Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 179 [I Disagree]

On the bustling streets, the festival carnival is reaching its climax.

No one noticed that in the dark, groups of people were quietly gathering and heading somewhere.

Almost all of these people were wearing black windbreakers with bulging bulges inside.

Only those who are familiar with the underground world would recognize that they are members of the Poletta family.

But at most they would ask, are they planning to go somewhere to party together today?

Velen was commanding everything in secret.

He has also returned from the royal capital.

Compared to the prosperity of the royal capital, he still prefers the sea breeze of Winster and the feeling that everything is within his sight.

The capital is too big.

"Vincent, Vincent, how is the situation over there?"

He took out a black box from his body and asked questions into it.

After a while, Vincent's voice came from the box: "Vellen, everything is ready here and we can act at any time."

"Me too, is Anya here?"

This black box is Ethan's latest design, an alchemical product that Living Flame rushed to create.

In fact, it was the walkie-talkie from his previous life, but people in this world naturally had never seen it. Huo Yan once again bowed down to Ethan's wonderful design and genius ideas.

"I saw Anya's signal. She's in place."

"That's good. Also, I've observed that the Brotherhood of Steel is still working in the sewers. What about you?"

"Same."

"Go ahead, good luck, Vincent."

"Good luck, Velen."

The black undercurrent slowly gathered in the black mud to where it should go.

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The damp underground.

Hrosh and Shadow had been gone for quite some time.

But it still hasn't come to the end.

The entire passage became more and more sticky and moist as they went deeper, like the cavity of some animal, which was disgusting.

What's also disgusting is the extremely fishy smell, as if a dead fish has been soaked in water for a month and then fermented in a sealed room.

After walking for a while, Helosh couldn't help but retching.

"Don't you smell that smell? It's so stinky. Where does this lead to? A fish farm? Can't we go back? I'm almost suffocating."

"Take this." Shadow tossed a pill to Helosh and continued forward. "The young master said we must find out the results, so there must be results."

Helosh hesitated for a moment, but still swallowed the pitch-black pill.

After a while, the stench dissipated a lot.

"You listen to Ethan so much? Does he have something on you?"

"Master saved my life."

This sentence left He Luoshi speechless.

And finally, just ahead, there seemed to be a little light, as if the end was approaching.

What secrets of Osvaldo lie in this place hidden so deeply?

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Footsteps.

The sound of dense footsteps came from far away.

Attracted everyone's attention.

Who is coming?

How did it cause such a big commotion?

Don’t you know that there’s an important event being held here today?

Or some unintelligent students? But these thoughts were only a moment, and immediately, they saw who was coming.

They were a group of soldiers wearing the kingdom's military uniforms, with an emblem on their shoulders: a scale with a three-headed dragon at the bottom.

It is the Kingdom Statistics Bureau.

What is the Kingdom Statistics Bureau doing here?
You know, ever since the last public trial at the seaside, the Kingdom Statistics Bureau has become the target of everyone's condemnation in Winster.

The previously enthusiastic reporting behavior has also subsided.

Tax collection has even stalled.

Everyone knew that Joseph was going to be fired, so everyone was very unrestrained before the new director came.

But what is the situation now?

"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sorry to disturb your pleasure, but I have to do something that may make you unhappy. I'm here to perform official duties."

As the soldiers from the Kingdom Statistics Bureau poured in, Joseph also strode into the huge exhibition hall.

He looked in good spirits today, wearing a sharp dark suit that looked as sharp as his car.

Just, Joseph?

Isn't he going to leave?

"Mr. Joseph, this is the school."

El said it with courage, he really didn't want his beautiful moment to be ruined like this.

He also glanced at Ethan, hoping that Ethan would stop him.

After all, Ethan had defeated Joseph.

In the end, Ethan said nothing.

"Mr. Joseph, you shouldn't be here now, right?"

Finally, it was an official from City Hall who spoke up.

But Joseph didn't even look at him. He broke through the crowd and said as he walked: "Why, I haven't been transferred yet. Do you think I have lost the sacred law enforcement authority given to me by the kingdom?"

"No, it's just..."

"Or, you know what I'm here for today, and you're already scared?"

These words made the official dare not speak. He didn't know what Joseph meant, but he saw him walking towards the front of the stage without stopping.

Especially since the painting had just been unveiled on stage.

Is Joseph here to arrest the consul?

"Mr. Osvaldo." Sure enough, Joseph came directly to Osvaldo.

"Oh? Joseph, you are here to see me?" Osvaldo seemed surprised.

"Mr. Osvaldo, you have the right to remain silent, but every word you say from now on will be used as evidence in court." Joseph looked at everyone and felt like he had breathed a sigh of relief.

But when he thought about who helped him vent his anger, he couldn't help but feel depressed.

"What crime have I committed?" Osvaldo asked.

The people in the audience also found it ridiculous.

Is this Joseph crazy? Knowing he's going to be fired, he's resorting to any means necessary.

"We have received a large amount of evidence that you laundered money and helped the Brotherhood of Steel evade taxes. Now we want to arrest you according to the law. This is the arrest warrant approved by the Court of Justice."

Joseph directly took out the prepared arrest warrant.

As soon as he said this, the atmosphere became even weirder.

Because Ned was here, and everyone was chatting and laughing just a moment ago.

But Joseph had an arrest warrant, which was undoubtedly issued by Ned.

This is no longer just a matter for Joseph, it is a confrontation between the two people with the highest power in Winchester.

What happened today? Is things going to change in Winston?
Just as the people in the city hall were about to protest, a voice spoke before them.

"I disagree."

This sound came from outside the exhibition hall, and it was the sound of dense footsteps, another group of people was coming.

(End of this chapter)