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 use

first piece of advice," Ethan spoke. "Put down your weapons, surrender, and leave Riveria.

Dennis frowned.

surrender and leave Riveria? What a joke!

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

you if you

Disappear?

Regent fled because of

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

advice." Ethan met Dennis' gaze

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Dennis' heart sank, then came a loud bang, signaling

We have the place

bolt of lightning streaked across the sky, and Dennis stood frozen for seconds,

understood the meaning behind Ethan's words. He immediately rushed out and disappeared into the

suffered a massive loss. His two most trusted men and his son

rain.

Howard

in a daze and left with Ethan,

when Ethan crushed Dennis

recollection, Howard sighed and wondered