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."

had no use for

down your weapons, surrender, and leave Riveria. The wisest thing

Dennis frowned.

leave Riveria? What a joke!

advice."

if you remain in hiding for

Disappear?

South Regent fled because of Ethan, Dennis did not find Ethan

point of hiding from Ethan. In fact, he would slash his knife and kill Ethan

third piece of advice." Ethan met Dennis' gaze

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then came a loud

We have the

Dennis stood frozen for seconds, trying to process the news that Ethan had

of his thoughts, Dennis, pale in the face, finally understood the meaning behind Ethan's words. He immediately rushed out and disappeared into the heavy rain, his men sacrificing

massive loss. His two most trusted men and his

rain.

to Howard and said, "Come

up in a daze and left

Dennis and made the man pay a very heavy

his recollection, Howard sighed and wondered how Ethan was doing