Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 303 [Return]

Ethan is back.

They didn't return quietly.

But it wasn't a big deal.

He simply published an interview in Herlosh’s Kingdom Observer, where he discussed his latest creative insights and his vision for film.

This report is enough.

There are no fools in the capital.

By now, everyone knows that the Kingdom Deep Observer is Ethan's newspaper.

After his defeat, the newspaper ceased operations.

What does it mean that it has suddenly resumed publication and even published an interview with Ethan?
Ethan is back.

Some people even sensed a deeper secret.

Behind Ethan is probably... the second prince.

Soon after the newspaper was published, reporters arrived at Ethan's residence and found that there were indeed people inside.

Ethan also gave an interview, telling the reporter, "I was indeed a little disheartened before, but when I was preparing to leave the capital, a typhoon came and I was stranded in the port. During the days I waited in the port, I looked at the sea for several days and then I realized a truth: life is like the sea, there are always ebbs and flows. I can't give up my artistic career completely because of one low tide, so I came back."

"Could you respond to the rumors about your identity that were previously exposed? Are you really from a Mafia family? There are even reports that you yourself are a Mafia boss. Is that true?"

The reporter's questions were also very pointed, immediately asking the most crucial question.

Ethan's situation was previously unfavorable for two reasons: one was his involvement in the assassination of the eldest prince, and the other was the exposure of his Mafia background.

"Of course, this is a topic I'd like to address, so let's just start with a brief introduction today."

Ethan certainly couldn't have been unprepared for this issue.

"Indeed, as those newspapers said, my family did organize some civilian groups in Winston. I don't deny that. That was in my grandfather's and great-grandfather's time. But it was definitely not the Mafia. It was a mutual aid alliance among workers. If you know history, you should know that in the early days of the kingdom, immigrants from the Old World did not have a good life. My family was a new immigrant. They may have been ostracized and bullied, and had no choice but to unite. My ancestors were very good at solving problems for others. By my father's generation, the union had been established, and my father was a member of the union. Those groups no longer existed. It's just that perhaps out of respect for my ancestors, people respected our family and were willing to help us with work and speak up for us, which gave outsiders a lot of misconceptions."

"So you think the previous reports were all slander?"

"I wouldn't call it slander, but rather that it's biased."

Ethan handled the situation with great composure.

These issues have actually been brought up more than once before at Winston.

However, as long as the overall situation is fine, these are all minor matters, and you can say whatever you want about them.

Previously, he was the one everyone pushed when he was down, but now that he's back, everyone is speculating that the Second Prince is behind him. So even if he says that his ancestors were orphans of the pioneer army, someone will find a way to cover it up for him.

"Actually, I really want to tell the story of my ancestors. I'm planning to make a movie recently, so maybe I'll talk about these past events."

Ethan then took the opportunity to promote his own movie.

The reporter left satisfied in the end.

Whatever he interviews today, it will be hot news in the newspaper tomorrow.

Ethan still manages to generate buzz. Even though he faced a brief crisis and almost got banned, people are still willing to listen to his news, regardless of whether he's telling the truth or not.

"Young Master, Lone Star Broadcasting called and wants to meet with you."

Just then, Anya came over to clear away the teacups and plates, and casually shared some new information.

"No problem, let's arrange it for tomorrow. And let Kevin bring Finch along too, so we can talk about the new movie."

While Ethan was pretending to leave the capital, Lone Star Broadcasting, which was also affected, was naturally shut down.

However, Ethan did not cut off their salaries; he simply gave them a break.

Unexpectedly, Kevin was even more anxious than Ethan. Before he could even contact Kevin, Kevin had probably seen the newspaper and immediately called.

Anya nodded and quietly continued tidying up.

Ethan looked at her, then suddenly hugged her gently from behind. "Young Master..."

She froze.

"sorry."

Ethan said in a low voice.

Anya relaxed and asked, "Young Master, you don't need to apologize to me."

"We were supposed to go back to Winston, but in the end, we're staying here."

Actually, I'm no longer staying here.

Judging from the current situation, Ethan will probably have to stay in the capital permanently.

He has already stepped into the vortex of the capital city.

It all started when he decided not to leave the capital and caused a huge disturbance.

He now has a stance, and even if he really leaves the capital and returns to Winster, there will be eyes watching him.

"Young Master, whatever you choose to do, I will always be by your side."

Anya leaned back, pressing herself completely against Ethan.

Indeed, in that strong wind.

On the dark sea, only Anya and Ethan stood together on the deck, watching the sun rise from the distant horizon.

And she also completed a very important step in that incident.

That's why she fired those three shots.

On a high-rise building near Golden Square.

She was impersonating Johnny Blackbird.

"Speaking of which, we haven't had a meal together with Vincent and the others. It's been a really long time since we last saw each other."

Ethan held Anya for a while before letting go, then seemed to remember something and looked somewhat annoyed.

"It's alright, the second young master shouldn't mind."

Anya continued tidying up.

That night, the group of men who appeared in the strong wind were members of the Poletta family who had traveled thousands of miles from Winster.

Vincent was leading the team.

However, Ethan was trapped in the Church of the Sea God at the time, so he was unable to contact either side.

"I've decided. I must go back to Winster after some time."

From any perspective, Ethan has to go back.

Even with telephones and telegrams, long periods of separation from the family inevitably lead to some things happening, even if the core members are all family.

The one below is not.

Moreover, he truly missed Winston and the people of Winston.

It rained again this afternoon; it seems like summer is almost halfway over.

But it seems that the hottest season in the capital is only just beginning.

That very afternoon, a military train arrived from the central region, and a group of people disembarked, covered in dust and bathed in the central sun.

The leader was young and radiant.

Adrian is back.

(End of this chapter)