The Last Human Returns.
Chapter 28 - The Counter
As calculated by Ethan and Li Mei. The Red Bulls Guild gave a statement regarding the Trouble Guild that carried out an attack on the members of the Red Bulls on the 3rd Floor of the Tower. The accusation even came with video evidence in which the Trouble Guild seemed to lure ants to approach the Red Bulls Guild.
[They are very trashy. I didn't like them at the beginning.]
[That! They're really star syndromes. Breastfeeding your mother!]
[Oh, I think they're good people. Shit.]
Negative opinions towards the Trouble Guild filled the comment column on the Red Bulls Guild's personal Sistube channel. Of course there are some who do not believe, especially people in Indonesia. Those who had already conversed with the Trouble Guild, denied the statements of the Red Bulls Guild people.
The issue heated up when the media began covering the issue and gave it a provocative title.
Ethan, who was in the car, couldn't help but smile at the online newspaper and print media, said the news slandered the Trouble Guild name.
"Master. We've arrived." The private driver of the Canaries Corporation, tells Ethan when the car reaches its destination.
There are so many journalists outside. The cameras are all aimed at the limousine Ethan was riding in.
Opening the door, Ethan gets out of the car with sunglasses. Immediately, dozens of camera shutter immediately rained down on Ethan. Of course the brand does not know its identity. However, Ethan's presence in this place suggests Ethan's identity may be on par with Gordon's or Carmila's.
"Ethan's. You've finally come."
"Greetings, Mr. Ethan."
Gordon and Carmila come to greet Ethan. Two of the Strongest 10 were very polite in front of a young man who was not yet 30 years old. Journalists can smell the heat of the news.
Ethan shakes Gordon and Carmila's hands. Then sit in the available chair. Today, they will hold press and media summoned from all over the World. Of course, the media that gave bad news about the Trouble Guild, were not invited to this place.
Ethan, sitting in the middle, looks around the sea of people waiting for Ethan to reveal his identity. Looking at the look on their faces, they were all impatient to ask a question.
Knocking on the mic, Ethan greeted the reporters present. "It's nice to meet you all. Maybe you guys are wondering, ‘Who is this kid?’ or ‘What does this kid have to do with Carmila and Gordon?’, right?"
All the reporters nodded in unison. There's nothing to hide anymore. They are very curious about Ethan's identity. Of course, there are some who already know. Ethan is quite famous as a professional gamer.
Seeing the impatient look on the reporters' faces, Ethan smiled slightly and introduced himself in public for the first time. "I'm Ethan Austin, Trouble Guild Master. The reason why I'm holding the press this time, is of course because of the issues that have been circulating lately."
"Ethan .. Austin?"
"Could it be …?"
"It's jackpot! Take as many pictures as possible! This news will be the headline!"
Journalists became crazy with Ethan's introduction. Ethan Austin's identity continues to be a hot topic on social media and the community. Because of Ethan never appearing himself, many fake Ethan Austin tries to claim to be him. Unfortunately, no one believed in the fake Ethan.
Then, what about now? The presence of Gordon and Carmila, as well as their attitude towards Ethan, is already a strong testament to his identity.
Claps!
Ethan's applause made the press room go silent for a moment. This is, the ability possessed by a person when it has mastered magic control to the highest level.
Without losing the soothing smile from his lips, Ethan continued speaking. "... As everyone knew, the Trouble Guild was being faced with slander from several parties. As a Guild Master, I'm here to give you a response regarding the slander and rumors circulating on the internet."
"First. We did not commit any assault on any Red Bulls Guild members at all. We have video evidence showing those who died being abandoned by their comrades. Ah, you can confirm about this to Mr. Gordon and Lady Carmila here."
Gordon and Carmila nodded their heads, validating what Ethan said. Journalists surprised. If what Ethan said was true, the Red Bulls Guild really was already breaking the law and HAM.
The reporters started to get noisy again. Those present here did not corner one party because the video that the Red Bulls used as evidence, had all been edited as if throwing away the most important part.
If what the Trouble Guild Master said was true, it would naturally be quite an uproar. The Red Bulls may lose their title sponsor and their rankings are threatened with falling.
"Mr Ethan's. What are you going to do about this?"
"What else? The Trouble Guild, the Canaries Corporation, and the House of Basten, will take legal action to clear our name. Not only to the Red Bulls Guild but, the media."
Other journalists held their breath. They were grateful not to have co-published the news that cornered the Trouble Guild. Fighting the Trouble Guild, the Canaries, and the Basten, only meant that their fate was over.
***
The Internet was quickly filled with news of Ethan Austin's first public appearance and statements he made in the press. The videos mentioned by Ethan are all published simultaneously on three different channels.
In the blink of an eye, public opinion began to turn around. Those who originally insulted the Trouble Guild, attacked the Red Bulls Guild. The media that had previously cornered the Trouble Guild, immediately took down the news they had already raised for fear of fighting the Canaries Corporation and the Basten Family.
Jon Viver, who saw it all on TV and the Internet, could not contain his anger. Veins all over his body were sticking out and his face was filled with blood rising to his plontos head along with his anger that was already at the end of the crown.
"Damn it! How dare a Guild from the Middle Country like they retaliate against us, Red Bulls Guild!"
Cranks!
The wine glass broke because it was thrown hard by Jon. He has been under so much pressure from sponsors. If he continued like this, it was likely that he would be dismissed from the position of Guild Master!
"I will not forgive you! Just wait, I will definitely avenge this humiliation!" Jon swore with his eyes reddened with anger. He won't let Ethan as well as those who support him, live a quiet life after what they did.
***
"Guild Master, Jon has already been completely stripped of his position as the Guild Master of Red Bulls." The awaited news finally came a week later.
Ethan who was busy taking care of the documents, paused for a moment and looked at Li Mei who was officially now the Vice Guild Master.
"... That nice. Catch that person and make it seem like it's missing or an accident. After that, send Jon to the mine we found in the Tower."
Ethan doesn't plan to kill Jon so easily. He'll make it look like Jon ran away using help from a third party. After that, Ethan will get a free mine slave.
Ethan's attack is set through the media only to make Jon and his members mine slaves.
Li Mei felt sorry for Jon. He had actually stepped on the tail of the Dragon by now. However, his fate was already determined when he fought the Trouble Guild that Ethan had built with his own efforts.
"Is there another report?"
Li Mei issued an official letter sent by the President of Indonesia to Ethan as the Trouble Guild Master. "The letter from the Presidential Palace came two hours ago. It contains an invitation to a private dinner with the President."
Ethan looked at the letter with a fed up expression. Obviously the Government is trying to ask Ethan and Trouble Guild to join the Indonesian Hunter Association.
"I don't want to go. But how else." Ethan cannot refuse an invitation from someone with the rank of President, the Leader of State. "Send me a reply if I'll be at the dinner."
"understand."
Ethan leaned his back and stared at the narrow-looking ceiling of the room.
"Huh …." Ethan took a long breath. He misses Monsters and wants to hunt them down to relieve stress.