The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 54

Felix's lips curled into a slight smile. It was exactly as he had anticipated.

He picked up the bowl he had prepared earlier and placed it by Zane's mouth. Then, he gently patted Zane's back three times with his right hand.

On the last pat, Zane surprisingly opened his mouth and expelled something into the bowl.

To the astonishment of Gilbert and Jane, Zane laid back down and fell asleep again.

"All done."

"All done?" The couple stared wide-eyed, unable to comprehend the unbelievable turn of events.

It wasn't until Felix approached them with the bowl and pointed to its contents that they understood.

"This bug is the reason for your son's condition." Felix showed them the bowl.

They looked down to see a white, worm-like creature in the bowl, resembling a dead earthworm, completely still.

"This creature is extremely rare. It's called a Snowbug. I won't go into the details, but when it encounters a human, it will actively burrow into their body without leaving any wounds. "Once inside, the Snowbug will only be awake for about five minutes each day, which is when your son makes those noises. It's a form of self-protection for the Snowbug

of the day, the Snowbug remains asleep, and by then, it can't be detected, no matter how

explaining, Felix asked, "When you went on that trip, did

felt a chill run down his

climb a

Felix handed over

can you pass

course! Thank you so much, Dr. Zeller." Gilbert passed

confirmed it was genuine, a smile spread across Felix's

collect out of the nine he needed. While there was still

was already past 2:00 am when they

the road blocked with armed guards stationed everywhere and a security line set

Can

Felix asked.

charge was surprised to see anyone at this hour, especially

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Chapter 54

Legion under Lady Summers

Felix frowned but said

he was going to wait here. If he wanted