Witch, Fireball and the Evil God of Steam-Chapter 692 - 83: Cat Battle Royale

Valerie felt that her worldview was undergoing a massive upheaval. After Ave's explanation, she realized that the seemingly cruel and bloody scene just now was actually a recruitment advertisement for the Imperial Knight Order. The Tree-man was the hottest director in the Imperial Capital, Mr. J.K. Forest, whose film "Heisenberg and the Magic Book" had become the most popular movie in the Empire.

The Nightmare Witch, who is in charge of Bazatous Legendary Film, signed this talented director, and they provide the most professional actors for J.K. Forest's filming.

The reason for filming the Empire's recruitment advertisement is quite simple. With the release of the "Empire Various Paths Reform Suggestions", the Imperial People have entered a period of long-term peace and prosperity. This has caused recruitment for the Imperial Knight Order to become a difficult issue. Compared to the steady and improving employment situation of other paths, the Neseriel Sanctuary still adopts traditional Knight training.

In fact, apprentices usually have to continue for 6 to 8 years. Joining the Imperial Knight Order after returning from the training at the Holy Hall doesn't seem to be an attractive job in the minds of the Imperial Capital's residents. According to the new cabinet's occupational survey from last quarter, today's Imperial People prefer their children to become doctors, artisans, or work in the Astrology Guild.

These positions have relatively shorter training times, offer high salaries, and can bring many benefits to their families.

Members of the Imperial Knight Order denounced the irresponsible behavior of the Other Shore for running around everywhere recently, making it impossible even to find them, and demanded that they come up with strategies to address the current recruitment difficulties. Thus, the scene they witnessed upon returning to the Imperial Capital came to be.

Although this involved the Evil God's Followers, they were actually providing a service for the Empire's positive publicity.

This was too intense a shock for a traditional believer of the God of Truth.

Moreover, upon meeting Valerie and learning about her identity, Mr. J.K. Forest immediately excitedly extended an invitation to her.

In the soon-to-begin filming of "Heisenberg and the Chamber", the film needed to introduce a distinct, stern professor, and Valerie's image was very close to who he had in mind.

This meant that if she accepted J.K. Forest's invitation, she would have to work with the Evil God's Followers.

But...

This wasn't a bad opportunity.

Valerie reconsidered and accepted J.K. Forest's invitation.

If there was indeed some unspeakable conspiracy brewing between Ethan and Bazatous, she might be able to get some clues from Bazatous' followers.

Meanwhile, Ethan returned to the Imperial Capital's mansion immediately.

After several days of business trips and spending many days with the "rural" ghouls, he felt like he was about to be pickled through.

Aside from the bloody and rancid smell, there were some other odors.

Director maestro J.K. Forest mentioned in "How to Become an Excellent Actor" that the top-notch performance is to immerse oneself into the identity and context, first believing in one's transformation. Ethan suspected that he might have become too engrossed in playing the "Imperial Capital Gentleman", to the point where he felt the impoverished aura of the "rural" ghouls was rubbing off on him.

This was not good.

Lying in the bathtub, Ethan looked at the ceiling through the swirling mist, conducting self-criticism in his heart.

Such old aristocratic thoughts didn't align with the current mainstream values of the Empire and could likely become a negative example subject to criticism. Now, he wanted to revert to being that past energetic Imperial youth.

An occasional bath was beneficial to one's physical and mental health. The bathing environment of this era was one of the few areas surpassing modern times, especially with the Imperial Capital's nobility having an almost fervent pursuit of bathing. They would use a large room as a bathroom, and in the Royal Palace, they even used a separate lodge as a royal bathroom.

Special aromatherapy, and even all kinds of skincare products developed by the Astrology Guild, were luxury items currently pursued by the nobility.

According to Ave, Queen Margaret often spent more than two hours in the bath, and even when Lindong stayed in the Imperial Capital, he bathed daily.

No wonder the Imperial Capital's nobles generally carried a fragrant scent. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

"Knock knock, knock knock——!"

The scratching sound interrupted Ethan's thoughts.

The origin of the sound was persistent, repeatedly attempting to attract his attention in this manner.

"Who?"

"Meow~"

This wasn't Lindong's voice.

A strange cat had appeared in his home.

"Knock knock knock."

This sudden change left Ethan silent. He had heard from people who had cats that most house cats were curious and liked to check what people were doing in the bathroom. Whenever they closed the door, these curious little cats would start scratching.

They were patient, and until you opened the door, they wouldn't give up.

"Just a moment."

"Meow."

The close call of the cat terrified Ethan, nearly slipping into the bathtub, and there before his eyes was a small black cat with odd-colored eyes, its paws clinging to the bathtub's edge, staring at him intently.

"How did you get in here!"

"I was worried you'd drown."

The cat made a familiar sound, "Also, as I've stressed before, when I care about you, you're supposed to say, 'Thank you, darling,' not 'How did you get in here'—such ungrateful words!".

"No one drowns in their own bathroom!"