Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 144 [Hrosh's Determination]

Hrosh knew he had completely screwed up again this time.

It felt bad, but he seemed to be used to it.

When did it start?
It seemed that it had been like this since he was a child. He could never accomplish what he wanted to do, and failure always surrounded him. Even when he later awakened the true name of the Eye of Truth by chance, he was not very successful.

As an independent journalist, his reports did not cause any major response, so his real name remained somewhat stagnant.

His dream was to open a newspaper of his own, but that was just a dream. The goal was too far away. Now, let alone opening a newspaper, he would soon be unable to pay the rent.

This time he had thought of taking a risk and getting an interview with Ethan, using this opportunity to find a way out.

Everything was going well, whether it was stealing other people's identities or talking with Ethan.

In the end, people found out.

What a failed life.

Helosh was a little discouraged, but he immediately gathered his strength and began to deal seriously with the Fengcui specialty, seafood risotto, in front of him.

I have to say that the food at Fengcui Family Restaurant is really delicious, and most importantly, it’s cheap.

He has been eating here for several days in a row. He eats very seriously and doesn't miss any grain of rice.

Because he never wastes, mainly because he is poor.

After swallowing the last grain of rice on the plate, Helosh felt a little unsatisfied, but when he thought of the money in his pocket, he gave up.

He was about to get up to pay the bill when someone sat down in front of him.

"Please, two more risottos and two glasses of grape water, all on my bill."

The so-called grape water is actually wine, but now that grape bricks are legal, the water soaked with it is also legal and no one will check.

"Ethan...Mr., why are you here? What's the matter?"

Helosh looked at Ethan who suddenly sat down cautiously, feeling a little worried.

He has collected a lot of information in Winster these days. The man in front of him appears to be a newly rising great painter, but in fact he is the biggest mafia boss in Winster.

Could it be that I angered this person by pretending to be someone else to interview him that day?

"Oh, don't be nervous. I just happened to be passing by. I heard there's a very good hometown restaurant here. I happened to meet you and you seemed hungry, so I'd like to treat you to another portion."

Ethan said with a smile.

But Helosh couldn't believe these so-called coincidences.

But he didn't dare to get up, so he could only wait for the food to come and start eating.

After eating, he drank the glass of grape water with a determination as if he was going to the execution ground.

Ethan ate slowly and leisurely. He had only finished half of his meal when he nodded slightly and said, "It really is the authentic Fengcui flavor. Are you full? Would you like another helping?"

"No, thanks." Helosh couldn't help but burp and looked at Ethan. "Mr. Ethan, thank you for lunch. So what do you want to talk to me about?"

He was a little desperate.

"This is the first time I've seen the real Eye of Truth." Ethan put down the spoon and stared at him with interest.

"Uh..." He Luoshi was a little at a loss.

"The Eye of Truth seems to be very mysterious in general," Ethan said again.

Indeed, most of the Eyes of Truth are mysterious, but there are also some that have fallen on hard times, like him.

He usually focused on the grassroots and people's livelihood, but these things were of little value to the Eye of Truth. They wanted the information, people, and events of the True Name. This meant that he would receive little attention and investment, and could not enter the core of the Eye of Truth.

"I'm actually here to discuss a business with you."

Ethan said, wiping his mouth and taking another sip of his after-dinner drink.

"What business?" Helosh didn't expect Ethan to say that, but he finally felt relieved.

"I know you've always wanted to have your own newspaper, right?"

These words made Heluoshi panic.

Why does it seem like I can see into the heart of this young man opposite me?

Obviously, he is the eye of truth, he is the one who can observe everything.

"I……"

"You don't need to answer so quickly. I'm giving you a chance now. If you help me do something, I'll give you one million gold ryen regardless of whether it succeeds or not. If you succeed, I'll invest in your newspaper and let you have your own foothold in the capital."

Ethan swirled the remaining wine in his glass.

His words sounded like the whispers of a demon to Hrosh.

In particular, he was well aware of the other party's identity.

"Can I...can I know what it is first?"

"No." Ethan shook his head, then added, "If you agree, you must first sign a soul contract with me, promising not to tell anyone about this. Even if you fail and are caught, you can't say a word."

Although Ethan still didn't say what it was, being caught had already made Helosh feel nervous.

really……

Is it something illegal?
"Can I... go back and think about it?" Helosh swallowed.

"No." Ethan shook his head. "You either agree to me here or refuse me. My time is precious. I want to know the answer first."

This made Helosh even more nervous, and he couldn't help but start looking outside. Ethan's famous Klaus Lance was parked on the street outside, and there seemed to be suspicious people looking at this side in the streets and alleys.

Even the waiters in the restaurant seem to have problems...

"Don't worry, even if you reject me, I won't kill you. Do I look like the kind of person who would kill people at the drop of a hat?" Ethan seemed to see through his heart.

Hrosh wanted to say yes, but he didn't dare.

"Hrosh, I know you're a good person. You care about the poor and have compassion. I do too. You've seen my paintings. So, although this is illegal, it's definitely a good thing. It's to punish the bad guys and expose the darkness."

"I..." He Luosh was completely shaken, but he still had one last concern.

"I'm afraid I can't do it well."

"Then do it." Ethan suddenly grabbed Hrosh's arms and stared at him. "Hrosh, I've read your information. Although you've always failed, it's just that you lack confidence. You're smart and you know when to go. Don't always belittle yourself. You have to believe that you can do it, or are you going to live a mediocre life like this for the rest of your life?"

Hrosh continued to swallow.

He knew that the person sitting in front of him was indeed a demon, and his words were so tempting.

It makes so much sense.

Does he want to live like this forever?
No.

"Okay, I promise you."

(End of this chapter)