CHAPTER 311: CHAPTER 311: FRAMING

When the sun rises, the Royal Capital tends to forget many things.

For example, the rain that almost fell yesterday night.

And also the vortex-like negative news shrouding Ethan in the past.

Now, Ethan has once again become a star in the Royal Capital.

With his continuous releases about his new movie in the Kingdom Deep Observation Report, people’s attention has long since shifted.

Although many may not even know what a movie is, as it is quite a novel concept.

But through Ethan’s relentless promotion, many people have started to understand movies and are beginning to look forward to it.

After all, Ethan is an artistic genius who has created many works that amazed the world; even if he’s in a different field, it’s still art, and he’s capable of producing great things.

What’s more, he mentioned that this new film will specifically explain his family’s history, unraveling the mysterious riddles surrounding him.

Which stirs even more curiosity since people have always been intrigued by such secrets.

Therefore, it’s fair to say that Ethan’s movie has already gained anticipation even before shooting starts.

And if future generations were to select pioneers in the world of cinema, Ethan would certainly be among them.

In the morning, just after finishing breakfast, Ethan received a call from Pupol.

Artists in the Royal Capital are still overly cautious; ever since Ethan’s return, they’ve refrained from much contact except for Pupol and the Mirror Gallery Art Society behind him.

After all, Ethan is still a member of the Mirror Gallery Art Society.

"Ethan, I saw those reports about your movie. Honestly, I’m incredibly interested. I wonder when you’ll start filming; can I come and watch?"

"Of course, Pu Bo. I’m honored, and if others at the gallery want to come, they’re warmly welcomed."

Ethan intended for his first movie to open up this vast market, so naturally, he would leverage his connections to the fullest.

Artists are undoubtedly excellent choices.

Then there are the students.

Young people are certainly the best supporters of new things.

Actually, there’s another excellent candidate, or perhaps the best choice, which is Princess Aine Beize.

Regrettably, since the auction incident, Ethan hasn’t seen her again.

She seems to be... confined?

Regardless, Ethan plans to visit his teacher, Hughes Derton, today.

After the previous incident, he hasn’t seen the old man for quite some time.

Hughes was also affected by the events last time.

It was unavoidable; West was his student, and Hughes often visited West’s secret garden.

Luckily, with Michelle’s death, the three suspensions, and Joseph’s return, no one bothered him anymore.

Joseph had already told Ethan before that he had sent Hughes back to school properly and no one would trouble him anymore.

Upon leaving, the Royal Capital’s reporters have apparently changed habits; knowing that catching up with Ethan’s car is nearly impossible, they don’t wait outside his place much, settling more for interviews instead.

It took quite a while for Ethan to reach the Kingdom Art Academy in the West District.

Primarily because, after the night of the typhoon, Johnny Blackbird still hasn’t been caught, which adds some tension to the Royal Capital atmosphere. Each district entrance is now heavily inspected, especially in the Central District.

And as the West District was once Johnny Blackbird’s old haunt, it receives extra attention.

It’s reported that recently, the slums are routinely swept, as are the territories of the western gangs.

Travis was put in a position where he could only curl up and has been unable to act.

Of course, Ethan heard this later part from Vasini’s prayer.

Besides wanting to take down Little Ibia, Vasini also wanted to settle scores with Travis.

After all, on that typhoon night, the people involved... Trafford is already dead, and Old Xi Wen paid not a small price, only Travis remains.

Yet Travis is in the West District; there’s no way to take action against him for now.

Getting off the car, Ethan walked comfortably through the campus, arriving at the classic department where Hughes was located.

However, they were stopped.

They were blocked by a group wearing black leather jackets with three-headed dragon tattoos on their shoulders.

Familiar people.

Kingdom Defense Bureau.

At the same time.

Inside the classical department building, in Hughes’s office, someone was sitting opposite him.

"I’ve said everything I needed to say at your headquarters. There’s nothing more for me to tell you."

Hughes looked at this person, suppressing his anger somewhat, as he spoke.

"No, no, no, Professor Hughes, those were things you told my colleagues. I didn’t hear them and need verification. Plus, your student Marcel is missing — your prized pupil. Where did he go?"

The man sitting opposite looked mature, but with a seemingly sarcastic smile, he played with an ornament on Hughes’s desk.

"I don’t know; he left without notice.

Hughes shook his head.

"Professor Hughes, you should know exactly what kind of person Marcel is. You might want to remember to avoid any misunderstandings when we find him."

"I truly don’t know; you can leave now."

"Is it truly unknown, or... did you have Ethan help you hide him?"

The man across suddenly said.

Hughes stood up abruptly, unable to hold back any longer: "What exactly do you want? Why drag Ethan into this?!"

"Professor Hughes, calm down, take a seat."

The man wasn’t startled by him, still leisurely speaking.

"I’ve told you already; I’m Johnny Albertine, Captain of the First Squad, Third Division, Kingdom Defense Bureau’s Operations Department. I am commanded to investigate Johnny Blackbird’s whereabouts, and your disciples once had contacts with this vicious rebel, so I’m afraid I must ask you to come with me."

"What if I say no?"

"Then I’m afraid..."

Johnny’s words were interrupted at this point.

Because the office’s shut door was opened.

Ethan walked in step by step, smiling and saying, "So lively today."

Johnny glanced at Ethan; his two subordinates were about to move but were pressed down by him.

"Oh? Mr. Ethan, your timing is perfect, as I have questions for you as well."

Ethan did not look at him but turned to Hughes and said, "Teacher, don’t worry, I’m here. You’re not going anywhere today."

After saying that, he went over to a sofa on the side, sat down, pulled out a cigarette, and lit it.

"Go ahead, feel free to ask me anything."

"Where’s Marcel?"

"I haven’t seen my senior brother for quite a while, don’t know." Ethan crossed his legs, shaking his head.

"Isn’t he at your home?"

Ethan squinted his eyes.