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

and by then, it can't be detected, no

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

down

climb a snow mountain," he

handed

in the trash. Mr. Murphy, can you pass me the Lovefruit now?"

you so much, Dr. Zeller." Gilbert passed him the

the Lovefruit and confirmed it was genuine, a smile spread across

now had two types of herbs, leaving him with just seven more to collect out of the nine he needed. While there was still a way

was already past 2:00 am when they returned to Tabiner

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

live inside. Can I

Felix asked.

charge was surprised to see anyone at this hour, especially since the Tabiner

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Summers is on a

Felix frowned but said

he wanted to get in, there was no