The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

If Ethan was removed and the South Regent made a move again, would the cities at the borders survive?

George and Stephen's expressions were grim with anger when their plan was exposed.

"Nonsense. Ethan is just an orphan with no skills. He even dropped out of high school. What contributions has he made?

"On the other hand, Stephen is the son of the Quinns in the capital. Not only did he graduate from the top academy, but he also studied abroad for three years and gained exceptional skills. Ethan is nothing compared to Stephen!"

Zane scoffed in disdain. "If he's so amazing, the GDP of the capital should've long surpassed that of Riveria and become the top in the nation, right?"

George was instantly silenced, and Stephen's expression darkened further.

"I only have one thing to say. Riveria when it's managed by Ethan and when not are two completely different places. Ethan will have an easier life if he leaves Riveria, but without him, Riveria will crumble!"

George slammed the table and yelled, "Are you threatening me?"

of him. "I'm just telling

"Get out!"

He refused to believe that trash like Ethan was that great. All he did was

what he had to say, he

gnashed his teeth. "Riveria will fall without

Rachel added, "Exactly. Ethan is just trash, yet

breath, trying to calm

surpass him! No one will dare say a word when

him longingly. Meeting a man as remarkable as him was a

was the closest point to the border and the most chaotic area

be seen, one could always hear the shots fired. The people here went to bed every night with their hearts in their throats, fearing they might not

they cautiously checked their surroundings. However, even before Ethan

down. Thus, that night, the locals experienced the quietest night in history. It was so quiet that people began to wonder

said to be chaotic with gunfire and

had breakfast, and prepared to head