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 and softly

the mountain, snow swirling in the

through the crowd. With each step he took,

suit lifted his

the other men in

"Farewell, Old Master!"

"Farewell, Old Master!"

"Farewell, Old Master!"

the sky, the

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

people paying their respects to Ethan's master, Liam also felt an overwhelming urge to kneel. Only after witnessing it with his own eyes did he realize how influential Ethan was. Why would someone that amazing need to resort to embezzlement or

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

sank. If Ethan were

Ethan returned to the foot of the

car.

back," he

into the driver's seat, not even considering letting

freeze. All the hairs on his body stood on

They stood solemnly and respectfully, perfectly aligned like