Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 276 [Let's Go]

Ethan soon learned something.

Joseph has been suspended pending investigation.

The reason given was that they were colluding with rebels.

"Do you often go to a restaurant called West's Secret Garden?"

"Yes, what happened to that shop?"

“The shop owner, West Wallis, has close ties with the rebels in Morma. I came back to purge these people, and the assassination attempt on the eldest prince is also suspected to be the work of these rebels in Morma.”

Heisenberg spoke while looking into Ethan's eyes.

"you do not believe me?"

Ethan realized his intentions.

"The information shows that West was also Hughes Durden's student, meaning she was your senior."

“You should know what kind of person I am, Heisenberg. I only care about making money, and there’s really no need for me to get involved in this kind of thing.”

"That's why I'll protect you, out of consideration for our past camaraderie. But you also know very well that your background is anything but clean. The Royal Security Service can easily obtain your information, and you have many enemies, Johnny being one of them. They've already started their operation, and today they want to take you and Joseph down in one fell swoop."

Ethan was silent.

He truly hadn't expected things to turn out this way.

The capital was indeed a huge, bottomless pool, far beyond what a small pond like Winster could compare to.

You have absolutely no idea what's underwater, or which gentle breeze might eventually swallow you whole.

Where is Joseph now?

“He’s still being interrogated, his troubles are even greater, and his family doesn’t seem to intend to protect him.”

"Can I see him?"

Heisenberg didn't answer immediately. After looking at Ethan for a while, he asked, "Are you sure?"

Am I the kind of person who kicks people away as soon as there's trouble?

"It's not a matter of resemblance, but in this situation, you really should get out of there as soon as possible. For example, try to find that princess. As for Joseph, you should wish him good luck."

Ethan shrugged and said, "I'm an ally of his, you could say."

"Ten minutes, at most ten minutes."

Ten minutes later.

In a temporary rest room.

Ethan met Joseph.

He seemed rather listless, but fortunately he wasn't seriously injured. After all, he was a member of the Kingdom Protection Bureau, so it was unlikely that he would directly take action.

"I thought I would never see you again."

"Am I such a cold-hearted person in your eyes?"

Upon hearing this, Joseph seemed to remember something, his eyes flickered, and then he shook his head.

"It was my older brother. My older brother betrayed me."

he said afterwards.

"Your elder brother?"

Ethan hadn't expected this answer.

"Isn't it ridiculous?"

Joseph gave a self-deprecating smile.

"This is my family, the Evans family. This family name has no unity, only backstabbing and killing. The ultimate winner is the only Evans."

"But……"

Ethan was puzzled; this was clearly not something his older brother could accomplish.

“My elder brother, or rather, my father, chose the eldest prince. This was a betrayal, and I am the price of that betrayal, the sacrifice.”

"You mean..."

Ethan frowned.

The waters in this matter are indeed terrifyingly deep.

The Evans family were originally staunch supporters of the second prince, and Joseph's smooth rise in the military was also due to the prince's backing. Even his appointment as director of the Kingdom of Winster's Bureau of Investigation was a result of the prince's influence.

The second prince has always been at odds with the eldest prince.

When the eldest prince was assassinated, Joseph claimed it was a betrayal by his family.

Then there's only one answer: this assassination attempt was probably orchestrated by the eldest prince himself.

The purpose was to direct the blame at the second prince.

Is this really a battle for succession?

“My older brother knew about West's problem a long time ago, and even…”

As Joseph spoke, an expression of undisguised pain appeared on his face.

Ethan understood what he meant; he felt that West was also his brother's man, and that everything was a lie.

Indeed, it was all fake.

but……

"You can rest assured that West has nothing to do with your older brother."

Ethan wasn't sure if this counted as a consolation.

Joseph nodded, then said, "Anyway, I'm glad you came to see me, Ethan. But let's leave it at that. This isn't something you can get involved in. I can see that the princess has special feelings for you. With her protecting you, you'll be fine. As for me..."

He smiled as he said this.

“Let’s go, Ethan, let’s go back to Winster. Forgive me for what I said back then. The capital is not suitable for me, nor for you. I was wrong.”

Ethan said nothing.

"By the way, if possible... could you help me take West with me?"

Ethan remained silent.

Is this what it means for a man to fall in love?
Ten minutes passed quickly.

Joseph was taken away again.

Heisenberg returned, and looking at Joseph's retreating figure, he couldn't help but shake his head. Then he said, "Let's go. Someone has come to bail you out. I didn't realize you were so influential in the capital. The princess herself vouched for you, so you should be fine. But... leave as soon as possible. This place isn't suitable for you."

He said the same thing as Joseph.

He then led Ethan out of the temporary lounge and went to complete some formalities.

Finally, Ethan, led by an attendant of Einbetz whom he had met before, exited the vast complex of the Kingdom Guard.

Einberz's car was waiting outside.

The servant led Ethan to the carriage and then left.

Einbeze didn't get out of the car. She rolled down the window, carefully looked Ethan over, and after confirming that he was not injured, she breathed a slight sigh of relief and said, "It's good that you're alright."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

"No need to say anything. I know you haven't done anything, and I won't let anyone wrong you."

Einbeze shook her head.

Then, she hesitated slightly.

"However, I'm afraid I won't be able to see you from now on. You should also be careful. It would be best if you... left the capital temporarily and waited until this matter was over."

"I understand, Your Highness."

"Ah."

Einbeze hesitated for a moment, then said nothing more, waved to Ethan, rolled up the car window, and drove away.

Ethan stood alone at the entrance of the Kingdom Security Bureau, looking at the colossal structure in the darkness, and suddenly felt a strong urge to smoke.

Just then, a person emerged from the darkness; it was Anya.

Anya seemed to read Ethan's mind. She took out a pack of cigarettes from her pocket, took one out, and handed it to Ethan.

Incidentally, he even used his clothes to shield Ethan from the wind, which caused the fire to burn.

Ethan took a deep drag of his cigarette and then slowly exhaled.

"Young Master, shall we leave?"

"Do not."

(End of this chapter)