Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 332 [Hlosh raised his head]

When future generations look back on this year, they will be amazed to find that those who would influence history for the next fifty or even a hundred years miraculously gathered in the capital of the Kingdom of Antusstat, and had extremely deep connections with each other, even... love, hate, and grudges.

This year, much like the golden vintage of wine in 1844, is known as a golden year in history.

Of all these people, Ethan is undoubtedly the most dazzling.

With Ethan's new movie about to start filming and news of Princess Einbad's impending appearance in it circulating, he has inevitably become the center of attention.

Ethan was also good at creating hype, after all, he was a time traveler, and the launch press conference was born.

He chose a rather subtle place—the Kingdom Hotel.

The hotel was closed for a long time after the last assassination attempt and only recently reopened.

No one would have expected Ethan to choose this location for the launch event, because according to normal thinking, one should stay far away from here, for fear of getting involved in some trouble again.

Everyone remembers that Ethan joined the Kingdom Protection Bureau after the assassination attempt, and was almost blacklisted for a period of time, nearly having to return to his hometown.

What is he trying to do?
Not afraid of death?

No one could figure out Ethan's intentions, but unsurprisingly, attention rose again.

Some newspapers that had previously shown no interest in Ethan or avoided him have also begun to pay attention to him again.

Therefore, the Kingdom Hotel is also packed with people today.

Having made all the preparations, Hlosh, who was to be the first to be interviewed, was a little nervous.

"Are you sure there won't be any problems? Are you sure that Johnny Blackbird won't come back again?"

"Don't worry, he doesn't have the time for that."

He would be even more surprised if Ethan told him that Johnny Blackbird was about to do something else that would cause a sensation throughout the city.

"I hope so."

Helosh was still somewhat uneasy, partly because of Johnny Blackbird, and partly because he had never seen such a grand scene before.

Even though the Kingdom Deep Observer is already a cutting-edge newspaper in the capital, standing out among a host of tabloids, and although it cannot yet be considered a major newspaper, it is already a force to be reckoned with.

But Hlosh still lacked confidence; his previous experiences had been too painful, and the trauma of failure was deeply ingrained in his bones.

Even among those present today were some of the people who had humiliated him back then.

"Don't be afraid, Herosh. You are the best. Believe me, you will become the best reporter and the best newspaper expert in the capital, no, in the entire kingdom."

Ethan noticed his unease and gently patted his shoulder.

Helosh looked at him. This man had saved him from the brink of death time and time again. Every time he thought he was doomed and doomed, it was this man who reached out his hand.

So, trusting him is the right thing to do.

If he says it's okay, then it definitely will be okay.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine."

The launch event has officially begun.

Even the venue hasn't changed; it's still the same hall where the auction was held.

Ethan, along with the film's main creative team, which includes cinematographer and screenwriter Kevin, and Fincher. Of course, Ethan is also considered a key member of the creative team.

However, he originally only wanted to be a director, but now it seems he has no choice but to take on the lead role.

Because Princess Einbeth came for him.

The reporters below were dissatisfied with the lineup and posture Ethan and his team had adopted.

It was promised that a princess would be in this movie, but where is she?

So it was all fake after all?
While it's true that the princess was definitely involved in getting the press conference held at the Kingdom Hotel.

But that's not enough.

Ethan noticed their disappointment but didn't say anything more. He simply stood up, opened his arms to the crowd, and said, "Welcome, everyone. I'm sure you're all looking forward to my new movie. So, let's have the first person ask a question."

Immediately, many people in the audience began to raise their hands.

Ethan naturally chose his own man, Herosh.

Helosh took a deep breath and stood up. In that moment, he finally felt that he was standing in the light.

From that moment on, he was no longer that insignificant Hrosh.

Many people, upon seeing him, immediately showed disdain, or perhaps it was indeed the case; in any case, they remained contemptuous and looked down upon him, believing that he had only risen to his position because of Ethan.

Ignoring the stares of others, Herlosh looked up and asked, "Mr. Ethan, you previously mentioned that this is a semi-biographical film based on your family history. So, will you be filming in your hometown?"

"Of course, the scenery of Winster will definitely be included, but first, I need to film in the capital. I plan to go to the South District to film some content because I think the South District is very suitable for my story. It is also a place of suffering for new immigrants and has similar stories."

“So you also have a deep sense of humanistic concern…” Hlosh was about to continue.

Someone interrupted him: "So, Mr. Ethan, you're admitting your gangster background?"

The speaker was also a reporter, dressed impeccably in a suit, with his hair neatly combed and wearing gold-rimmed glasses; he looked like an industry elite.

Herlosh knew him too; Ted was a reporter for the Kingdom Vanguard, one of the largest newspapers in the capital.

This is a newspaper run by the royalist party; this guy's here to cause trouble.

Ethan was about to speak when Heroch interrupted, "Mr. Ted, what do you mean by that?"

“Oh? You know me? Oh, right, I remember now, Hrosh, right? You applied for a job at our newspaper. With your skills being so poor, how did you manage to get here today? It’s really…” Ted’s words were laced with sarcasm. “You ask me what I mean? Fine, I’ll reluctantly answer you. You know what the South District is, don’t you? It’s a breeding ground for gangsters. Mr. Ethan is going there to film scenes, isn’t that…”

"Shut up!" Hlosh suddenly snapped.

"What?" Ted was somewhat surprised. Had this guy gone mad?
"Do you really understand the Southern District? How many in-depth investigations have you conducted there? How many feature reports have you written? What right do you have to speak on this?"

Hlosh then quickly asked another question.

"I..." Ted didn't really have much research on this topic. "I'd like to know what the situation is like there..."

“I’ve been there 37 times, conducting in-depth investigations 37 times, interviewing 89 people, and writing 300,000 words of related special reports. I know very well what kind of place it is. Yes, there are gangs and criminals there, but there are far more innocent people. They are poor and lowly, yet they live with all their might. You don’t understand them at all, and you have no right to speak.”

As he said this, Hlosh's eyes reddened.

The entire arena fell silent, including Ted's.

(End of this chapter)