The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 51

Gilbert's sudden call brought Xena to an abrupt halt. She turned to look back, and instinctively, the others followed her lead.

A sense of dread tightened in Wendy's chest. The shout from Gilbert felt like a harbinger of trouble.

What could unfold now?

Felix, however, remained unfazed. With no secrets to hide, he welcomed the opportunity for Gilbert to come to terms with the situation.

"Let's go inside and discuss this further," he said.

As Felix led Gilbert back into the dwelling, Xena's eyes flickered with disdain.

"Master healer? If a small doctor from the countryside could be labeled as such, then this title had lost all its value," she thought as she continued on her path, convinced that Gilbert was another victim of Felix's schemes. "People are truly amusing these days. Master healer-what a joke!" Jordan scoffed, echoing the sentiment that the title had become a mere shadow of its former self.

Xena would have apprehended Felix long ago if it weren't for the engagement. However, she had instructed Belle to investigate Felix's team instead.

the truth, she would ensure that they

appeared shaken. Initially focused on Felix, he turned to find a large group gathered, all members of the Kinsley

face was etched with anxiety and concern.

as no surprise. If the illness were treatable,

that Lovefruit could

offered a bitter

stumped as I am. I

hopes of gathering enough herbs for when a true master healer appears to heal my son. But

Wendy had mentioned earlier that the master healer who cured Bernard needed the Lovefruit, he would have

your son's condition in detail, then we can head to your home," Felix

Gilbert felt a wave of gratitude wash over him. At least Felix seemed

son on a trip six months ago. When we returned, he began

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