All Chapters of Discreetly the General's son: Chapter 21
- Chapter 30
55 chapters
Chapter 21 - The Salt-Wielding Maiden
“Three months ago, during the Bright Moon festival, so many people from neighboring villages flocked into our town to enjoy food, drinks, plays, and dance performances.Plus the biggest event of the night, watching the moon till it goes down. Everything was going well till some of the guests decided to spend the night at the Bretman’s Inn.We all know how Bretman's Inn used to be prior to this incident. It was the hottest amongst other inns, it also had the advantage of being close to the borders.They settled in their rooms and you would not believe what happened next.” She paused after that.“Click…. Click…” The lights in the room started flickering, increasing the tension in the room.Yvonne’s friends were starting to get scared out of their wits, in fear and anticipation of what she was going to say next.Sawyer and the Wang-Chi brothers remained composed. The brothers had gone through so many life and death experiences, a mere ghost story could not scare them.On the other hand,
Chapter 22 - The Ghost Hunter's Proposal
“I really am not in the mood to go back and forth with three grown men at this time of the day so I'd advise you to walk out of the door.” She said with a calm yet determined tone.“Young lady, we are seeking a place to stay for the night, give us the rooms and attend to us properly.” Wang bellowed at her.“Do you think I am going to offer you free rooms because you want to stay in my inn?” She turned, confused.“But…” Wang tried to explain that they were not trying to freeload off her but Amaya Bretman was certainly not going to hear him out.“I spent three months away from this goddamn town and you all think you can mooch off my father just because of stupid ghost rumors.”“That is not what we are trying to…:”She didn't let Chi land, “So what do you plan to do?Force me to allow you to pass the night here so you can tell everyone that there are no ghosts here, right?I am fully aware of that nasty trick too, you people have finally left the free drink ploy for this one, you are not
Chapter 23 - Kill the Ghosts or die trying.
“So you got me to stand here and listen to all that nonsense just so you could find my weak spot and scam me?”Amaya slammed both palms onto the table.The loud bang echoed through the nearly empty inn.Her eyes blazed with anger as she glared at the three strangers standing before her.“What exactly are you trying to get from me?” she demanded. “Free rooms? Free food? Or perhaps you want the deed to the inn itself in exchange for supposedly getting rid of the rumors?”She pointed an accusing finger at Sawyer.“Do you have any idea how much trouble those rumors have caused me?”Her voice rose with every word.“Do you think dispelling them is some easy feat? Do you think I would just hand over something so valuable to three strangers who arrived in the middle of the night and aren't even from this town?”The frustration she had been bottling up for months finally burst out.Without waiting for a response, she reached into her pocket and pulled out a small torch.The flame flickered to
Chapter 24 - The inn's secret
Sawyer lay on the bed with his hands behind his head, staring at the ceiling.The room was quiet. Too quiet.Most travelers would have fallen asleep immediately after such a long journey, but Sawyer's mind remained active.The story of the haunted inn bothered him. Not because he believed it. Because he didn't. Everything about the tale felt wrong.The crying ghost supposedly appeared only at night. The sounds were said to be loudest in certain rooms. Nobody had ever gotten a clear look at the ghost.And most importantly, almost every sighting occurred during windy weather. That last detail refused to leave his mind.A ghost that appeared when the wind blew? It sounded ridiculous.Sawyer closed his eyes. A memory surfaced.Years ago, when he was still training under Master Zi, he had asked his teacher whether ghosts truly existed.The old man had smiled before replying. "The human mind fears what it cannot explain."At the time, Sawyer had not understood the meaning behind those words
Chapter 25 - The Ghost That Fooled an Entire Town
News traveled faster than wildfire in a small town. By the time the sun began sinking beyond the distant hills, nearly everyone had heard the same astonishing rumor.A traveler had solved the mystery of Bretman's Inn. Not only that. He was supposedly going to reveal the ghost itself.Naturally, nobody wanted to miss such a spectacle. As evening settled over the town, people began gathering inside the inn.The village chief arrived first, accompanied by several respected elders. Then came merchants who had delayed their departure just to witness the event.Farmers, laborers, and curious villagers soon followed.Even children attempted to sneak inside until their parents chased them away. The common room quickly became crowded.Excited whispers filled the air. "Do you think he's some kind of exorcist?""I heard he carries silver charms.""No, no. Someone told me he's a disciple of a famous master.""My cousin saw the ghost himself.""You mean your cousin who drinks rice wine every eveni
Chapter 26 - Kanada city
After solving the problem with the inn. The money they had brought with them would not last forever, and if they wanted to accomplish their goals, they needed a steady source of income. The previous night, while everyone else slept, Sawyer had remained awake studying. Spread across the table before him were a detailed map of Baltimore Country and a thick book describing its major cities, industries, trade routes, and local customs. He carefully compared each city’s strengths and weaknesses, taking notes as he went. By dawn, Sawyer had already reached a tentative conclusion. The following morning, he gathered Wang and his younger brother Chi for a meeting. Once everyone was seated, Sawyer got straight to the point. He informed the brothers that his immediate objective was to earn as much money as possible within the next three months. Three months was not a long time to establish a business, build a reputation, and generate substantial profits, but Sawyer believed it could be done
Chapter 27
Chapter 27 - The Road to Kanada City"Big Brother Sawyer... that's the worst place in Baltimore Country to do business."Wang's words lingered in the room.The disbelief on his face was mirrored by Chi, who looked as though he had just heard Sawyer announce his intention to jump off a cliff.For a few moments, nobody spoke.Sawyer sat calmly in his chair while the two brothers stared at him.Finally, Chi could not hold himself back."Why Kanada City?" he asked. "There are dozens of cities in Baltimore Country. Why choose the one everyone avoids?"Wang nodded."He's right. Even merchants who are desperate for opportunities avoid that place."Sawyer smiled.Instead of answering, he folded the map he had been studying and placed it on the table.That only frustrated the brothers further."You're smiling?" Chi asked."Shouldn't I be?" Sawyer replied."No!"Chi nearly stood up."Naver City has customers, merchants, trade routes, wealthy nobles, and opportunities everywhere.""Kanada City
Chapter 28 - Inspection f*e
The towering walls of Kanada City finally appeared on the horizon shortly after noon.After several days of travel, the sight should have brought relief.Instead, Wang frowned. "That's it?"Chi blinked. "That looks worse than I imagined."Sawyer remained silent as he guided his horse forward.The city walls were old and weathered. Large cracks ran across sections of stone that clearly hadn't been repaired in years. The wooden watchtowers leaned slightly to one side, as if they might collapse during a strong storm.Merchants passed them on the road, but there weren't many.Far fewer than there should have been for a city of this size."It really is dying," Wang muttered."Maybe not," Sawyer replied.The brothers exchanged glances.Maybe not?What else could it be?The closer they approached, the stranger things became.Despite the city's poor appearance, several luxurious carriages were parked near the gates.Their owners wore expensive clothing.Fine silks.Jewelry.Gold-thread embroi
Chapter 29 - Bronze pass
Something about that sentence didn't feel like praise.Wang immediately recognized the look in Sawyer's eyes, and a grin spread across his face. "Oh."Chi noticed it too. "Wait."Sawyer slowly reached into his robes.The guards instantly became alert. Hands moved toward sword hilts as the taller guard barked, "What are you doing?"Sawyer ignored him.A moment later, he withdrew a small object, a bronze pass. The sunlight reflected sharply off its metallic surface.For a brief moment, nobody reacted. Then, the taller guard's expression completely changed. His eyes widened, the smugness vanished, and the color drained entirely from his face.The second guard looked down, then looked again. His jaw dropped.Several nearby guards froze completely. The laughter disappeared, and an uncomfortable silence spread through the gate.Wang frowned while Chi blinked. Neither brother understood what was happening.Only Sawyer remained calm, casually holding the pass between his fingers. It was the e
Chapter 30 - Twenty years late
The massive gates of Kanada City slowly closed behind them. For a few moments, none of the three spoke.Wang was still grumbling about the guards. "Those bastards should be thankful we didn't report them directly to Captain Bretman."Chi nodded vigorously. "I still can't believe they tried to charge five silver.""Five silver!" Wang scoffed. "At that price, they should've carried our luggage and given us a city tour."The brothers continued complaining as they followed the main road.Sawyer remained silent. His attention wasn't on the gate anymore; it was on the city itself.The deeper they walked into Kanada City, the more puzzled he became. The streets weren't crowded. They weren't even moderately busy. A city this size should have been bustling with activity, merchants shouting, vendors competing for customers, children running through the streets, and workers transporting goods.Instead, an uncomfortable silence lingered over much of the city.Many storefronts were closed. Some ha