The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Arnold thought to himself, 'I've never met Ethan before, and I didn't even know that he met my instructor. It's probably because he didn't pick me.'

"Was I eliminated?"

Ethan nodded. "You're indeed talented, but you didn't meet my standards back then. Even now, you still haven't changed much."

Those words hit Arnold hard. He was a top-tier soldier who not only worked hard but was exceptionally talented. However, he still did not make an impression on Ethan. "That's a shame," he smiled bitterly.

Ethan did not continue the topic and asked, "So, what brings you here to see me?"

Arnold snapped out of his thoughts and explained his purpose. "I went on a mission outside the borders yesterday. The villagers there asked me to deliver a message: they'll always wait for you."

Ethan understood what happened. The people beyond the borders hoped that he would intervene and bring peace to them. Previously, Andy had also come to him for the same purpose.

Ethan said calmly, "I see. You may leave now."

Arnold frowned, confused by Ethan's calm reaction. He thought that Ethan would be shocked or taken aback. He asked, "What is your decision?”

Ethan glanced at him. "I've decided not to care."

"Not to care?" He recalled the hopeful eyes

smiled. "For one, their fate is in their own hands. Besides, I'm just a criminal now. Are you

was instantly silenced. He suddenly remembered

and had to be locked away forever. How could he allow Ethan

you to someone, Do you remember

to be my subordino,

than capable

in confusion. "Andy?" He had heard of Andy before.

captured by foreign forces, tortured, and then had a

Stephen after being rescued.

Andy doing?" Arnold did not know

bring peace to the region outside

shocked. "How is that

but now, he wanted

said Ethan. "I'll give you his contact number.

took the number. He knew that Ethan did not want to continue

a deep breathe).

are you