Expert Down The Mountain novel Chapter 1

Expert Down The Mountain Chapter 1

[Hey, brat. I have a friend in trouble who needs my help. So, I’ll be away for a while, and I’m not sure when I’ll be back. 

[You shouldn’t be staying in this ravine anymore, too. A decade ago, I owed someone a favor. At that time, I told him that in the future, I’ll let my student marry his granddaughter to repay that favor. 

[Take the half of the pendant that’s holding down the envelope on the table and find him. 

[Oh, by the way, leaving without enough money to use would be inconvenient for me. I’ve taken the money in your piggy bank. Don’t worry, I’ve left some for you. 

[Lastly, don’t forget to continue with your training. I’ll give you a test once I’m back.] 

Cyrus clutched the paper in his hand so hard that it became crumpled. He looked at the broken pieces of his piggy bank with an unpleasant expression. There were a few banknotes underneath the broken pieces, and the largest amount was only ten dollars. 

‘You stupid old man, I’ve saved up at least fifty thousand dollars in there, and you only left me with less than twenty dollars?!’ 

After a long time, he took a deep breath. ‘Whatever. Eighteen dollars it is. At least I can still afford a couple of meals.’ 

Cyrus picked up that half of the pendant from the table and tore open the envelope. Inside were two pieces of paper; one of them was written by Mr. Frank (his master), which was meant to be given to the person he owed a favor to, and the other one was that person’s address. 

…… 

Two days later, Cyrus arrived at Fliton City, Atralo, like the address on the letter stated. It was a villa district! 

“It looks like he’s someone rich.” He was slightly stunned. 

‘Any of these villas can easily cost ten million dollars. You’d need a lot of piggy banks to store this much money…’ 

“Hey, you! What are you doing? This is not somewhere you can stay for long. Leave!” 

A security guard holding a riot baton looked at him fiercely. 

“I’m looking for someone.” With a flick of his wrist, that pendant flew toward the guard. 

The guard caught it, but he suddenly felt a powerful force. It was so great that he had to take three steps back. 

He was a little shocked. ‘I’m a retired special officer. Even if a normal person punched me at close range, I wouldn’t budge! 

‘He looks like he’s in his twenties, and yet…’ 

“I’m here to find Lufian Gardner. Bring this pendant to him and say that I’m his old friend’s student, and I’m here to repay a favor.” 

The guard looked at him solemnly. He no longer seemed as fierce as he initially was. Instead, he said in a stern voice, “Wait here!” 

He then made a phone call. After a while, he came out from the security booth and returned the pendant to Cyrus. 

“Go in and find Villa No. 8,” the guard said. 

“Thanks.” Cyrus entered the villa district. The guard watched him as he walked in. He then lowered his head and looked at the purplish bruise on his palm as he muttered, “Where did this strong guy come from?” 

Cyrus approached the ridiculously luxurious Villa No. 8. He walked past the courtyard and rang the doorbell twice. 

The gate opened, and an innocent-looking beauty dressed in casual clothes emerged and stood before him. 

‘Wow, this lady is so pretty!’ 

“Where’s the token?” She did not immediately let him in. There was a hint of disgust in her clear and melodious voice as she frowned. 

Cyrus gave her the pendant. The lady took it and looked at it. She then asked, “What’s your name?” 

“I’m Cyrus Salazar.” 

“Come in.” 

She opened the door wider and let him in. The villa looked extremely luxurious. However, it looked vacant, as if no one else was staying in there. 

He heard some movement upstairs. It seemed like everyone was gathering in a certain room. 

Korah Gardner seemed to be ignoring him. Even so, Cyrus did not mind. He thought to himself, ‘Mr. Frank is such an unreliable man. This family is obviously very influential. They’re very wealthy too. 

‘Did he really say that he’ll send me here to marry someone’s granddaughter as a way to repay the person’s favor? 

‘I admit that he’s very talented, and the skills he taught me are amazing. But he’s so shameless to even say such words… 

‘What should I say later? 

‘“Hi, I’m here to repay the favor that my master owes you. So, let me marry your granddaughter…?”