Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 312 [Framed]

When the sun rises, the king forgets many things.

For example, the rain that was about to fall but didn't fall yesterday evening.

For example, there were those swirling negative news stories that once shrouded Ethan.

Now, Ethan has become a star in the capital once again.

With his continued updates on his new film in the Kingdom Deep Observer, people's attention had long since shifted.

Although many people may not know what a movie is, after all, it is a relatively new thing.

But thanks to Ethan's continuous promotion, many people began to learn about the movie and started to look forward to it.

After all, Ethan is an artistic genius. He has created so many amazing works. Even if he changes to another field, but it is still art, he can still produce good things.

Moreover, he also said that this new movie will explain his family in detail and the many mysteries surrounding him that have aroused much speculation.

This makes people even more curious, as everyone is naturally very interested in such so-called secrets.

Therefore, it can be said that Ethan's movie has already become a hit even before it has been filmed.

And if future generations were to select the pioneers of cinema in this world, Ethan would definitely be among them.

In the morning, Ethan had just finished breakfast when he received a call from Pope.

The artists in the capital were overly cautious; they didn't have much contact with Ethan after his return, except for Pope and the Gallery of Mirrors behind him.

After all, Ethan was a member of the Gallery of Mirrors, no matter what.

"Ethan, I've seen those reports about your movies. To be honest, I'm incredibly interested. I wonder when you'll start filming? Can I come and visit?"

“Of course, Pubo, I am honored, and I would also like to warmly welcome any other members of the art society who would like to come.”

Ethan wanted to make his first film a success in this vast market, so he naturally wanted to make the most of his connections.

Friends in the art world are undoubtedly a good choice.

Then there are the students.

Young people are undoubtedly the biggest advocates of new things.

Actually, there is another excellent candidate, or rather, the best candidate, and that is Princess Einbeze.

Unfortunately, Ethan has never seen her since the auction.

She seems to be... grounded?
Regardless, Ethan planned to visit his teacher, Hughes Durden, today.

He hadn't seen the old man for a long time since the last incident.

Hughes was also affected by the previous incident.

This was unavoidable; West was his student, and he frequently visited West's secret garden.

Fortunately, with Michelle's death, the three shutdowns, and Joseph's return, no one made things difficult for him anymore.

Joseph had already told Ethan that he had taken Hughes back to school safely and that no one would bother him anymore.

When they go out, the reporters in the capital seem to have changed their habits. They know that it is almost impossible to follow Ethan's car, so they don't stake out him anymore. At most, they try to arrange an interview with him.

It took Ethan quite a while to finally arrive at the Kingdom Academy of Fine Arts in the West District.

The main issue is that Johnny Blackbird still hasn't been apprehended after the typhoon night, which has created a tense atmosphere in the capital. There are now checks at the entrances and exits of all districts, especially in the central area.

The West End, where Johnny Blackbird once lived, was also given special attention.

It is said that the slums have been raided frequently lately, as have the territories of the Western gangs.

Trevor was so frustrated that he could only curl up and cover his head, unable to do anything else.

Of course, the latter part was what Ethan heard from Vasini's prayer.

Besides wanting to take down Ibia Jr., Vasini also wanted to settle scores with Trevor.

After all, of those people who perished during the typhoon, Trafford was dead, and Old Man Shewyn had paid a heavy price; only Trevor remained. However, Trevor was in the West End, so there was no way to take any action against him for the time being.

After getting out of the car, Ethan navigated the campus with practiced ease and arrived at the section of the Classics Department where Hughes was located.

However, they were stopped.

They were stopped by a group of people wearing black leather jackets with three-headed dragons embroidered on their shoulders.

Someone I know very well.

The Royal Security Bureau.

at the same time.

Inside the classical building, in Hughes's office, someone was sitting opposite him.

"I've already said everything I need to say at your headquarters, there's nothing more I can say to you."

Hughes looked at the man and said, suppressing his anger slightly.

"No, no, Professor Hughes, those were what you told my colleague. I didn't hear them and need to verify them. Besides, one of your students is missing, Marcel, your prized student. Where did he go?"

The man sitting opposite him looked very mature, with a half-smile on his face, and was playing with an ornament on Hughes's table.

"I don't know, he left without saying goodbye."

Hughes shook his head.

“Professor Hughes, you should know very well who this Marcel is. You’d better think about it again, so that there won’t be any misunderstandings when we actually find him.”

"I really don't know, you can go now."

"Do you really not know, or... did you ask Ethan to hide him for you?"

The man opposite me suddenly said something like that.

Hughes stood up abruptly, finally unable to hold back any longer: "What exactly are you trying to do? Why are you dragging Ethan into this?!"

"Professor Hughes, calm down and sit down."

The man was not intimidated by him and continued to speak slowly and deliberately.

“I’ve already told you, I am Johnny Albertlin, captain of the first squad of the third division of the Kingdom Security General Operations Department. I’m ordered to investigate the whereabouts of Blackbird Johnny, and your disciples have all been in contact with this vicious traitor, so I’m afraid I must ask you to come with me.”

"What if I say no?"

"Then I'm afraid..."

Johnny was interrupted at this point.

Because the office door, which had been tightly closed, was opened.

Ethan walked in step by step, smiling as he said, "It's so lively today."

Johnny turned to look at Ethan, whose two men standing guard were about to make a move, but he stopped them.

"Oh? Mr. Ethan, you've come at the right time. I happen to have some questions for you."

Ethan didn't look at him, but looked at Hughes and said, "Teacher, don't worry, I'm here. You're not going anywhere today."

After saying that, he walked to the sofa next to him, sat down, took out a cigarette, and lit it.

"Go ahead and ask me anything."

"Marcel, where are you?"

“I haven’t seen my senior brother in a long time, I don’t know.” Ethan crossed his legs and shook his head.

"Isn't it in your house?"

Ethan narrowed his eyes.

(End of this chapter)