I've Become the King of Villains in the Game-Chapter 616 - 416 Capturing the Villain

Chapter 616: Chapter 416: Capturing the Villain

Chapter 616: Chapter 416: Capturing the Villain

“Please take a seat and tell me about it,”

Chen Lun said with a polite smile, raising his hand to stop Fana from speaking, then pointed to the front row of seats.

Only then did the lady realize that, in her anger, she had forgotten that this was a public place and, moreover, a solemn and serious church.

She immediately apologized to Chen Lun and bowed to the believers who were watching nearby.

“What happened? You can take your time,”

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Chen Lun, holding the Bible, stepped forward and asked with great patience.

Seeing the smile on his face, Johnston felt less uneasy and nervous, and thus spoke in a tone filled with guilt:

“After the Pearl Barmogo arrived at the port of the Royal City, we followed the plan and went to the Upper City District to choose a location for rent and then to the Lower District to hire people, but we didn’t expect…”

It took Johnston about ten minutes to describe how he had been cheated by his good friend Peter, and how he regretted trusting him too blindly, leading to the incident.

“I am truly ashamed, you… you still trusted me so much, investing two thousand Gold Pounds, and now… I really deserve to die, I’m sorry, Father Jack, I…”

Johnston’s voice trembled.

He had always hoped to become a successful entrepreneur through this business, thus gaining the status he deserved, no longer to be looked down upon by his wife’s family.

But the reality had given him a hard beating.

Not only had he lost all his funds, but even the most basic necessities of life were no longer assured… Having left his hometown with his wife to come to the Royal City and now having to return in disgrace was something he found unbearable.

Fana stared at her husband, her eyes red with frustration.

Although she did not support her husband’s business, she did not stop him and, after meeting Father Jack, she even silently prayed to the “God of Covenant” every night, hoping her husband would make it big.

But now everything was over.

She held out a last hope, bringing her husband to Generous Church, hoping that something could be salvaged… After all, it was the Church of the Righteous God of the Empire, Father Jack surely had the power to punish the covenant-breaking Peter!

“So, you mean that the thousands of Gold Pounds you had are now taken by Peter, and he has already fled without a trace?”

Chen Lun digested the intermittent words of the other party and asked softly.

“It’s six thousand five hundred Gold Pounds, Father Jack,”

Fana added.

“Yes, Peter… he ran away, and although we’ve reported it to the police, the Royal City Security Office also said there is nothing they can do because the clues are too scarce. That guy was well-prepared and left no traces.”

Johnston said dejectedly.

“When we realized something was wrong, his room was already empty, as if he had vanished into thin air,”

Chen Lun looked at them, contemplating his plan.

He had already noticed that Peter harbored ill intentions, being a [Sequence Eight – Fraudster] of the Constellation Faction and having often manipulated Johnston’s emotions in conversation…

However, Chen Lun had not acted against him earlier; first, because the other had not yet acted concretely, he felt no need to intervene lazily; second, he had deliberately invested two thousand Gold Pounds in front of Johnston, hoping to deter Peter, yet he did not expect the latter to be audacious enough to take money even from the high ranks of the Righteous God Church.

Now, whether for his own two thousand Gold Pounds or for the couple’s protection, he should step in to help them reclaim the funds.

This would also be an indirect way of promoting the reputation of the Generous Council.

“Mr. Johnston, have you prayed devoutly to our Lord?”

Chen Lun asked with a smile.

Johnston was taken aback, then hung his head in shame.

The believers present immediately murmured amongst themselves.

This guy isn’t even a believer of the Generous Council, yet he came here seeking protection, trying to recover justice… how shameless!

“I… I have prayed devoutly, Father Jack, every night during this period!”

Fana suddenly spoke up.

Her husband beside her was very surprised, and then very moved; he opened his mouth as if to speak but didn’t know what to say.

“Since there’s been devout prayer, then you are indeed believers of our church, and the ‘God of Covenant’ will not allow His believers to be insulted by such treacherous individuals,”

Chen Lun nodded.

He had asked this question also to let the other believers know that only those who devoutly believe in Conrad below can receive the protection of the Council.

This is a fundamental principle and must not be shaken.

“Don’t worry, I will represent the Generous Council to retrieve justice for you,”

Chen Lun said with a light laugh.

The Fana couple was very excited, standing up and repeatedly thanking him.

Meanwhile, the other believers in the church, having observed the entire process, were curious about what Father Jack would do… after all, according to the man’s words, the fraudster had run off without a trace, how could the money be recovered?

“Golov, Barton, and Morey, the three of you come over to the church… Remember to apply for the use of the ‘Travel Key’ from Floey before that, bring it along,”

Chen Lun conveyed his message through the “Pale Mark.”

Not a moment later,

Those present saw three men in black monk robes and black top hats walk into the church and approach Father Jack.

“Lord Jack,”

The three, Golov, bowed their chests in salute.

This was how they generally addressed each other outside.