Instigator and Protector of Violence-Chapter 353: [Rain Stops]

The rain finally stopped.

Johnny stood dejectedly in the parking lot beneath the Kingdom Defense Bureau building.

He had initially planned to make a trip to the South District; he really wanted to see the scene firsthand, to see what the guy called Johnny Blackbird looked like beneath his mask.

He could also jot down those harrowing scenes and then come back to describe them to Ethan.

He just wanted to see Ethan utterly in pain, in despair, and helpless.

But.

Just as he was getting ready to drive there, one of his trusted subordinates returned with the latest news.

Old Xi Wen was dead.

The former allies were defeated.

They failed to capture Johnny Blackbird, and that giant ax-wielding man involved in the case.

How could this be?

Johnny couldn’t understand at all. He hadn’t mingled in the Royal Capital for just a day or two; he was well-acquainted with the underground forces of the Royal Capital.

He knew very well the power of the former allies, the power of Old Xi Wen.

That old fellow’s power was definitely not weak.

In the situation tonight where Heisenberg suppressed Joseph, without external interference, the Southern District Mafia couldn’t possibly have the strength to fight back.

Especially since Sea King Lockeby also sent people.

Moreover, members of the western gang from the West District intervened.

This was a major siege.

No matter what hidden forces the Southern District Mafia had, they couldn’t withstand them.

And, Ethan was still locked up in the Kingdom Defense Bureau.

No matter how you thought about it, it was foolproof, there was no way they could lose.

How could it be possible...

Johnny instinctively looked up at a certain building, and then, as if something occurred to him, he quickly walked towards that building.

The Dust-free Room was there.

He definitely needed to see Ethan; he suddenly had a feeling that it was all Ethan.

It must be him!

So, he almost burst into the Dust-free Room like a whirlwind, and then he dashed right up to Ethan, grabbed his collar, and roared, "What exactly did you do? Speak! What on earth did you do?!"

"What?"

Ethan appeared very perplexed, as if he genuinely didn’t know what had happened at all.

But clearly, Johnny saw a calmness in his eyes that seemed to see through everything.

This guy definitely knew something, definitely!

"It was all you, all you!"

"Agent Johnny, I advise you to let go of me and then make things clear. What exactly did I do?"

Bit by bit, Ethan pulled his hand away from his collar, lightly tidying himself as he spoke.

"I have been sitting here all night, you saw it all. May I ask what I could possibly have done here? I know there may indeed be some misunderstandings between us, but that is no reason for you to casually accuse me, otherwise, even if you are an agent of the Kingdom Defense Bureau, I will certainly resort to legal action."

"You!!!"

Johnny was enraged once more, intending again to grab Ethan’s collar.

At this moment, an admonishing voice came from behind him: "Johnny, what are you doing?!"

It was Heisenberg’s voice.

Heisenberg had returned.

Heisenberg appeared somewhat subdued; there was even rainwater dripping from him.

He stepped forward into the Dust-free Room.

Johnny naturally dared not do anything further.

But he couldn’t help saying to Heisenberg, "Sir, it can’t be wrong; it must be him, it must be him."

"Hey, Johnny, right? You need to be responsible for your words. What do you mean by ’it must be him’? Do you know who he is? He’s the great artist Ethan Polleta, also a friend of the Princess. Just a moment ago, Her Highness inquired about his situation and said to let him go if there was no issue. What do you mean now? Are you implying to the Princess that there’s some issue with him?"

Joseph walked in at this moment.

His mental state seemed far better than Heisenberg’s; he maintained a smile, or rather, held back a smile, almost afraid that he might burst out laughing unintentionally.

This only made Johnny’s anger surge from his feet to his head.

But he had no choice.

Even Heisenberg could only listen, and that Princess was definitely someone he couldn’t afford to offend.

"So, can I go now?"

Ethan once more adjusted his collar, as if reminding everyone of Johnny’s recent rude behavior.

"Of course, you can go, Ethan."

Heisenberg paused for a moment, and continued.

"Concerning Johnny’s actions, I will issue an internal reprimand, and you will have a satisfactory outcome."

"I’m actually fine; it really is nothing. Agent Johnny is a very responsible, very inquisitive person."

"Oh? Is that so? Then I should learn from him as well."

Joseph added another sentence.

This made Heisenberg’s face look even worse.

Ethan laughed at this moment, saying, "Alright, alright, I’ve been here all night, and haven’t had a drop of water, truly hungry and thirsty. Let’s go grab something to eat. Oh, by the way, did something happen outside tonight? Heisenberg, you’re looking really unwell."

"Ethan, you won’t always win."

Heisenberg remained silent for a while, and as Ethan walked past him, he said this.

"Yeah, so every time, I prepare myself to lose."

Ethan replied quietly.

He and Joseph left the Dust-free Room.

Johnny seemed very downcast, but still tried, saying, "Sir, it must be him; if..."

"Captain Johnny, starting today, you are suspended. Take a good rest for some time and when you’re not so agitated, I’ll let you return."

"But..." 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"Go hand over your credentials, then leave."

The conversation ended.

At the entrance of the Kingdom Defense Bureau.

Ethan and Joseph were already driving away.

Joseph rolled down the car window, pulled out a cigarette, and lit one for Ethan first.

Ethan didn’t refuse and took a deep drag in the light of the flame.

He was actually very exhausted; though he had just been sitting there tonight, he had accomplished everything.

"Did you see Heisenberg’s face? Haha, I tell you, just now in the South District, his expression was even more interesting."

Joseph spoke as he lit a cigarette for himself too.

"Really?"

Ethan exhaled a puff of smoke, looking once more out the window.

Steam began to rise again in the Royal Capital following the rain.

But many things had already changed.

"What do you want to eat? My treat, you really had a hard time today."

As Joseph said this, he seemed to think of something, and his expression wasn’t as joyful as before.

Ethan thought of something too.

West’s secret garden.

"No, I’m tired, I want to go home and sleep, take me back."

Ethan flicked the cigarette out the window.

Perhaps it was time to go home.