Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Chapter 371 Your relationship is really complicated!

A look of embarrassment and annoyance appeared in Saint Jialin's eyes. She took a breath, and her chest visibly swelled up.

Cohen's eyes also became unfocused, glancing around.

After a moment of silence, Jialin spoke:
"If the Four Wings family agrees to support this so-called royal descendant, they will have to meet with me sooner or later."

"You mean you want me to reveal my identity?"

Seeing that Aunt Jialin wasn't too angry, Cohen secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said slowly:
“It’s much better to reveal that you’re a descendant of the Serene royal family than to reveal that you’re a Saintess of the Starburst Clan.”

You can't hide forever. If you want to restore your country, you'll have to step into the limelight sooner or later.

Let's take this opportunity to give everyone a reasonable explanation of our identity, which will make things easier in the future.

A hint of interest flickered in Aunt Jialin's eyes; Cohen's suggestion did make some sense.

She had actually been looking for an opportunity to explain her identity to the Golden Wing family so that she could act more effectively.

However, the identity of the Star Clan was far too significant, and Jialin was unsure whether the Golden Wing Family would still trust her as usual after learning her true identity.

The fact that they are descendants of the Serene royal family is easier for people to accept. If they can take this opportunity to speak openly, they will not only be able to develop the Starbringer Clan's power openly and legitimately, but also make use of the Pale Wings' resources.

That's definitely a good suggestion.

However, there is one crucial issue that cannot be avoided.

Aunt Jialin raised her eyebrows, her gaze fixed on Cohen:
"What about Isha, who wants me to be your fiancée?"
You came to the Golden Wing family to discuss your marriage with Isa, but in the end, I've become your fiancée. What do you expect Letia to think?

Ladya is Isabella's mother and also Garlin's best friend since childhood.

But now she's trying to steal her best friend's daughter's lover, even while they're discussing her daughter's marriage.

Jialin felt so embarrassed just thinking about it that her scalp tingled.

Cohen coughed lightly and said:

"Let me explain. The engagement was made between my mother and your mother when my mother was traveling around the mainland."

Neither of us knew about the engagement beforehand; we only learned of it after we met in Florence.

In order to strike at the Black Tomb's power in the Northwest Continent, and for you to regain power, we reached a cooperation agreement based on a marriage agreement.

What do you think of this statement?

Cohen wasn't making things up. The Grand Duke of Roland of the Western Empire had once told him that his mother had indeed arranged a fiancée for him, and that she was of a high status.

Cohen simply didn't know the other person's identity, and so much time had passed, so the other person probably had long since stopped taking it seriously.

Since no one has come forward to acknowledge this "fiancée," they might as well take this opportunity to officially place the title on Jialin.

He could also have Grand Duke Roland of the Western Regions Empire corroborate the existence of his fiancée. Cohen secretly gave himself a thumbs up for his cleverness.

Jialin looked away, her red lips moving slightly:
"I don't think so."

Cohen looked embarrassed.

Jialin's tone softened:

"But that's all we can do."

When you talk to them, tell them that once the country is restored, the marriage agreement will be automatically nullified.

Also, you'll have to explain Isha's situation yourself.

Cohen breathed a sigh of relief and said:
"Yes, in fact, I've already spoken to Isha about it."

Jialin's eyebrows twitched slightly as she asked:
"What did she say?"

Cohen smiled:
"Isa was just surprised by your identity as a descendant of the Serene royal family, but she didn't say anything else."

Jialin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then raised an eyebrow and said:

“I will go with you when the patriarch of the Four-Winged Family arrives.”

……

The next morning, Isabella arrived at Cohen's villa and enjoyed a sumptuous breakfast with him.

While eating, Cohen spoke up:
"Isa, your aunt came last night."

Isabella looked surprised and asked:
"night?
"You really consider your aunt your fiancée?"

Cohen realized that his words were ambiguous and had caused Isha to misunderstand, so he quickly explained:

"It's not what you think. It's about discussing cooperation with her to restore the country."

Isabella pouted and gave a soft hum:
"I think you have other ideas in mind too."

My aunt is so beautiful, she's had a bunch of suitors since I can remember, but I never thought she'd end up with you...

Cohen interrupted Isabella with a wry smile:

"It's just a formality. You wouldn't want Aunt Jialin to bear the burden of national and family hatred alone, would you?"

Isabella sighed softly:

"I never imagined that my aunt's background was so complicated. She was actually a descendant of the Serene royal family and the elves."

Cohen lowered his voice:
"This matter needs to be kept secret for now."

"Now that the Kingdom of Serene is Black Tomb territory, if they find out that there are royal bloodlines who have been living abroad and have such a good relationship with me, they will definitely have something on their minds."

Isabella tapped her chin lightly.

After the minor incident, the two continued to enjoy their breakfast.

As she prepares to marry the man she loves, Isabella's beautiful face is filled with undisguised joy.

After dinner, Cohen, accompanied by Isabella, took a stroll around Sunfury City.

I visited many of the places Isabella played as a child, reliving childhood memories and also as a way to commemorate the new stage of my life.

When the two returned to the Golden Wing family, Cohen glanced at the time and guessed that the patriarch of the Four Wings family would be arriving soon.

So he went to Aziz to give him a heads-up.

Cohen originally wanted to take his aunt, Jialin, with him, but his aunt knew what Cohen was going to do.

She was too embarrassed to tell her brother-in-law that she had already been engaged to his son-in-law.

Seeing that Aunt Jialin was so timid, Cohen shrugged and went straight to Aziz's study.

Aziz had been waiting for Cohen for a long time.

He had always been curious about what methods Cohen planned to use to persuade the patriarch of the Four-Winged Family.

Although Cohen and Effie's strength has developed extremely rapidly, in the eyes of the Pale Wings, their foundation is still too weak.

It's hard to convince the seasoned Four-Winged Clan Chief to place his hopes on him.

The two sat down in the study, and Aziz spoke first:
"I've already arranged the people you wanted. Have them head to Effie today."

After thanking him, Cohen carefully considered his words and said to Aziz:
"Actually, there's something I've been keeping from my uncle."

Aziz frowned slightly; Cohen's opening remarks had surprised him quite a bit.

"what's up?"

Cohen paused for a moment, then said:

"Actually, I have a fiancée."

Aziz frowned even deeper, took a breath, and said:

"You are the king, the ruler of a country, it's normal to have a few confidantes by your side."

"If Isha is willing, I have nothing to say."

Cohen steeled himself and slowly began to speak:
“Uncle, you know this fiancée too… Her name is Carlene Saint-Mella…”

Aziz jumped to his feet, his pupils shrinking to a point in shock, his face filled with disbelief.

Cohen coughed lightly and began to recount his prepared story to Aziz.

The look of surprise on Aziz's face gradually faded, and he became thoughtful, sitting in his chair in silence.

Cohen did not interrupt Aziz's thoughts and waited for him to speak.

After a long while, Aziz slowly spoke:
"Lady's mother once told me about Galin's background."

When they adopted Jialin, they noticed that her identity was unusual.

"I never expected him to be a descendant of the royal family of the Kingdom of Serene... Although it's somewhat surprising, it's still within reason."

Seeing Aziz say this, Cohen secretly breathed a sigh of relief. This attitude at least showed that Aziz was not too resistant.

He replied:
"My mother left me a keepsake, and I happened to see it on my aunt Jialin, which is how I recognized her."

However, I think Aunt Jialin probably only found out recently, and didn't initially intend to use the Golden Wing family to achieve her goals..."

Aziz waved his hand to interrupt Cohen:
“Jialin has a very close relationship with our family, so you don’t need to worry that I will doubt her.”

After a pause, Aziz continued:
"So you want to use Jialin's identity to negotiate with the Four Wings family, right?"

Cohen replied:

"Yes, in the future, a country is needed as a base to protect one's own interests. The patriarch of the Four Wings family certainly doesn't have that much confidence in just one Effie."

Adding the kingdoms of Ceylon and Serene, it should be worth their bet.

Aziz gave Cohen a deep look:
"So, the princess of Ceylon is also with you..."

Cohen smiled somewhat awkwardly:

"It's one of my good friends."

Anger flashed in Aziz's eyes:
"Could it be your fiancée or mistress again?"

This son-in-law is good in every way, except he's too much of a womanizer; he truly deserves the title of "master of womanizing."

Cohen's eyes showed embarrassment as he tried to cover it up:

"We're really just ordinary friends."

Aziz shook his head and said:

"They've already told me they'll probably be coming over tonight, so keep that in mind."

Cohen said seriously:
"Yes, I will persuade them."

……

It was a rare opportunity to meet her sweetheart, and there were no "sisters" around. On the second night, Isabella still sneaked into Cohen's room.

Cohen stroked Isabella's body and whispered sweet nothings.

Until he received a message from his father-in-law.

The patriarch of the Four-Winged Family has arrived!
Cohen's expression hardened, and he gently kissed Isabella's lips, saying:

"I'll be right back after this trip."

Isabella knew Cohen was off to attend to important business, so she got up to help him get dressed and said:
"Go quickly and come back soon. I'll be waiting for you."

"You should rest first."

Isabella wrapped her arms around Cohen's neck and kissed him deeply for a while before straightening his collar.
"Go." As Cohen left the villa, a cold gaze came from behind him.

Aunt Jialin looked at Cohen with a strange expression and asked:
"I heard Isha crying and screaming while I was waiting for you. What happened? Did you bully her?"

Cohen's face stiffened; he didn't know how to explain it to his innocent Aunt Jialin.

He thought for a while and said:
"We didn't bully her. Auntie will understand when she has a man in the future."

Jialin blushed slightly, glared at Cohen, ignored him, and walked straight ahead.

Cohen secretly breathed a sigh of relief and followed Aunt Jialin to Aziz's private reception room.

The five-winged families of the Pale Wings met to discuss matters concerning the future changes on the continent.

Such talks naturally require a high level of security measures.

Aziz chose his private reception room, which, though called a reception room, was not on the main plane, but rather a fragment of a plane owned by the Golden Wing family.

Aziz transformed it into a meeting room, specifically for meetings and discussions of important matters.

The entrance to the reception room was in Aziz's study.

When the two arrived at the study, Aziz was already waiting.

Aziz gave Cohen a deep look, chanted a few incantations, and his magic surged, causing a spatial rift to suddenly open in the large desk.

The three of them stepped inside together.

The living room was simply furnished. Apart from a long table covered with dark gold silk, only the map of the Demon Tide Continent and the Golden Wing family crest hanging on the wall were particularly eye-catching.

The air was filled with the mixed scents of cigars and sandalwood. As Cohen stepped into the meeting room, he immediately felt four sharp gazes directed at him.

Sitting at the head of the left side of the long table was a burly middle-aged man with a reddish-brown beard, a faint blood-red tattoo on his neck, and wearing dark red leather armor.

Leaning back in his chair, he stared at Cohen with a curious look in his eyes.

Whitey Scarlett, the patriarch of the Bloodwing family, is also the one with the closest relationship to the Goldwing family.

Cohen even had to call Isa his uncle.

Sitting next to Bai Lan was a middle-aged man with neatly combed short silver-gray hair, deep-set eyes, a high nose bridge, and a thin scar on his left cheek.

Wearing a dark purple high-collared robe with a badge pinned to his chest, he placed his hands folded on the table, tapping them lightly with his knuckles, his gaze sharp as a knife, staring intently at Cohen the entire time.

Fagin Child, the patriarch of the Purple Wings family.

Opposite Bai Lan and Fei Jin was an elegant old lady with silver hair styled in an elaborate updo, wearing a moon-white long dress, and a silver scepter leaning against her side.

Clarissa Montoya, the patriarch of the Silverwing family.

The last one sat opposite Aziz, on the other side of the long table. Half of his face was covered by a black hood, revealing only his pale jaw and thin lips.

The pure black robe was devoid of any decoration, and just one glance was enough to give off a suffocating feeling.

Cassius Dela, the patriarch of the Darkwing family.

Cohen slowly stepped into the conference room, glanced at the four clan leaders for a while, suppressed his emotions, and sat down next to Aziz without making a sound. Aunt Jialin also sat down next to Cohen.

Aziz said with a faint smile:

"Although you're probably already familiar with this, I'll still introduce it to you—"

King Eifine, Lord of Shadows, Son of Prophecy, Successor of the Ancient Pirate King, Korn Corleone!

This opening introduction alone was enough to elicit astonishment from the four clan leaders.

A descendant of the ancient pirate king?
When did Cohen acquire this additional identity?
For transcontinental business organizations, maritime transport has always been of paramount importance in trade and transportation.

Therefore, when Yann Hughes, the descendant of the ancient Pirate King, first began to rise to prominence, the higher-ups of the Pale Wings Five Wings Clan paid close attention to him.

The importance of a future Pirate King who can unify the Endless Sea to the Pale Wings is beyond doubt.

If it weren't for the recent busyness, Pale Wings would have even sent someone to contact this new Pirate King.

Cohen revealed his other identity to the four patriarchs, something he had discussed with Aziz beforehand.

In order to gain an advantageous position in such negotiations and cooperation, one must demonstrate one's own strength and influence.

Cassius, the patriarch of the Darkwing family, stared at Cohen for a moment, then asked in a deep voice:
"As far as I know, the ancient pirate king was named Yann Hughes, a descendant of the fifty-eight demon gods Ami."

Cohen replied calmly:

"The true descendant of the demon god is named Gilworth, and he is my subordinate."

To deal with the navy of the Kingdom of Ceylon, and also to prepare for future changes on the continent, I borrowed his identity.

A subtle expression appeared on the face of Fagin Child, the patriarch of the Purple Wings family, as he asked:

"Are you Yann Hughes?"

Cohen replied:

"Hughes is my mother's surname."

Whitey Scarlett, the patriarch of the Bloodwing Clan, then asked:

"So, you still possess the knowledge of how to build ghost ships and the legacy of the ancient pirate king?"

Cohen nodded in agreement.

A strange look appeared in Clarissa Montoya's eyes as she asked:

"I heard that Pirate King Yann Hughes is also the fiancé of Princess Grace of the Eastern Empire."

As far as I know, Isabella and Grace have always been best friends.

Grace's Fiery Red Lips Merchant Guild was actually established with the help of our little Isabella.

The relationship between the three of you... is a bit complicated.

It's like they're rubbing salt in the wound. Cohen never expected that the Silverwing family's first reaction after learning he was the successor of the Pirate King would be like this.

That's a bit too gossipy.

Aziz, standing to the side, moved his lips slightly, his gaze subtly sweeping over Aunt Jialin beside him. He thought to himself, "You'll probably be even more confused once you find out about the relationship between Jialin and Cohen."

Cohen suppressed his emotions and said calmly:
"My engagement with Her Highness the Princess is a form of cooperation."

Besides, this doesn't seem to have anything to do with our negotiations.

All four clan leaders fell into deep thought; Cohen's other identity had disrupted their plans.

The other party is actually the successor of the Pirate King, a king who is very likely to unify the Endless Sea... This makes the negotiation even more significant.

Yesterday, Cohen told the representatives of the Four-Winged Clan that even with their orc legions and divine and demonic equipment, they could not cope with the changes on the continent.

This statement left the patriarch of the Four-Winged Clan somewhat skeptical.

However, their belief that the other party was the Child of Prophecy still led them to decide to make the trip themselves and see what the other party had to say.

The result surprised them right from the start.

The fact that the other party was a successor of the Pirate King was a complete surprise to them.

The atmosphere in the reception room became much more strange. After a moment of silence, Darkwing Cassius asked in a deep voice:
"I heard from Pacino that His Majesty seems quite pessimistic about the future turmoil?"

With a smile on his face, Cohen spoke words that caused the four clan leaders' expressions to change slightly:

"I'm pessimistic about your future, but as for Effie and me... I'm still full of confidence."

Aziz coughed lightly, signaling Cohen not to be so aggressive.

Fagin, concealing his emotions, asked:
"Now that the four of us are here, we hope Your Majesty will speak frankly."

Cohen took a sip of tea and said slowly:
"About two or three years from now, the gods will descend upon the continent and jointly announce a covenant of the gods."

I cannot disclose the contents of the alliance for the time being, but I can tell you that once this alliance is announced, the mainland will be plunged into an unprecedented upheaval.

Listen carefully, all countries on the mainland will enter a state of war.

The entire continent will be engulfed in flames of war. Do you four clan leaders think you'll still be able to conduct business peacefully then?

The four clan leaders' faces turned somewhat grim. They had anticipated the changes to come, but Cohen's words still shocked them greatly.

A major war in which all countries will participate?

Even the ancient war between gods and demons didn't have such a large scale.

The four men's faces clearly showed doubt, not in their doubt about Cohen's credibility, but in their questioning of his abilities.

Seeing this, Cohen didn't explain much and directly took out the three-piece set of prophecy given to him by Pope Atkinson of the Church of Prophecy: the Eye of Fate, the Hourglass of Time, and the White Robe of the Prophet.

To corroborate the truth of their prophecy.

Cohen continued:

"The reason why Cobalt Soul Academy is willing to help me is because they believe that I can help them in the future."

The four were even more shocked. If even a powerful force like the Cobalt Soul Academy, which had been passed down from ancient times, lacked confidence in the future, then what about them...?

It is an open secret that Cobalt Soul Academy helped Cohen.

Especially at the Northwest Regional Exchange Meeting three years ago, even the headmaster of Cobalt Soul Academy, Dumbledore, who was at the demigod level, made a personal appearance.

Therefore, none of the four doubted Cohen's words.

The meeting room fell silent once again.

The four patriarchs were processing the prophecy brought by Cohen, a prophecy that could change the future direction and fate of their families.

Clarissa of the Silver Wing looked at Cohen, her voice gentle:

"The Golden Wing Daughter is not only the heir of the Golden Wing family, but also the heir of the Pale Wings."

The marriage alliance between Effie and the Golden Wings is equivalent to a marriage alliance with our Pale Wings.

His Majesty Corleone surely wouldn't stand by and watch his wife's business empire crumble.

Cohen chuckled and said:

"Of course not. In fact, I called the four clan leaders over to come up with a proper solution."

The four clan leaders all looked at Cohen.

Cohen slowly uttered two words:
"Rooted in the nation."

The four looked surprised, and Fagin of the Purple Wings asked in a deep voice:

"You want us to seek refuge with the Central Empire?"

Cohen shook his head slightly:

"No, you can choose a country of moderate strength that is easy to control."

They moved their family to this country.

Shrink industrial scale and convert all fixed assets into military resources or cash to support the country's development.

To use the power of this country to participate in the great upheavals of the future.

Become the ultimate victor!

(End of this chapter)