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Gerald Crawford: The Secretly or invisible Rich Man Chapter 1991

Still, just from the way Gerald looked and talked, Kay knew better than to doubt him.

Whatever the case was, seeing that Kay was about to escort them back to Shontell—to ensure that the holy stones wouldn’t get stolen by other bandits—Tanner took the chance to walk up to Gerald and say, “Speaking of which, are you headed for Shontell, Mr. Crawford?” “Indeed, we are!” replied Gerald with a nod.

“I see! Then… Why don’t you come with us? After all, I still need to properly thank you for saving us!” suggested Tanner in a sincere tone.

Chuckling in response, Gerald then said, “You’re being way too cordial, Captain Juans! Regardless, I’d rather not get in the way of your work! Don’t worry about us, we’ll head there later on our own.”

“Well… Alright then, but if you need anything or require any assistance in Shontell, you know who to look for!” replied Tanner in a slightly disheartened tone. Still, he wasn’t going to force Gerald to go along with his plan.

With that, Kay, Tanner, and the rest of their men left the scene…

Gerald and Yale themselves only decided to set off once they were done with their meal.

While making their way to Shontell, Yale couldn’t help but ask, “…Um… Why didn’t you accept Captain Juans’s invitation earlier?”

Yale, for one, felt that Gerald should’ve definitely accepted it. After all, he deserved the reward, and anyone else would’ve surely been overjoyed—to receive the invitation—and gone along with Tanner’s plan.

Simply laughing in response, Gerald then said, “Didn’t you see the look on General Lucarl’s face just now? He clearly has trouble believing that I was the one who took all of those scoundrels out! With that in mind, it’s best if we just go our separate ways to avoid any misunderstandings.” Though Yale now understood Gerald’s point of view, he still couldn’t help but feel that it was a pity that he had declined. After all, Gerald had let go of what could have potentially been a major favor from an influential person!

Now, if Tanner had asked him instead, Yale would’ve surely allowed Tanner to properly thank him! Dreaming about the scenario, Yale felt that Tanner’s appreciation could’ve very well been at least a thousand holy stones!

While Yale was only thinking about riches and fame, the thoughts had barely even crossed Gerald’s mind. He simply wasn’t that kind of person…

Either way, after walking for a few miles, the two of them finally made it past the city gates of Shontell…

As it turned out, Shontell was just as large as Yale had previously described. The people here definitely lived prosperously as well, judging from how well-dressed everyone on the street was…

Regardless, as they walked on, Yale suddenly began tugging Gerald’s arm toward a notice board of sorts while saying, “Brother Gerald! Look there!”

Raising a slight brow, Gerald then looked at the board to see what all the fuss was about… and soon enough, he saw what Yale was so excited about.

Of the many announcements on the notice board, one of them wrote, ‘Come join the Shontell Martial Arts Competition! The grand prize is a hundred thousand holy stones!’ Naturally, Gerald knew for a fact that Yale was just after the holy stones. With that in mind, he turned to look at the skinny man before asking, “A martial arts competition, huh? What, are you interested in joining, Yale?”

“As if! Jokes aside, you should definitely join, brother Gerald! After all, there’s a hundred thousand holy stones up for grabs!” replied Yale excitedly.

Still, as if someone like him would ever participate in such a competition! Being so proficient in martial arts, did Gerald even need to ask? Whatever the case was, if Gerald participated, he would definitely get the grand prize!

To Yale’s dismay, however, Gerald simply said, “Sorry, not interested

“But… But why? With a hundred thousand holy stones on hand, we won’t have to worry about not having enough ever again!”

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Looking at how disheartened Yale was, Gerald could only sigh as he thought about it for a moment before replying, “…Fine, I’ll participate!”

Naturally, the second he heard that, Yale instantly broke into a smile.

Regardless, the duo then began heading toward the arena where the martial arts competition was being held…

Upon arriving, they were slightly surprised to see how crowded it was. At the time, a woman and man were competing against each other, and each move they dealt gained loud cheers from the audience.

Shortly after, the woman landed a kick right in the man’s chest, sending him flying out of the arena! Following more loud cheers, what appeared to be the judge then stood up before declaring, “And Miss Yalinda Juans scores another victory! Is there anyone else who wishes to challenge her? Remember, if you win, a hundred thousand holy stones will be yours.”

Despite the promise of so many holy stones, the crowd instantly went silent. After all, they had all seen how powerful Yalinda was, so none of them even dared to dream about challenging her!

Seeing that nobody was stepping up, the judge then cleared his throat before saying, “Nobody at all? Well, I guess it’s high time we announce the winner then! Now, without further ado, the champion of the martial arts competition is-“

“Hold it!” yelled out a voice from the crowd at the very last minute.

Surprised to hear that, everyone then turned to face the source of the voice… and standing there, was none other than Gerald.

Making his way through the crowd before leaping into the arena, Gerald then looked at the judge before saying, “I’ll up for a challenge!”

Hearing that, the crowd instantly went into an uproar! As many of the audience members began discussing who this person was, the judge himself was momentarily stunned speechless, clearly not expecting anyone else to challenge her.

Whatever the case was, Yalinda herself simply scanned Gerald from head to toe before disdainfully scoffing, “Look, just give up and save yourself the embarrassment! I assure you that you’re nowhere near capable of beating me!”

Raising a slight brow, Gerald simply replied, “Well someone sounds sure of herself…”

Before Yalinda could say anything else, the judge—who had finally snapped out of it—walked over to Gerald before asking, “Um… Are you ready, mister?”

Once Gerald nodded, the judge nodded as well before declaring, “Well… Without further ado, let the next battle begin!”

The second the declaration was made, Yalinda wasted no time and launched herself toward Gerald, aiming a punch straight for his chest!

While Yalinda was undoubtedly fast, she was nowhere near as fast as Gerald.

With that in mind, Gerald easily dodged her attack… though instead of moving away, he instead grabbed her by the wrist before using her attack’s momentum to toss her into the air!

Of course, Gerald made sure to catch her before she fell to the ground. After all, he of all people knew how painful landing from such a height could get…

Regardless, as Gerald allowed Yalinda to get to her feet again, he soon realized that the entire arena had gone silent.

Then again, it wasn’t all that surprising. After all, who wouldn’t be stupefied to see the great Yalinda getting taken out with only a single move? It was simply unheard of! Yalinda herself had her eyes wide open. To think that Gerald was this powerful… There was no way she was going to be able to defeat him! Shaking his head, Gerald then turned to look back at her before saying, “Well… it’s my win”

Upon hearing that, Yalinda instantly frowned. She wasn’t about to let him attain victory so easily! With that, she then yelled, “…That…! That didn’t count! We start another round!”

Squinting his eyes slightly, Gerald then growled, “I beg your pardon? Didn’t count? How exactly did that fail to count?”

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Gerald, for one, really hated sore losers, and Yalinda had very clearly lost the match.

That fact was only made even more apparent by how the audience didn’t step in to defend her. After all, anyone with the most basic common sense would be able to see the massive difference between their power.

Whatever the case was, after hearing Gerald declare that in the presence of so many people, she finally realized that she had messed up.

With that in mind, she stomped her foot before fuming as she growled, “You…! Fine! You win! Big deal! Just you wait and see…!”

Following that, everyone then watched as the girl turned to quickly leave… Instead of cheering for Gerald, however, for some reason, the crowd now seemed to be more worried for him if anything. After all, all of them knew that in Shontell, Yalinda wasn’t someone to be trifled with…

The judge himself quickly walked up to Gerald and handed him the holy stones before shaking his head. Following a sigh, the man then said, “It’s best that you take the holy stones and leave Shontell while you can, mister! Miss Juans really isn’t someone you want to pick a fight with…”

Before Gerald could even reply, the judge had already hurried off. The audience members themselves left shortly after, none of them daring to stay in his presence.

In no time flat, Yale was the only one left standing before Gerald in the arena…

he had won such a big competition fair and square! Why was he being given such

everything that had just taken place, and he simply cheered, “You did it,

resignation as he walked over to Yale and handed him

the skinny man for a while, Gerald then grumbled, “Seriously, what’s so good about having so many holy stones? If you see

was rightfully grumpy. After all, winning a competition was supposed to be a joyous event! Despite that, everyone had simply

Gerald had to admit that having all those holy stones would surely make

mad Yalinda, she had just gotten home when she

been there with her, he would’ve surely recognized him. After all,

Tanner took the chance to ask, “Hmm? Ah, Yalinda, you’re back!

walking off, Tanner could already tell that his daughter must have lost. Still, he wanted

a single move! I… I’ve never lost in such a humiliating way…! Did you have any idea how embarrassing it was…2”

person participated?” replied

think that someone could defeat his daughter in only a

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Tanner as he consoled his daughter, knowing full well that in the world of martial arts competitions, nobody could

looked like she wanted to refute, she finally realized that there was a terrible scar on Tanner’s arm! With that in mind, she quickly asked,

chuckled indifferently as he waved his good hand and said, “It’s just a scratch! Regardless, I got

consider increasing the number of men with you while you’re out delivering things! If you don’t, I

response, Tanner then dotingly said, “It’s alright.

voice could be heard anxiously calling out from outside, “C-captain

who wish to meet you! Though they claimed that they saved your

Lead me to

the door, with Tanner following closely behind. Curious, Yalinda tailed along as well. After all, what kind of person was

widened. As it turned out, Gerald and Yale truly were

What a pleasure!” declared the

earlier assumed that Gerald would never come over, causing him to be rather bummed out by that. It certainly explained why he

second their faces were in view, Yalinda

back as he

confused Tanner was prompted to ask, “You… know Mr. Crawford,

He… He’s the one who defeated me earlier!” yelled Yalinda, her voice getting increasingly

it turned out, the one who had taken her out was

“…Now, now, Yalinda, let’s not be rude! Remember, Mr. Crawford is still the one

simply snorted angrily before leaving the scene, not wanting to see Gerald any longer than

youth before saying, “Please don’t take her words and actions to heart, Mr. Crawford…

way since I defeated her, so! hope you’ll forgive me for that!” replied Gerald with a subtle smile, feeling

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lose in a competition!” replied Tanner with a smile before inviting Gerald and

Juans Delivery House, it only made sense for

in Shontell. After all, the Juans Delivery House provided reliable service,

service treated Tanner and Yalinda so politely. In fact, the

together in the lobby,

Gerald’s fine… Calling me Mr. Crawford is a bit awkward…” replied Gerald with a

say you were vagabonds before this. With that in mind,

Thanks for having us!” replied Gerald, feeling that staying here wasn’t a bad idea. Besides, it wasn’t as if they had found someplace else to stay in

nighttime, Gerald, Yale, Tanner, and his daughter found themselves having their dinner together in the

of the day, the second the food arrived, they immediately began

that, the fact that he had defeated her so humiliatingly made it much harder for her to just treat him nicely. Despite his daughter’s annoyance, Tanner was in a jovial mood, and he couldn’t help but laugh as he said, “Slow down, the food’s not going anywhere! If you need more, just say

took the chance to scowl, “He’s right!

Yale immediately stopped eating, now feeling rather

brow

events to heart. After all, had I known that

wine glass, Yalinda—who had noticed how intense her father’s

Yalinda finished her wine in a single gulp before placing it down and declaring, “Let’s have another match

that this girl

replied, “Look,

that you’re

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say no now. If she wanted a fight, she was getting one, and he was going to make sure she never challenged

accept! However, I have one

“State it!”

you’ll start treating me less coldly by that point! Seriously… Do you have to keep glaring at me like I owe you all the money in

of a sore loser Yalinda was, Gerald knew that he had to set clear rules or Yalinda would simply

the case was,

Captain Juan?” said Gerald as he turned to look at Tanner. With her father bearing witness to all this, Gerald was pretty sure Yalinda wouldn’t have the guts to be a sore loser

short rest—the group of four then headed to the

he stood opposite of her, Yalinda

as you are!” replied Gerald in a

Yalinda immediately bolted toward him, using all of her strength to attack straight off

clearly using all that she had, to Gerald, she was still lightyears

swift grab, Gerald held Yalinda’s leg in hand! As Gerald then yanked

to the ground! Since she was now incapacitated, Gerald smiled faintly before saying, “Well, looks like

Yalinda’s eyes instantly widened as she went red in embarrassment. To think that she

only fair that you accept it!” declared Tanner—who had been watching everything from the side—, not even giving his daughter a chance to

for Gerald. Aside from that, he was also well aware that

with a subtle

I lost!”

serious…? Ahh… To hell with all this!’ Gerald thought to himself in resignation. What the hell happened to that deal where she

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Tanner could only smile rather awkwardly as he turned to face Gerald before saying, “…Please don’t

to. After all, had he truly wanted to pick a fight with her earlier, he wouldn’t have gone

with that done, Tanner got Gerald and Yale a

when Yale sat on his bed before saying with a wink, “Say, what do

slightly raised brow, Gerald then replied, “What? Do you have a crush on her or something? If you do, go ahead and

for you! After all, with your immense strength, you’ll definitely be able to win the heart of a

mule when she put her mind to something. Feeling a headache coming the more he thought about her, Gerald simply sighed before saying, “Look, I’m not someone like

wanting to continue the pointless conversation, Gerald then laid in bed, looking at the ceiling for

when

to ask, “Who is it…2” “It’s Yalinda! Open up!” called out

that, Yale got out of bed

opened, Yalinda rushed toward Gerald, leaving Yale—who was still

was surprised as well. After all,

trouble again…?’ Gerald thought to himself as he turned to look

morning, Miss Juans? Are you hoping to duel with me again…?”

immediately knelt before Gerald! Cupping her hands

Who could’ve guessed that she, of all people, would want him

confusion, Gerald—who had no idea what was going through her head—was prompted

reasoning even was that? Then