Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 290 [The Wind Blows West]

"Have they figured out what they're up to in there?"

Just as the waves were surging inside the cathedral.

The members of the Royal Guard, who were blocked outside the parish, were extremely anxious.

They belong to the Fifth Division of the Operations Department of the Kingdom's Security Bureau, and their main responsibility is to monitor religious activities within the kingdom.

In the capital, their department was essentially dedicated to monitoring the Church of the Sea God.

For many years, their department had been the most relaxed, because the Church of Poseidon was indeed very dutiful and never did anything excessive.

Abnormal events are so rare that they might only occur a handful of times every ten years or so.

But who knew they would be so unlucky? After so many years of peace, such a big thing suddenly happened.

The waves are surging, and there is a possibility of a typhoon.

The higher-ups have given a strict order: we must find out the truth as soon as possible, or we'll be fired.

Their department has been idle for so many years and is severely understaffed. They could have borrowed some people from other departments.

Unfortunately, the assassination of the eldest prince happened these days, and other departments are busy cooperating with the Third Division to catch the murderer. There's no one available to transfer to them.

"There are too many of them, and we don't have enough manpower. We can't get in at all, and we can't find out what's going on..."

The subordinates reported this with some resignation.

Bauer, the head of the Fifth Division, also looked grim.

For a captain like him to personally go to the site is already quite beneath him.

The key issue is that things aren't going smoothly.

“Boss, if you ask me, we still need to ask the higher-ups for some more people. The number of believers in the Church of Poseidon isn’t huge, but it’s not small either. We don’t have enough people. We can’t have the entire Operations Department revolving around the Third Division, can we? Their affairs are important, but ours aren’t?” Bauer nodded as he listened to his subordinate’s complaints.

The Third Division handles important matters, but the Fifth Division doesn't?

Over the years, he had been suppressed and looked down upon everywhere. He had had enough. This time, he was determined to prove himself and snatch some people over.

at the same time.

Inside the Church of Poseidon.

Having received instructions, Johnny Blackbird has already published the so-called oracle.

"The sea breeze blows to the west."

He said this.

He himself did not understand the meaning of the gods.

Because that's what Ethan told him.

No one else understood what he meant.

Edwin or Hagen.

Those believers were even more confused.

But that doesn't matter. What Ethan wants is for them to not understand, to be vague and unclear, so that it will seem like a divine oracle.

With the divine decree in hand, the group began to analyze it.

"West, where is west?"

"Is it west of the capital? That's the Bis Mountains. Are we being directed into the mountains?"

"Or perhaps the West District?"

"But what are we going to do in the west?"

It was Maurice who asked this question. Maurice was, after all, a priest, and his previous status was not high, so he knew very little.

So the question he asked was clearly one that Edwin and the others felt was unnecessary to ask, and they remained silent, making even Morris feel as if he had said something wrong.

At this moment, Ethan seized the opportunity to say, "Actually, the oracle I received was 'follow the direction of the sea breeze.' Could it be that we'll only know the answer when the wind reaches the capital?"

That's a good direction. The typhoon is coming soon; maybe we really need to see where the wind is blowing. "Perhaps it would be better to wait in the western area?"

Johnny Blackbird also said something.

This was naturally a coordinated effort between Ethan and him.

At this point, Ethan's purpose became clear.

The goal is to gather all these people in the western district.

Having heard what Johnny Blackbird had to say, Edwin and the others naturally had nothing to add.

After all, Johnny Blackbird is now the closest person to God.

"Then let everyone go to the West District. Be careful not to cause too much of a commotion."

Ultimately, it was Pope Edwin who made the decision.

The remaining work will naturally be done by others. The Church of the Sea God has developed to the point where its organizational structure is already extremely detailed and clear.

The crowd gradually dispersed.

Everyone is very excited.

Because this trip was worthwhile, they did witness a new divine revelation and vaguely sensed that the gods seemed to have truly revived.

As they stepped out of the parish with this excitement, naturally, the Fifth Division of the Royal Security Bureau also noticed the situation.

They were already confused about the situation, and now they are even more worried and vigilant.

"Leave some people here, the rest of you go after them and see what they're up to."

Bauer was giving orders, but at the same time, he was already impatient to go back and snatch the people away.

Ethan and Johnny Blackbird were left in the cathedral's prayer room.

"Gentlemen, I'm afraid you'll both need to stay here and wait until the wind rises."

Hagen spoke very politely, but there was a clear implication of surveillance and control.

For the Church of Poseidon, Johnny Blackbird's current identity is special and extremely important, and he absolutely cannot be released.

As for Ethan, he is also involved, so he cannot be allowed to leave.

Ethan didn't go to see Johnny the Blackbird. Anyway, everything was already arranged, so there was nothing wrong with staying at the Church of Poseidon.

Although Johnny Blackbird was worried about West and the patients left in the underground hospital, Ethan's plan was indeed progressing slowly, and Johnny had basically guessed Ethan's next move. There was a good chance that the patients would be able to be rescued.

Then he wasn't in a hurry anymore.

Seeing how cooperative they were, Haigen didn't make things difficult for them anymore. Instead, he helped them move to a more comfortable room, prepared a lot of delicious food and wine, and even provided believers to serve them.

Since the two of them were already there, they decided to make the most of it and had a hearty meal and some wine before going to bed.

Lying comfortably in his bed, Ethan stared at the ceiling, silently calculating everything in his mind.

Everything is ready now, just waiting for the wind to blow.

However, that gust of wind was something Ethan decided on a whim last night.

He wasn't entirely certain that the wind would actually blow towards the West End.

Fortunately, he had just gained more power that belonged to Isis, so he might be able to influence this storm.

With his eyes closed, Ethan's mind was immersed in the 'Name of the True God'. Then, following the surrounding vines, he arrived at the authority belonging to the sea god, where a scale containing tears was quietly rotating.

Ethan tried to connect with it.

next moment.

His consciousness swayed rapidly, and in an instant, he found himself on a vast ocean.

However, unlike usual, the sun was shining brightly here, and some dark clouds from afar were floating in the sky above.

The sea surface also has completely different undulations; this is the Golden Sea.

(End of this chapter)