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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 1511

The second they saw Carlos kneel, everyone’s eyes instantly widened.

The hell? Wasn’t this the extraordinarily powerful and evil Third-Rank Master, Carlos Xenes? Was he actually kneeling before this young man before even attempting to make a single move? How was this even possible?

Who… Who was this young man…?

As the people in the crowd continued discussing the matter among themselves, Xyrielle herself simply stared at Gerald who was now calmly walking closer to the kneeling old man, his hands still in his pockets.

Xyrielle hadn’t expected any of this to happen. Nobody had.

Whatever the case was, he was now no longer hiding his pressuring and powerful aura, and anyone who sensed it would surely feel their hearts palpitate. Xyrielle, of course, was no exception to that.

As for Ghose, he quickly recovered from the shock of Carlos kneeling before Gerald and—with rapidly twitching eyelids—turned to stare at the approaching youth.

Upon stepping before the old man, Gerald took a hand out before holding onto Carlos’s head as though he was punishing a naughty child.

“Now then… Why didn’t you just wait obediently for me to kill you back then? I’m sure you knew what was coming, right? Despite that, you fled the moment I got slightly distracted by some pleas for help…”

“P-please, Deity! It was wrong for me to have tried to escape! I shouldn’t have run away!” cried out Carlos as tears began rolling down his cheeks.

“You really aren’t acting like a proper elder should be, you know? Either way, it’s impossible for a person to truly escape if I want them dead! Wouldn’t you agree?” replied Gerald with a laugh.

“O-of course you are, Deity!” said Carlos, his entire body already trembling uncontrollably.

Hearing that, Gerald then turned to face the audience before announcing in an indifferent tone, “Regardless, I’m here today representing the Quantocks for the right to gain control! If anyone’s against that, you’re free to come challenge me!”

It took him a second, but he then scratched the back of his head before adding, “Oh, and I almost forgot to mention this. You don’t need to challenge me one by one. You can all challenge me at the same time! If you prefer, that is!”

Watching as he then put on an innocent smile, everyone below stage instantly found themselves horrified.

“What did he say?”

“My god! How ruthless!”

Despite their dissatisfaction, nobody dared to say a word.

Ghose, however, wasn’t about to just accept such mockery. Understanding that Gerald didn’t even consider him to be an opponent, Ghose found himself growling, “Don’t you think you’re being a bit too arrogant, young lad? Can’t you see that I, Ghose from the Goldenslinger, am here?!”

“I mean, yeah. You’ve been standing there for a while now. What of it?” replied Gerald.

“Bakayarou!” roared the now furious Ghose.

Finnegan himself was angered by Gerald’s comment, prompting him to say, “You shameless brat! There’s no need to hold back, Master Ghose! Just kill this arrogant man however you please!”

To think that Gerald would actually dare to claim control… He truly was asking for it!

Hearing Finnegan’s command, Ghose instantly drew his katana before growling, “I’ll show you the true power of the Goldenslinger if it’s the last thing I do!”

A gleam almost seemed to run down the sharpened blade as Ghose prepared his attack…

It was an attack so powerful that it was the best the Goldenslinger could offer… And it was called the Thirteen Stances of Waterflow!

A slash could split water, and two could slice through a soul. No soul could survive the third slash, and Ghose knew that for a fact since he had already mastered the three blades realm!

Once the gleam pierced through Gerald’s soul, Ghose was more than certain that the arrogant youth’s soul would be no more!

While all this was happening, Xyrielle found herself getting increasingly nervous as she saw how much danger Gerald was in.

After all, to think that her palpitating heart had been right this entire time… Now that she knew how strong Gerald truly was, she was sure that this was who the fortune-teller had actually been referring to!

With that in mind, she was feeling a complicated cocktail of emotions as she continued staring at Gerald.

However, before she could even decide on what to do, she stared wide-eyed in horror as she realized that Ghose’s blade was already swinging down on Gerald!

Expecting bloodshed, everyone sat at the edge of their seats… only to be left completely dumbfounded by the results.

With one hand still in his pocket, Gerald had lifted his other to gently pinch onto the katana’s blade… Despite making it look so easy, it worked. Ghose couldn’t bring the blade down any further!

“…W-what?!” cried out Ghose in terror.

Though he wanted to retreat a few steps back, he found that he couldn’t even move a muscle!

“Oh? I do wonder what kind of stance this is… And what kind of sect is the Goldenslinger?” asked Gerald in an indifferent tone.

“Y-you…!” growled Ghose as he used all his strength to attempt to regain his mobility. Unfortunately for him, he remained as frozen as a statue…

“…I admit that you’re stronger than I thought!” added the angered Ghose after a while before laughing aloud.

“Oh? Does that mean you have other stances up your sleeve?” asked Gerald, feeling slightly surprised when he saw Ghose’s reaction.

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Ignoring Gerald’s question, Ghose simply closed his eyes for a moment… And when he reopened them, a momentary flash of fire could be seen reflected in his eyes as he roared, “Flaming Blades!”

Following that, the hilt of his katana seemed to light ablaze, shooting upward toward the tip which Gerald was still holding onto!

Much to Ghose’s dismay, the second the flames were about to burn Gerald, they suddenly extinguished with a sizzling sound!

“…W-what…? How is this even remotely possible?!” stuttered the wide-eyed Ghose in disbelief as he stared at the youth.

Sensing that Ghose probably wasn’t going to reveal any relevant information if he continued holding onto his blade, Gerald simply released his grip on it, immediately causing Ghose to take a few steps back.

At that moment, seven distinct ringing sounds could be heard coming from where the Laidlers were seated…

Almost immediately after, seven figures leaped out from the shadows, taking only a split second to surround Gerald as they shouted, “Master!”

From what Gerald could see, all seven of the masked men were dressed in ninja-like garb, and each of them had murderous auras as they held onto their steel knives.

Regaining his composure, Ghose then turned to look at Gerald before saying, “Now then… If you didn’t already know, Tierson Mountain is extremely important to the Goldenslinger, your excellency… With that in mind, I’ll say it right now that if you still wish to gain control over the area, you’ll surely offend the rest of the Goldenslinger… You wouldn’t want that, would you…?”

“Oh? I see, I see…” replied Gerald as he nodded.

“Hmm? So, you’re finally starting to get scared? Wise of you, really. Now then, why don’t we have a seat and get a bit more acquainted with each other?” said Ghose as he took a step toward Gerald.

“Scared? I’m afraid you’re mistaken. Regardless, you really shouldn’t have said that to me,” replied Gerald as he shook his head.

“…I beg your pardon? What do you mean by that, your excellency?” asked Ghose, stunned.

“Well, quite honestly, I had only planned to fend you off at first. Following that, I’d have asked you regarding how you went about with your training routes as well as a little on your sect. Before I even got to that, however, to think that you’d actually dare to threaten and blackmail me!” replied Gerald.

“…What? With that said, are you not interested in allying with us? I’m afraid you don’t know how powerful the Goldenslinger truly is!” said Ghose as unease swept through his entire being.

“Whether they’re powerful or not is beside the point. I hadn’t intended on killing you just now, you know? However, for daring to threaten me, you’ll be paying with your life!”

Glaring at Gerald—who still had one hand in his pocket—Ghose tightened his grip on his katana’s hilt.

Gerald, on the other hand, simply looked back at the furious ninja before flicking his fingers at him rather nonchalantly.

With immense speed and precision, the next thing Ghose knew, his kneecaps had already been pierced by some unknown force!

Watching as Ghose screamed miserably—unable to stop himself from falling to his knees in front of Gerald—the seven other ninjas instantly raised their blades, ready to launch their attack!

In response, however, Gerald simply raised his hand before waving it slightly…

And just like that, a glowing halo—that centered around Gerald—suddenly appeared and immediately began widening itself in all directions!

Unable to dodge the counterattack, all seven of the men were sent flying backward as though they were nothing but newborn lambs!

Seeing that, Ghose immediately began begging, “P-please, have mercy! Please spare my life…!”

He now finally understood why Carlos had reacted that way when he first saw Gerald. This youth had abilities that would make anyone feel powerless!

Ghose was now feeling like the weakest man alive as he stood before Gerald.

Not wanting things to just end like this, Ghose quickly snapped out of it before saying, “The Goldenslinger are a secretive and mysterious sect with a thousand-year history in Japan! We have many experts without our ranks, so there’s no need to offend us, Deity!”

“Well, since I still wish to gain control, the Goldenslinger are going to be offended either way, no?” replied Gerald.

“That’s right! However, if you hand the controlling rights over to us, I’ll definitely beg the Goldenslinger to spare your life!” cried out Ghose in his panicked state.

“So, it appears that you still don’t get what I’m trying to say, nor do you understand my style of doing things. Regardless, I’ve already offended you anyway, so I may as well just finish off what I’ve started. I’ll still be killing you off now, and if the Goldenslinger find fault with me later on, I’ll just end them when they come for me!” replied Gerald as he squinted his eyes before extending his right hand…

As his hand began glowing, it began radiating an aura that manifested into a giant pair of hands that swiftly grabbed onto Ghose!

Before Ghose could even react, Gerald clenched his fist… and the next thing anyone knew, Ghose had already been reduced to nothing more than a lump of bloodied meat!

Having witnessed such a cruel scene, everyone in the area instantly began screaming in sheer horror!

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As everyone either screamed or stared dumbfoundedly at the bloody scene, one of the family heads managed to snap out of it and immediately bowed before Gerald, expressing his amazement and respect by shouting, “Master Crawford…!”

Upon seeing that, the other family heads immediately bowed in unison as the words ‘Master Crawford’ echoed throughout the entire underground area.

signaled him to escape together with him. To his relief, Stetson saw and understood Finnegan’s signal, prompting both of them to slowly begin

saying, “Carlos Xenes… I remember asking you something before you fled… Since I didn’t

hearing that, Carlos instantly gulped before replying, “I… I’ll be your lackey till the day I die,

to facing a death similar to

know what you have to do next, correct?” replied Gerald as rested

getting what Gerald was trying to say, Carlos then roared, “How dare both of

kill Gerald, he had pretty much

up to the duo and after receiving three strikes each, both of them flopped to the

objections, does that mean that I’ve now gained full control over this underground

having you be the

serve you as our head for the generations to come! Even so, please don’t underestimate my family, Master Crawford, for we own a third of the assets in the entire Jenna Province!” added the head of

fawning over Gerald, Yaakov didn’t even dare

he had actually failed to recognize how strong

understood very well that he had previously offended Gerald quite a bit. It was the reason why he was staying put in complete silence, fearing that he

even look at him from the

a brief moment, Gerald then declared, “I only wish to obtain one thing from the miracle on Tierson Mountain. Once I obtain it, the rest of the items will be equally

out the

Gerald stood in the limelight, Xyrielle felt

been the one the fortune-teller had predicted to be her optimal lover…

that he would at least turn back to look at

after he explained a few things to Perla—about the distribution benefits since he was placing her responsible over that—Gerald swiftly went

of loss and bitterness

several big changes had

changes included several ancient martial arts families, secret societies, as well as several forces that possessed special skills. Essentially, all of them

stepped forth to meet Gerald.

to Julian in the way that they were all self-taught and weren’t particularly tied to any organizations. With Gerald’s agreement, they were all overjoyed to finally have a strong and

time, Gerald found that

he opted not to turn down any of them. After all,

powerful they were, Perla was still Gerald’s first disciple. With that said, despite being considerably weaker than the

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they wondered if it would be best if they set up a sect.

concerns up to Gerald, he simply turned down their request, stating that it still wasn’t the right time for them to do so

discussions about that topic, Gerald used that opportunity—since they were all already there anyway—to tell them that he would be staying atop Tierson Mountain for a few days. He also added that nobody was allowed to

getting ready to leave for one of Jenna City’s

Perla…? Didn’t grandpa tell us not to go out so much…? After all, girls have been going missing all over Jenna City throughout this period of time… I fear that bandits are the ones responsible for this! With that said, shouldn’t we be a little more careful…?”

think that anyone in this city would dare lay a finger

After all, she was Master Crawford’s disciple. While it was

risen up the ranks, now seconded only

already enough, the many individuals with hidden talents within Jenna City would

mind, who in the right mind would still dare to provoke anyone from the

wish to prepare some nice clothes for Master Crawford today. After all, he’ll be setting up his own force in the future, and with that in mind, he has to at least own some decent clothing! Speaking of which, Qiselle, I’ll be needing your help in

two girls then chatted and laughed between themselves, eventually arriving at the

dismay, they instantly bumped into

it’s you again! How terrible is my luck for me to have to keep bumping into you!” scoffed the woman who was currently blocking the two girls’

course, it had to

recalled how her master had punished that woman back at Heartstone Manor’s parking lot just a few days ago. Even so, from what Perla could see, Jenny seemed to have already forgotten all

few of Jenny’s friends were also

luxury store… Have you

tone as she put on a wry smile before tugging on Qiselle’s

right there! Who gave you permission to leave? We still have an unsettled score, you know?!” growled Jenny

immediately began surrounding Perla

shouted one of Jenny’s

this, Jenny…” growled Perla,

that little incident we had back at Heartstone Manor? Regardless, now that I have your attention, tell me where you hid that pathetic loser from last time. I’ll say it right now that Benson and the others have been looking everywhere for that kid! Once he’s found, they’ll tear him apart, and you, too, will be done for then! That being said, how

she began yanking on Perla’s hair

expected that Perla would actually retaliate by slapping her hard on

death wish, don’t you, you b*tch?! Fine! I’ll gladly fulfill that wish for you then!” roared Jenny before fishing her phone out and making several calls in a way that suggested that she was

a halt right before the mall’s entrance, and

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quickly rushed over and surrounded Perla, what seemed to be the leader of

leader was no stranger. He was Benson, the cocky guy who had tried to outmuscle Gerald but ended up getting

that kid we met at Heartstone Manor’s parking lot? It appears that Perla is closely related to him!”

him! Regardless, to think that you’d actually dare to hurt Jenny! Are you sick of living or something?!” roared Benson

a cold voice at

of the voice, Benson saw that the one who had shouted was a middle-aged man who had a tag above his front pocket stating, ‘manager’. Following closely behind him, was a group of

This was the most famous clothing mall in all of Jenna City! Anyone daring enough to cause trouble

the manager suddenly stopped in his tracks when he saw who the

manager then said, “…Oh? Is that you,

really, I’m just teaching this woman here a lesson! It’s a personal grudge, you see. With that said, I’m sure you don’t have a problem

some face this time around!” replied Manager

a need to talk this much, Benson? Go beat her up already! I need to show her what happens when someone dares to offend me!” grumbled

she really hadn’t

wanted to take immediate action, after thinking about it for a while, she figured that with her

I don’t want any trouble, Jenny. In other words, I’m not afraid of you in the least. Regardless, take my advice and cease

the kind of person who’s terrified of being humiliated in public, right? Well guess what? I’m going to be recording you getting beaten up and once I’m done with you, I’ll be uploading it on social

instantly began tugging onto Perla’s

do anything else, everyone suddenly heard an

dashing

now in great pain—lost his balance and ended up toppling onto

he turned to look at his assailant—who was

behind the attacker, though none of them even bothered replying to

man who had first arrived then walked toward Perla and bowed before ashamedly saying,

mention it… And you are…?” asked

had already planned on how to avoid Benson’s attack earlier. To think that someone would suddenly come to her aid instead! Even so, she

I certainly know who you are. The thing is, I first came across you while I was accompanying

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it!” replied Perla with a

he? Is he powerful? Perla couldn’t be acquainted with anyone powerful, right?” muttered the surprised Jenny who was still standing at

Hanson Luwie, the former driver of Lord Yahto from the Jenna Province’s Yahto family! Not only is he a

explained why

Hanson asked in a serious tone, “Could you detail what

a rock knew that all the forces in Jenna City were now under the control of the incredible

mind, despite knowing that Perla could very easily handle herself, there was no way he was going to risk her accidentally getting humiliated, especially not in his territory. Besides, this was a prime opportunity for him to prove his allegiance toward Master Crawford, and

of his head of the family who was still trying to curry favor with Master Crawford. Should that happen, he’d surely be done for! With all that in mind, he

that they could force Master to come get me after beating me up! After hearing that they wanted to rip master to shreds, I instantly got angry and hit her in response! That’s pretty much the gist of it!” replied

You actually dare show that much disrespect

but also because of his reddened eyes that were now glaring straight into

that he quickly replied, “C-Chairman Luwie! There must be some sort of misunderstanding here! My uncle’s name is Finnegan Laidler,

These people are daring enough to cause trouble in our mall! With that said, break their legs in accordance with the rules! Also, that woman there was

second his sentence ended, several of his bodyguards instantly took action without the slightest

pure pain and terror that echoed across the entire

who were now all convulsing erratically on the floor, the terrified Jenny found herself slowly taking a step back… Before turning around

felt as her hair was yanked right back to where she had initially

found a thick wooden plank somewhere, and he was now

woman’s face. Soon enough, Jenny’s face was completely bloodied,

Perla couldn’t bear to

knew that he didn’t really want or need to be this cruel either. After all,

had ordered his men to beat these people half to death, and he was aware of

to deal with them. After all, these people had chosen to offend

wouldn’t be suffering as much

of showing mercy. If he didn’t do so now, he was worried

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swiftly dealt with

too many people these days who were looking for

point where he found it troublesome, Gerald was thankful that he

truly was a miracle, and Gerald found several magic artifacts inside. Even so, it took Gerald three whole days before he was able to find the exact one that Master Ghost had told him

crystal that was

to even use it. After observing it for a while, however, he realized that it seemed to contain

Ghost insisted on locating this specific

to utilize it. With that, he concluded that he

had already foreseen him locating the crystal. In other words, everything was

that was the case, however, where was Master

him before saying, “Master Crawford, Miss Xyrielle from the Waddys family is here! While I had expected her to leave after denying her entry, she’s been waiting for you outside for an entire day and night! She keeps saying

What is she

each other. Even so, if she truly

added Gerald with

flick of his wrist, the blue crystal disappeared

moment she saw Gerald, her heart instantly began palpitating as she stuttered, “G-Gerald…

days ago… Honestly, hadn’t she been acting rather high and mighty before him at

at her, Gerald then asked, “So… I’m here. Did

agree to my request…” replied Xyrielle in a slightly saddened

ask from him was slightly impolite, and though she was sure that Gerald would’ve agreed with it had she not found out about his true identity, now that all this had happened, she wasn’t so sure anymore. To make matters worse, her nervousness and inferiority were making it extra hard for her to

depends on the request… Go on…” said

is, I wanted to ask if you could accompany me on a trip to Sacrasolis Mountain… B-but I can see now

her hopeful

Mountain? Is there a reason you’d like me to accompany you

“…T-that…” muttered Xyrielle.

how to explain it without making the request sound absurd. In

her there since she wanted to look for the fortune-teller that she had previously met at the riverside behind that mountain. In other words, she wanted the fortune-teller to determine whether their marriage truly was predestined by fate, despite knowing

help that she was well aware that while marriage was the only thing on her mind, Master Crawford was an