The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

By noon, Ganter arrived at the mansion. When he saw Ethan, he was a little shocked.

The Austin he knew was always quick-witted, strong, and quickly adaptable. They even once argued on the topic of whether curing a patient with schizophrenia meant killing their friend or lover and if there was a way for both to exist.

He thought Austin had remarkable talent and was the chosen one, unparalleled among his peers. However, when he saw Ethan, he realized how naive his assumption had been.

Before going up the mountain, he had asked Simon and the others for information about Ethan, including his age. However, despite having prepared himself mentally, Ganter was still intimidated by Ethan's calm aura and his eyes that seemed to see through his very soul.

He appeared to be about the same age as Austin, yet the pressure he radiated felt as if it came from a mentor, not a peer!

"Dr. Steel, did you come to seek justice for your protege or to settle Stephen's grudge?" Ethan's voice sounded. "Or perhaps both?"

Dr. Steel was shocked. "You know me?"

introduced to you by a

"Who?" Ganter asked.

"What matters

walked forward and placed the gifts he brought on the table. There were fine liquor, premium cigarettes, and some fruits, but from the moment Ganter saw Ethan, he knew those items were insufficient. However, at that point,

to talk, in hopes that you could spare

themselves. Austin has built his own prison, and

understood how Austin had become the way he was. He truly could not

down and said, "I bear no hostility. I sincerely hope they can get better. Austin is still young and has a bright future ahead. He can't stop

of character, but in front of Ethan, he had to keep it in check because he knew Ethan was not inferior to

"I've told you. They're the ones

silent for a

table before saying, "Whatever you want, just tell me. As long as you're willing to spare them, we'll meet your demands. I'm genuinely

Ethan chuckled. "You used to be the