The family decision is made.

Everything naturally unfolds from there.

However, before this, Ethan went to Ned's house to talk to him about it.

They didn't call; primarily, they were scared by Joseph's eavesdropping earlier, and now they are used to talking face-to-face.

"Going to the Royal Capital?"

Ned was somewhat surprised, but then he nodded.

"That's fine too, you young people really should go out and explore, unlike us, getting older..."

When he said this, Ned seemed a little lost, not knowing what he was thinking of.

But he quickly recovered and said, "Don't worry; everything here is under my care, nothing will go wrong. If there is any problem, you can ask your second-in-command to find me."

"Thank you."

"No need for thanks between us."

Ned waved his hand, then looked towards Sofia not far away.

Sure enough, when Sofia heard the news that Ethan was going to the Royal Capital, she immediately said she wanted to go too.

"Nonsense, what are you going for? Ethan is going for a personal exhibition and business talks."

Ned forbade it.

"But I want to go, Dad!"

Sofia pouted.

"And what about your studies? Are you not going to school anymore?"

Although Sofia often seemed aimless, she was still studying at Winster University.

"I... I can take a break from school! Or I can attend classes there, go to the Kingdom Art Academy; didn't Ethan study there too? I want to give it a try."

"Do you think the Kingdom Art Academy is run by me? Can you go just because you want to? No way."

"If you... if not, I'll just go find my mom..."

When she said this, Sofia suddenly stopped because Ned's expression turned very unpleasant.

It was Ethan's first time seeing Ned like this.

"Dad, I was wrong," Sofia whispered.

"I won't go..."

This matter seemed to just end like that.

Ethan began to intensely organize other things.

First, the business matters.

He had another meeting with John Hott and others.

Upon hearing that Ethan was going to the Royal Capital, John Hott's eyes lit up, and he immediately expressed his wish to go too.

"I've long wanted to go to the Royal Capital, Ethan, but I didn't dare, but with you around, everything will go smoothly, take me along!"

His feeling towards Ethan now could be summed up in two words: blind faith.

He often told others that with Ethan around, everything would go smoothly.

Ethan thought for a moment and did not refuse.

John Hott was indeed talented in business, with extensive networks.

Although he had initially caused trouble for Ethan at the Plain Bank incident, that was Joseph's set-up, and he couldn't be blamed.

As for their business in Winster, it had already been stabilized.

It was already running normally, didn't require much of their management, and they just needed to provide instructions.

Then there was Marvin.

Marvin indeed had a potential transfer opportunity, but he refused because he felt his foundation in the Royal Capital was unstable, and it was better to hone his skills more in Winsted.

Since that was the case, Ethan certainly wanted to repay him.

"While I'm away, Virel will expand to the surrounding areas, this is a good opportunity..." Although the prohibition bureaus in different regions were managed separately, it didn't mean Marvin couldn't interfere with other places' matters.

If Ethan could get the bootleg liquor from elsewhere to Marvin, wouldn't he be able to involve himself?

These were all credits.

Not to mention, the Kingdom Statistical Bureau was now full of their own people.

Winster's Statistical Bureau was the strongest presence in the Northern Region.

Even with Joseph gone, his subordinates had all become Ethan's people.

With their own people, things are easier to handle.

"Thanks."

Marvin thought for a moment and finally said.

"I have a life-and-death friend in the Royal Capital; if you encounter any troubles there, you can find him for help."

Lastly, there was El.

El had been doing well recently; he finally became the president of Winster University.

Considering his outstanding performance during the heavy rains at Winster, he secured his position.

He was doing well these days, frequently making headlines, and the school's condition was improving day by day.

Many students from other areas even applied for admissions, and there were even students from the Royal Capital.

Such a thing had never happened before.

Winster University would indeed rise to new heights under his watch.

Faced with Ethan's visit, he was naturally very hospitable, not only bringing out his treasured coffee beans but even personally grinding and brewing them.

"Ethan, are you here to look at this month's accounts?"

El was already working in the original Loren's bluestone building; he now had considerable power and could help Ethan handle some matters.

For example, money laundering.

However, with the Sun God Church Bank now at Ethan's disposal, he didn't plan on using these accounts anymore; it was better to keep the school clean.

Upon hearing this news, El was exhilarated; he had always been anxious about this matter, fearing someone would discover it someday, ending his career as president.

But immediately he began to worry, wondering if Ethan no longer needed him...

"Don't worry, El; I just want you to be a good president."

El quickly nodded.

"By the way, I'm planning to visit the Royal Capital in a few days. I intend to meet my mentor, Hughes. As a member of our school, I also want to further our school's renown. Why not take a few students with me for academic exchange and let them see the world as well?"

Upon hearing this, El was even happier, knowing Hughes was a special professor at the Kingdom Art Academy and had close relations with its principal, holding a significant position in the Royal Capital's art scene.

When he wrote a letter of recommendation before, El was thrilled, though he hadn't really utilized that connection back then.

Now that Ethan brought it up again, if he could take this opportunity to establish a relationship with the Kingdom Art Academy, Winster University would truly be different.

"Of course, of course, this is a good thing; I will fully cooperate."

"As for the candidates..."

Ultimately, Ethan couldn't bear the thought of Sofia and Ned falling out, so he decided to help Ned out.

Anyway, it was for legitimate business; nothing would happen. Bringing Sofia along was no issue.

By evening, Ethan finally finished visiting all the necessary places and returned home.

At this time, a long-distance call came in; it was from Pupol.

"Ethan, I just heard from Jackson that you're going to the Royal Capital?"

"Yes, have you returned to the Royal Capital?"

"Soon, in the next few days, I will also be in the Royal Capital for a while. Let's get together; I'll introduce you to some people."

"No problem."

Ethan hung up the phone and looked at the gradually deepening night outside the window.

The Royal Capital, the City of Ten Thousand Cities, what kind of scenery awaits there?

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