Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 46 [New Gift]

The next day was still sunny, but it was getting drier and colder.

Ethan got up early. Today was the family meeting day and he had to rush to the company.

Ethan chose a black suit and paired it with a dark blue patterned tie, making him look deep and unfathomable.

Looking at myself in the mirror, in just two months, my overly handsome face has become angular and weathered. Now, no one dares to underestimate this face that is still too young.

After breakfast, Ethan set out from home.

But he didn't go directly to the company, he went to pick up Wei Lun.

After Velen's injuries were almost healed, he returned to the tavern to recuperate.

When they arrived at the tavern, Velen was already prepared. He had changed into a black suit and was sitting in a wheelchair that Ethan had spent a lot of money to make for him. He looked quite impressive, but not in good spirits.

Ethan could feel that he was a little depressed, probably because of that leg.

After taking Velen into the car, Ethan chatted with him in the back seat.

Velen mainly reported on the work done in the past few days, mainly on the situation at the Cabrera family.

"Master, there hasn't been any unusual activity over there yet, but I'm injured and can't take care of things over there anymore. Someone has been contacting Palen privately these past two days. You must send someone to take over my work as soon as possible, otherwise the situation we've worked so hard to establish will be ruined..."

At this, Ethan shook his hand.

"Velen, don't say these things for now. Today is a happy day, let's just talk about happy things. We can talk about these things later."

Pauletta Ventures has arrived.

Compared to the looseness of the last meeting, this time the family leaders even parked their cars neatly and in an orderly manner.

When Ethan pushed Velen into the conference room, it was silent. Everyone was waiting quietly and sitting up straight.

Ethan pushed Velen to the main seat, but did not sit down. Instead, he looked at everyone and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, before the meeting begins, let us first give a warm round of applause to pay tribute to Velen. He protected the glory of the family with iron and blood."

Ethan took the lead in applauding, and then applause broke out everywhere.

Everyone has heard of Velen's heroic deeds, not to mention that he is sitting in front of everyone now.

That broken leg is real.

The applause lasted for a long time before it stopped. Ethan pushed Velen to the seat next to him and then sat down.

As soon as he sat down, Eugenides hurried over and handed him last month's cash flow.

Ethan looked at them one by one. Under his leadership last month, every leader had performed well.

Moonlighting has made the family soar.

Ethan commended each person one by one according to the report and directly rewarded them with money, which immediately brought the atmosphere of the meeting to a climax.

Everyone was full of fighting spirit and couldn't wait to get to work.

But Ethan still raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet.

There is one person who has not been commended, and that is Velen.

After Ethan calmed everyone's restlessness, he clapped his hands lightly, and Anya came out with a tray.

On the tray was the golden cane that Ethan had made with a lot of gold.

It was brought to Velen.

Velen was also looking at the cane, and even though he tried his best to control himself, he couldn't help but tremble.

"Master..."

He looked at Ethan again.

Ethan had stood up and came behind him.

"Vellen, you deserve all the praise. Accept him and let him help you set foot on land again."

Ethan picked up the scepter and handed it solemnly to Velen.

"Everyone, from today on, Wei Lun will become the family's lifelong advisor. His original position will remain unchanged. When I am not here, his words will be my words."

This was equivalent to announcing that Velen had become the second-in-command of the family, and the golden staff was a gift of authority. Everyone looked at the staff with enthusiastic eyes.

The nascent kingdom slowly rose in his sight.

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After the meeting, the other leaders left.

Only Ethan, Veron, and Anya were left in the conference room.

Velen had already stood up with the help of his golden cane, but he was still a little uncomfortable.

"Master, I am very grateful for everything you have done for me, but I am old and now disabled. I am really not capable of doing all that. For the sake of the family, Master, you should find someone to replace me as soon as possible."

There was no pretense in Velen's words; he was serious and truly did it for the good of the family.

Ethan looked at him and suddenly motioned Anya to close the door.

Then he walked up to Velen and asked him to sit back in the wheelchair.

"Weilun..."

Ethan held Velen's head, and his tone suddenly became extremely solemn and dignified.

"Yes, Master."

If anyone else dared to press on his head, Velen would definitely smash that person's head, but facing Ethan, he could only be respectful, even if it made him uncomfortable.

"You have made enormous contributions to the family and are incredibly loyal. In light of this, I, as the head of the Porretta family, now grant you the honorary name of the family. From today on, you may also call yourself Porretta. Are you willing to remain loyal to the family forever and unwaveringly?"

As Ethan spoke, Velen could feel an extremely solemn and even sacred power surging above his head.

He unconsciously lowered his head and propped up the golden cane in his hand, like the vassals of the old world submitting to their kings and holding down their greatswords, and said devoutly, "I do."

"very good."

Ethan nodded.

The next moment, the power flowed from his palm into Velen's body.

Velen's whole body tensed up all of a sudden, and he entered into some kind of indescribable mysterious state.

That was the power of his true name surging and evolving his body.

After a long time, he finally recovered. He felt as if he was a dozen years younger. His whole body was full of strength and his perception was extremely sharp. Even with his broken leg, he could control the prosthesis and walk well without any additional help.

"Master, this is..."

He looked at Ethan in great surprise.

"This is the power of the True Name."

When the meeting reached its climax today, Ethan discovered that the 'Name of the True God' had become even stronger, and a new true name had been derived.

He gave Velen.

Wei Lun's eyes instantly filled with tears.

Not only for Ethan's generosity, but also because he finally became a True Name holder.

Not being able to become a True Name holder should be an eternal pain in his heart.

That was also why he retreated to the second line.

Now, as he is old, he has fulfilled his long-cherished wish. That feeling really feels like returning to his youth.

He stood up from the wheelchair, this time standing very steadily, knelt on one knee directly towards Ethan, grabbed Ethan's left hand, and kissed his badge.

"Master, I will always be loyal to the Paoletta family and to you, and I will sacrifice everything for you."

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