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

the rest of the day, the Snowbug remains asleep, and by then, it can't

that trip, did you go to any

felt a chill run down his spine. Felix

did climb a snow mountain,"

handed

throw it in the trash. Mr. Murphy, can you pass me

you so much, Dr.

and confirmed it was genuine, a smile spread across

there was still a way to go, it was a positive development. 1 Moreover, he had received news from Kane regarding two more herbs,

already past 2:00 am when they returned to Tabiner

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

inside. Can

Felix asked.

at this hour, especially since

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under Lady Summers is on

Felix frowned but

If he wanted to get in,