I've Become the King of Villains in the Game-Chapter 619 - 417 Teach Jack a Lesson_2
Chapter 619: Chapter 417: Teach Jack a Lesson_2
Chapter 619 -417: Teach Jack a Lesson_2
“Yes, Mr. Jack.”
Golov answered respectfully.
Chen Lun then pressed Peter further about the whereabouts of the rest of the embezzled funds. Peter, not daring to hide anything, admitted that he had the bank certificates on him.
With this revelation, the matter became much easier to handle. Chen Lun returned the money to the Johnstons and cautioned them to be vigilant in business and not to trust others blindly… He also took the opportunity to preach the teachings of the Justice Scroll in front of the believers present, perfectly achieving his goal of promoting the Generous Council.
The Johnstons were overjoyed beyond expectation, having not only recovered their initial capital in full but also witnessed the miserable state of Peter, feeling as if they had ridden an emotional roller coaster.
They were very grateful to Father Jack, for without him, such a perfect outcome would not have been possible.
“Father Jack, I… we don’t know how to thank you!”
Johnston said excitedly.
His wife, Fana, glanced at her husband and then earnestly looked at Chen Lun.
“Father Jack, we truly appreciate everything you’ve done for us. We plan to donate a thousand Gold Pounds to the Generous Council as a token of our gratitude.”
“No need for that,”
Chen Lun said, shaking his head with a smile.
“It’s good that the money was recovered, and you need not feel burdened. This is simply what I should do… Your company is just starting, and your funds are limited, so don’t waste them here.”
“This…”
The Johnstons looked at each other.
Seeing Father Jack in this light, their respect for him grew immensely.
Such integrity and noble character truly commanded respect.
Even the believers who had witnessed the entire process bowed to Chen Lun, respectfully chanting Father Jack’s name and the prayers of the Generous Council.
“Well, now that the matter has been resolved and today’s service should come to an end,”
Chen Lun, holding the Bible, returned to the pulpit, smiling down at the nearly hundred believers bathing in their reverent gazes, then said:
“Praise the God of Covenant, may you all find peace today.”
“Thank you for your blessings, Father Jack,”
The believers bowed one after another.
“Praise the God of Covenant.”
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Central District of Royal City.
Viscount Rien’s residence.
In the corridor on the second floor of the villa, near the bedroom desk, stood a man with a full beard, holding the handset of a wired telephone, wiping sweat from his brow as he quietly waited.
This “new” communication device was a technological product that had gained popularity in recent years, also having made a name for itself at the Empire exhibition. The homes of the powerful and wealthy in Royal City were generally equipped with such telephones.
However, the communication range was limited only to the Royal City area.
Soon, accompanied by a beep of dial tone, a low, impatient voice came from the other side of the phone:
“Who is this?”
“Secretary Pokar, it’s me, Rien…”
Viscount Rien said respectfully.
Pokar was a secretary of the Sun Royal Family, highly influential, and even ordinary nobles had to treat him with respect. The two were fairly good friends, so Viscount Rien planned to ask for his help.
“Oh, it’s you, Rien. Is it something urgent that you’re calling about? I am sorting through today’s Royal Family meeting records…”
“Ah, I’m really sorry to disturb you. I’ll call you later then,”
Viscount Rien quickly said.
“No problem, tell me what it is,”
Secretary Pokar said with a light laugh.
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“Ahem, it’s like this. I have a friend…”
Viscount Rien took a deep breath before finally explaining Peter’s situation.
He hoped the other party could help rescue Peter, promising to share half of the Gold Pounds he had earned from his investments during this period.
After hearing his story, there was a long silence on the other end of the phone.
“Reyn, are you sure the friend you mentioned was really wronged? The Generous Council, as the newly appointed Righteous God Church, wouldn’t arrest a criminal without reason at this time…”
“This…”
Viscount Reyn hesitated but still insisted that Peter had done nothing wrong.
“Even you are out of options?”
Governing Officer Pokar seemed troubled and after a moment of contemplation, he spoke through the microphone to Viscount Reyn,
“Perhaps you’re not aware, but the highest official of the Royal City Church of the Generous Council arrived yesterday. His name is Jack Spett, one of the top ten Governing Officers of the Senate. This man has quite a reputation, even His Majesty the Prince has heard of him and seems to hold him in high regard… It’s very likely that this arrest operation was ordered by him.”
“Jack Spett…”
Viscount Reyn chewed over the name and then sighed.
“I understand, Governing Officer Pokar. If that’s the case, let’s drop the matter with Peter…”
“Wait a minute, Reyn.”
Pokar seemed reluctant to give up on the “profit sharing” Reyn had mentioned, and thought of an idea for him.
“Jack Spett is not easy to offend, and even I truly can’t help you rescue someone, but there is someone who can.”
“Who?”
Viscount Reyn’s eyebrows raised, he asked promptly.
“Duke Abilama Tresor.”
The deep voice of Governing Officer Pokar came through the microphone.
“Not only is he a member of the Sun Royal Family, but he is also a good friend of Archbishop Terence of the Sun Church… Archbishop Terence had a conflict with Jack Spett before, and Duke Abilama was furious about it. If you seek his help, it might be feasible.”
“Duke Abilama…”
Viscount Reyn’s eyes lit up.
He caught the implication in Pokar’s words, which was to use the Duke’s hatred for Jack to achieve his own ends. Yet, he felt troubled as, though he was also a noble, he had never interacted with such significant figures.
“Reyn, don’t worry, I can help you make the connection… I was even invited to dine at Duke Abilama’s mansion recently, and I have his contact details.”
Pokar chuckled.
Upon seeing this, Viscount Reyn couldn’t help but feel delighted.
“Thank you so much, Governing Officer Pokar.”
“You’re welcome, we should help each other as friends, shouldn’t we?”
A light laughter came through the microphone.
Viscount Reyn felt reassured, believing that Peter was mostly likely to be saved.
However, a week later.
The news that Peter had been sentenced to a 300-year term and confined in the Generous Church’s prison spread like wildfire, and the Generous Council’s effort to protect the believers also became widely known.
Priest Jack and the Generous Council’s reputation grew louder in the Royal City.
Viscount Reyn was stunned when he heard this news from his butler.
He immediately called his good friend Pokar to inquire about the matter.
Unexpectedly, the other party was furious and outright berated him:
“Reyn, didn’t you tell me that Peter was innocent? But the Generous Council has directly presented over ten pieces of evidence, proving that he is definitely a supernatural criminal, a ‘Deceiver’ adept at misleading people…”
“I’m… sorry, Pokar, I didn’t know Peter was a swindler.”
Reyn was somewhat panicked and hurriedly explained.
He immediately realized that his investment influenced by Peter would likely end up in vain. Although Reyn wanted to verify it right now, he dared not hang up the phone.
Pokar sighed heavily twice, then said,
“Duke Abilama agreed to help, but there is no turning back now… Even the Duke personally went to the Generous Church to demand the release, but Jack utterly refused to oblige.”
Viscount Reyn’s heart sank.
He felt utterly miserable now, not only losing the money at hand but potentially offending Duke Abilama as well.
“However, rest assured, the Duke privately told me he wouldn’t let it go… Jack publicly humiliated him, and he plans to teach Jack a lesson at the banquet hosted by the Prince after the Empire’s celebration day ends, aiming to disgrace the Generous Council and undermine their standing in the Royal City… As soon as Jack is reassigned and leaves, there would be room to maneuver on Peter’s matter.”
Pokar said slowly.
Reyn listened silently and finally nodded, considering this to be a glimmer of hope.”
“Alright, let’s leave it at that for now. You likely don’t qualify to enter the Prince’s banquet, but I’ll arrange a seat at the end of the guest list for you then, so we can witness the Duke’s tactics together.”
“I really appreciate your help, Governing Officer Pokar.”
