Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Chapter 368 Isa's Defeat - The Heavenly One Really Can't Beat His Childhood Sweetheart!

A fleeting look of delight crossed Cohen's eyes.

The Queen's sister's meaning was clear: Isa would be sleeping here for the next few days.

However, to prevent the Queen from using a "fishing tactic," Cohen's eyes showed a serious expression. After a slight hesitation, he said in a low voice:

"This... isn't a good idea."

This is, after all, our room…

Adele raised her eyebrows, a half-smile playing on her lips:
"Really?"

"Forehead……"

As they spoke, Adel had already started getting up and washing, glancing sideways at Cohen:
"Don't pretend, you're probably secretly thrilled."

Go ahead, don't keep them waiting.

Cohen flashed to the Queen's sister and embraced Adael with a deep kiss.

Adele reached out and pushed Cohen away:

"Considering that you two haven't seen each other for so long, and that she has worked so hard among the dwarves for so long."

This is a one-time offer!

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At the eastern gate of Florence, the morning mist had not yet dissipated, and the ministers and officials responsible for welcoming guests were already waiting at the city gate.

Foreign Minister Baron Holt, accompanied by officials and a well-organized royal guard, waited outside the city gate.

The high level of enthusiasm among officials at all levels was not only due to Isabella's status as the daughter of the Golden Wing, but more importantly because Isabella was the second queen His Majesty the King was about to marry.

Anyone in Florence can appreciate the significance of this.

There were occasional murmurs among the waiting crowd, until the sound of orderly hooves came from behind.

Everyone turned to look, and a black eagle banner engraved with the emblem of the Corleone royal family flew in the wind.

Following closely behind was a luxury carriage.

Upon seeing the familiar flag, everyone's expressions hardened, and they stood ramrod straight.

His Majesty the King has come in person!

Cohen slowly got out of the car, said a few words, and then stood at the front, looking into the distance as if he could see the beauty he had been longing for through the layers of mist.

As the fog gradually dissipated, a rapid sound of hooves suddenly came from afar. Before long, dozens of Golden Wing Guards escorted a gilded carriage that sped towards them.

The crest representing the Golden Wing family on the carriage shaft shone brightly in the morning light.

Arrived!

The carriage was moving very fast and soon approached the city gate, stopping in front of the welcoming party.

Cohen took a few steps forward, and the carriage curtain was suddenly lifted by a slender hand wearing a silver-threaded glove, revealing Isabella's stunning face.

"His Majesty!"

In public, Isabella couldn't be too affectionate, so she called out softly and jumped down before the carriage had come to a complete stop.

Cohen rushed forward, taking Isabella's arm firmly in his palm, and said softly:
"Ms. Wen Ze, you've worked so hard for the country."

Isabella smiled reservedly and followed Cohen back to the king's carriage, where the group began their journey back to the palace.

Once in the carriage, Cohen stopped pretending and brought Isabella close to his mouth.

Isabella had been holding back for a long time, and after a slight struggle, she began to try her best to please.

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Cohen felt uneasy, wanting to avoid Isabella getting too caught up in the topic and becoming unnecessarily jealous.

He reached out and pulled the woman into his arms, his lips close to her earlobe, and whispered:
"It must be very tiring to be among the dwarves. I feel like you've lost weight."

Isabella's heart softened at her lover's gentle greetings, and all she wanted was to get home quickly and have a good talk with Cohen, so she stopped pursuing the matter of him finding her several more girlfriends...

Isabella's identity speaks for itself; as the daughter of the Golden Wings and the representative of the Pale Wings, she went abroad because of Effie's matter.

It's impossible for her to go to bed with her lover the moment she returns to China.

Necessary meeting ceremonies and welcoming ceremonies should still be held.

Fortunately, the officials also knew the value of the saying "absence makes the heart grow fonder" and dared not take up too much of His Majesty's time.

The event, originally planned for a full day, was compressed into half a day.

Once the luncheon was over, the ceremony was considered completely finished.

After seeing off the courtiers, Cohen waved away the female officials who came to serve him, picked up Isabella and carried her towards the palace.

Isabella's hesitant voice rang out:
"Hey, this is your and the Queen's bedroom, right..."

Cohen lowered his head to silence Isabella, then released her after a moment, tracing a circle of his tongue around her earlobe as he whispered:
"Today you are my queen!"

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Isabella's eyelashes trembled slightly as she opened her jewel-like eyes, her physical pleasure gradually fading.

My vision gradually cleared, and when I turned my head, it was already completely dark.

A sudden panic gripped him, and he quickly reached out and nudged Cohen beside him.

Cohen also woke up from his sleep, grabbed Isabella's kicking feet, and a slight smirk played on his lips:
"Aren't you full yet?"

Isabella looked embarrassed and said in a low voice:
"It's already late. How are we going to explain this when the Queen comes back?"

We're on her bed..."

Cohen smiled, silenced Isabella's red lips with a kiss, and whispered:

"she knows."

Isabella paused for a moment, then raised an eyebrow slightly and said:

"I haven't seen her for months, why is she being so generous?"
"You even gave up your own bed?"

Cohen reached out and shook his hand, smiling as he said:

"My Isha has performed such a great service, I should properly reward her."

Isabella pouted and slapped away Cohen's mischievous hand:

"Okay, I've been going crazy with you as soon as I got back, and I forgot to tell you anything important."

The Forging Tribe has already agreed to the batch of weapons and equipment you requested.

……

"That's good. The selection for the Gold Group is almost over in the next couple of days. Now that the weapons have arrived, I'll have them hurry up and start the selection for the Bronze and Silver Groups."

It hurt a little from being pinched, and a hint of annoyance flashed in Isabella's eyes as she said:

"You have no sense of proportion! You think I'm a legend like Adele?!"

Cohen reached out and rubbed it, smiling apologetically, and comforted it for a while.

Then they moved on to the topic that Isabella cared about most:
"When do you think I should go to the Golden Wing family to propose marriage?"

When the topic of marriage came up, Isabella was visibly happier. She turned to the side, rested her chin on her hand, and said:
"Logically speaking, when we go to the Central Empire to participate in the Noble Martial Arts Festival, it would be most convenient to visit our families to discuss the marriage after the competition."

Otherwise, I would have to make a separate trip to the Central Empire.

Cohen stood up, pulled Isabella into his arms, and said seriously:

"How can your marriage be just a coincidence?"

Cohen's words made Isabella feel a warm glow inside.

Of course, there are other reasons as well.

For example, if he wanted Isabella to represent Effie in the competition, he would naturally first need to confirm her legal status.

In addition, after the Noble Martial Arts Festival, he still needs to redeem the champion's prize and go to the Central Empire's Noble Academy to retrieve the Dragon Plane and build a dragon legion.

There's no guarantee I'll have time to visit the Golden Wing Family then.

Anyway, he has the "Book of Time and Space" and the location to Isabella, so the journey won't take up much time.

However, there was no need for him to bring these things up at this time; it would be too jarring.

Isabella thought for a moment and said:

"The sooner the better, since Effie's marriage proposal delegation has already arrived at the Golden Wing family."

You're just going to show your face and let the clansmen see your future son-in-law.

I will write a letter to my father tomorrow as a formal notification, so that the family can make preparations.

Effie had already begun preparations for the marriage alliance with the Golden Wing family. In order not to delay the confirmation of the princess's identity, Adele sent a marriage delegation two months in advance.

Cohen nodded and asked:

"Is there anything I need to prepare?"

Isabella replied:

"No need, our Golden Wing family doesn't have that many rules."

We'll just have a meal together and discuss the details.

Oh, right, the other four-winged families will also be sending representatives.

They might test you, after all, you're the first outsider to marry the Golden Winged Daughter!

People like the Golden Winged Daughter, who are direct descendants of the Five Winged Clan, usually marry within the Pale Wings.

Cohen's case is a precedent.

After Isabella's explanation, Cohen had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

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"...The people of the Pale Wings have high standards, and they really don't like to show off ordinary things."

Previously, I had only considered Isha's parents and relatives, and prepared a gift for them.

Since the other four-winged families are also sending representatives, let's bring more, lest they look down on the Effie family.

Cohen looked at Adele, who was packing his things, and felt a wave of tenderness wash over him.

After preparing everything, Adele glanced outside the palace and said:

"Come in when you're here."

"We've already let you sleep here, what's there to be embarrassed about?"

As soon as the words were spoken, Isabella's figure appeared.

Just two nights ago, she had been passionately entangled with Cohen in the bed of the real queen. Even with Isabella's strong personality, she was a little embarrassed at this moment.

Therefore, upon seeing that Adel was also in the palace, he did not immediately enter.

Adeline raised her eyes to look at the woman whose beauty was only slightly inferior to her own, and slightly raised an eyebrow:

"I never expected that asking you to treat Cohen's illness would lead to you running off with him."

Adel was referring to the time after the Battle of Emerald Lake when Isabella went to the palace wanting to meet Adel, the most beautiful woman on the continent and the strongest Silver Saint.

He then entered the palace under the pretext of treating His Majesty the King's "memory seal".

Isabella felt a surge of anger. It was clearly her husband who was dishonest; he was the one who came to the door himself. How could she blame her?

Isabella's lips moved as she tried to refute Adele's clearly illogical argument.

Then she thought that since she had stolen someone else's husband, she was somewhat lacking in confidence, so she kept quiet.

Cohen, standing to the side, kept his eyes down, his nose down, his mouth down, and his mind down.

He looked like he didn't understand what they were saying or where he was.

After gaining a small advantage in the verbal exchange, Adele stopped teasing Isabella.

He glanced at Cohen and gave him a meaningful look.

A flicker of hesitation crossed Cohen's eyes, as if he knew what Adele was planning to do, and he whispered:

"You can say whatever you want, just pretend I don't exist."

A hint of fierceness flashed in Adele's eyes, and Cohen immediately backed down:
"Well, I'm going out for a walk, you guys chat."

After Cohen left, Isabella was also a little confused by Adele's actions.

The thought that Adele had deliberately sent Cohen away might mean she had something to say to him made him wonder if it was something like "the empress setting rules for her concubines."

Isabella pursed her lips, a hint of embarrassment and annoyance flashing in her eyes.

Cohen's last-minute retreat only made her want to chase after him and bite him hard.

Adele's face hardened, and she said to Isabella:
There are some things I've never told you.

"Cohen is about to go to the Golden Wing family to propose marriage, so I'll take this opportunity to say a few words to you."

Here it comes, just as expected, to set rules?
The Golden Winged Daughter took a breath, puffed out her chest, and realized that she seemed to be a level below Yadel. Her courage, which had just been mustered, diminished somewhat.

Adele completely ignored Isabella's little tricks and said:
"I said these words to Cohen after that elf first climbed into Cohen's bed."

Except her.

The women in the Lost Lands had special identities, making it impossible for them to stand openly by Cohen's side.

Moreover, I don't think they care about these things.

As for Asuna… she had even less of that idea; she simply wanted to be a bed partner and lover, and had no requirements regarding status.

Isabella pursed her lips slightly, thinking to herself, "If it weren't for my family's insistence, I probably wouldn't want to be a princess."

Wait, those women in the Lost Lands...

Which ones?
It's just Melantha, isn't it?

Isabella's lips curled into a dangerous smile.

Yadeer paused for a moment, then began to get down to business:
"In terms of background, you are the daughter of the Golden Wing, the heir of the richest family on the continent, the biological daughter of the Hundred Star Saint, and the core leader of the Pale Wings."

In terms of looks, you're only slightly less attractive than me.

In terms of talent, at the peak of the ninth rank at the age of twenty-five, and possessing a semi-divine artifact, he is also a strong contender for the strongest gold rank.

Logically speaking, giving you the position of a princess seems beneath you.

Isabella's eyes lit up, but she quickly composed herself. As expected, the other party was about to say "but".

Adele moved even closer, extending her delicate fingers to lift Isabella's chin, gazing into her eyes, and whispered:
"If I said I would give you the throne of queen, could you accept it?"

Isabella paused for a moment, not even bothering to acknowledge Adele's flirtatious gesture. She furrowed her brows and fell into thought.

She quickly understood the deeper meaning behind what the other person meant—they mentioned his background, appearance, and talent, but not his feelings.

Her lips moved, and she said:
"Is Your Highness deliberately mocking me?"
You may have a slightly less privileged background than me, but in terms of looks, you are the undisputed number one beauty in mainland China, and in terms of talent, you are the youngest legend in mainland China.

Even if you gave me the position of queen, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to hold onto it securely.

But my feelings for Cohen are no less than yours!

A hint of surprise appeared in Adele's eyes; she hadn't expected the persuasion to go so smoothly today.

The atmosphere wasn't so friendly when I first talked to Windsordale. That proud winged elf was initially planning to kidnap Cohen and bring him to the elven race!
However, it cannot be ruled out that the other party is being hypocritical. It is impossible for a woman of the Golden Wing to be someone else's concubine without any resentment in her heart.

In the future, Cohen will face increasingly powerful opponents and enemies, and the risks will increase exponentially.

If any instability were to arise in the harem, it could lead to very serious consequences. Therefore, Adeline must lay these matters out in the open and make them convinced.

Adel didn't want to put Cohen in a difficult position, so she decided to play the villain.

She suppressed her emotions and continued:

“I am not questioning your relationship with Cohen. You can see your sincerity towards him from what you have done for him over the years.”

Isabella pursed her lips, knowing there was more to come.

Adele's cool voice slowly rang out, reaching Isabella's ears like a thunderclap:
"I was the first person Cohen met after he came into this world."

Isabella's eyes widened, stunned by Adele's words.

Adele smiled and said:
"That elf had the same reaction at first."

Isabella couldn't help but say:
"Didn't you only enter the palace as Cohen's teacher when you were twelve? I remember it was when Cohen's father was touring the southern border that Cohen's mother saw your talent and brought you into the palace."

Even if you were to become engaged, it would only happen after King Cohen's father's unexpected death.

Adele raised an eyebrow:
"It seems you've investigated me quite thoroughly."

Isabella pursed her lips; of course, she wanted to know her rival very well.

Adele smiled faintly, a hint of reminiscence appearing in her eyes:
"When I was six years old, I went out to play one day and met a very beautiful woman. She told me that I had great talent and wanted to take me as her apprentice."

However, there's one condition: I cannot reveal her existence, and I cannot tell anyone, including my parents.

Isabella's eyes widened in astonishment. She knew, of course, that Adele's teacher was none other than Cohen's mother, Violet Hughes.

she asked:
"You were already the Empress Dowager's student back then?"

Adele glanced at Isabella, thinking to herself that she changed her mind quite quickly.

He tapped his chin slightly and said:
"After all, I am the legitimate daughter of a noble family in the Southern Territory. If my relationship with my mother were exposed, it would bring a lot of inconvenience to the family."

But in the end, it was exposed. Grand Duke Kruger Gaunt of the South discovered my relationship with my mother.

In order to gain access to the royal family, they took the initiative to propose a marriage alliance with our Angrian family.

Only then, under the pretext of Father's inspection tour, did Mother bring me to the palace, thus ending the Grand Duke of the Southern Border's hopes.

Isabella was extremely surprised; she had never imagined that Adele had such a past.

Adele continued:
“When my mother was pregnant with Cohen, I was always the one taking care of her.”

My mother was weak after giving birth to Cohen and fell seriously ill. During this time, I was the one taking care of him.

He opened his eyes two days and two nights after he was born, so I was the first person he saw in this world.

Isabella slightly pursed her lips.

Is it something to be proud of to be someone's wet nurse?
Adele chuckled softly and then said:

"At first, I just treated Cohen like my little brother."

However, this little brother was too unruly, perhaps because his father and mother were too busy with state affairs to take care of him.

This made Cohen crave attention from others, so I, his older sister who was a few years older than him, became the target of his frustrations.

He used to go against me a lot when he was a child.

My mother asked me to teach him magic, but he deliberately refused to learn. He was over ten years old and still hadn't reached the extraordinary level.

There were many other egregious acts, such as tearing my clothes, damaging my jewelry, and peeping at me while I was showering.

He's been beaten by me a lot since he was a child.

However, he sometimes surprises me. He remembers every birthday and always prepares a different surprise.

They would stand up for me when I was wronged and wouldn't allow anyone to say a bad word about me.

Even though she's so small, she always tries to act like an adult in front of me, insisting on protecting me...

That's why, when my mother told me that she had always been grooming me to be the future queen, I didn't resist..."

As Adele narrated, a charming smile appeared on her face.

Although they were talking about everyday trivialities, it was these trivialities that made Isabella feel ashamed that she was the one who had interfered in the relationship.

If she hadn't been so deeply involved herself, she would have applauded and cheered for such a beautiful relationship.

Isabella felt increasingly powerless, and she finally understood why Cohen and Adele had such a deep relationship.

Adele paused, glanced at Isabella who seemed somewhat dazed, hesitated, and continued:
"I'm not saying this to show off to you."

It's to let you know that the relationship between Cohen and me is not just romantic love.

I can tell you very clearly that even though Cohen's memories have never been unfrozen.

Even if he hadn't achieved such success.

I will still consider him my brother and my husband!

(End of this chapter)