Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 173 [Captain Charlie]

The famous Captain Charles of the Poseidon.

A man who can dominate a huge ship that has great influence in the entire kingdom and even the Old World is naturally no simple person.

Captain Charlie, full name Charlie Virantis.

The surname Virantis is extremely ancient, and can be traced back to the Middle Ages in the distant Old World.

Many years ago, this surname was the ruler of the Dark Tide Islands in the Old World. They were once the most powerful plunderers on the sea, possessing a huge fleet that several major kingdoms in the Old World could not compete with.

Later, as times changed, this family lost control of the Dark Tide Islands and was forced to come to the New World to seek gold.

In the process of pioneering the New World, they gradually merged with the pioneering army of the kingdom's predecessor and became one of the first few surnames that founded the kingdom.

The kingdom's navy was created by Virantis.

Of course, this is a rumor that is not very accurate.

But it is undeniable that they played a huge role in the construction of the navy.

They also have close ties with the kingdom's political and business circles.

After so many years, the Virantis family has stopped participating in the military and politics for the past two generations and has focused on business, but their influence has not diminished in the slightest.

Because they are the leaders of the Poseidon Cult, the only religion recognized and supported by the kingdom.

Every generation of the Pope of the Poseidon Sect has the surname Virantis.

The Pope of the Poseidon Sect of this generation is Charles' brother, Edwin Verantis.

Therefore, in the entire kingdom, only their ship dared to be called Poseidon.

It was no longer just a merchant ship, it was a belief, even a holy relic.

Such a person wants to see himself...

"So it was Sir Charles who finally made the choice?"

Ethan looked at Carlos.

Of course he had received the news. Some time ago, when he was about to be tried, Charlie attended Osvaldo's dinner party.

"The Captain naturally has to consider more..." was all Carlos could say.

"Understood." Ethan nodded. "So when was it?"

"That's tonight."

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Although the invitation came so suddenly, Ethan still tried his best to prepare the gift.

He spent a long time with Carlos to learn about Mr. Charles's preferences, and finally decided to give him the first painting he had painted at the University of Winchester.

Pair it with a bottle of good wine.

Charlie loves drinking, and because he believes in Isis, the goddess of the sea, in the Poseidon sect, alcohol is the best gift to praise and worship the goddess.

Therefore, members of the Poseidon Sect are allowed to drink alcohol, even in this era of national prohibition.

Poseidon is also a rare place where you can drink freely without any taboos.

Many wealthy and powerful people would go to Shanghai Shenhao to drink legally.

This is also one of the reasons why Ethan's bootleg liquor can bring huge profits to Charlie.

If you want to drink on Shanghai Shenhao, you have to pay a huge price.

The boat ticket alone is not something that ordinary people can afford.

It was dark.

Ethan drove to the port.

The Poseidon is docked at the official pier these days.

The Poseidon is so huge that its shadow covering the sky can be seen from a distance.

Arriving at the port, Carlos was already waiting. Looking at the huge ship standing in front of him, Ethan felt a little dazed and a little emotional.

A feeling of revisiting an old place.

It seemed like he had just gotten off the ship not long ago, but in the blink of an eye, he had become the underground master of this city.

"Thank you, Carlos."

Ethan blurted out.

Carlos seemed to understand what Ethan was saying and shook his head: "Ethan, all this is your own effort. I didn't do anything." The two men got on the boat and walked towards the interior of the boat.

This cruise ship is divided into many floors, and the space inside is huge, with numerous rooms, banquet halls, casinos, swimming pools, etc.

Of course, as the captain, Charlie also has his own private cabin.

This was a cabin with a very special layout. As soon as Ethan stepped into the cabin, he felt as if he had returned to Sandro's castle.

There are also large portraits of Poseidon and a large number of sculptures of sea creatures.

The entire cabin has a cold and sacred atmosphere. It doesn't seem like a place where people live, but more like a church.

This feeling reached its peak when we arrived at the restaurant.

The entire restaurant is arranged under a statue of Poseidon.

Under the statue of Poseidon is a long table filled with various foods in bright colors that look very appetizing.

But under the gaze of the sea god, this was more like some kind of sacrifice and offering.

"You're finally here, Ethan."

Just at this moment, Captain Charlie appeared.

He was not wearing the captain's robe that Ethan remembered. He was wearing a dark blue priest's robe. He had a deep and quiet temperament, and even his eyes were dark blue.

He was more like a priest than a captain.

"Good evening, Sir Charles."

"No need to be so formal. Please sit anywhere. I still need to pray for a while before dinner can start. Excuse me."

As he said this, Carlos had already left.

So, Ethan and Charlie were the only two people left in the entire space.

Charlie faced the statue of Poseidon with great piety, and quickly moved the ten fingers of his hands, as if simulating the flow of water.

Ethan remembered that Carlos had taken the lead in doing this action when he got off the boat.

As his hands moved faster and faster, Charlie began to chant some language that Ethan could not understand at all.

It seems like it is singing softly, or playing some melody.

Soon, the whole restaurant was filled with that language.

next moment.

Ethan suddenly heard the sound of a snap of fingers.

He realized something and immediately acted like he was completely hypnotized and dazed.

"Charlie, I told you this man is safe and under control. In fact, even without hypnosis, he can be trusted."

Then, a familiar voice sounded, Ned, slowly walked out from the darkness.

"Ned, you seem to have forgotten what kind of business we are in. Or perhaps you've been away from the sea for too long and have forgotten its dangers. Isn't life also a turbulent ocean?"

Charlie stopped praying, turned to look at Ned, and said with a sigh.

“On the ocean, you must always maintain your passion, but also always remain vigilant and cautious. Otherwise, if you are not careful, you will be swallowed by the ocean.”

"Since you recommended this person to me, saying that he could make great progress in our career, and even achieve the ultimate possibility in our generation, then I must find out whether he is really useful."

(End of this chapter)