Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 22 [Law-abiding Citizen]

"...I've always been a law-abiding citizen. I studied art in the capital, and I believe the world is a beautiful place. A few days ago, I returned to inherit my father's estate, and everything was in ruins. I was just starting to make some progress, and then, this morning, Inspector Lewis came to my house, accusing me of a crime and taking me back to the police station. They framed me with all sorts of crimes and demanded I confess. When I refused, they beat me up and even threatened me with a gun..."

"I can't understand why, in this age of widespread civilization, such barbaric and lawless behavior can still occur in a safe and peaceful city like Winster. I also don't understand how someone like Lewis infiltrated the ranks of law enforcement officers. How many law-abiding citizens and businessmen like me has he harmed before this? It's heartbreaking!"

Ethan gave an impassioned speech, and his face turned pale because he was so excited.

The reporters excitedly recorded every word he said and instantly captured his figure and the security station behind him in the photo.

A perfect scene.

This photo might be even more sensational than the one just taken in the interrogation room.

It's really excellent material.

Definitely tomorrow's headlines.

The title can also be decided: An art student from the royal capital returns to his hometown to start a business, but is framed and tortured by a black law enforcement officer. Where is the rule of law and justice in Winster?

As for the photos they took of Ethan being arrested, and whether Ethan is a good person or not, does it matter?

News, the most valuable news is the most important thing.

Half an hour later, Ethan was already receiving treatment at St. Louis, the best hospital in Winchester.

After the doctor treated his wound briefly, he was no longer seriously injured.

In fact, he was fine.

Lewis's punch looked scary, but Ethan himself was not an ordinary person. He had the 'name of the true God'. The impact of that punch on him was just a little skin breakage, some bleeding, and a little pain in his chin.

Compared to what he gave, he got so much more.

Lewis was finished.

He was eliminated right at the beginning of this fight.

And, for a long time afterwards, Ethan didn't have to worry too much about the police station.

They now wished to stay away from Ethan.

"Ethan... Your Excellency, how on earth did you do it? This is incredible." The lawyer Bob Old was also in the hospital.

It was because of his relationship that Ethan was released so quickly.

Of course, Lewis's punch and shot were the most crucial.

"Like I told you, Bob, I just said a few words."

Ethan smiled.

In the twenty minutes that Bob was in, he asked Bob to do a few things.

The first thing is to call more reporters to the door of the police station. The second thing is to let Anya and others rush in as soon as gunshots are heard.

Finally, he lets Bob punch him.

Bob had no objection to the first two requests, as this was what a lawyer should do.

But he was confused about the third request.

He didn't understand why he punched Ethan.

"You look tired and annoyed, Bob. Don't you want to punch me and let off some steam?"

Then Bob punched Ethan.

The punch surprised Bob.

"Oh my God, what did I do? I'm sorry, Ethan, I didn't mean it." "It's okay, Bob, it's not your fault. I just said a few words."

That's right.

Ethan discovered new ways to wield his power, using words to incite others to violent behavior.

This was the inspiration given to him by Lewis.

Lewis used words to try to influence him, to command him.

That was the use of his true name ability.

So Ethan thought, could he use words to control other people's violence?

After all, his name includes the term "violent midwife".

Then he tried it on Bob and it worked.

Later, it was just a show of his authority.

After chatting with Bob for a while, Anya came back from outside, walked to Ethan, and said, "Master, nothing has happened in any of the territories at the moment."

"Let them be alert, although it shouldn't be a big deal."

After Lewis was taken down, the Evans family should not launch another raid, but whether this so-called raid was real or not is also questionable.

At this moment, Bob couldn't help but secretly glance at his watch.

He had had this thought when he was chatting with Ethan just now, but he stopped it.

Clearly, he had something to do.

"Bob, if you have something urgent to do, go ahead. You don't need to stay here with me."

"Sir Ethan, I do have some things to take care of. If there's nothing else, I'll leave first." Bob looked apologetic and prepared to say goodbye.

"Ethan, call me Ethan, Bob, we are friends, aren't we? Are you in trouble? Tell me, if I can help you, just ask."

"Ethan, thank you, but I think I can handle it. I'm leaving now." Bob nodded and left.

"Anya, go check on him later and see what trouble he's in. We need him." Ethan said meaningfully.

"Yes, Master." Anya paused and then said, "Master, what should we do next? Should we fight back against the Evans family?"

"Don't worry, Anya. I just said I'm a legitimate businessman. How could I do something like that?" Ethan smiled. "Prepare some gifts. I'm going to visit the respected Mr. Sandro tonight. I haven't personally visited him since I took over. It's impolite."

The Evans family's counterattack made him realize that he had to find some allies as soon as possible.

After all, the bootleg liquor business is too big for him to handle alone for the time being.

Later, on the Glacier Avenue, Klaus headed towards the northernmost coast with his spear against the cold wind.

Unlike the other five families of Winchester, Sandro did not settle his home in the eastern suburbs. His Conti estate was on the northernmost coast.

In fact, in the whole of Winster, only Sandro has such a unique taste, because the northernmost coast is not only extremely cold, but also has waves flooding the shore from time to time. It is really not a good place to live.

The closer you are, the clearer it is. Although the Conti family's manor is called a manor, it is more appropriate to call it a castle.

It was a castle built on a reef, made entirely of dark black rocks.

Looking at it from afar, especially under the setting sun, with the icebergs vaguely visible on the sea farther away, it is like traveling back to centuries ago.

It is unclear whether the inhabitants of that castle are knights guarding the coast, or demons feeding on sirens and human hearts.

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