The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Chapter 80

"That's right."

"I can't let you do that." Dennis said, "You can take anyone away but not him. He and his men are obstacles to the development of Crestwood. He hurt and killed many of our people. How can I face my people if I let him go?"

"Tell them that I want to take him," Ethan replied.

Dennis fell silent.

Then, he hissed through clenched teeth, "I still can't let you, but I can give you a chance. You might be strong enough to be my rival. If you beat me, I'll let you take him away.

In the middle of the pouring rain, Ethan stood calm and collected, his expression never wavering as he said, "You're not qualified to be my nemesis."

Dennis clenched his fists at the statement.

Unqualified? Ethan sure was cocky.

Dennis had a reputation to uphold as a mayor to thousands of town residents.

Ethan continued, "But I can give you three pieces of advice in return for taking him."

confused. He had no

first piece of advice," Ethan spoke. "Put down your weapons, surrender, and leave Riveria. The wisest thing you can do now is protect your assets

Dennis frowned.

option to surrender and leave Riveria? What a joke! He would lose

advice." Ethan's voice interrupted

and vanish without a trace. I won't pursue you if you remain in hiding

Disappear?

Regent fled because of Ethan,

In fact, he would slash his knife

of advice." Ethan

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heart sank, then came a

move! We have the place

for seconds, trying to process the news that Ethan had brought

understood the meaning behind Ethan's words. He immediately rushed

suffered a massive loss. His two

rain.

turned to Howard and said,

up in a daze and left

that day when Ethan crushed Dennis and

sighed and wondered how Ethan was