The Guardian's Return (Ethan Rivers) novel Chapter 499

Stephen 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?”

“I want to pass on a message from the villagers outside the border.”

“What message?” Stephen was wary.

Arnold recited, “The message is: can you come save 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.

Why 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. I also don’t know where he is. Maybe he has already been executed. If that’s all, you may leave now.”

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.

Ethan 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 name being 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?