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Gerald Crawford: The Secretly or invisible Rich Man Chapter 1981

Momentarily stunned to hear that, Fayth quickly snapped out of it before saying, “…Elaborate.”

“As she was heading to Heavenstar Town to get medicinal herbs, she was assaulted by a few men from the Whitehaar Abbey! Had I not stepped in to save her, your sect would’ve surely received a major loss in the form of your chief disciple!” explained Gerald.

Eyes widened, Fayth then turned to look at Zianne before asking, “Does he speak the truth?”

“He does! The assailants were Johnny and four of his Whitehaar Abbey friends! If you need proof, just have a look at the wounds they inflicted on me! Regardless, it was I who invited Warrior Crawford over to show my appreciation for saving me! Even so, I know I’ve done wrong, so do punish me if you feel the need to!” replied Zianne.

Hearing that, Fayth immediately calmed down before walking over to Zianne and helping her up…

Turning their backs to Gerald, Fayth then slid Zianne’s clothes off—up till her shoulders— before realizing that there really was a bruise there. Zianne had been telling the truth!

Now that she realized this, Fayth instantly growled, “I recognize this bruise pattern… It was caused by a Dark Cloud Palm attack, an attack that’s exclusively used by those Whitehaar b*stards!”

Breathing a sigh of relief now that she knew that her master believed her, Zianne took the chance to hand Fayth the medicinal herbs—that she had stored safely in the inner layer of her clothes—before saying, “Speaking of which… here are the herbs you told me to buy, master!”

Nodding in response, Fayth then replied, “Thank you… Regardless, since you’ve already suffered enough, there won’t be any additional punishments! Come with me… and you as well, kind warrior! We’ll have a talk inside!”

Fayth, for one, wasn’t an unreasonable person, and she made sure to cast apologetic gazes at both Zianne and Gerald.

After hearing what their master had to say, the other disciples immediately began leaving the scene, though a few stayed to help Yoona up.

Yoona herself had a bitter expression on her face. To think that Zianne would escape punishment…!

Whatever the case was, Zianne and Gerald were promptly led into their abbey’s great hall…

Once inside, Fayth retrieved a bottle of ointment and handed it to Zianne before saying in a caring tone, “Here, this will help treat your wounds. Apply it for a few days and your wounds will be gone in no time!”

“Thank you, master!” replied Zianne almost instantaneously.

With that done, Fayth then gestured for both of them to sit as she asked, “Alright then… Now that that’s settled… May I know your name, young warrior?”

“I go by Gerald Crawford!” replied Gerald.

“A fine name… Regardless, I apologize for misunderstanding you earlier, Warrior Crawford! I hope you’ll forgive me for that. Also, thank you for saving my eldest disciple today!” said Fayth in an apologetic tone. “Don’t worry about it, Madam. I was only doing what was right. There was just no way I could ignore the fact that five men were attacking a single woman!” replied Gerald rather modestly.

“Speaking of which, could you perhaps be a foreigner…? After all, from your speech patterns and the way you look, you don’t seem to be a local… In fact, it feels like you don’t even come from our world! I wonder if I’m right about that…” asked Fayth.

“Well… let’s just say that I come from a far-off land!” replied Gerald with a chuckle.

“I see… Whatever the case is, I have to admit that your skills are astounding… Could I know who your master is…?” said Fayth who seemed to be trying to investigate further into his background.

After all, how had such a young man attained such a high level of cultivation?

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“About that… My master told me never to reveal his identity to anyone… Due to that, I apologize in advance, Madam!” replied Gerald as he came up with an excuse on the spot.

After all, there was no way he could tell her that he had come from another world, right? Then again, even if he did tell her, she probably wouldn’t have believed him…

“I understand… Regardless, Zianne! Lead Warrior Crawford to one of our rooms so that he can take a rest…” instructed Fayth, no longer trying to pry any further. Hearing that, Zianne quickly nodded before leading Gerald out of the great hall…

Shortly after, the duo arrived at a small house… This was where Gerald was going to stay the night.

This was the first time a man had ever been allowed to stay the night in the abbey, so the Purplefog disciples were understandably surprised by their master’s decision. Still, they knew better than to question her, so they simply went on with their day…

After a good night’s rest, Gerald got up early to bid farewell to Zianne and Fayth. After all, he still had an important task to do, and he didn’t want to waste any more time here.

Besides, he was the sole male in an abbey full of women, and knowing that made him feel increasingly awkward the longer he stayed there.

Whatever the case was, after leaving the abbey, Gerald soon came across a town known as Heavencloud Town…

It was around then that he realized that he had one major issue. He didn’t have any local currency! All he had on him was money that could only be used on earth and a dead phone that was as functional as a brick now… How annoying!

Still, he did recall Zianne paying—for his clothes—yesterday with some blue stones…

Those holy stones were probably this realm’s form of currency. But where could he get them? Without any, he couldn’t even buy himself breakfast! Just as Gerald was wondering how to get around this issue, the corner of his eye noticed a thin man—who seemed to be muttering every profanity in the book—getting dragged into an alley by three other men.

This was his ticket to breakfast!

Quickly heading to the alley, Gerald saw that the thin man was already getting beaten up by the trio!

Immediately stepping into the alley, Gerald then shouted, “Halt!”

Hearing that, the men then turned around… But when they saw Gerald, they didn’t look afraid at all. In fact, they had scowls on their faces as they yelled, “Huh? Who the hell even are you? Get lost and mind your own business!”

“I’m saying it one final time. Stop all this!” retorted Gerald as he pointed at them.

“You asking for trouble, kid? Fine then! Let’s beat him up!” yelled one of the men, prompting all three of them to charge toward Gerald!

Despite being outnumbered, it didn’t change the fact that these men were nothing before Gerald.

It barely took him a second to pummel all three of them to the ground!

To think that Gerald was this strong… If they had known earlier, they wouldn’t have provoked him in the first place! Whatever the case was, once they were done groaning in pain, the leader of the group looked up to Gerald before begging, “P-please spare us, big brother…! We know we’ve done wrong so please let us go…!”

Scoffing in response, Gerald simply warned, “If I ever catch you three bullying others again, I’ll make sure to have your heads.”

“L-loud and clear!” whimpered all three of them as they quickly bolted away…

None of them dared to stay there for a second longer for fear that Gerald would suddenly change his mind…

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With the trio now gone, Gerald then walked up to the thin man and helped him up.

“T-thank you for saving me, brother…! I, Yale Zachrey, am indebted to you!” said the man.

“Don’t worry about it. I just happened to see you getting bullied while passing by, and there was no way I was going to leave without helping! Regardless, if you feel indebted, why don’t you just treat me to breakfast and we’ll call it even?” replied Gerald with a smile as he patted Yale on the back.

of it before nodding as he said, “Sure thing! Speaking of which, what should I call you,

to be a local… Where do you hail from, brother Gerald…2” asked Yale who could already tell that Gerald was no ordinary person. After all, aside from his immense strength, Gerald looked rather different from the others

replied, “Indeed! Let’s just say I’m

see!” said Yale, not doubting Gerald’s statement in the

stall—by the street—and ordered him some buns

finishing his breakfast, Gerald looked at Yale as he asked, “Say… Do you know any ways of

You’re in need of them?” replied Yale

is why I asked you to treat me to breakfast! While I now have breakfast covered, I’ll still need more holy stones for my

couldn’t just tell Yale that he was from earth! The secret needed

though I’m not sure if you’ll be willing to go!” mumbled Yale

though it’ll be through gambling… Still, I’ll say it right now that you’ll need quite a bit of skill or

earth. Well, aside from the different forms of currency. Still, the way the

his best shot

mind made up, Gerald then said, “…Alright, do lead me there! Speaking of which, could you lend me some holy stones? I’ll pay them back to you once

without having any holy stones on hand, and he didn’t really

Gerald’s request, Yale hesitated for a moment before slipping his hand into his pocket

don’t have too many so I can only lend one

with a firm nod as he took the holy stone. Gerald was no stranger to gambling. To be quite honest, he was a rather competent

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the two soon made it to the extremely crowded casino… As it turned out, gambling was

two eventually managed to inch their way to one of the gambling tables. With that,

exactly how one would gamble back on earth! Due to that, Gerald knew he could get started right

the only holy stone he had on the table, Gerald then silently nodded at the casino owner, prompting

one… While he

the owner stopped shaking the dice, he placed them on the table, prompting the rest of the gamblers at the table to start picking

bet on the high slot, Gerald made no attempt to rush his bet. After all, this was his only shot of winning. In the end, Gerald ended up betting on the low

the dice were revealed… and with the results now out, Gerald

had won the

the single

pouch. All in all, the gamble earned him over a hundred of them, and Gerald was sure that that amount would be able to sustain him for quite a

he had just earned. He, for one,

he then grabbed Yale’s arm and began heading toward

casino was never easy if one had just won money. This proved to be true when a few

a man—with a scar on his face—walked up to Gerald and Yale before saying in a sinister tone, “Gentlemen!

profited from their customers. After all, he had witnessed similar tactics being used when he entered casinos back on earth. Regardless, Gerald then glared back at the scarred man before replying, “It’s only fair that we get to leave whenever we want!

you hand us the stones you just won,

leave the holy stones behind, brother Gerald! These people

had won these holy stones fair and square, and though Yale

that in mind, Gerald then tied the pouch of holy stones around his waist before sneering, “If you want it, come and

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scarred man then signaled his subordinates to grab hold of the

Gerald took the initiative to attack! Within seconds, all of them were lying

seeing that, the scarred man found himself stunned. To think that Gerald

prompting him to immediately gulp before moving to the side. He wasn’t about to stop them from leaving

riverside, Gerald then grabbed a handful of holy stones before handing them

lent! Consider the other stones as a form of appreciation for putting up with me till now!” said

him, Yale quickly knelt before excitedly yelling, “B-brother Gerald! Please allow me to be your follower! I’ll be subservient to you if my name isn’t Yale

He, for one, hadn’t expected to take in any subordinates here, especially

Gerald took a moment to think about it before calmly replying, “While I’m flattered to hear that, I’ll be leaving this place soon. With that in mind, just take the holy stones and live your life

or

family to return to and I’m always alone… I’ve been living aimlessly for the longest time, yet you’ve managed to reignite my hope in life! With that said, please bring me along…!”

thinking for a little while more, Gerald then sighed before saying, “…Fine! You can come along on one condition! You’ll

Yale, absolutely delighted that

nothing if

stay first and have a meal while we’re

for someplace to stay in was

both of them then ordered some good food and wine before chatting

been treated so nicely before. Since he was able to enjoy all this now, he felt that he truly had made the right choice in following

was extremely powerful, so with Gerald by his side, he would surely be able to stay

as the saying went, good things never lasted long. Unfortunately for the duo, the saying turned out to be right

beaten up his men, there was no way he was going to let Gerald and Yale off that easily. He

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man to locate

hearing quite a racket outside their inn, Yale popped his head out of their room’s window… and immediately

bed—before whispering, “B-brother Gerald…! It’s the gang

to have a look… and he was just in time to see the scarred man rushing into the inn with

then turned to look

Yale was wondering what Gerald meant, his eyes

to the windowsill, he simply couldn’t get up the roof! In

the second Yale got beside Gerald, the duo heard their door

they immediately began searching the room… To their surprise and annoyance, the two were nowhere to

scarred man then glared at the innkeeper before growling, “Where the

room! After all, I was downstairs the entire time

a slight brow, the scarred man noticed—at that moment—that the room’s window had been left open. Squinting his

hiding on the roof—made sure not to make a single sound… In fact, neither of them even dared to breathe for fear that

scarred man shout, “D*mn it all! They must have escaped through the window! Give chase! We’re getting them if

of angry men then bolted out of the

Yale up and brought both of them back into their room… By that point, the innkeeper was

the innkeeper’s first instinct was to yell in surprise, Gerald swiftly covered the innkeeper’s mouth before growling, “Hush. Just pretend we aren’t here…! Listen, no matter who comes over asking about us, tell them that you don’t know anything. If word about us

threat, the innkeeper immediately nodded. After all, he was simply a businessman trying to make a

left, Gerald made sure to say, “Again, if you say even a word about us, you and

replied, “Y-yes! I

that said, the innkeeper then left the room, making sure to properly close the door behind him…

was no longer here, the worried Yale couldn’t help but ask, “A-are we going to have to hide here forever, brother Gerald…? Also, are

sure, their best bet of losing their trail was to stay here for now.

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“…Don’t worry, we’ll leave

him, the sooner they left the town,

chance of getting attacked in their

fell, not a soul could be seen on the streets. The people of the Autremonde Realm