Old Gods, Rapid-Fire Guns, and Prohibition

Chapter 97 [Praise of Isis]

"Ethan, I've heard of him. He's an outstanding young man. Master Pubol even praised him as a rising star."

Ned Shire said this in an appreciative tone, glancing at Ethan.

Ethan nodded to him and said, "Hello, Sir Charles."

"Just call me Ned." Ned Shire smiled, then looked at his daughter and said, "Sophia, you're wearing too little. Go change into something thicker to avoid a fever. Let me talk to your friend first."

"Dad..." Sophia was reluctant at first, but she couldn't persuade Ned in the end, so she could only say, "Don't make things difficult for him. He is really my good friend."

Ned nodded.

Sophia is gone.

Ned waved to Ethan and said, "Come on, young man, let's take a walk together."

This gave Ethan a strange illusion, as if some familiar plot was about to unfold.

The two of them walked through the corridor in the garden and slowly came to a separate house on the side.

"This is my private collection and studio. Actually, when I was young, I also dreamed of becoming an artist."

Ned said as he pushed open the door to the house.

The room was very dark, but it was not without lights. As Ned and Ethan walked in, lights with extremely cold tones came on, making the whole room unusually cold and chilly.

The entire space exudes a strange atmosphere.

Especially when Ethan saw Ned's collection.

Most of his collections are paintings depicting the sea or containing mythological elements.

And these mythological elements, without exception, are all about...the sea god.

Ethan finally understood what that strange aura was.

It was an almost ritualistic taste.

This so-called private collection is more like some kind of religious place, church, or altar?

Ned continued walking in, past the paintings, and led Ethan to the second floor.

As they walked, Ned asked, "Ethan, I heard you painted a picture about the sea, and Loren really liked it?"

"Oh, that was a fluke."

Lauren is the president of Winchester University, and he and Ned are indeed familiar with each other.

"What do you think of the sea?"

“It’s vast, it’s mysterious, it’s sacred.”

"No wonder you can paint the sea so well. You must take a look at my collection. Come." Ned said, and took Ethan to a hall on the second floor. There was a big thing there, covered by a black cloth.

It looks like a huge statue.

Two people came to the statue.

Ned grabbed a corner of the black cloth with one hand, and suddenly turned around and asked Ethan, "Do you like my daughter?"

Ethan was stunned for a moment.

The next moment, Ned pulled off the black cloth.

A huge statue of Poseidon surged in front of Ethan in a manner almost like a surging tide.

He is so tall, He is so beautiful, so divine and noble.

In Ethan's eyes, the image of Poseidon was infinitely magnified, as if it was going to fill the entire world.

An indescribable emotion was impacting Ethan's heart and his entire spirit.

It was a powerful impact similar to that of Solomon's inquiry, but it seemed even more powerful than Solomon's.

Ethan couldn't help but have an urge to worship him immediately.

But immediately, a strong heat surged up from his body, dispelling this impulse. Ethan understood that this was the effect of the true blood.

He didn't expect that this thing could help him twice.

What he didn't expect was that Ned seemed to be hiding some terrible secret.

What does he want to do?
"Praise Isis!"

In front of the huge statue of Poseidon, Ned began to pray devoutly, with his hands on his chest, making the same gesture that Carlos had led everyone to do on the boat.

Then he turned his head and looked at Ethan.

Ethan quickly pretended to be intoxicated.

He analyzed it and concluded that the mental shock just now should be of the charm type. After all, it was the power that came from the worship of gods.

Sure enough, Ned looked at Ethan and showed no doubt. He stared at Ethan as if it was a matter of course and asked again, "Do you like my daughter?"

"like."

This is the optimal solution Ethan came up with after considering all the circumstances.

Ned is a good father and he loves Sophia deeply.

Sure enough, Ned seemed slightly relieved after hearing Ethan's answer.

"Tell me, have you ever seen the King of the North Sea? Do you know who the King of the North Sea is?"

"I only met him once..."

The King of the North Sea again.

Could it be that……

Ethan repeated his answer to Solomon while thinking about Ned's identity.

Ned was obviously not satisfied with Ethan's answer.

But he did not ask any more questions. Instead, he raised his hands again, performed the prayer ritual, and said loudly: "Praise Isis! May your divine power flow here, so that I can bestow your glory on your loyal servant."

The next moment, a stream of blue water appeared in his hands. It gradually condensed and finally rushed towards Ethan along with Ned's palm.

In an instant, the feeling of spiritual enchantment became stronger, and Ethan felt that he was about to be completely swallowed up, and even the true blood could not stop it.

At this moment, the 'Name of the True God' was activated, swallowing up all the water flows.

Ethan finally regained consciousness.

But on the surface, he still showed complete intoxication. He knelt down and worshiped the statue of Isis.

Ned watched the scene with satisfaction. When Ethan was completely convinced, he slowly said, "Ethan Porretta, from today on, you will become Isis's most loyal servant. Join us and fight together for the great cause of awakening and reviving Isis. One day, we will welcome the great goddess back and let Her embrace hold the world's waters once again!"

"Praise Isis!"

"Praise Isis!"

Ethan shouted and prayed along with Ned.

"Get up, Ethan." Ned paused, then continued, "You must bury these words deep in your heart and never tell anyone. Only when you hear me snap my fingers will these memories be awakened. But your devotion to Isis will never change..."

There was a "pop-" sound.

Ned snapped his fingers and said, "Wake up."

Ethan paused, pretending to be a little dizzy. After a while, he stood up and said, "What's wrong with me?"

"You were too excited just now. You said you liked this work so much and were so shocked that you fell to your knees. Are you okay?" Ned looked at Ethan.

Ethan shook his head.

"excuse me."

(End of this chapter)