Ethan spent nearly an hour making his way back to Golden Ridge City before heading straight for the City Lord's mansion.
As Ethan entered the city, a young man opened his friends list and sent a message to someone: "Boss, that guy just returned to Golden Ridge City."
Upon arriving at the City Lord's mansion and stating his purpose, the guards did not stop him this time. Instead, they led him into the main hall and asked him to wait while they reported his arrival.
Soon, the City Lord of Golden Ridge entered, and upon seeing Ethan, he said, "Adventurer, weren't you heading to take care of the Blackwind Warlord? Did you encounter some difficulty?"
Without a word, Ethan took out the severed head of the Blackwind Warlord and handed it over. "No problem. The Blackwind Warlord has been dealt with."
"Ah—" The City Lord was momentarily speechless as he stared at the severed head, evidently not expecting Ethan to have actually completed the task.