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

weapons, surrender, and leave Riveria. The wisest thing you can do

Dennis frowned.

option to surrender and leave Riveria? What a joke!

second piece of advice." Ethan's voice

if you remain in

Disappear?

South Regent fled because of Ethan, Dennis

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

piece of advice." Ethan met Dennis' gaze and said, "Run.

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a loud bang,

have the

sky, and Dennis stood frozen for seconds, trying to process the news that Ethan had brought armed and geared

Dennis, pale in the face, finally understood the meaning behind Ethan's words. He immediately rushed out and disappeared into the

His two most trusted

rain.

turned to Howard and

stood up in a daze and left with

would never forget that day when Ethan crushed Dennis and made the man pay a

Howard sighed and wondered how Ethan