Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 239 [A Trip for Four]

A terrifying night.

In the end, Vasini escaped with only two or three men; the rest were left behind in the mansion in Susa.

Vasini stayed in the sanctuary all night and did not come out.

When it got light, nothing happened outside.

It's also possible that his stab last night did indeed injure Karst, rendering him unable to pursue.

In any case, the situation has become very bad.

He didn't know where Karst came from, but his intuition told him that they must be members of Uttahan.

In that case, Uttahan will be able to regroup.

Add to that the unkillable monster, and the great advantage we've just gained could be completely lost.

But it might not be a bad opportunity.

The situation, which had quickly become ambiguous with Luca's death, was about to become simpler again.

That is, we must unite and obey his orders alone.

After daybreak, he quickly gathered everyone together and announced what had happened the night before, especially the death of old Carney.

At the meeting, he spoke with utmost solemnity and sorrow as he recounted the news of old Carney's death.

They said he was a highly respected and virtuous man, and that Susa was a despicable villain who launched a sneak attack during negotiations.

In the end, it was old Carney who covered for him and helped him escape.

However, old Carney remained there forever.

“We must avenge him, my godfather. This is a blood feud, and it is also a warning. Uttarakhan is not dead yet. They are still in the shadows, watching us all the time. We must unite firmly!”

Vasini looked at everyone.

No one dared to look at him.

This once unreliable young man, who had spent many years adrift at sea, has become a tough leader.

Even those present might have had doubts.

Or perhaps they simply know the truth, that last night, old Kani actually took Vasini to his death.

Now it's old Carney who's dead; there's definitely something fishy going on.

But who dares to say that?
"To ensure everyone's absolute safety, starting today, I hope everyone will remain in the sanctuary, and I will protect you until Uttarhan is completely defeated."

In order to completely bind this group to his cause, Vasini has resorted to any means necessary.

If old Carney were still here, he might be able to offer some suggestions.

Now, no one is speaking.

"If everyone has no objections, let's pray together."

Vasini didn't wait for anyone to speak before turning and heading into the shadows.

He must continue to pray.

After last night, God did not favor him for the time being, which made him a little anxious, but he firmly believed that God would not abandon him.

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In fact, Ethan was sleeping.

The exertion from last night was too great; even though he slept until the afternoon of the next day, he still felt a bit out of sorts.

After drinking Anya's hand-ground coffee, Ethan finally regained some of his energy.

He also heard the prayers coming from Vasini, but did not respond to them for the time being.

Because responding is also a form of energy expenditure.

Jackson called again midway through the auction to discuss the auction details, mainly the issue of who to invite.

Because Ethan's social circle in the capital has recently expanded, and he's even been able to attend the princess's banquets—something Jackson can't access—he wanted Ethan to help him make connections.

"Your Highness?"

Ethan couldn't help but feel a little strange when he thought about what happened that night.

"I will try my best."

If the princess could also attend, the auction would definitely attract even more dignitaries, and naturally, the prices would be even higher. After hanging up with Jackson, Ethan dialed Joseph's number.

"What, you want to treat me to dinner?" "You should treat me to dinner, tonight."

"No problem, I haven't been there for several days anyway."

Although the matter in the South District was also Ethan's own business, since Joseph had spoken up, he couldn't just be told to do nothing.

The immortal being is so troublesome that he still needs some help.

After setting the time, Ethan still felt tired, so he simply leaned back on the sofa, drinking coffee and looking at the sea view.

If possible, I might even bring over that ascetic's staff.

After thinking for a moment, Ethan whispered a few words to Anya.

This scene was witnessed by Sofia, who had just woken up from her afternoon nap. She widened her eyes, seemingly a little angry: "What are you whispering about behind my back again?"

"Nothing much, we're just discussing where to eat tonight."

Ethan was just making things up.

"Where?"

Sofia, however, continued to stare wide-eyed and press for an answer.

"How about we go to my senior's place for dinner?"

“Senior Sister West?” Sophia considered for a moment and nodded.

"I like her garden, so let's go there. I'm going to change my clothes."

At this moment, she seemed to have forgotten what had just happened.

Changing clothes is a troublesome thing for women, and by the time Sofia was all dressed up, it was already evening.

Fortunately, Ethan's popularity has waned recently, and fewer reporters have been staking out to interview him. Otherwise, with Anya having to evade those reporters, it would probably have taken even more time.

But by the time they finally reached West's Secret Garden, the sun was already setting.

Before Ethan even got out of his car, he saw Joseph's car already parked outside—it was that Viden Pegasus again.

But it seems he has already gone inside.

Ethan couldn't help but shake his head; this guy seemed to be truly infatuated with his senior sister.

But once he got into the garden, he realized that things were not so simple.

Because he also saw another person.

"Senior sister, I brought one more person with me today."

Ethan strode in, his tone still friendly.

"Ethan..."

Joseph spoke first, calling out to Ethan and winking at him, as if giving him a secret signal.

But it was too late; Ethan had already seen the person.

Princess Einbeze.

Why is she here?

Ethan didn't quite understand at first.

In particular, the moment he saw her, the events of that night began to replay in his mind.

"..."

"Ah, Ethan, it's you! How do you know about this place?"

Einbezez seemed to have thought of it too, and her face flushed slightly.

Especially when paired with her natural charm, she truly exudes an irresistible allure.

This scene, set in the dark garden, possessed an indescribable charm and ambiguity.

It's obvious to anyone that there seems to be something going on between them.

"Ethan, who is this?!"

Sofia was already gritting her teeth, and she also took Anya's arm.

Although Anya's face remained expressionless, she narrowed her eyes slightly.

What... what exactly is going on?
Ethan looked up at the sky.

(End of this chapter)