Chapter 499

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."

Arnold was stunned. "Not to care?" He recalled the hopeful eyes of the villagers. "Those people are eagerly waiting for your return!"

Ethan smiled. "For one, their fate is in their own hands. Besides, I'm just a criminal now. Are you going to let me go?"

Arnold was instantly silenced. He suddenly remembered that Ethan was a heinous villain and had to be locked away forever. How could he allow Ethan to leave?

Ethan continued, "If you want to help, I can introduce you to someone, Do you remember what said? Even now, you're still not qualified to be my subordino, next However, you're more than capable of helping Andy."

Arnold looked at Ethan in confusion. "Andy?" He had heard of Andy before. The latter was captured by foreign forces, tortured, and then had a fallout with Stephen after being rescued.

"What's Andy doing?" Arnold did not know of Andy's current activities.

"He's trying to bring peace to the region outside the borders."

"What?!" Arnold was shocked. "How is that possible?"

Andy had been tortured when he was outside the borders, but now, he wanted to bring peace to the region? Arnold doubted his ears.

"See for yourself whether it's true or not," said Ethan. "I'll give you his contact number. If there's nothing else, you may go."

Arnold took the number. He knew that Ethan did not want to continue the conversation anymore, but he still had one more important question. Taking a deep breathe). ne asked, "Ethan, are you really imprisoned here for corruption and bribery?”

Ethan smiled faintly and looked at him. "No. The Lowes and the Quinns joined forces to frame me and had me locked up here."

P.n Arnold was stunned. The news was shocking. It was so frightening that he did not dare to believe it. If Ethan was telling the truth, that would explain why Jared feared Ethan, why the South Regent admired him, and why the people from outside the borders anticipated his arrival.

Still, Arnold could not accept it. The implications were enormous. He asked, "Are you joking?"

"If you think it's a joke, then treat it as one," Ethan said calmly.

Arnold was silent for a while. He felt like he needed some time to calm down.