Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 300 [Goodbye, Brother]

"...As everyone knows, not long ago, I was assassinated. Although this was not the first time I had been assassinated, I was still somewhat frightened. Well, not really. I was just a little sad and couldn't understand why anyone would want to kill me. Am I really that bad?"

Havenius stood on the erected platform, dressed in a retro and luxurious suit that accentuated his extraordinary nobility, but his words and tone suggested that he was not as aloof as he seemed.

Especially his last rhetorical question, which sounded a bit aggrieved, to the point that the audience felt some sympathy for him.

"Your Highness is certainly very good!"

"Your Highness, please don't be sad."

"We will always love Your Highness."

Such comments are constantly emerging.

Havenius laughed: "Everyone still loves me as much as ever, so I'm relieved. Alright, let's get back to the point. I think you all don't understand why someone would want to assassinate me. Well, I happen to know someone who does, so let's have him answer your questions."

That's right. Today's press conference was essentially for Joseph, to make him publicly admit that he colluded with West and Johnny Blackbird to launch this assassination.

As for why, that's a question for everyone to ask.

Amidst the anticipation and confusion of the crowd, Joseph stepped forward to the front desk.

"Let me introduce myself first. I am Joseph Evans, the former Chief of the Fourth Division of the Kingdom Security Service."

After these words were spoken, the audience erupted in uproar.

Previously, it was only revealed that one of the people involved was a member of the Royal Guard, but no one expected that he would be a captain, and that this person's surname was Evans.

Few people in the capital city are unaware of the significance of the Evans name.

One of the ten most prominent surnames in the founding of the nation, they were absolute pillars of the country and loyal subjects of the royal family.

How could someone like that be involved in the plot to assassinate the eldest prince?!
What happened?
The reporters, who had already sensed the potential, were excited; this was definitely big news.

"Mr. Joseph, were you involved in the assassination attempt on His Highness Havenius?"

The reporters, who had been arranged to be in the front row, were the first to ask their questions.

"Of course, otherwise I wouldn't be standing here."

Joseph nodded.

That's a complete admission.

This intensified the discussions below.

"Why would you do such a thing? You have the surname Evans, is this your own idea, or..."

This is a very dangerous question. If the answer is wrong, the entire Evans family will be wiped out.

However, Jonas, one of the parties involved, remained calm and watched from below. He was also preparing to go on stage, where he would later play the role of scolding his rebellious younger brother.

"It's just me, it has nothing to do with my family."

After hearing this, everyone thought he was a real man.

Why did you get involved in this case? Was it due to a personal grudge, or something else?

This question goes deeper.

It is also a crucial issue to prepare in advance.

That's enough to draw some people completely into the case.

However, it shouldn't be too obvious.

Therefore, the answer to this question is also vague.

In his reply to Joseph, he said: "No, it has nothing to do with anything else. I just fell in love with a woman, that's all."

That one sentence is enough.

Because the more something is denied, the more people will naturally think about it.

For example, Joseph's background, and his possible connection to the second prince who was a powerful figure in the army.

As for falling in love with a woman, no one really believes that a scion of a powerful family would be so innocent. There must be some kind of political conspiracy involved.

People were waiting for Joseph's answer.

The reporter was waiting, and Jonas was waiting too.

He was waiting for this question before he was about to go up.

Because soon, reporters will ask, "Can you tell us something about that woman?"

Joseph would then confess that he was seduced by West, thus connecting with the rebel army of Morma and plotting the assassination together.

At this point, Jonas should have...

"Because it's my duty, your question is absurd. I'm a member of the Royal Guard, responsible for protecting the country, the King, and the Royal Family. The day the assassination happened, I took over the entire situation. Your question is too strange. Today, I'm here to recount what happened to everyone. What do you mean by that?"

As Joseph spoke, his words became sharp and his tone became agitated, as if he were about to arrest the reporter at any moment.

This statement was unexpected by everyone.

What's happening here?
Didn't we agree that the prisoner was supposed to confess today?

Why does this person look so innocent now?
Havenius's smile remained unchanged, but he slowly looked at Michelle beside him.

Michelle panicked; this was completely different from what had been agreed upon.

Jonas was very confident, and besides, he had verified it himself; Joseph was very cooperative.

So, this kid tricked everyone?

Jonas, with a serious expression, rushed straight from backstage onto the stage.

He didn't know which part of the process went wrong.

The scene of his confrontation with Joseph kept replaying in his mind.

He didn't miss a single word, sentence, or glance during their conversation this morning.

What's wrong?

The younger brother surrendered, just like everyone knows.

It was at this moment, as if he knew Jonas would rush up, that Joseph turned around and looked at his brother. Joseph, who had been furious, now had a smile on his face.

It's like a smile, saying, "See? You fell for it too."

You lose.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I would also like to add that we have indeed identified a suspect, and he is from within our Kingdom Security Bureau. He is none other than Trafford, who was previously wanted. Furthermore, I have received information that Blackbird Johnny will commit another crime today..."

Joseph finished speaking, and the microphone was finally cut off.

Michelle's mind went blank. Trafford, that guy was in trouble again. Had the second prince's men succeeded?
It’s over.

Jonas had already rushed in front of Joseph, and he was about to shout something.

Joseph suddenly approached him and shouted, "Brother, watch out!"

His shouts were so sincere and heartfelt, but his actions were completely the opposite.

He grabbed Jonas and pulled him in front of him.

Goodbye, Jonas.

Jonas sensed something was wrong; he heard an extreme whooshing sound in his ear.

A feeling of being extremely close to death permeated my entire body.

What went wrong?
In a daze, a name suddenly came to mind.

Ethan.

Isn't he just an insignificant nobody?