The Guardian's Return (Ethan Rivers) novel Chapter 201

Chapter 201 

The fishery and tourism industries of Aqua City were ruined, and the factories were too damaged to continue operation. Nothing was left to support the economy. With Aqua City’s dwindling GDP of 1.3 trillion left, every cent was important! 

Amid the chaos, Stephen chose to instigate conflict between the two sides. The resulting clashes would drain resources–equipment, medical supplies, and repairs to the city. Each conflict would consume the dwindling wealth of Aqua City even faster. 

“Stephen destroyed Aqua City, our home! Even if it costs us our lives, we’ll fight back!” 

“He’s taken away our livelihoods and left us no other options! Since he wants us to die, we can’t let him live either!” 

“Let’s do this! At worst, we’ll just leave. Aqua City is already in ruins, thanks Stephen.” 

Almost everyone in Aqua City was joining the fight. The level of chaos was far beyond Seaside City’s! 

Meanwhile, Oliver and the others confronted Stephen. 

“Our factories are destroyed. Are you going to compensate us? 

“It’s fine if you don’t, but I guess nobody will want to set up a factory in Aqua City anymore. 

Faced with such dire circumstances, Stephen had no choice but to compensate them. 

The situation in Aqua City was so bad that all that was left were those factories. If even Oliver and the others left, Aqua City’s future would be ruined. 

After paying the compensation of 30 million dollars, Aqua City only had one trillion left, which was quickly depleting as the war continued. Perhaps not even half of it would remain at the end. 

News of the war in Aqua City quickly spread online, shocking people across the country. “What is Stephen doing? How could he let it come to this? We’ve been at peace for so long!” 

“Please, bring back the old management of Riveria! Stephen can’t handle this!” 

“Stephen is utterly useless! Every city he manages would end up worse off!” 

“Someone needs to step in and stop this madness!” 

The fight in Aqua City raged fiercely, consuming 100 billion dollars in half a day. Residents of nearby cities were also in danger, afraid of getting caught in the crossfire. 

At the government headquarters, the atmosphere in the meeting room was tense and cold. 

Chapter 201 

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Simon sat in his chair with his head hung low, completely silent. He did not dare to say anything. 

He had previously told everyone that the matters in Aqua City had been settled and that no more problems would arise, but now here they were. New troubles were surfacing, and the situation was far more severe than what they had faced in North Hill City and Seaside City. 

Aqua City was now embroiled in real, violent conflict, and the casualties were already mounting. What was worse, it seemed like the fight would not end any time soon. 

Even if Aqua City’s residents were defeated, they would stay dissatisfied as long as Aqua City remained under siege and they would surely come back for revenge! 

Without a satisfactory resolution, there was no way anyone would back down. 

“Simon, what do you have to say?” someone asked.