The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

"Whose grave is it?"

The man quickly covered Liam's mouth.

"Shh! Don't ask questions you shouldn't. All you need to know is that while there's chaos and bloodshed at the base of the mountain, no one dares to fire a single shot up here."

Liam's eyes widened as he stared at the grave, finding it terrifying! There could be gunfire and explosions below, yet no one dared to disturb the peace of the place?

"Master, it's been a long time."

Ethan opened the bottle of whiskey and slowly poured it in front of the tombstone.

"I came in a hurry this time, so I didn't bring the good stuff, but I know you never liked drinking anyway.

"You told me to look after Riveria for a year, but I did it for three. In those three years, I've watched Riveria turn from a chaotic place to a land where people can

live in peace.

"Your student, I, didn't let you down. I've turned Riveria into the place you always dreamed of. I've done all I can, and now that Riveria is thriving, it's time for me to move on."

of the whiskey

the mountain, snow

through the crowd. With each step he took, the snow crunched beneath his feet and the wind howled.

that moment, the man in the red suit lifted

men in suits

"Farewell, Old Master!"

"Farewell, Old Master!"

"Farewell, Old Master!"

echoed across the sky, the

gulped. He knew Ethan was powerful and well-connected. There was also no doubt about his character as even the people of Crestwood highly respected him. However, he did not expect someone as formidable as the South Regent to

Ethan's master, Liam also felt an overwhelming urge to kneel. Only after witnessing it with

"It's over. We're doomed."

were

hour later, Ethan returned to the foot

car.

back," he said

though Liam was the police chief, he was afraid to say a word. He obediently got into the driver's seat, not even considering letting his subordinate drive. He did not dare to nor trust anyone

him freeze. All the hairs

suited men. They stood solemnly and