Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 130 [Seed]

Spring is indeed coming.

The weather in Winster is getting warmer day by day.

What made Sophia happy was that the violet seeds she planted finally broke through the soil and began to sprout.

But this was not the only thing that made her happy.

She was delighted that her life was back on track.

Her father's crisis was over, and Ethan was back. She could still drink afternoon tea in the garden as usual, waiting for Ethan to come and talk to her about art.

The only drawback may be that Ethan and his father are very busy recently and may not have time to accompany her.

But she could completely understand it. After all, a lot of things had happened in this city recently, and there were too many things that needed them to deal with.

Moreover, spring is a season of vitality.

If El could hear Sofia's emotion, he would definitely agree with this statement.

Now, even if El just sits in the office and looks at the little new buds sprouting on the branches outside the window, he can be happy for half a day.

Of course, it’s definitely not just the new sprouts that can make him so happy.

What really makes him happy is...

He is about to become the acting principal.

Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Winchester.

Even if the word "agent" was in front of it, it was something he had never dared to think about in his entire life.

In his previous life, the best vision was to be able to retire smoothly with a position in the Art Branch of Winster University and to gain some fame in the Winster art circle.

The principal was something he could never reach.

Now it is within reach.

All of this, of course, is thanks to the great Ethan.

Yes, he has now become accustomed to adding the word "great" before Ethan's name.

Without Ethan, he wouldn't be where he is now.

He felt that the most important decision in his life was answering the admission call from Ethan.

Another thing that made him happy was that the annoying Ramon had left Winster and was said to have gone to the Old World. He hoped that he would never come back.

He had originally planned to visit Ethan today, but Ethan was out today, apparently visiting an orphanage with the governor.

This made him sigh at Ethan's rising speed, and it also strengthened his determination to follow Ethan to the end.

Only by following such people can we keep moving forward, right?

Perhaps, being the principal is not his end?

Flowers are blooming everywhere in spring.

So are the flowers in the orphanage.

The full name of the orphanage is Winster Ice House. It is a newly opened orphanage, and the main investors are Ethan and John Holt.

The main purpose is to gather and raise orphans who have wandered out of San Kuangti.

The prototype of Ethan's painting "The Orphans of San Quanti", which sold for a sky-high price, is naturally also in this orphanage.

The orphanage had actually been open for quite some time, but there had been a lot of unrest in the city recently, especially during the days when Ethan disappeared, and there was a rumor that it was going to close.

Fortunately, everything is warming up now. Taking advantage of this spring season, the City Hall took the lead and organized this visit to the orphanage.

Naturally, a lot of reporters came.

In addition to official requirements, they are actually willing to pursue Ethan themselves. Ethan is now the biggest star in Winster.

At this moment, in the yard of the orphanage, under a tree with new buds, Ethan, John Holt, and of course the hunting-loving Consul Osvaldo, as well as several city hall officials, stood together under the tree and took a photo with the little girl who was the prototype of "The Orphan of San Quanti" and smiled.

After the photo session, Osvaldo naturally had to leave. After all, he was busy with government affairs and it was impossible for him to stay in the orphanage forever.

But before leaving, he still took a walk with Ethan and ate a piece of cake.

"Ethan, spring is coming. It rains a lot in Winster in spring. I remember the city sewers haven't been repaired for many years. Are you interested in helping?" "Of course. This is my duty as a citizen."

Ethan naturally knew that Osvaldo was asking for money again, but it didn't matter. He was willing to participate in something that could earn him fame.

"I knew you were the most enthusiastic. There will be a hearing at the City Hall in a few days. Remember to attend."

After saying that, Osvaldo swallowed the cake, nodded with satisfaction, and left the orphanage under the guidance of his entourage.

And Ethan was still watching him.

After a while, Osvaldo disappeared completely. John Holt came over and said, "Why, that money-grubber wants you for money too? City sewer?"

Judging from his tone, Osvaldo had already discussed this matter with him in advance.

"It doesn't matter, just some small amount of money." Ethan shook his head.

"Ethan, do we need to have another meeting?" John Holt, who was also eating cake, took a bite, wiped his mouth, and said.

After Sandro's death, many things changed.

The most important point is the territory under his command.

Even with Ethan's appetite, he couldn't swallow up so many territories and industries.

He is still digesting it slowly.

Although he is now the overlord of the Winster underground, in reality, he is still some distance away from truly controlling the entire Winster.

The bootleg liquor business has not stopped these days, but he has not held any business meetings.

So even though John Holt had a good relationship with him and they were in the same boat with Ned, he couldn't help but feel uneasy, and he couldn't help but say it out today.

"Okay, let's get together as old friends in a few days. It's been a while since we had a drink together." Ethan nodded.

John Holt breathed a sigh of relief.

At this time, a small figure came jogging from a distance.

This person is the prototype little girl, named Mia.

Mia quickly came to Ethan, held up a piece of drawing paper, handed it to Ethan, and said, "Brother Ethan, this is for you."

Ethan picked it up, looked at the small flower on it, smiled and touched her head: "Thank you, Mia, I like it very much, the painting is very good. Mia, do you want to be a painter in the future?"

"Yes, Mia wants to be a painter like her brother." Mia nodded repeatedly, her little face flushed with excitement.

Ethan touched her head, but felt someone staring at him.

He was a little boy about ten years old, who looked very similar to Mia, but his eyes looked fierce.

It was Mia's brother, Krenzo.

To be honest, Ethan was actually more impressed by Krenzo at first.

Because the child was like a hungry wolf. He snatched the bread that Ethan was about to give to Mia, protected her behind him, and stared at Ethan with great ferocity.

Looks like he's ready to attack at any moment.

"Krenzo, come here." Ethan waved at him.

Krenzo hesitated for a moment, but still walked over.

"Your sister's dream is to become a painter, what about you?"

"I...I want to be a very powerful person, more powerful than you, so that I can protect Mia." The child still seemed a little hostile to Ethan, and protected Mia behind him again.

Ethan smiled and said, "You want to be better than me? Sure, then do you want to learn how to shoot?"

"Gun?" Krenzo showed some doubt, but more of desire, he couldn't help but nodded.

"That sister will be here again in a few days. Then you can pick a few good friends and go learn shooting together." Ethan pointed at Anya who was not far away.

And the desire in Krenzo's eyes had become fiery.

This is the cornerstone of the kingdom.

(End of this chapter)