Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 159 [It’s time again]

"You came at a really bad time."

Ethan poured a glass of wine for Carlos, who was sitting opposite him, and said.

"Can I help you with anything?"

Carlos picked up his glass and took a sip.

Yes, it was Carlos who came.

The first mate of the Poseidon.

The first person Ethan met after coming to this world.

He is also his important business partner.

In fact, this was not the first time Carlos passed by Winster since he left last time.

After all, their business needs to run and the bootleg liquor needs to be restocked.

Otherwise, the initial business, which is only renewed once every five months, would not be very profitable.

It’s just that Carlos always came and went in a hurry before. Either he was not available or Ethan was not available, so they never met.

But this time it's different, they have to rest in Winster for a long time.

In fact, in previous years, they rested and recuperated in the royal capital.

This year is different, after all, they now have business in Winster.

Still big business.

The bootleg liquor business was originally thought to be profitable, but the past few transactions had allowed them to make profits beyond their imagination.

Therefore, the captain of the Poseidon decided to make Winster his vacation destination.

But unexpectedly, Ethan ran into trouble at this time.

"No, you can't get involved in this matter."

Ethan appeared quite confident. He paused and continued.

"By the way, all expenses brothers in Winster should be charged to my account. Don't be polite."

"But...isn't all your money frozen?"

Carlos was a little worried.

"It's just some small change, Carlo, it's okay, you must have fun."

Ethan clinked glasses with him.

Carlos seemed relieved, but as he left, he couldn't help but say, "Ethan, Mr. Alberto has already done me a favor, and now we are the closest of partners. If you have any problems, I will definitely help you."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely find you if I really need you."

Ethan doesn't need Carlos for the time being.

But Carlos' arrival is indeed a huge variable.

Moreover, Poseidon will stay in Winster for a long time.

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The news that Joseph was going to hold a public trial for Ethan spread quickly.

Within a few hours, the whole of Winchester knew about it.

Ned also called: "I didn't expect him to come up with such an idea. If it's a public trial, it will be difficult for us in the Court of Justice to intervene..."

"I'm not worried about that," Ethan said.

"Oh?"

"Actually, what I want to know more now is what happened to my bank." Ethan still doesn't know why Joseph finally blocked his bank.

Eugenides has been detained.

There were no familiar people in Butan City, and for a while, it was like an information island.

One of the reasons he sent Vincent to Butan City was to try to break the deadlock. "I'm already checking this for you." Ned was a man who could hold his seat at the head of the Winster Court of Justice, so his thoughts were naturally quick.

He had already thought of this.

"Joseph acted very suddenly this time. He didn't use all his own people. He used a lot of outsiders in Butan City. Fortunately, I have acquaintances there. I believe there will be results soon."

This is good news.

"Regarding the public trial, I'll find a way. Even though the Kingdom Statistics Bureau currently has extremely high authority, and this is against the rules, there's still a chance we can transfer it back to the Trial Hall. That would be much easier to handle."

"Ah."

After Ethan hung up the phone, he thought about it and made another long-distance call.

This time, he called Pubol.

"Master Pubol, it's me, Ethan. I'm in trouble..."

And outside this phone line, someone is listening to this conversation.

The people who were listening were Joseph and his subordinate Captain Steve.

In fact, since Joseph came to Winster, he has been eavesdropping on the phones of several key figures in their homes and offices.

For example, Ethan, for example...Osvaldo.

Eavesdropping technology is not yet popular among the public or in the public security system. Only the Public Security Bureau in the royal capital has currently applied this technology.

But Joseph came from the military, and the military was the first to adopt all technologies, so naturally, they also had telephone eavesdropping technology very early on.

After listening to Ethan's call, Joseph looked at Steve and said, "What do you think?"

Steve thought for a moment and said, "He's completely flustered. Even a painter like Pubol wants help. No matter how good Pubol's painting skills are, what can he do in the tax department?"

"So, he has already lost."

After hearing this, Joseph shook his head and said, "Steve, never underestimate your enemies, especially an opponent like Ethan. A man who can rise from nothing to defeat an absolutely powerful opponent and become the underground king of a large city. In fact, he has the talent to build a kingdom. A man with the potential to be a king, how could he be so easily discouraged? How do you know he's not lying to you right now?"

Steve was stunned for a moment.

Joseph had already picked up the eavesdropping headphones again, and he was rewinding and listening to the call Ethan had just made.

In the next two days, the Kingdom Statistics Bureau's public trial of Ethan for money laundering and tax evasion continued to ferment and spread.

First, people from nearby cities came, including Butan City, Itasca City, and the more distant Hill City. Reporters from these cities all came upon hearing the news.

Because Ethan's fame is no longer limited to Winster.

After his paintings were sold for a high price of ten million in the capital, he became famous throughout the kingdom.

A rising star-like young painter was arrested for money laundering. This in itself is explosive news. Coupled with the public trial that Joseph came up with, this is definitely eye-catching news.

On the fifth day, even reporters from the royal capital came.

And it was on this day that Joseph finally announced the date of the public trial.

April 10th.

This date made many people finally understand Joseph's thoughts.

He was just stalling for time. He wanted more attention. He wanted more people to come to Winston to watch this public trial.

He wanted his success to resound throughout the kingdom.

He is the brightest star in the Kingdom Statistics Bureau.

After hearing the time, Ethan laughed, and laughed happily.

Although he was not arrested these days, he was under house arrest, and the Pauletta family was surrounded by people.

The best he could do was walk around the garden.

He was moving around in the garden at the moment, twisting his body and gazing into the distance.

Beyond the garden and the dense city lies the turbulent sea.