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."

poured out the last of the

a fierce wind howled across the mountain, snow swirling in

through the crowd. With each step he took, the

man in the red suit lifted his head and

the other men in suits shouted

"Farewell, Old Master!"

"Farewell, Old Master!"

"Farewell, Old Master!"

voices echoed across the sky, the wind and snow

the people of Crestwood highly respected him. However, he did not expect someone as formidable as the South Regent

it with his own eyes did he realize how influential Ethan was. Why

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

heart sank. If Ethan were sentenced,

hour later, Ethan returned to the foot of the mountain

car.

back," he said

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 else to do

ahead, and what he saw made him freeze. All the hairs on his body stood on

suited men. They stood solemnly and respectfully, perfectly aligned like statues