NovelXXXStephen did not understand where Ethan got so much money from. After all, he had no powerful family backing
him. The only person he could rely on was
himself!
"Thank you." Arnold sighed in relief, then expressed his wish for Stephen to punish him.
Stephen shook his head. "You're not at fault. Don't be too hard on yourself. Besides, it's not my place to decide
that."
Arnold was silent for a while, then finally asked his last question. "Where's Ethan?"
Stephen's eyes instantly narrowed. "Why are you looking for him?"
"lI want to pass on a message from the villagers outside the border."
"What message?" Stephen was wary.
Arnold recited, "The message is: can you csave us?"
Stephen's eyes widened at the words. The villagers wanted Ethan to save them? They knew that Ethan brought
peace to Riveria, so they wished that he would bestow peace upon them too!
The questions in Stephen's heart were instantly answered.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhy did the villagers help them because of Ethan? It was because they earnestly wanted Ethan to save them.
Why did someone like the South Regent also send help? It was because he admired Ethan.
Stephen thought of how the public viewed him.
Many netizens ridiculed him, the South Regent did not take him seriously, and the people outside the borders
probably did not even know who he was. He was far inferior to Ethan!
Stephen felt fearful. There were so many people waiting for Ethan's return. He could not let Ethan regain
freedom!
He quickly said to Arnold, "I don't know. | also don't know where he is. Maybe he has already been executed. If
that's all, you may leave now."
Arnold was disappointed when he was chased out without finding out Ethan's whereabouts. At the stime, he
was puzzled by Stephen's agitated reaction.
"Are you looking for Ethan?" Nolan's voice rang out beside him. “I know where he is."
In the room, Stephen pondered for a long tand finally decided to hide the truth about the villagers and the
South Regent's assistance. The victory was achieved by the team that he sent out!
With that decision, he told his subordinate to start drafting a speech. By noon, Stephen publicly announced the
details and results of the operation.
"Although we suffered slosses, we ultimately succeeded. All the enemies were annihilated, and all the
hostages were unharmed."
The Inteerupted in cheers!
Dr. Steel and his student, Austin, smiled when they heard the news. Dr. Steel felt increasingly confident that his
decision to support Stephen was the right choice.
Meanwhile, Arnold made his way to Drakthorn Ridge. As an elite soldier, he easily bypassed the guards and
arrived at Ethan's villa.
Looking at the door of the villa left wide open, Arnold was shocked. Was Ethan really locked up here?
Nervous and wary, he entered the
villa. The first thing he saw was Ethan sitting on the sofa, reading a book Sensing someone enter, Ethan
slowly put the book down and
looked at Arnold.
When their gazes met, Arnold felt even more nervous. It was as if his soul was being scrutinized.
"Hello, I'm Arnold Decker," he introduced himself.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEthan said, "I've heard of you. You're not from Riveria. Have a seat.”
"Thank you." Arnold sat down awkwardly. He was very surprised that Ethan knew of him. "Where did you hear
about me?" He thought that Ethan might have heard his nbeing mentioned regarding his battle
achievements and excellent performance.
Ethan said calmly, "I've once searched for many powerful soldiers or those with
great potential. Your instructor recommended you to me."
Arnold's eyes widened. Ethan knew his instructor?
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