The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Nolan was getting anxious. Stephen had recovered and would be back in Hill City in no time. Besides, with Stephen having met with Jeremy, Nolan was worried that Jeremy might've said things he should not.

Adding to that, the South Regent's forces were about to return to Hill City, and he also had to rescue the South Regent's men. He started planning how to rescue them while discreetly finding out what Jeremy and Stephen talked about. However, when he learned that Jeremy did not mention him, he sighed in relief.

Two days later, Stephen returned to Hill City, accompanied by Ganter and Austin. Ganter had promised Ethan to become a psychologist in Hill City, and Austin realized that he still had much to learn after this incident, so he decided to tag along with Ganter.

Stephen was very grateful to Ganter and Austin as both of them had essentially saved his life. Hence, he arranged accommodations for them and even bought a storefront for Ganter.

"If you need anything in the future, just let me know. I will solve it for you."

After settling them down, Stephen resumed managing Hill City.

Nolan had taken over for the past few days, and upon seeing Stephen's return, he smiled. "Stephen, you're finally better. After getting past this hurdle, it'll be smooth sailing from now on."

"Yeah." Stephen nodded. "Thank you for the past few days. Did anything happen?"

Nolan said, "Hill City's situation remains the same."

were leaving, and the economy was declining, especially after the South Regent's businesses were shut down. No prominent businesses were left in

a headache coming. "Let's

right away— the worsening economy, the lack of new businesses

was convened soon. When Stephen listed the problems, everyone was momentarily dazed. It felt like they had

whole Riveria had faced the

and various factions brazenly conducted sales of illegal goods

"Actually, Hill City has experienced the

problems had been solved before, that meant

did the problems get resolved

exchanged glances

Stephen frowned. “Speak!"

Julius, led everyone to resolve those issues,"

was stunned. Julius was dead; he had died

washed over Stephen.

people grew a little anxious. Everyone knew what happened to Stephen recently,

can search the archives. He must've recorded such

check Julius' house as well.