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."

was confused. He had no use for

and leave Riveria. The wisest thing you can

Dennis frowned.

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

the second piece of advice." Ethan's voice interrupted

without a trace. I won't pursue you if you remain

Disappear?

sized Ethan up. Although South Regent fled because

did not see the point of hiding from Ethan. In fact, he would slash his knife and kill Ethan right there

of advice." Ethan met

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came a loud bang, signaling a shot

have the

streaked across the sky, and Dennis stood frozen for seconds, trying to process the news that Ethan had

out of his thoughts, Dennis, pale in the face, finally understood the meaning behind Ethan's words. He

loss. His two most trusted

rain.

turned to Howard and said,

daze and left with Ethan, forgetting

forget that day when Ethan crushed Dennis and made the

his recollection, Howard sighed and wondered how Ethan