Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Chapter 99 Playing with feelings?

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Variana and Elsa?
Cohen memorized these two names deep in his mind.

A resolution arises in my heart:
Although I don’t know your name, if I have the chance in the future, I will make these two names passed down forever.

The civilization of the Arcane Empire will not perish like this. I will pass on this great miracle in the history of human civilization for you!
In the chaos, Cohen's consciousness gradually recovered.

There was a chirping sound in my ears:
"Why haven't you and the Special Envoy woken up yet?

Did they encounter something even stranger?"

——That was Asuna's voice.

"That shouldn't be the case. Even Mr. Gavin managed to survive the nightmare mist illusion. There's no way anything could happen to him."

——This is Freya’s voice.

"Uh, Master Gavin, Freya doesn't mean to look down on you, please don't misunderstand."

The apologetic voice came from Arnold.

Finally, Cohen slowly lifted his heavy eyelids and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw his familiar companions again.

This proves that he has successfully passed the phantom cycle of nightmare fog and successfully awakened.

After a few minutes, Windsordler next to him also woke up slowly.

Suddenly, cheers rang out from the side.

Seeing the two of them waking up one after another, Ifilo, the eldest son of the Gavin family, finally let go of his worries.

Cohen and Windsardler looked at each other, and both of them did not mention anything about the illusion.

Although only thirty minutes had passed, the two of them had lived and died together five or six times.

It seemed like they had a deep tacit understanding.

Cohen hid his complex emotions deep in his heart. Looking at the people who were safe and sound, his voice became a little more excited. He said:

"It seems that everyone has successfully passed through the illusion and the nightmare fog. We are not far from our final goal."

As if to prove Cohen's words, the nightmare fog that had originally filled everyone's vision gradually dissipated as soon as the words fell.

Soon, an extremely shocking scene appeared before everyone's eyes.

The gray nightmare fog dissipated, revealing an extremely tragic ruin.

The once majestic research institute was like a jigsaw puzzle that had been violently cracked, scattered all over the floor in a disorganized manner.

The concrete alloy was twisted into an extremely abstract shape, like a desperate arm reaching towards the sky.

Huge rocks were scattered everywhere, and broken beams and pillars lay in all directions.

The solid outer wall made of floating stones also became fragmented, revealing the complex pipelines and passages inside, like the internal organs of a giant beast that had been dissected open, it was a horrific sight.

From a distance, you can vaguely see the outline that resembles a Möbius strip.

Cohen and Windsordale were most deeply touched.

The majestic research institute that appeared in the illusion before has turned into this in an instant.

It gives people a feeling of being in another world.

Neither of them spoke for a long time, and everyone was silent.

Finally, the eldest son of the Gavin family, Ifilo, broke the silent atmosphere and slowly said:

"Is this the ruins of the Arcane Empire's research institute?"

Cohen nodded and said:
"Good, let's go in."

Everyone gathered themselves together and followed Cohen into the vast ruins.

Arriving at the entrance, the huge stone door was closed and engraved with ancient runes all around.

Windsordale asked Cohen:

"Why is the door here sealed?"

What Windsardler meant was that the research institute suddenly fell from the sky and crashed.

Why is the gate still blocked?
Cohen explained:
“This should be the institute’s self-protection mechanism.

When the institute is attacked from outside and is unable to defend itself.

The entire institute will be completely sealed from the inside, thus preserving the contents to the greatest extent possible."

A thoughtful look appeared on Windsardler's face.

Cohen looked at Freya and said:
"Just follow the method I told you to try."

Following the knowledge imparted to him by the gray-robed researcher, Cohen quickly completed the decryption of the stone gate runes.

He told Freya the decryption results and asked her to use her talent as a mechanism wizard to crack the mechanism.

Soon, with the efforts of the two people, the stone door slowly opened, and a stale smell came to their faces.

The group stepped into the ruins and found that it was filled with intricate passages and rooms.

From time to time, the faint light of the remaining formations flashed on the wall, as if telling the glory and sorrow of the past.

The only strange thing was that in such a large research institute, there was not a single corpse, not even a trace of blood.

Cohen frowned slightly. It was obvious that something else happened in the research institute after the crash.

Cohen observed the surrounding environment and began to make arrangements:

"This research institute is very large, and the Nightmare Mist regenerates every 24 hours.

We don't have that much time to waste, so my suggestion is to explore separately.

This is just a scientific research institute of the Arcane Empire. There won't be any deadly traps or mechanisms."

Windsardler's eyes moved slightly and his lips moved without making a sound.

Seeing that no one objected, Cohen began to divide the groups:

"Your Excellency the Special Envoy, Master Gavin, and this explorer Mr. Kulikov, the three of you will form a group with Miss Margaret.

I'm with Arnold, Asuna, and two sorcerer ladies.

What do you think? "

Ifilo glanced at Windsardler next to him and said:

"I have no objection, but this site is so huge, what if we get lost..."

Cohen took out a blank scroll and, based on his memories of exploring this dungeon in his previous life, drew out several relatively safe routes and handed it to Ifilo.
"After the search is complete, we'll reunite here? How about that?"

Ifilo took the map with great interest and said:
“If there’s a route, then there’s no problem.”

Windsardler suddenly extended a jade finger like a fine sculpture, pointed at Cohen, and said:

"Come here, I have something to tell you."

After saying that, he walked straight towards the open space in the distance.

Cohen had no choice but to follow.

Windsardler stared into Cohen's eyes, waved his hand, and cast a light barrier to block the detection. He asked:
"Are you sure the route you gave us will yield some results?"

Cohen replied calmly:

"I wonder what kind of gains the Special Envoy is referring to?"

Windsardler's expression froze, and he asked in a deep voice:

"Are you trying to get rid of us and go looking for something?
Did something happen in the last room you entered?"

Cohen's face showed no extra expression as he said:
"Some interesting things did happen, and the people there told me some secrets."

Windsordler's eyes were blazing:

"Without me leading away that legendary level, you wouldn't be able to enter that room. I have the right to know what this secret is."

Cohen smiled faintly and said:

"Of course. But in exchange, would you also like to share with me what you saw down there, Your Excellency the Special Envoy?"

Windsardler's eyes showed a look of surprise and doubt, and he couldn't help but ask:
"How did you know I was down there..."

She suddenly came to her senses and said angrily:
"You're deceiving me!"

Cohen shrugged.

"It's not like I'm deceiving you, the facts are obvious.

If this is the last cycle, we all died in our dreams because of the crash of the research institute.

Then we should wake up at the same time.

You should even wake up earlier than me. The willpower of a gold-level person is far greater than that of a bronze-level person like me.

But you woke up a few minutes later than me.

If you had lived those extra few minutes... you should no longer be in the research institute!
Let me guess, you might have really flown to the ancient tomb below and seen something interesting.

It's really surprising that you can escape the pursuit of the legendary transcendent!

The Windrunner family's unparalleled speed truly lives up to its name."

Cohen's words made Windsardler look annoyed. He was obviously helpless that Cohen could notice such a small mistake.

She said in a muffled voice:

“I can’t tell you.

What I saw down there is of great importance to us elves.

There's no way I could share it with a Terran."

Cohen said with an inexplicable smile on his face:
“Coincidentally, what I obtained in the last room is also related to the rise and fall of our human civilization.

I can't share it with an elf either!"

"you!"

Windsordale's eyes were wide open, like two bright emeralds burning with flames.

Cohen waved his hand and said:
"Okay, take good care of Margaret. As for the things here, we can sit down and discuss it together when we have the chance in the future."

After a pause, Cohen showed a strange smile:

"Your Highness Wind Walker, I don't believe you will share what you saw with your people for free."

Windsardelle frowned in deep thought. He called himself His Highness, but the other party actually knew his true identity?
A gleam of light flashed in her eyes, and she stared at Cohen, savoring the meaning of Cohen's words carefully. After a moment, she said:
"Do you have a way to enter the 'Sleeping Cave'?"

Cohen mused:
"So the ancient tomb down there is called the 'Sleeping Cave'." Windsardler showed an indignant look.
"This is the secret of our elven royal family, and I am telling you this for free.

Not with a man who has no gentlemanly manners at all, who is so tight-lipped and refuses to reveal even a little bit of information."

Cohen was completely immune to Windsardler's venomous tongue and asked curiously:
"The Sleeping Cave? Isn't it a cemetery?

Could it be that the one sleeping down there is really the queen of the ancient elves?"

Windsardler snorted coldly:
"You must give me a definite message when you leave here.

Otherwise, I will definitely tell Shanice when I get back that you played with my feelings!

Then you can expect wanted warrants all over the continent!"

After saying that, he waved his hand to disperse the light curtain and walked back to the team without looking back.

Cohen stood there in a daze, muttering to himself, this woman actually used her own innocence to threaten others.

It seems that the following things are really important to her.

Stupid woman, you have lived in vain for so many years and don’t know how to hide your thoughts at all. You deserve to be controlled by me.

There was a strange light in Cohen's eyes, and he was thinking about how to make use of this special envoy of the Queen from the Elf Royal Family!
He returned to the group, looked at the strange looks from his female companions, and coughed lightly:
"Okay, everyone, our adventure treasure hunt has officially begun!"

……

In the dim and damp basement, Cohen lit a torch, barely illuminating the rugged road ahead.

Arnold walked in front, his eyes alert, ready to deal with any possible danger.

The air was filled with a stale and decayed smell, and water dripped from the surrounding walls from time to time, making crisp sounds.

Freya said softly:
"Sir, where is this? It's such a big basement. What is it used for?"

Cohen's eyes were filled with contemplation, his past life's experience of going to the dungeon echoing in his mind. He replied:

"This is where the Imperial Research Institute conducts secret experiments."

After a pause, he added:

“It’s a biological experiment, so we might encounter a few monsters later.

It's been a thousand years, so there should be several large groups of magical beasts here."

Nephthys on the side exclaimed slightly:
"Is it that kind of cruel biological experiment?"

Cohen shook his head and said:
"No, they are working on developing a technology that can communicate seamlessly with people of any race."

Asuna also asked:
"Did they succeed?"

Cohen said:
"They're halfway there. They've developed a supplementary curse that allows them to communicate with some intelligent species."

Arnold paused, turned back to look at Cohen, his eyes gleaming with a fiery light, and said:
"Captain, does the intelligent race you're talking about include orcs?"

Cohen smiled and replied:

"My future Grand Marshal, just as you thought, the reason we are here today is for the Orc Legion under your command!

The name of that seal is 'The Seal of One Heart'. With it, you can command those orcs without any obstacles."

Arnold felt a surge of excitement in his heart.

A group of orcs who can understand orders!
Arnold, a veteran of many battles, knew exactly what this meant.

They are a group of beasts born for war!
Arnold's heart was pounding, and he was only now beginning to truly believe it.

Cohen's previous promise to him was not made lightly.

He really has the potential to become a world-famous military god!
Suddenly, a cold wind blew from the depths, and the torch in Cohen's hand swayed instantly.

Everyone's heartbeat suddenly quickened.

Cohen's calm voice sounded:
“Get ready to attack, there’s a swarm of crypt tarantulas ahead.

Fear of fire and light.

Arnold is in charge of defense, and Asuna is in charge of attack!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a creepy rustling sound came from all directions.

Countless giant wolf spiders emerged from the shadows and surrounded the group in an instant.

These wolf spiders are huge, with long, hairy legs that are intimidating and sharp fangs that flash coldly.

Asuna shouted softly, and the vast dragon power burst out instantly, directly suppressing the wolf spider's breath.

Immediately afterwards, a red shadow flashed out from Asuna's sleeve like lightning.

The contracted red dragon spread its wings under the trembling gaze of the wolf spiders, and the scales on its body flashed dazzlingly in the dim basement, like a burning flame.

The fire dragon suddenly opened its mouth, and a hot breath gathered in its mouth.

Then it suddenly spit out a torrent of flames.

The flames were like a raging wave, sweeping away the entire wolf spider clan.

Wherever it went, the air was distorted by the burning.

The wolf spiders' original fierce momentum disappeared in an instant, and their ferocious bodies were burned by the flames.

Led by a giant wolf spider, the retreat has begun.

Cohen directly ordered Asuna to pursue the victory.

He also took a drink of the "power drink" and disappeared into the shadows, targeting the fifth-level giant wolf spider.

The dragon seal in his hand flashed and turned into a powerful crossbow, shooting towards the long legs of the giant wolf spider.

The giant spider dodged the arrow, and the arrow instantly turned into a giant web, covering it tightly.

In just a few breaths, Cohen had arrived in front of the wolf spider and stabbed wildly with the sword in his hand.

Soon, the effect of [adding fuel to the fire] erupted, and the giant wolf spider let out a shrill scream.

A huge amount of experience points poured in. Cohen slowly exhaled and glanced at the panel.

The experience points required to reach the fourth level are too much.

At least we have to kill several level five and six monsters.

He turned around and saw that everyone had already cleaned up the battlefield.

Freya pulled out a shiny silver thread from somewhere and said to Cohen, as if to take credit for it:

"Sir, sir, this feels like a magic weapon to me!"

Cohen was surprised when he saw what Freya was holding in her hand. How could she touch such a top-quality item?
Could it be that Arnold's daughter is born with the physique of a European emperor?
In the previous game, this copy did have a certain probability of dropping a gold-level magic equipment called "Spider Silk Trap Web".

As the name suggests, it is the exclusive equipment of the Mechanic.

But I've never heard of anyone getting it while attacking this dungeon.

I didn’t expect that Freya would touch me!
The gold coin that was used to crack the "Evil Water" trap was also found by Freya.

This girl’s hands are so red!

It seems that I must bring Freya with me when I go to the dungeon next time.

Cohen briefly explained to Freya how to use the "Spider Silk Trap Web" and handed the magic tool to her under the latter's happy gaze.

Looking at Cohen's actions, Arnold's eyes flashed with hesitation, and he said:

"Captain, you've entrusted Freya with something so valuable. Would you please reconsider?"

A gold-grade magical equipment, exclusive to the Mechanic.

Freya had no idea, but Arnold knew clearly the value of this equipment.

We are a team, and this magic equipment was obtained after everyone defeated the group of wolf spiders.

Arnold, who had once been the leader of an adventure group, felt that the distribution of the spoils should not be decided so hastily.

At least the opinions of the other members should be sought.

Cohen shook his head and said:
"This equipment was originally found by Freya, so it should belong to her.

I believe everyone will have no objection.”

Nephthys touched the "Insight" in her hand and said softly:
"Master has already given me the most suitable equipment. This 'Spider Silk Trap Net' is the most suitable for Freya."

Asuna nodded and said:
"I already have a contracted dragon, so I'll give this equipment to Freya."

Seeing that everyone was speaking, Arnold stopped talking.

The group continued walking forward.

We passed several mechanisms and traps along the way.

Under the erosion of time, these mechanisms and traps no longer have the power they once had.

Even Freya, who had just awakened her warlock abilities, was able to quickly crack these mechanisms one by one under Cohen's patient guidance.

After this period of training, Freya has become a qualified mechanical wizard.

When they were once again stopped by an ancient door, Cohen's voice was filled with excitement:
"We've arrived at our destination!"

Arnold seemed the most excited when he heard Cohen's words.

He knew clearly that once he obtained the seal that Cohen mentioned, he would be able to fully utilize the advantages of the Orc Legion.

Becoming a famous general or marshal is no problem!

Arnold's heartbeat was like a war drum, and his blood was boiling in his body.

The years when he served as a company commander in the Kingdom of Ceylon came to his mind.

He clenched his fists tightly and stared at the ancient door with a firm and fiery gaze.

Cohen gently pushed open the door, and a faint beam of light came in from the crack.

It dimly illuminated the slightly empty room.

An old smell filled the house, and a cloud of dust filled the air.

Asuna waved her hand lightly, sparks flashed, and the smoke and dust in the house were instantly burned into nothingness.

Cohen walked to the wall of the room. The mottled and ancient wall was covered with complex and mysterious murals.

The lines are interwoven, full of charm.

It seems to be telling a story from long ago.

At the very top of this mysterious mural, there are two complex lines that flash faint light from time to time.

Like the twinkling stars in the night sky, attracting everyone's attention!
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