The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

As Liam took a closer look, he gasped in shock. The street was filled with cars, and beside each car stood two to three men in suits, standing tall!

All of them were dressed in suits and ties, looking like they were there for a job interview. Liam and his men were so startled that their hands instinctively moved toward their guns.

Just then...

"Welcome, Lord Rivers!" They all spoke in unison, their voices booming in perfect harmony.

Dumbfounded, Liam turned to look at Ethan with his men, wondering if those people were there to greet Ethan.

Their eyes widened with disbelief, and they failed to wrap their head around the situation. Who exactly was Ethan to be able to summon so many people in that chaotic place?

Ethan, however, merely glanced at them calmly. "The South Regent promised he wouldn't cross the border. Is he going back on his word?"

Lord Rivers. My master has never crossed the border. We came only because we heard that you were coming. My master

learning that the men were the South Regent's men, Liam and the others

subordinates, but the truth was beyond their imagination. They were the South Regent's men, and since the

a fearsome warlord with powerful forces under his command. He had even fought against several small neighboring countries, yet he was too scared to cross the border because

South Regent to make the latter

importantly, it was so quiet last night because of Ethan's arrival! Ethan's presence alone brought a peaceful night

is more effective than

have believed such a thing if he

or accept bribes? If Ethan wanted

If Ethan stopped managing Riveria, Riveria would be in

the door. "Lord Rivers, please get

did not refuse the offer to get

inside, he said,

as the car started, all the other men in suits returned to their