novelraw Chapter 1447 - 780: Found
Chapter 1447 - 780: Found
Roland indeed regretted his previous actions. Mainly, after returning to the Dark Tower these past few years, he reverted to his old self. In that world, there weren't the modern laws and regulations as there are now; power ruled and life-threatening disasters were too many, making him more accustomed to speaking with a gun.
Previously, living with Jack on Earth for more than a decade, accompanied by Jack Chambers, he learned Earth's rules. Moreover, since he mainly operated in the wilderness, he rarely had dealings with the police, and this was his first time being taken into the police station. If it weren't for mobility issues, the police might never have caught him, he would have escaped long ago.
A variety of reasons stacked up, leading to the current situation. Jimmy could climb quickly in the FBI; his mind surely was sharp, ensuring he could discover where Roland's incident began. Coupled with Roland's mention of the abandoned house, the location of that transmission point could be deduced.
However, the issue isn't major. The transmission portal isn't always open; it needs a world code input to activate the corresponding world transmission function, and Jimmy surely doesn't know the code for the Dark Tower World.
Be that as it may, this place was exposed, and the next step depends on Jimmy's choice. If he chooses to make this portal public, then Roland, even if he has to spend his remaining life on Earth, would definitely not reveal the coordinates.
After Jimmy contacted Father Rodney, this matter was temporarily set aside, as Roland had already been brought back. Nia's arrangements ensured there would be no criminal record left behind, having no impact on Roland, and no warrant needed.
Early the next morning, Jimmy went to the church and, before seeing Father Rodney, sat on a bench for a while. Although regular prayer didn't bring tangible benefits, it showcased an attitude, showing he wasn't drastically different from other believers.
Rodney was indeed already in the church. Seeing the meeting time had passed and Jimmy hadn't contacted him yet, he thought Jimmy was delayed by some business. When he stepped out and saw Jimmy sitting in prayer on the bench with his head bowed, he smiled warmly, not disturbing Jimmy, just stood beside waiting.
Jimmy raised his head, marking a cross on his forehead, chest, and both shoulders to end his prayer, then stood up upon seeing Father Rodney waiting: "Father Rodney, have you waited long? I apologize."
Father Rodney smiled and nodded: "I just arrived as well; let's go inside and talk."
Jimmy and Rodney's discussion wasn't complex; yesterday, Roland did indeed behave rudely towards the local priest. Fortunately, it didn't lead to serious consequences, and Jimmy hoped to apologize in person, replacing Roland as a younger generation apology on behalf of Roland wasn't misplaced.
Considering it involved a priest, having Father Rodney facilitate contact could avoid some awkwardness, and with Rodney's introduction, the other party should know Jimmy counts as one of them, offering him some face.
Father Rodney did not refuse; Jimmy's recent prayer in the church enhanced Rodney's impression of Jimmy. Although Jimmy doesn't appear to be a devout believer, he seemingly grew closer to the church now, benefiting their relationship in the future.
With Rodney's company, Jimmy smoothly met the unfortunate priest at a church in Brooklyn. The priest seemed to be in good spirits, not overly worried about his personal safety due to yesterday's incident, nor overly anxious.
Rodney introduced Jimmy to the priest, and Jimmy shook hands with the priest, "Father Koch, nice to meet you. Today, I am here to apologize on behalf of my elder, Elba, deeply sorry, and I ask for your understanding."
Father Koch glanced at Father Rodney, and Rodney nodded; Koch understood Jimmy was surely one of their own. Father Koch shook his head and said, "Thank the Lord, I was not harmed. Although his behavior was dangerous, I forgive him, and will not pursue this further."
Jimmy replied, "Thank you, Father Koch. May I ask what happened back then? He is elderly, and for some matters... It's inconvenient for me to obtain details directly from him."
Father Koch nodded and motioned, three of them sat on a nearby bench. After Jimmy and Father Koch sat, Father Rodney sat beside Jimmy, further signifying to Koch Jimmy's background, Rodney's support for Jimmy was clearly strong, beyond mere acquaintance.
Koch didn't conceal; the location of his dispute with Roland wasn't far, just by the park behind the church, which previously didn't have many homeless. Recently, a believer met an accident, which led his family losing their sole residence due to certain reasons, forced onto the streets. Father Koch was familiar with this believer and hoped no harm would come to his family outside, recalling the nearby park.
That rundown house had been there long ago, unattended; though dilapidated, it at least offered a roof, hence they took shelter inside.
Koch occasionally brought them food, though not daily, given free food wasn't provided by the church every day.
Yesterday, while delivering food, he encountered Roland in a wheelchair; Roland was surprisingly seeing him exit the house, asked the priest a couple of questions, then demanded them to leave.