Chapter 229
“He’s lawless. Why is he still around?”
“He should be executed!”
“He must be executed!”
The outrage spread like wildfire across the Internet. The news was so shocking that, within a day, the entire nation knew about it. Tens of thousands were criticizing Ethan online, except in Riveria.
Some within Riveria knew Ethan was truly the Grand Marshal’s mentee, so they went online to defend him. However, it did not take long before they were reported and attacked, with their accounts even banned.
Now, the whole Internet believed Ethan was impersonating the Grand Marshal’s mentee!
“He’s intentionally sabotaging Riveria.”
A person like that deserves to die!”
The rumors spread quickly, reaching those overseas, including Shawn, Brandon, Dennis, and Howard. They found it strange, though. Was Ethan not the Grand Marshal’s mentee?
Even Liam’s account was banned, and at that moment, he felt bad for Ethan. Ethan really was the Grand Marshal’s mentee. The man had always been dedicated to Riveria, and now not only had he been arrested, but nobody even believed his true identity.
The thought of that injustice made Liam’s eyes redden.
Unable to hold back, he shouted to the sky, “Is this the end for the loyal and righteous? Is this what becomes of a true hero? A hero’s life, once as bright as the morning sun,
has now reduced to nothing but dust!”
Liam felt heartbroken. How could they repay Ethan’s sacrifice like that? How could the Grand Marshal rest in peace?
The lieutenant governor, Zane, could not take it either. The moment he heard the news, he called Stephen.
“Are you
mad? Ethan is the Grand Marshal’s mentee! What are you trying to accomplish? Do you want the Grand Marshal to be restless in his grave?”
Stephen sneered. “I know you don’t like me, but do you know how much damage this kind of lie would deal to a real hero? How can someone like Ethan be the Grand Marshal’s mentee? I suggest you be more careful with your words. Otherwise, I don’t mind reporting you too!”
After that, Stephen immediately hung up the call. In a fit of rage, Zane smashed his phone.
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Meanwhile, Simon had a more vicious plan in mind. He planned to have Samuel interviewed to let everyone know just how much the Grand Marshal and his mentee had sacrificed for Riveria. That way, Ethan, the fraud who tried to impersonate the Grand Marshal’s mentee, would suffer from more public fury.
Simon not only wanted Ethan to be criticized online, but he also wanted Ethan’s entire family name dragged through the mud! He wanted Ethan to feel so much shame that he would consider taking his own life.
With that in mind, he immediately called a reporter and arranged a live interview with Samuel. He had thought of the title: Riveria, the Grand Marshal, an Unsung Hero.
It would not only highlight Riveria’s history but also shine a light on the Grand Marshal and his mentee’s sacrifices. It would stir the emotions of the whole internet and paint Ethan as a despicable liar.
The reporter was young, attractive, and friendly.
“Mr. Kenning, sorry to bother you,” she said.
She had a way with words and had a beautiful smile, making it easy for people to be with her.
Intrigued, Samuel asked, “Why are so many people today?”
“We all want to know about Riveria’s history and the Grand Marshal and his mentee’s sacrifices. Can you tell us about that?”
Samuel glanced at Simon, silently asking if he should talk about the past events. It was a story filled with blood and tears.
Simon nodded, gesturing that it was fine to continue.
After taking a deep breath, Samuel said, “Since the youngsters want to know, I’ll talk about it. I just hope you all won’t find me too long–winded.
“We came to Riveria with the Grand Marshal twelve years ago. At that time, Riveria was dangerous. Many foreign powers had their eyes on it, and the locals were hard to manage.
“The Grand Marshal gave everything he had to stabilize Riveria from within while fending off threats from outside…”
