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

the first piece of advice," Ethan spoke. "Put down your weapons, surrender, and leave Riveria. The wisest thing you

Dennis frowned.

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

advice." Ethan's

won't pursue you if you remain in

Disappear?

Ethan up. Although South Regent fled because of Ethan, Dennis did not find Ethan

fact, he would slash his knife and kill Ethan

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

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a loud

have the

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

face, finally understood the meaning behind Ethan's words. He immediately rushed out and disappeared into the heavy rain, his men sacrificing themselves to cover

two most trusted

rain.

turned to Howard and said,

a daze and left

forget that day when Ethan crushed Dennis and made the man pay a very heavy

and wondered how Ethan was