Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 317 [On the Water]

Whatever happens underwater.

The water was still calm and still.

Even though Johnny Blackbird has never been brought to justice, the capital remains on high alert. But as time goes by, this vigilance will gradually subside.

In particular, new events, new hot topics, and new focal points are constantly emerging.

Wangdu is a city that is good at forgetting.

It has been quite some time since the night of the typhoon and since the assassination attempt.

Now, people are more focused on Ethan's new movie.

Latest news indicates that Princess Ainbeth, who has been out of the public eye for a long time, seems to be interested in starring in this film.

No concrete information is needed; just this rumor is enough to draw all the major newspapers to the scene.

People's enthusiasm for finding out the truth behind this news far exceeded their interest in finding out where Johnny Blackbird was.

Of course, if they couldn't find the princess immediately, they could only ask Ethan.

Now everyone has realized that Ethan is actually quite easy to talk to; he will proactively contact reporters to answer any questions he is willing to answer.

This time, Ethan also took the initiative to answer the question.

"Regarding the movie, yes, Her Highness is indeed very interested in this story. The script has already been sent to her. As for whether Her Highness will ultimately act in it, that is Her Highness's decision. Of course, I am honored that Her Highness can participate."

This response undoubtedly made the topic even more popular.

The movie that Her Highness is going to star in is produced by Ethan. What does that mean?
at the same time.

Einbezee did indeed receive the script from Ethan.

When she received the script, rumors about her participation were already rampant.

Her personal maid looked unhappy and opened her mouth as if to say something.

Einbetz shook her head: "I need to read the script quietly for a while."

She doesn't really care what others say or what's going on; she only cares about what she wants to care about.

She opened the script, read it for a while, and then her face turned red.

She discovered that the script was somewhat different from what Ethan had described last time, with significantly more storyline involving one of the female characters.

This female character also has a deep emotional entanglement with the male protagonist, and they eventually get married.

What does Ethan mean by that?
Did he want him to play the female role?

Will he play the lead role?

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After delivering the script in the morning, Ethan went out in the afternoon.

He was going to meet someone.

Johnny Blackbird.

He and Johnny Blackbird hadn't seen each other for several days.

The main problem is the inconvenience. Although Ethan is currently under surveillance by various parties, he is still relatively free.

Johnny Blackbird was different; he was followed almost everywhere he went, with people constantly spying on him.

Moreover, its composition is complex.

Besides the Church of Poseidon and the Kingdom Security Bureau, there are other people secretly watching him.

Therefore, Ethan cannot see him casually.

After all, on the surface, Ethan and Johnny Blackbird had only met a few times and had some acquaintance, but it wasn't anything particularly deep.

However, today's meeting was arranged in advance by Ethan and Johnny Blackbird. The method of arrangement, of course, was not by phone.

Since the last large-scale prayer ceremony, after Ethan obtained the scale from the sea goddess Isis, he has been able to sense some of the sea goddess's followers to a certain extent.

At the same time, for some reason, he could also sense the presence of Johnny Blackbird.

So, through some kind of mystical means, Ethan sent a message to Johnny Blackbird, telling him to go to the Church of the Sea God to pray.

Ethan went too.

Since we've run into each other, it seems only natural to have a drink together.

The capital was still hot today. When Ethan drove out, he noticed that some homeowners in the neighborhood were busy installing air conditioners.

He couldn't help but nod to himself; indeed, investing in air conditioners was a good idea.

After talking with John Holt that day, he asked him to start investing in this emerging project. Now it seems that the timing of the entry is not too late. The wealthy people in the capital are still in the initial installation stage, which will bring in a good income.

When we arrived at the Church of the Sea God, there weren't many people there.

Generally speaking, unless it's a large-scale event like the last one, the number of people in the Church of the Sea God has never been large.

It could also be to avoid causing any unnecessary misunderstandings or trouble.

Just imagine, if a large number of believers gathered at the Church of the Sea God every day, anyone would feel a sense of unease.

Even though Ethan hadn't been to the Church of Poseidon for some time, many people still recognized him upon entering.

There was no way around it; the last incident had a huge impact. As one of only three chosen ones, his status and position were extremely extraordinary.

Almost everyone bowed to him.

Someone else said, "Mr. Ethan, you've arrived. I just saw Mr. Depp here too. Is there some new divine decree this time?"

"No, it's just that I haven't come to pray for several days, so I have to come and pray now, otherwise my faith won't allow it."

Ethan answered with a smile, and casually asked where Johnny Blackbird was.

In fact, he certainly knew where Blackbird Johnny was; he had already sensed it. However, he wanted to go all the way with his act.

Guided by a devout believer, Ethan met Johnny the Blackbird in a prayer hall.

Compared to the previous Johnny Blackbird, he seems to have gradually adapted to his identity as the Chosen One of the Sea God. He has even started wearing a sea-blue robe with a religious feel, and he has even tidied his hair, making him look much more refreshing. His bandit-like aura has also dissipated a lot, and he really looks like a Chosen One.

"Oh, Ethan, you're here too?"

As soon as Ethan stepped into the prayer hall, he greeted Ethan.

The main thing is that there was another person beside him, Maurice.

Morris was clearly talking to Johnny Blackbird about something, or rather, judging from his expression, he seemed to be asking him something.

"Ethan...you're here too?"

Upon seeing Ethan, Morris was clearly taken aback for a moment, then, as if he had just remembered something, he suddenly became excited again.

"See, Depp, I told you so. You must have received some kind of divine revelation, right? Tell me, Ethan, did you sense it too?"

"Of course, but could I speak with Depp for a couple of minutes first?"

Ethan looked at the anxious and excited Morris, smiled and nodded, gesturing for him to go out first.

Morris became even more excited upon hearing this, but he suppressed his excitement, nodded, and said, "Alright, you guys talk first, I'll go out now, in a bit..."

"We'll definitely tell you later."

Ethan said it as if making a promise.

Morris left excitedly.

(End of this chapter)