed several times. Who would care about a little sorceress?"

As he spoke, the communication stone on Prince Hauge's waist vibrated.

He took a look and said:
"The Queen sent a letter. It might be something."

The two looked at each other, and Cohen said:

"I think I'm asking you about the 'Lord of Shadows'."

Prince Hauge nodded and said:
"After all, I'm here to win you over nominally. You've performed so well today, there's no guarantee the Queen and the Prime Minister won't be tempted."

"Then let's go back first." Cohen and Prince Hauge returned home and saw the letter. It was indeed asking about the situation of the Lord of Shadows. Without hesitation, they immediately set off for the palace.

On the way, Prince Hauge asked:
"If they ask about the recruitment later, what should I say?"

After a moment's thought, Cohen replied:

"Just say that the conversation was pleasant. Otherwise, the Queen and the others will definitely send someone else to contact me, or even come themselves."

The two entered the palace, and the Prime Minister was the first to ask:
"Have you met the 'Lord of Shadows'?"

Prince Hauge nodded and replied:

"We met, and the talks went well. He was very satisfied with our sincerity."

The Prime Minister's face softened, and the Queen said:
"Can you tell his identity?"

Prince Hauge shook his head and said:
"Not yet, but what is certain is that he should be a noble from Effiin."

This answer put the two of them at ease.

The Prime Minister's eyes flickered as he said:
"I'm wondering if I should go meet this 'Lord of Shadows' in person tomorrow."

Prince Hauge said in a deep voice:

"Is it really okay to openly engage with him in front of so many powerful forces?"

The Prime Minister's expression froze for a moment, and he sighed.

"You're right. We can't get into any more trouble right now. Let's just observe him as a spectator and call those old men from the cabinet over."

The Queen suddenly said:

"How about letting him enter the palace secretly?"

Prince Hauge looked at the queen in surprise and said:
"If Your Highness really wants to see him, that's an idea, but I need to discuss it with him."

The queen waved her hand:
"He's not here to see me, but to see His Majesty. I want to hire him as your Majesty's teacher."

Cohen was drinking tea. When he heard this, he suddenly choked, his face turned red, and he couldn't help coughing.

The queen frowned slightly, moved her slender hand, and a snowflake floated into Cohen's body. Cohen suddenly felt a coolness rising from his body and felt extremely comfortable.

"What's wrong, Your Majesty?"

Cohen shook his head:
"Nothing, I...I just have my sister as a teacher."

The queen's brows relaxed and she said softly:

"After all, I can't always be with Your Majesty. Having him as your teacher is one thing, but more importantly, I hope Your Majesty can sincerely make friends with him.

Having such a person by your side will be of great help to your future development."

Cohen looked embarrassed and looked at Prince Hauge.

Prince Hauge was also stunned. He didn't expect the queen to suddenly make such a decision.

If the "Lord of Shadows" were really allowed into the palace, the conspiracy would be exposed immediately.

He quickly said:
"Your Majesty, His Majesty has been under a spell, and his mental state... well, is somewhat problematic.

If Your Majesty were to be hastily allowed to come into contact with him, it would only make him look down upon Your Majesty, which would be detrimental to future developments."

The queen was slightly startled, having actually forgotten about this matter.

She looked at the Prime Minister:
"Father, when will the student of Victor Sanctuary Mage arrive?"

The Prime Minister's eyes flickered:

"You still won't give up?"

The queen's eyes were calm, revealing unquestionable determination.

The Prime Minister sighed:
"About half a month later."

"Okay, then please keep in touch with him, Uncle Wang. Once the spell on Your Majesty is lifted, you can summon him to the palace."

Cohen and Hauge breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, and the latter agreed.

(End of this chapter)