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Gerald Crawford: The Secretly or invisible Rich Man Chapter 1861

Regardless, Leandro then ordered his men to slit Mr. Bates’s neck. With how fresh the corpse was, blood immediately began flowing out…

As it turned out, they were unwilling to let Mr. Bates rest in peace even after mercilessly killing him… How absolutely inhumane…

Even so, this perfectly explained why Mr. Bates had been so reluctant to help Leandro and his subordinates. With that in mind, it made sense why the old man had chosen to die rather than compromise with such a person.

Though Leandro thought he was smart by obtaining Mr. Bates’s blood to activate the Stonehenge lookalike, he quickly found out that it wasn’t as easy as he imagined.

After all, even after he ordered his subordinates to pour Mr. Bates’s blood onto the stone pillar, nothing happened.

“D*mn it!” scowled the angry Leandro as his fury raised even further.

Unable to contain his anger, he retrieved a knife before slowly walking over to Mr. Bates’s corpse… and to relieve his wrath, he began slicing the corpse up! How unbearably cruel!

Even the other Soul Hunters could only quiver in fear as they watched their leader commit those heinous acts. None of them even dared to make a sound for fear that he would vent his anger out on them next.

Once he calmed down a little, Leandro glared at his subordinates before ordering, “Set up camp here! We’re waiting for them to return!”

Since he wasn’t going to be able to enter that place, all he could do was wait for Gerald and his party to return…

Whatever the case was, the other Soul Hunters immediately got to work, not daring to waste any time for fear that Leandro’s anger would spark again. Fear was apparently a great motivator since the men were able to set up a temporary encampment around the Stonehenge lookalike in no time at all…

Leandro’s plan was to ambush Gerald and his party the second they returned. What a truly wicked plot…

Meanwhile, Gerald and Rey themselves were quietly exploring the Phangrottom Clan’s territory, careful with each step so that they wouldn’t accidentally trigger another death trap.

Naturally, they had no way of knowing that Mr. Bates was now dead. Still, once Gerald eventually found out that not only had Mr. Bates been killed, but his body had been desecrated so vilely as well, he would surely fly into a rage. Leandro and his subordinates were definitely going to have hell to pay once he finally returned…

They still did not know what had happened out there, and they were also unaware of the result in which Mr. Bates’s corpse was being dismembered just to protect them.

If Gerald learned about that, he would definitely be deeply furious. He would certainly not let Leandro and his subordinates off. He would also gain justice for Mr. Bates, making Leandro and his subordinates pay a heavy and horrible price.

But those things would only happen after Gerald gained the Phangrottom Talisman.

Gerald brought Rey along and walked into the territory of the Phangrottom Clan.

Regardless, as the duo made their way to the center most part of the territory, they instantly became vigilant when the torches around them started lighting up!

Following that, a deep and spine-chilling voice called out, “Who goes there?”

Forget Rey, even Gerald couldn’t help feeling afraid when he heard that voice!

Being a scaredy-cat, the pale-faced Rey was already hyperventilating as Gerald replied, “I’m a cultivator! I go by Gerald Crawford!”

Seconds after he shouted that, both Gerald and Rey’s immense fear finally died down.

Now that he could breathe properly again, the still fearful Rey couldn’t help but look at Gerald as he exclaimed, “W-what the hell was all that about, Mr. Crawford…?!”

“Can it!” snapped Gerald.

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Upon hearing that, Rey went silent, not even daring to breathe too loudly… And a split second later, a black figure suddenly appeared before them!

Wielding a scepter, the individual had a crown made of bones atop his head, and his mask bore two sharp fangs… In other words, the person looked utterly terrifying…

Staring at the two, the individual then replied, “…And I go by the Grim Phantom. I’m the ruler of the Phangrottom Clan! Why have you come?”

Each word the Grim Phantom said felt domineering and pressuring at the same time, and with how immensely imposing the Grim Phantom’s aura was alone, Gerald could already tell that there was no way in hell he would be able to win against the Grim Phantom in battle.

The Grim Phantom’s power was probably way past the Thousand Souls Realm…! Gerald couldn’t even begin fathoming how truly powerful the Grim Phantom was!

After doing his best to shake some of the fear off, Gerald cleared his throat before respectfully saying, “…Good day, sir. You see, I’m a half human and half ghost cultivator who’s come to borrow the Phangrottom Talisman in order to save all the souls in the world… The anaconda has died, you see, which means that the large entrance of the ghost world is now open…”

“Hah! Everything is simply going according to destiny! With that in mind, nothing will change even if you do take my scepter! Regardless, since the entrance of the ghost world is now open, I’m sure that vast changes have already taken place in the world. Perhaps you’ll even find everything to be foreign once you return!” sneered Grim Phantom as he looked straight into Gerald’s eyes.

“Even if that’s the case, I’d still like to try! At the very least, know that I’ll strive to make the residents of both the human and the ghost world live harmoniously! After all, I’m sure none of us wish for mass suffering and pain to occur!” replied Gerald in a determined tone.

Hearing that, the Grim Phantom couldn’t help but see Gerald in a new light. As it turned out, Gerald truly was thinking of the benefit for all the souls in the world.

Understanding that, the Grim Phantom couldn’t help but sigh as he declared, “…Fine, then! Take it!”

While this definitely surprised Gerald and Rey, they were equally delighted to hear that. After all, neither of them had anticipated that the Grim Phantom would hand the talisman over that easily!

Regardless, even after the Grim Phantom had handed the Phangrottom Talisman to Gerald, the youth honestly found all this hard to believe…

Even so, he forced himself to snap out of it before saying, “Thank you, Grim Phantom…!”

“You’re very welcome. Keep to your word and don’t make me regret handing the talisman to you! Make sure to save all the souls in the world!” replied the Grim Phantom in a slightly more casual tone.

“Definitely!” replied Gerald as he nodded.

Gerald knew that the Grim Phantom trusted him greatly. Otherwise, why else would he hand the talisman to them that easily? Whatever the case was, since the Grim Phantom was placing that much trust in him, there was no way Gerald was going to willingly disappoint the great individual. He would definitely save all the souls in the world!

Either way, just as Gerald was about to leave with Rey, the duo heard the Grim Phantom shout, “Hold it!”

Turning around, Gerald couldn’t help but ask, “…Is… something the matter, sir…?”

While Gerald wondered if the Grim Phantom was about to go back on his word, he immediately shook the thought off. There was no way such a superior individual would ever go back on his word! Then… Why was he stopping them…?

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“You can’t leave the way you came in. I’ll be frank and say that there are people waiting to ambush you if you return the same way!” explained the Grim Phantom.

Feeling slightly startled by that claim, Gerald then asked, “Are… you sure, sir…?”

Before Rey could chime in, the Grim Phantom simply waved his hand, summoning what appeared to be a viewing portal…

Staring wide-eyed at it, Gerald and Rey realized that the area shown in the portal was none other than the Stonehenge lookalike that they had used to enter this place! Even more shocking was the fact that not only were several tents now pitched around that area, but there were also multiple Soul Hunters patrolling the grounds!

As it turned out, Grim Phantom had been telling the truth! To think that the Soul Hunters would simply wait there to ambush them as soon as they returned!

“…Mr. Crawford… Do you think that Mr. Bates, Miss Zorn, and Yrsa are…?” muttered the stunned Rey.

“…Don’t worry, they don’t appear to be anywhere in the area. With that in mind, I’m sure they haven’t been captured!” replied Gerald in a calm tone.

Even so, his deduction was only partially correct, though Gerald didn’t know about that…

Whatever the case was, Gerald then turned to look at the Grim Phantom before asking, “Do you know any other ways out of this place, sir?”

Nodding slightly, the Grim Phantom then waved his hand again… and just like that, another portal—similar to the one the duo had used to come here—appeared before them…

“You can use this exit. Call it a secret exit of the Phangrottom Clan, if you so wish. Now hurry and leave!” replied the Grim Phantom.

“Thank you, Grim Phantom!” yelled Gerald as he immediately led Rey into the portal…

The second the duo were on the other side, the portal instantly closed behind them!

Stumbling to gather their bearings, Gerald and Rey began looking around… only to realize that they were in a forest of sorts.

Before them, was a rather familiar-looking house…

“…Say… Isn’t that house…?” asked Rey.

“It is! It’s Mr. Bates’s house!” exclaimed Gerald with a nod.

the Phangrottom Clan would lead straight behind Mr. Bates’s

has an extraordinary identity… He’s definitely related to

leading to the most feminine place could be opened by merely using his

go check on them!” replied Gerald

Yrsa were nowhere to be seen. The more worrying thing, however, was the fact that the insides of

them, Gerald and Rey instantly revealed solemn expressions… As it turned out, the Soul Hunters

donning

successfully surrounding the duo, the leader of that group—who was the only one wearing grey clothes, evidently signifying that he was the strongest among them—sneered, “We’ve been waiting for

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lying in wait for them even in Mr. Bates’s home, Gerald couldn’t help but frown as he

and hand over the Phangrottom Talisman already! Your only other option is to receive a one-way ticket to hell!” warned the grey Soul Hunter in a frigid tone. Once he retrieved the Phangrottom Talisman, then their

on!” scoffed the fearless Gerald as he exuded

grey soul hunter then yelled, “You only have yourself to blame

Hunters immediately began bolting

a glint of murderous intent flashed across Gerald’s eyes as

it was in his grasp, the talisman immediately began emitting a dark purple light… that soon released an immense wave of energy! The next thing

mercilessly attacked by the ghosts…! Within seconds, the only thing that remained of the Soul Hunters were pools of

the shocked Rey as he immediately began rubbing his eyes

powerful… How absolutely terrifying…!” added Rey, an incredulous expression on his

hid his talisman again before calmly

Phangrottom Talisman could be used to control all the spirits in the world, it wasn’t really all that shocking to know that it held such

this place already! We still need to locate Miss Zorn and Yrsa!” added

Mr. Bates’s house and began walking into the forest depths… and it wasn’t long

anywhere…

duo soon found the two girls—who had slightly stretched their heads out to make

Gerald the second he

herself into Gerald’s embrace, Juno could only bawl her eyes out as she cried out, “I-I’m sorry, Gerald… Mr. Bates… He’s… He’s

Rey instantly went

he consoled, “…Don’t worry, we’re back now… Nothing else will happen

everything that had happened… and by the end of it, Gerald was so furious that he could barely

subordinates… They were definitely going to pay a heavy price

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Gerald would’ve been unable to obtain the Phangrottom Talisman in the first

Gerald definitely had to avenge the old man! Not doing so would simply mean he

definitely have to avenge Mr. Bates…!” growled Rey

We can’t

now, I’m definitely not letting those scoundrels go…!” declared Gerald in a

of you,

Also, please, be careful!” replied the concerned Juno who wasn’t about to

response, Gerald then turned around and swiftly began making his way to the Stonehenge lookalike where the Soul Hunters had set up

off the face of the planet on that very day. All of them needed to pay for

hold anything back against that scoundrel. He wanted Leandro to be utterly terrified of him by the end of all this, and even

all off, Gerald wasn’t going to

arriving at the encampment’s entrance, two Soul Hunters—who were standing guard there—immediately fixed their gazes

a sudden acute pain on both their necks. Looking down, the last thing they saw were huge

of the way, Gerald then

very much like the manifestation of the god of death himself… After all, everywhere he passed by ended

the Soul Hunters were going

Gerald drew his Astrabyss Sword out when he saw over ten Soul Hunters rushing toward him… Of course, Gerald made short work of them.

no longer a mere

something was wrong, so he immediately rushed out of his tent… Only to see that Gerald

you mercilessly killed Mr. Bates! For that, I’m making you pay the

his statement, Leandro then ordered, “Men!

Gerald… But of course, they were

Sword, all of the assaulting men simply toppled to

widen his eyes. While he was now slightly worried, he wasn’t about to retreat. After all, he was much stronger than the rest of his

mind, he retrieved his own sword and began charging toward Gerald…! With a mighty leap, Leandro then

Gerald wasn’t about to let him

back to avoid the attack, Gerald then scoffed, “Give it up, Leandro, you’re no match against me! Killing you

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fishing out

“The… The Phangrottom Talisman! You’ve actually managed to

determined than ever to kill him! Once that was done, he would surely obtain

Gerald before yelling,

swinging his longsword toward

course, Gerald wasn’t about to let the villain have his way. Before Leandro was even able to hit him, Gerald simply waved his hand… and out shot a purple blast of

to the ground! As if that wasn’t enough, his longsword shattered to pieces

stepping right on Leandro’s back while shouting, “You’ll pay the ultimate price today, Leandro! For killing and defiling Mr. Bates, I’m taking

aimed the talisman at him, Leandro

were screams of agony as Leandro’s body instantly got engulfed in

away from the burning body, Gerald watched as the flames completely engulfed the sinful man… and by the end of it all, all that remained of Leandro

were terrified beyond words. Dropping all their weapons

this, he left them alone. After all, since he had officially avenged Mr. Bates and Leandro was now dead, the Soul

case was, Gerald quickly called the rest of his

Gerald

Gerald’s fury instantly flared up again. Now that he

a sudden, Gerald suddenly thought of something. Taking the

powerful, right? Since that was the case, maybe he could use it to repair Mr. Bates’s body… While he knew he couldn’t resurrect Mr. Bates, at the very least, he wanted Mr. Bates’s body to

quite a while, Gerald then aimed the talisman at Mr. Bates’s body, making sure to concentrate his thoughts on the reconstruction of the old

Gerald’s thoughts, and after emitting a bright light, Mr. Bates’s body parts began

think that the Phangrottom

and his party

before Mr. Bates’s new gravestone, Gerald then solemnly bowed as he said, “Thank you for everything that you’ve done for us, Mr. Bates…! I’ve avenged you so

Bates…!” added Juno as her eyes began tearing

probably survived… Even so,

Gerald and the three then set off to return to

Talisman, there was still much to do. To think that experiencing all that only marked the beginning of something

or

night, Gerald and his party finally arrived at

slept soundly. After all, it had been ages since they had last been able to sleep

a cab

half an hour later, Rey immediately sighed as he stretched while saying, “We’re finally back, brother Gerald…! It feels great to finally

for one, was simply pleased that he didn’t have to sleep in the open again. That was enough living out in the wilderness for a

you have any place to stay,

all, I set off with you in a hurry after coming here last

And I’m sure Yrsa would prefer to live with us too. Don’t worry about space, there’s a lot of empty rooms at our place. What more, it’ll also be more convenient for us to take care of each

accept!” exclaimed both Rey and Yrsa at the same time. After all, it was good enough for them as long as they had a roof over their

home now! Also, do rest up today. We’re going to get busy again when tomorrow

Gerald and Juno

was a luxurious villa that wasn’t all that far from the Sacrasolis Palace. Naturally, this shocked both Rey and Yrsa the second they arrived

you lived in such a magnificent villa, brother Gerald!” exclaimed Rey who had never even stayed in a

head in resignation, Gerald and Juno then led the duo to

loss for words. After all, their

this rest after working so hard the past few days. Also, once you’ve unpacked your things, come down and we’ll have a nice dinner together

in agreement, everyone then dispersed to get their own

himself simply returned to

wasn’t long after before

that it was an unfamiliar number. While Gerald could certainly tell that it was a local call, the initial units of the phone number were quite

up as he

to?” asked a male

Who is this?”

Lee, and I’m the one in charge of the Great Council of Jhanglum City in Dragenott. I’m currently investigating a rather perplexing psychic case, you see, and I’m hoping to seek

it turned out, the caller was someone from the

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