Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 252 [Shocking News]

"A shocking scandal within the Royal Security Service?! High-ranking officials are manipulating gangs and buying and selling human lives!"

Such a sensational headline naturally comes from the Kingdom Deep Observer, which has recently gained fame in the capital.

People have become accustomed to this exaggerated headline style, and most people's reaction is to eagerly read the content.

Often, only tabloids would use exaggerated headlines. The Kingdom In-Depth Observer is actually a tabloid, but its current reporting is not distorted and consists of big stories. Its size and reputation are expanding.

Therefore, this time, people are approaching this report with a sense of trust.

The content is actually quite simple: it's an exposé of Trafford.

The report details how Trafford manipulated Old World immigrants to form gangs, destabilize the city, and engage in the illegal sale of young girls and bloody sacrifices.

These are all facts, not fabrications, and outsiders can see that because the details are so detailed that they cannot be made up.

And it's quite simple to do this: just thoroughly torture Trafford's confidants.

Last night, after everything was over, Ethan, following the information given by Karst, arrested Trafford's henchman and handed him over to Joseph.

From now on, it's all about professionals doing what they're good at.

Then, before dawn, Joseph gave what he had obtained to Ethan, and Ethan found Helosh in his sleep again.

Helosh had just finished a feature on Johnny Blackbird and was looking for new material, so Ethan really gave him a big gift.

But after seeing this incredible gift, he was almost scared to death.

After all, this is material from the Kingdom Protection Bureau. Are they out of their minds?
In the past, Hrosh wouldn't have dared to even glance at the Royal Guard, let alone mention it; they were veritable devils.

Now he's even qualified to leak their information?
"If you're afraid, don't be a reporter."

Ethan looked at him.

"This is an opportunity I worked hard to get for you. If you don't take it, someone else will. Think about it."

This wasn't just to bluff Hroš.

Given Joseph's connections, it wouldn't be difficult to find a newspaper to report on this, but it's true that larger newspapers would likely have reservations.

If you're looking for a newspaper with enough influence, Hlosh is definitely one of the top three choices right now.

Looking at Ethan's back as he stood by the window, and at the dim and gloomy sky over the capital outside, Helosh recalled his conversation with Ethan in the restaurant.

It was that one choice that led him to everything he has now.

At this moment, just as at that moment.

"I do."

He finally made up his mind.

Perhaps, from the moment he agreed to Ethan's request to conduct an undercover investigation at the restaurant, he had already embarked on a path of no return.

"Don't worry, someone will help you withstand the pressure from above. Even if it really stops publishing, it won't be for too long."

Ethan knew what he was worried about.

"I see."

Hlosh nodded.

Thus, the latest report from this morning came about.

This report definitely kicked off the biggest buzz in the capital this morning.

It was even more intense than the episode where Ethan fought Rubens.

There's nothing we can do about it; after all, this involves the Kingdom Security Bureau.

For many years, the Royal Guard has remained submerged, like a bottomless iceberg. No one knows how many secrets it holds, and no one dares to truly touch this iceberg.

Because this is a man-eating iceberg, even if there were some unfounded rumors and reports in the past, they were unrealistic and incomplete information. For the Kingdom Security Bureau, they would not have any impact; on the contrary, they would only enhance its mysterious and terrifying image.

This time, however, it was completely naked and without any concealment, uncovering the secrets inside this iceberg. It was shocking and eye-opening enough.

The newspapers were sold out immediately and went viral.

At the same time, someone else entered the scene – the Royal Capital Security Bureau. The Royal Capital News Control Center's phone lines were also overwhelmed with calls.

Countless peers were filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred, while countless others watched coldly, waiting for the Kingdom Deep Observer, which rose like a comet and was destined to fall like a meteor, to plunge into the abyss.

Indeed, no one thought that a small newspaper that was virtually unknown not long ago could survive after breaking such a bombshell.

The Royal Security Service is not something you can just mess with. Even the top newspapers have to think twice before reporting on it.

However, it cannot be denied that the damage caused by this report was truly astonishing.

A fierce war has begun within the Kingdom Protection Bureau.

Investigation, search, arrest.

A large crowd had already gathered inside and outside the office of the Third Division of the Operations Department.

The Ministry of the Interior had already entered the scene, but the people from the Third Division were not backing down at all, and the situation was extremely tense.

"What do you want? You're going to arrest a colleague just because of a newspaper, and a random tabloid at that? Are you crazy?!"

This was naturally said by people from the three places.

"Of course we don't just have the newspapers, we have other evidence too, otherwise why would we dare to come to the Third Bureau? Now, bring Trafford out, we want to question him internally."

"Let's see who dares to do that! Don't think you can act recklessly just because you're from the Ministry of Internal Affairs..."

Just when everything was about to erupt, someone emerged from the deepest part of the room. It was Michel, the former prince's bodyguard and now the head of the Third Department.

"Alright, stop arguing. If there's something to it, get to the bottom of it. Move aside and let them investigate."

Once Michelle spoke, no one dared to stop her.

The Ministry of the Interior immediately entered the scene.

In the end, nothing was found; the person was nowhere to be found.

Trafford is gone.

Another team that went to Trafford's house also failed to find Trafford.

Trafford ran away.

Joseph wasn't surprised to receive the news, but that wasn't important. What mattered was that Trafford wasn't with the Royal Guard.

He won this round.

He couldn't help but marvel at Ethan's strength.

This young man never disappoints; he always surprises people.

Joseph had no belief that anyone else could have done it.

Thinking of this, he called Ethan, but no one answered.

He had originally planned to invite Ethan out for dinner again tonight; after all, Ethan had helped him a lot, and he should at least show his appreciation.

Ethan isn't home right now; he's out.

Even though the entire city was stirred up by him again this morning, he didn't feel anything special.

The things that need to be done should still be done step by step.

At most, I would buy a copy of the Kingdom In-Depth Observer to read while I was on my way.

His itinerary today was to visit the broadcasting company with which he had reached an agreement. If he still owned a broadcasting company today, the public outcry would have spread even more rapidly.

(End of this chapter)