Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 240 [A Strange Dinner]

West and Einbetz also know each other.

This was something Ethan hadn't expected at all.

Things inexplicably turned into a chaotic, chaotic scene.

Fortunately, nothing happened that night.

Ethan began to feel fortunate.

However, Einbeze seemed unwilling to reveal her identity, so she only said that her name was Einbeze, that she was a pianist, and that she met West at a charity event.

However, judging from West's expression, she probably knows her identity as a princess and is just playing along.

The atmosphere remained awkward from then on. Ethan had brought two girls to dinner and wanted to chat with Joseph about some specifics.

This turned into a six-person dinner party, with West joining in to eat as well.

The atmosphere at the table was fine. West was able to run this restaurant, so she had no problem with hospitality. At least there were no awkward silences, and everyone was taken care of appropriately.

While enjoying Midwestern specialties, everyone listened as West recounted why she opened the restaurant and her experiences in the Midwest.

West was originally someone who aspired to become a great painter. She went to the Midwest to gather inspiration, but after experiencing the local customs and culture, her ideas were changed.

She wanted to help some people.

“Ethan, I really like your painting ‘The Orphan of St. Quantico’ because I saw the same look in your eyes in Morma. Unfortunately, I can’t paint it. I want to help them, so I chose to give up painting.”

Morma is a region in the central part of the kingdom, one of the most famous indigenous reservations, and also a synonym for poverty and hardship.

In order to help indigenous people, especially children, West chose to give up her identity as an artist and devote herself to charity work.

She returned to open this hotel hoping to use the money earned to help those people.

Of course, she also wants to make more friends and join this public welfare cause together.

That's how she met Princess Einbeze.

Ainbetz is indeed very enthusiastic about public welfare and often attends such events. It is said that she also played a role in the recent enactment of the private land bill.

Sofia, who had previously been hostile towards Einbeze, felt only pity for the children of Morma when she heard this.

She was the one who spearheaded that auction for the victims of the Saint Quantica disaster.

“I also want to join. I have a lot of spare money that I can use to help them.”

“That would be the best, thank you, Sophia, you are such a kind person.”

West seemed genuinely happy.

Ethan and Joseph, on the other hand, made an excuse to go outside for a smoke.

They found a secluded corner and lit cigarettes.

However, Ethan doesn't smoke, so he just lets it burn on his fingertips.

"Isn't she beautiful inside and out?"

Joseph was completely captivated.

"Yes."

Ethan nodded.

"Speaking of which, you really are something else. Your skills are extraordinary from the start. I heard that Uttahan and his gang have been beaten so badly that Tefra was so worried that he didn't sleep all night."

Joseph took a deep drag on his cigarette and finally got to the point.

"Now there's a new problem."

Ethan shook his head.

"Oh?"

“There is a True Name Being of the Earth, known as an Immortal. He is extremely powerful, at least at the level of True Name Level Six. He is quite troublesome and I'm afraid I will need your help.”

"True Name Level Six?" Joseph stroked his chin.

"I understand. I can provide you with someone, a level 5 War God. Just send someone to let me know when you need him."

That's exactly what Ethan wanted to hear.

Joseph had a deeper foundation in the capital, so it was natural to rely on his strength at this time.

The conversation ended, and we had almost finished smoking.

When they returned to their room, they found that the women had become so close that they were calling each other sisters.

Ethan didn't seem to care, just listened quietly and ate some more food.

"Ethan, congratulations on holding another auction."

But he didn't expect that trouble would come knocking on his door without him saying a word.

It was Einbeze, staring at Ethan with a genuine expression of congratulations.

Ethan had no choice but to smile and nod, "Yes, thank you."

"Why don't you donate some money too? You're a very kind-hearted person."

Einbeze's words weren't really anything, but her tone really gave the impression that she was deliberately picking a fight.

It was as if Ethan had done something to wrong her.

Ethan felt a chill run down his spine. "Sister, I didn't do anything that night. It was all your doing..."

"Of course, I'd love to help those children too."

Ethan could only nod; if paying money could avert disaster, then so be it.

Wait a minute, something's not right. What disaster relief? I didn't do anything...

Sofia sensed something was wrong, but since it was a good thing and she wanted to help the children, she quickly turned to Anya, hoping she would say something.

However, Anya was not involved in these matters to begin with, so she had no reason to speak at this time.

The next moment, Einbezet took out another business card and handed it to Ethan: "This is my business card. Ethan, your help is crucial. We can discuss the specifics privately later."

Ethan saw that the business card read "Ain, Executive Director of the Morma Aid Committee." He was surprised that the princess actually enjoyed this kind of role-playing and even held this job on the side.

He could only reach out to take it.

Sofia opened her mouth wide, but didn't know what to say.

At this moment, someone spoke up: "No."

These words startled everyone, and they all looked at the person who spoke, who was none other than Anya, who had been silent.

Despite being stared at by so many eyes, Anya remained calm and said slowly, "Young Master is very busy lately and probably won't have time to meet with you. You can contact me for further matters."

As Anya spoke, she reached out and took the business card from Ethan.

Sofia's eyes lit up with admiration at the sight, while Einbeze simply smiled and nodded.

Joseph, an outsider, couldn't help but laugh. He secretly gave Ethan a thumbs up, though it was unclear what he was praising him for.

Ethan was both helpless and a little surprised. Anya was really going against common sense today, actually taking the initiative to speak up.

Seeing Anya's serious expression, Ethan could only keep his eyes down and his mouth shut.

Soon, the dinner party ended.

Everyone goes back to their homes.

Just as Ethan was about to get into the car, West stopped him, saying that the teacher had left something at the shop for Ethan to take back.

Ethan found it strange, but he still went to get it anyway.

(End of this chapter)