Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 105 [A Dance]

The New Year is coming.

It is rare that there is no snow in Winster at this time of year.

At around three o'clock in the afternoon, Ethan was already at home choosing a dress to wear to tonight's dinner party and preparing New Year's gifts.

In fact, he had already bought the New Year gifts a few days ago, but he still had to carefully decide who to give them and what to give them to.

For example, Consul Osvaldo.

He had inquired about the man's hobbies and knew that he liked classical music and hunting, so he bought a lot of records and special hunting rifles in advance.

But in the end, he chose an alchemical hunting rifle made of living flames, which had a special feature that could give it extra lethality against wild beasts.

This unique item that cannot be bought outside will probably leave a good impression on Osvaldo.

After choosing the gifts, Ethan changed into a calm and elegant dark black suit, paired with a gorgeous patterned tie. The time had already been pushed to four o'clock in the afternoon.

It's time to go out.

The New Year's Eve dinner was held at the City Hall. After all, it was a very formal official dinner and was not held in the North Sea Star.

After going out, Ethan did not go directly to the city hall, but went to Sophia's house first.

Because Ned was also busy today, he asked Ethan to pick up Sophia.

Sofia wore a very eye-catching silver evening gown today and looked like a princess.

With Ethan's help, she got into the car and greeted Anya in the driver's seat: "Thank you, Miss Driver."

If Ethan hadn't noticed it before, these days he could clearly feel the friction between the two women, or it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a war.

Sophia always calls Anya "Miss Driver" intentionally or unintentionally.

Anya never gave Sophia any good look and often rolled her eyes impatiently.

Ethan could only pretend not to see it.

Five p.m.

Ethan finally arrived at City Hall.

It was already getting dark, and many vehicles had gathered in front of the city hall.

Today's New Year's dinner will bring together most of Winster's upper class.

Ethan had become quite famous among the upper class in Winchester since the last charity dinner. When he got out of the car, many people greeted him.

There was talk about whether he had any new works.

There was also talk about his investment in San Quanti.

Before they knew it, these people had already treated Ethan as one of their own.

In contrast, Sandro, who was ignored by everyone as soon as he got off the car, seemed to have become an old man abandoned by the times.

Ethan naturally saw Sandro, but did not go forward. He just nodded slightly at him.

If the previous confrontations between Ethan and Sandro were all underwater, then this time it was undoubtedly a confrontation above the water.

Sandro was completely suppressed by Ethan.

It was getting dark.

The New Year's Eve dinner finally began.

Today's event was of high standard, as Winston's most famous orchestra was invited to perform at the dinner.

It is true that Winster does not have much of an artistic atmosphere, but this orchestra is quite influential. It has performed in the royal capital and is ranked among the best in the entire kingdom.

The atmosphere of the entire dinner was quite elegant.

At around seven o'clock, Governor Osvaldo finally appeared. He came to the stage and began to commend this year's outstanding contributors and present them with medals.

Ethan was naturally among them.

He had learned this a few days ago.

However, he had spent so much money on San Quang Ti and had spent a lot of money on the management, so he deserved to receive this medal. On the contrary, Sandro was not included in this list.

It is said that he was a frequent recipient of this medal in the early years.

After presenting the awards, Osvaldo briefly talked about the outlook for next year, focusing on developing San Quanti and rebuilding it into a city that would support and support Winster.

In fact, everyone can understand his subtext. He just wants to take this opportunity to swallow San Quanti and become a part of Winster.

If he succeeds, it will undoubtedly be a very important achievement for him, and then promotion to the royal capital will not be a problem at that time.

There are fewer people attending tonight, namely the people from the Sun Church.

Osvaldo didn't seem to invite them.

But this is normal.

Because Ethan investigated them after the last charity dinner.

The black cardinal Casar seemed to want to participate in the reconstruction of San Quanti, but Osvaldo refused, so they had a very unpleasant argument.

Ethan had read the parchment book, so he was familiar with the history of that year.

Back then, the Church of the Sun and the Kingdom were willing to go to war to fight for control of the New World, but were eventually completely defeated and fled the New World.

It would be a dream to think of coming back like this now.

Osvaldo is also a shrewd enough politician. He will not leave any handle for others to exploit.

Time slowly moves forward.

The atmosphere at the dinner was extremely warm.

Music, dance, happy men and women.

Ethan looked at the dancing figures on the field and thought of a girl who was still enjoying the breeze outside.

So he sneaked out of the venue before Sofia found him.

Outside City Hall, in the parking lot.

Anya sat in Klaus's rifle and did not go to the reception room to wait, smoke and chat like other drivers.

She chose to stay here in a daze.

The sound of music was faintly heard coming from the town hall, and so was the noise.

Anya felt a little... lonely?
Lonely?
She didn't know either, and it seemed like she had never had that kind of thing.

She has always been like this since she was a child.

"咚咚-"

Suddenly someone knocked on the car window.

Anya was startled and looked up, only to see Ethan standing outside.

"Master, why are you here?" She opened the car door, a little surprised.

Ethan bowed slightly, extended his hand, and said, "Beautiful lady, may I have the honor of asking you to dance with me?"

"I... I can't dance, master." Anya said blankly.

She is good at killing people, but she is not familiar with dancing.

"It's okay, I don't know how either. Come on." Ethan grabbed her hand and started dancing in the empty parking lot.

In response to the soft music coming from the town hall and the faint moonlight in the sky.

If there is one person in this world who can celebrate these short few months of time-traveling life with Ethan, it is only Anya.

The old year is about to pass and the new year is about to come.

On this last night of the old year without snow, many people are sitting in front of the fireplace or in front of their wine glasses in the dark night, silently counting the days of their past lives.

(End of this chapter)