The Secretly Rich Man

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…

bewildered. After all, he had won such a big competition fair and square! Why was he being given such cold

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

sighed in resignation as he walked

Gerald then grumbled, “Seriously, what’s so good about having so many

was supposed to be a joyous event! Despite that, everyone had

admit that having all those holy stones would surely

back to fuming mad Yalinda, she had just gotten home when she bumped into her

there with her, he would’ve surely recognized him. After all, Yalinda’s father was none other than Captain

was back, Tanner took the chance to ask,

snorted in response before walking off, Tanner could already tell that his daughter must have lost. Still, he wanted to make sure of that, so he followed her to her bedroom

some random b*stard just showed up at the very last minute and took me down with a single move! I… I’ve never lost in such a humiliating way…! Did you have any idea

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knew how powerful his daughter was, even among those in Shontell. With that in mind, to think that someone could defeat his daughter in only a single move! That person

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won fair and square, and we just have to accept that replied Tanner as he consoled his daughter, knowing full well that in the world of martial arts competitions, nobody could remain at the top

there was a terrible scar on

a scratch! Regardless, I got the wound from some of Mount Tygress’s bandits

do consider increasing the number of men with you while you’re out delivering things! If you

then dotingly

be heard

commotion about?” “T-there are two men out there who wish to meet you! Though they claimed that

me to

following closely behind. Curious, Yalinda tailed along as well. After all, what

As it turned out, Gerald and Yale truly were

pleasure!”

be rather bummed out by that. It certainly explained why he was so glad to

the second their faces were in view, Yalinda was so shocked that she couldn’t help but point at

was quick to point back as he incredulously yelled,

exchange, the confused Tanner was prompted to ask, “You…

yelled Yalinda, her voice getting increasingly

out was Gerald! It all made sense

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

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

by his daughter’s behavior, Tanner then turned to look at the youth before saying, “Please don’t take her words and actions to heart,

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

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to lose in a competition!” replied Tanner with a

Martial Arts family was merged with the Juans Delivery House, it only made

Delivery House provided reliable service, and many

to their good name, it really was no wonder why those who used their service treated Tanner and Yalinda so

they sat down together in the lobby, Tanner found himself asking, “So… What are

Mr. Crawford is a bit awkward…” replied Gerald

Gerald it is! Regardless, I’m assuming you don’t really have a place to stay yet since you did say you were vagabonds before this. With that in mind, why don’t you stay with us first? Don’t worry, I’ll be sure to treat you well!” suggested Tanner after thinking about it

Gerald, feeling that staying here wasn’t a bad idea. Besides, it wasn’t as if they

Yale, Tanner, and his daughter found themselves having their dinner

the day, the second the food arrived, they immediately

defeated her so humiliatingly made it much

took the chance to scowl,

stopped eating,

raised a slight brow as he grunted, “Yalinda! Where are

cleared his throat before saying, “…Miss Juans, I hope you don’t take this morning’s events to heart. After all, had I known that you were Captain Juans’s

Yalinda—who had noticed how intense her father’s glare was—knew she had

a single gulp before placing it down and declaring, “Let’s have another match right after

caught Gerald by surprise. To think that this girl would

then replied, “Look, don’t you think having another competition is rather

Unless… Could it be that you’re afraid that

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Gerald was going to say no now. If she wanted a fight, she was getting

However, I have one condition!” replied

“State it!”

as brother Gerald. Needless to say, I hope 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

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

was, Yalinda immediately

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

over—and after a short rest—the group

at Gerald as he stood opposite of her, Yalinda took

ready as you are!” replied Gerald in a

that, Yalinda immediately bolted toward him, using all of her strength to

clearly using all that she had, to Gerald, she was still lightyears away from his level. In terms of strength, she couldn’t even come

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

ground! Since she was now incapacitated, Gerald

red in embarrassment. To think that

nothing else to say, Yalinda! You lost, so it’s only fair that you accept it!” declared Tanner—who had been watching everything from the side—,

a match for Gerald. Aside from

the case was, after hearing Tanner’s words, Gerald then released Yalinda before adding with a subtle smile, “Your father’s right, Miss Juans! Best not

I admit that I

with all this!’ Gerald thought to himself in resignation. What the hell happened to that deal where she wouldn’t remain angry at him if she lost? As if that wasn’t enough, she was even victimizing

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could only smile rather awkwardly as he turned to face Gerald

gone easy in the first place. As the saying went, ‘true gentlemen didn’t fight with women,’

bother further arguing with Yalinda. Either way, with that done, Tanner got Gerald and Yale a rather spacious room to

before saying with a

have a crush on her or something? If you do, go ahead and woo her without involving

such a thing! Besides, she’d never fall for someone like me! Regardless, I’m asking this for you! After all, with your immense strength, you’ll definitely be able to win the heart of a woman like

stubborn as a mule when she put her mind to something. Feeling a headache coming the more he thought about her, Gerald

the pointless conversation, Gerald then laid in bed, looking at the ceiling for a while before eventually closing his

was only the next morning when he awoke again due to

dazed, Yale—who had also awoken due to all the noise—was prompted to ask, “Who is it…2” “It’s Yalinda! Open up!”

bed

second it was opened, Yalinda rushed toward Gerald, leaving Yale—who was

Gerald was surprised as well. After all,

be looking for trouble again…?’ Gerald thought to himself as

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

Yalinda didn’t reply. Instead, she immediately knelt before Gerald! Cupping her hands

guessed that she,

while, but once he snapped out of his confusion, Gerald—who had no idea what was going through her head—was prompted

than me!” replied Yalinda causing Gerald to go speechless. What kind of reasoning even was that? Then again,