Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 211 [A Discussion of the Underground Structure of the Royal Capital (Part 2)]

The kingdom has been developing rapidly.

Therefore, everything is constantly changing.

Decades ago, there was no Western Bandit Party in the capital.

Because decades ago, the West was still under development. Back then, cowboys were galloping freely across the western wilderness, exchanging gunfire in the streets of town after town, with no energy left to look further afield.

But as the westward expansion gradually came to an end, the cowboys who roamed the old days also lost their hunting grounds.

Some of these people lived out their lives in the West, while others, still restless or unable to find a way to survive, continued to live a life of constant danger.

A large portion of them wandered to the capital.

These people all had an extremely close connection with the West, and their characteristics were also very obvious. They always wore cowboy hats, carried revolvers, and were always ready to duel with others, as if they regarded the capital as the new West.

This group is very driven and has been tearing apart the territories of the old powers for years, with the Mafia suffering the most severe losses.

Then there were the Old World immigrant gangs.

Although this group of people came from the Old World like the early Mafia, they were not the same kind of people at all.

Because they are not bound by family blood ties.

They are more focused on the label of "Old World". They only recruit members from the Old World. No matter where in the Old World they come from, as long as they are new immigrants from the Old World, they are considered one of their own.

In theory, they should be very close to the Mafia, but the reality is quite the opposite.

These are the very people who are most fiercely opposed to the Mafia.

While plundering new members of the Mafia, they desperately tried to absorb the Mafia's power and incorporate them into the Old World immigrant system.

Moreover, as the kingdom prospered, more and more immigrants came, and their power grew stronger.

The result is that the Mafia, which was originally ranked third, has been showing signs of decline in recent years.

With the encroachment of Western bandits and Old World immigrants, their territory was shrinking.

After briefly explaining the underground layout of the capital, Herosh felt quite thirsty and drank several mouthfuls of iced coffee.

"What about more in-depth information?"

The situation in the capital was indeed much more complicated than in Winston, something Ethan had anticipated before his arrival.

Therefore, his strategy was to proceed gradually.

You absolutely must not get involved rashly.

Understanding every single detail is the most important thing.

However, Hlosh shook his head and said, "I'm just a journalist, how would I know anything more?"

"You should know this precisely because you are a journalist."

Journalists are the mouthpiece and eyes of a city.

Helosh couldn't help but raise his hands, as if to surrender.

"Prepare a detailed list for me before 8 p.m. tonight. I'm staying at the Afuponia Hotel in Dongcheng."

Ethan, however, did not allow him to refuse. Saying this, he stood up, straightened his collar, and walked towards the door.

Hlosh opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

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Ethan's schedule was actually quite busy today.

After visiting Helosh in the morning, he planned to look at houses in the afternoon.

Finding accommodation is also a very important thing.

Of course, having promised Sophia beforehand, they first went to the house that Sophia's mother had gifted to her. Just the location of this property alone demonstrates Sophia's mother's extraordinary status in the capital.

Central District.

The central area is home to the royal palace, parliament, the prime minister's residence, and many other government agencies.

Those who can live in the central area are all either rich or powerful.

Houses in this area aren't just expensive; you also need status and position to even consider buying one.

Not to mention, Sofia's house is a detached house with a garden.

Even across the river, one can see a corner of the royal palace in the distance.

The decoration and interior of this house are top-notch luxury, something most people could never have in ten lifetimes.

"How is it? Pretty good, right?"

Sophia showed Ethan around and said excitedly, "I haven't stayed here for a long time. I only came twice when I was a child. You can choose any room you like. There are eight guest rooms in total. Of course, if you want, Ethan, you can also stay in the master bedroom."

Having left Winston and Ned's side, Sophia also became bolder.

"Oh, and there's also a driver, you can choose any room you like."

Anya resisted the urge to roll her eyes and said thank you.

Of course, Ethan didn't actually stay there in the end.

His original plan was to buy a house near Sofia's, but now it seems impossible.

He can't buy a house in the central area yet.

However, he had already sent John Holt to look at houses earlier.

John Holt looked at several nice properties in the harbor area.

The so-called port area is Dongcheng District, which is a very good location in the capital, second only to the central area.

It is the residential area of ​​many big businessmen and newly powerful elites.

Upon hearing that Ethan didn't want to stay, Sophie immediately became unhappy, her little face falling: "I don't care, I want to live here too. It's too boring for me to live alone."

“Alright, then, please choose any of the guest rooms you like, Miss Sophia.”

Anya finally found an opportunity to retaliate, and replied with a smile and politeness.

And just as Ethan's car drove through the bustling streets of the capital, a pair of eyes were silently watching.

Later, at a manor located in the central area.

A servant walked quickly but silently along the garden path paved with fine, colorful stones, and finally arrived at a greenhouse located deep within the garden.

I knocked gently on the door, and after a while, I heard someone come in.

The servant opened the door cautiously, head bowed, not daring to look at the noblewoman tending to the flowers and plants, and whispered, "Madam, Miss has arrived in the capital."

"Oh? She came alone?" The noblewoman casually trimmed a dahlia branch, her tone calm and enigmatic.

"No, she came with a young man, and this morning she went to the house you gave to the young lady."

The servants became even more cautious.

"man?"

"I have already sent people to investigate this person's background. Based on observations, it seems that Miss is... somewhat fond of that person."

“My daughter is grown up and I can’t keep her here forever. But now that she’s in the capital, I, as her mother, have to take care of her. Get the documents to my desk as soon as possible.”

As the lady spoke, she gently cut off the flower branch.

(End of this chapter)