Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 287 [Typhoon]

night.

Still at sea.

The deck of that ship.

Ethan and Anya once again held their coffees, gazing at the dark sea.

The night on the Gold Coast was so peaceful, almost without a breeze.

But Ethan still prefers the sea in Winston; that undulating feeling is what the sea is all about.

"I always feel like something's missing."

Although everything is going according to plan, I still feel like something is missing.

Anya looked at him.

He then looked towards the sea.

Then, as if remembering something, he handed the coffee cup to Anya and said, "I'll be right back."

Then, he jumped into the sea all by himself.

That night, late at night.

The Golden Sea, which had been calm for countless years, was suddenly swept by a strong wind, and the waves surged forth.

This sight shocked coastal observers.

By the next morning, even newspapers in the capital city had begun reporting on the incident.

This is a sight we haven't seen in many years; what exactly happened?

Some meteorologists have offered explanations, suggesting that a massive convection current may have occurred at a very distant point in the ocean, leading to the unusual weather.

Perhaps, the Golden Sea, which has been calm for many years, is about to be hit by a huge typhoon.

Based on this explanation, some newspapers even published typhoon preparedness plans.

Besides the unusual weather at sea, there is finally new information about the eldest prince who was just assassinated.

Although I was stabbed, fortunately it didn't hit any vital organs, and after a few days of rest, there were no major problems.

In response to this matter, the eldest prince plans to hold a press conference to explain the details.

When this news came out, it was even more astonishing than the storm that hadn't been seen in the Golden Sea for many years.

Anyone with a modicum of political acumen could tell that the Crown Prince's press conference was anything but simple; it was clearly a ploy to target someone.

And, as everyone knows, who is his biggest competitor?

Ironically, there seems to be someone in this whole affair who is closely connected to that person.

"Joseph, how long are you going to keep putting it off? You don't think you can keep dragging this on forever by not saying anything, do you?"

In the interrogation room of the Royal Security Bureau.

It was the tenth day since Joseph was arrested.

The same interrogation has been repeated countless times.

The problems were all similar, repeatedly tormenting Joseph's nerves.

Joseph's response to those questions was: "I don't know, I'm not sure, I've been wronged."

"Forget it, anyway, that woman will be caught soon. Then it won't matter if you don't say anything."

The interrogators were naturally from three different places; they were Michel's men.

He glanced at the stubborn Joseph, gave a cold laugh, straightened his tie, and turned to leave.

The door was closed for a short time before it was opened again.

This time, however, it wasn't the original interrogator who came in, but a familiar person.

The man walked to the interrogation table, straightened his clothes, and slowly sat down.

"How have you been doing here these past few days?"

"Jonas, are you here to laugh at me, or to encourage me to commit suicide?"

Yes, that's right. As Joseph walked in, sitting opposite him was his older brother, Jonas.

The man who now holds an important position in the Kingdom's Ministry of Industry.

Theoretically speaking, even with his high rank, he shouldn't be allowed into a place like the Kingdom Security Bureau because of the different systems involved. But he is, after all, surnamed Evans, and one of the most important people in this matter.

It can be said that without him, this entire plan would not have existed.

"I came here for my family."

Jonas pushed up his gold-rimmed glasses, the lenses reflecting light so subtly that it was impossible to tell what was in his eyes.

"Forget it, Jonas. For the sake of the family, or rather for your own sake, I'm really curious how you convinced your father to take such a risk and change sides."

Joseph sneered.

“The family is declining, Joseph. Think about it, how many years has it been since our family produced a prime minister, or even a core position in the cabinet? Evans’ glory is fading. We must seize every opportunity.”

Jonas's tone was deep and authoritative, giving the impression that one had no choice but to obey.

"Didn't Father choose the second prince because he saw potential in him?"

"The second prince made a big mistake in Morma. It seems you don't know it yet. If you continue to follow him, we will all sink."

"What big mistake?"

Joseph didn't believe it.

"He intended to keep that thing for himself."

Jonas leaned closer and said in a low voice.

"impossible……"

If that's really the case, then...

"Joseph, don't blame me. It's just that you've fallen too deep. Only by abandoning you can we truly have a new beginning. Consider it my fault for letting you down."

It's like a declaration of victory.

It also sounds like a farewell.

In short, Jonas was already straightening his clothes and getting up.

"Is that what Father meant too?"

"Now that things have come to this, what choice does Father have? Think it over carefully for the sake of the family. Besides, you should have heard that the woman is about to be arrested. You have no chance."

"He is truly my good father."

Joseph slowly closed his eyes, then laughed.

"I'll die, but I have one condition: I want to see her, and you have to promise that she won't die too painfully."

"Joseph, I never realized you were such a devoted guy. No problem, I agree."

Jonas smiled and shook his head.

How could he have ever considered such a guy an opponent before? He's really not worth mentioning.

After Jonas left, Joseph opened his eyes and took a deep breath.

For some reason, he started to miss Ethan in this situation.

If he were here...

Well, it doesn't really matter if he's around.

Didn't he also scheme against it?

However, he still kept thinking about what happened in Winston, the public trial, and the almost impossible reversal.

Can his life take such a turn for the better?
Ethan was unaware that Joseph was missing him; he was on his way to the Church of Poseidon.

What I did last night finally had an effect.

The Pope of the Church of Poseidon, who was also Captain Charlie's brother, requested to see him.

And there's Johnny Blackbird.

The sudden storm last night, along with the possibility of an approaching typhoon, caused a great uproar within the Church of the Sea God.

When Ethan arrived, he saw a large number of believers emerging from every corner of the capital.

Meanwhile, the people from the Kingdom Protection Bureau had clearly arrived at the headquarters of the Church of the Sea God.

However, they seemed to be kept out of the door.

(End of this chapter)