The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 126

Xena began, "Mr. Holt Senior, I can assure you that the Phoenix Legion would never..."

Ernest shot Xena a sharp glance before she could finish her sentence.

"Xena, you're still young. There are some things you shouldn't speak about so definitively. There is a difference between not knowing something and not revealing something." Just as Xena was about to make another firm statement, Belle piped up, "I'm sorry, Mr. Holt Senior. S-something like that did happen. I just found out about it as well." Xena abruptly turned to Belle, looking as if she wanted to devour the latter.

"Do you know what you're saying?"

Belle, filled with fear, replied, "Y-yes, it's true. And the person who was taken is Felix Zeller."

Right then, Ernest patted Bradley on the shoulder.

"Let's head to your office, Brad. I'll be leaving right after. I'm not as energetic as I used to be now that I'm older."

After they left, Xena had a grim look on her face.

"Speak! Tell me everything, down to the last detail!"

person across from Felix

often.

could affect the final sentencing. What, do you think self-defense gives you the right

remained unafraid throughout. After all, he

smacked him. I didn't kill

the door suddenly opened, and someone walked in. Felix recognized him

""You can leave now."

the originally stern expression on the man's

a misunderstanding. I have elderly parents and young children to take care of. Could you please give me a

said took Felix by surprise. Felix hadn't sought help from anyone, so why had

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you mean by

her, Mr. Zeller? Tell her we were misled by those people at the time, but we know the truth now and

know

well what would have happened to me today. I can help you, but if you want my

has nothing to do with the deputy. It was

favored person by Xena's side, Belle was quite the cunning one. Since the man was