Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 379 [Sophia's Redemption]

“I really can’t leave; someone is coming to pray soon.”

Ethan had intended to take Sophia out for breakfast, but it was clear she hadn't been eating well lately.

However, Sofia insisted on staying.

"What, do you really want to be a nun forever?"

"No, it's just that recently in St. Quantico, I felt very calm. I thought a lot, and I felt that I should do something."

Sofia's expression was very serious, and her words of contemplation were definitely not just empty talk.

At that moment, there was even a kind of divinity on her face.

"So you've helped a lot of people open shops here?"

“You see? This is just the first step. Those people are struggling to make a living in Winston. I’m helping them establish themselves here. Actually, I hope that the former residents of St. Quantico can come back and rebuild St. Quantico together.”

"Why did I have this idea? It's because I've thought about it a lot."

Ethan didn't force her to eat anything, sat down, and asked her.

"Actually... it's because I had a dream."

Sofia then began to tell her story.

The capital had been thrown into chaos, and Ethan had forcibly sent her back. She was furious and wanted to go back to the capital, but Ned stopped her.

In a fit of anger, she went to St. Quantico to clear her head.

At first, she couldn't calm down at all; she was always thinking about what was happening in the capital, and she even dreamed that Ethan had gotten into trouble there.

Later, one night, she had a dream about Saint Quantica.

The sage enlightened her in a dream, saying that letting go was the most important thing, and that there was nothing she could do even in the capital, so she should think about what she could do.

Moreover, he will protect Ethan.

For some reason, Sofia felt unusually at ease after hearing this.

When she woke up, she did feel a bit relieved, though of course, that didn't mean she was completely no longer worried about Ethan.

She simply understood that even if she returned to the capital, it would be useless and would only distract Ethan.

This is also why Ethan wanted to bring her back.

Let's pray for him here instead.

Sofia used to not really believe in things like faith.

After all, faith is semi-forbidden in the kingdom.

The education she received from childhood also lacked anything related to this.

However, this dream changed her, making her believe that there might really be some kind of god in the world.

She began to pray daily in the church in St. Quantico.

Later, she felt the church was too dilapidated, so she hired someone to repair it.

Afterward, she began to learn more about Saint Quantius's deeds. After learning that he had built the city alone in the snow, her admiration for this saint grew even stronger.

She felt she shouldn't just pray; she should actually do something.

She decided to rebuild the city.

Regardless of the reason.

Sofia is actually a person of action; she puts her ideas into practice as soon as they come up.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have organized a charity gala immediately after St. Quantico's misfortune.

She inherently possesses an extremely kind heart, a result of her privileged background and excellent family education.

Now, after having a dream that was almost miraculous, her goodness has been rekindled.

And so, everything quickly began.

Repairing the church was only the first step; the real focus was on mobilizing the elites of Winters to help find people struggling to make a living in St. Quantico and thus revitalize the city.

These things should have been done by the Winston City Hall.

After all, during Oswaldo's tenure, the jurisdiction of San Quanti had already fallen to Winters. The plan at that time was to rebuild first, and then gradually begin to revitalize the region.

Unfortunately, Oswaldo soon ran into trouble.

The next person to take over was Naruf, who came from the capital. Naruf did basically nothing during his three months in Winster.

He always had to ask Ned for instructions.

Ned himself was the presiding judge of the court, and he was already very busy, so the snow-covered city of Saint Quantica was forgotten.

However, Sophia is Ned's daughter, which means she is the most powerful person in Winston. With just a word from her, many things that were originally impossible to move forward were immediately put on the agenda.

As many people began to move from Winston to St. Quantico, some of the original inhabitants of St. Quantico who had been scattered elsewhere returned.

This dilapidated city is finally beginning to regain its vitality.

As its vitality returned, Sofia suddenly discovered that the entire city was beginning to exude a warm, indescribable aura of holiness.

It was as if Saint Quantius sensed the city's revival and, in turn, revived himself.

This change surprised Sofia; she truly felt as if she had become connected with something mysterious.

She went to church to pray that very night, and also to pray for Ethan.

She felt that if Saint Quantica truly existed in some sense, perhaps she could indeed protect Ethan.

as predicted.

Soon, good news from Ethan arrived in the capital.

Sofia knew, of course, that this was not her achievement alone, but she was certain that her prayers and everything she had done for the city were worthwhile.

So she eventually decided to become a real nun, coming to the church every day to pray and help many people who came to the church with their problems.

She loves this life and doesn't even want to leave.

Except when I think of Ethan.

Sophia had naturally heard the news of Ethan's return, and her first thought was to go and greet him.

However, considering that he hasn't contacted me at all in so long, even just by writing a letter would be nice.

She was very angry.

I might as well stay in Saint-Gobain and not leave.

She also told herself that even if Ethan really came to St. Quantico, she would resolutely refuse to see him or speak to him.

pity.

All that persistence was rendered useless in that instant.

When she finally met Ethan, she felt she had so much to say, so much to miss, so much to worry about, and so much she wanted to share with him.

Unable to resist any longer, she threw herself into Ethan's arms.

Looking back, she really didn't know how she had taken on such a heavy burden.

From a young age, she was taught that girls should never take the initiative and should be reserved.

This is the refinement of a nobleman, and also a way to protect oneself.

She didn't know how her father would view her behavior, but right now, she was very happy.

"I'm sorry, Sophia. I shouldn't have sent you back to Winster without telling you anything."

At this moment, Ethan finally apologized very seriously.

Sofia was completely lifeless at this point.

“I understand, Ethan.”

"So, as compensation, how about I invite you to be the female lead in my movie?"

"it is good!"

Sofia's eyes widened.

(End of this chapter)