Chapter 27: Promise!

With Victoria’s anger, the temperature began to drop rapidly.

Passersby began to unknowingly shiver as they wondered why the weather suddenly changed.

And Ethan looking at all this knew he had to act.

Although, he could stay and watch her like this, if he really did that and she awakened here.

Then the whole street might end up causing a scene.

And in a worst-case scenario, push the chaos that came with the apocalypse forward.

’Now isn’t the time for that, grandpa is still setting up a lot of things and we still have to hoard more supplies.’

’If chaos breaks out now, then I’ll lose out more than I gain.’

Thinking of this, even though Ethan knew he had to interrupt her, he was unwilling.

From the way the mana flowed around her, to her heartbeat, if he was given a few more minutes to study.

Then perhaps, he could figure out the mystery behind awakening.

Unfortunately, he didn’t have that time.

"Victoria, calm down."

"I understand where you’re coming from, me suddenly popping out of nowhere."

"However the reality of things is more complicated than you think."

"As for the talent, why don’t you look at your fingers to understand what I mean."

Hearing this, subconsciously she looked at the tips of her fingers which had already been coated with a layer of ice.

"What!" she screamed in shock.

"What’s going on? This ice?"

Unable to understand what was going on, her anger and emotions rapidly calmed down, soon replaced with a growing curiosity.

A scene that made Ethan sigh with relief.

’Sigh.... Looking at things now, I think I understand why the massacre at her university happened in my past life.’

’If she awakened due to heightened emotions just like this in the past, then everyone in the school would have no choice but to be reduced to blocks of ice.’

Looking at his fingers which had minute traces of frostbite, Ethan once again remembered the power that was S-class.

..........

Time soon passed, and Victoria had calmed down.

Ethan realizing he couldn’t hide it anymore began to explain to her about the apocalypse.

After leaving out things like rebirth and a lot of his plans with the Smith family.

He simply told her the basics of what was to come; however, even that left her completely stunned.

"Ha~ Mr. Ethan if I hadn’t seen ice come out of my hands myself I would have said you’re crazy, but is this all true?"

"According to your words just now, the world will soon be overrun with all kinds of powers and people will awaken strange abilities."

"And you want me to work for the Smith family when that time comes?"

Taking a deep breath, she found this absurd.

However if what he was saying was indeed true, then everything made sense.

After all, why would someone from the Smith family want to have anything to do with an orphan like her?

"Yes, that’s exactly it, if you agree to join, not only will the Smith family take care of you when the time comes, but everyone else in the orphanage if you want."

"We can ensure that everyone from the old director to the kids, everyone has a roof over their heads and food to eat."

Laying out his pitch, Ethan felt this was enough to get her to agree.

After all, to someone who was ready to risk so much for the orphanage surely this was enough to win her over?

Unfortunately, it was not.

After a few seconds of struggle, Victoria’s answer was still the same.

"Sorry, but while your offer sounds good, even if what you’re saying is true, I can’t join the Smith family."

She paused, gently pulling over the collar of her shirt.

"As you could already tell, I’m part of the Clown Gang."

"The area where we live in the slums is Clown Gang territory, so from birth we are all officially marked; every one of us in the orphanage is considered Clown Gang territory."

"If I decide to join the Smith family, that could ignite chaos in the whole of Emerald City."

"Especially since the leader of the Clown Gang wants me to marry his son," she said clenching her fist.

Hearing this, Ethan fell silent, the Clown Gang.

Had it been another gang, the Smith family would be able to crush it with just a single phone call.

Unfortunately, the Clown Gang had many backers, some of which were not inferior to the Smith family in terms of strength.

"I see, if that’s the only problem, then consider it solved."

"All I need to do is solve them and then you’ll be free to join the Smith family."

"Am I correct?" he asked with a smile.

"That is true but-!"

"No buts," Ethan laughed.

Since he had found the reason for her to say no, all he had to do was remove the reason.

With his current strength, he could easily destroy them without letting anyone know it was the Smith family behind it.

Especially when he considered the fact that the Clown King hadn’t yet awakened.

This was equivalent to him killing two birds with one stone, or in this case two clowns.

"Alright, since it’s settled, Victoria you go back to the orphanage today and stay with the kids."

"After I’ve dealt with them, then I’ll send someone to pick everyone up."

"Just focus on persuading the director and the others to move when the time comes."

"Oh and take this card, so they’ll believe you actually met me."

Thinking of something, Ethan took out his business card and handed it to her.

A pure gold card with the name Ethan Smith engraved on the side.

It was an item that many in the current world would bend over backwards just for an opportunity to have.

"Don’t worry Victoria, regardless of whatever bullying you went through."

"Regardless of how much hate you received."

"If you choose to believe in me, I will never let you down."

Saying this, Ethan dropped the bill for the food on the table and stood up, heading towards his car.

"Although I would have liked to take you home to the orphanage, I might as well deal with them as soon as possible."

"Don’t worry though; on the table apart from the meal bill, there’s more than enough money for you to order a ride anywhere in the city."

"As well as something extra to buy gifts for the kids."

Waving to her, beneath his scarf, Ethan had a smile on his face.

However, compared to the outside, his mind was deep in thought.

"First Marcus and now the Clown Gang."

"I don’t know why but I have a feeling this new life of mine is going to be filled with fights."