The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 231

If Zachary and Dora were still here, they would definitely be grateful for their early departure. Because if Gabriel wasn't lying, the person approaching now was Hector Downy, the Warlord of the East. Who would dare provoke him seeing that he was one of the top figures

of Dragonia?

Even Felix narrowed his eyes slightly and muttered, "The Warlord of the East?"

Gabriel heard Felix, but he didn't have time to worry about the latter. He had already given him plenty of chances earlier. It was up to the warlord to decide how to handle things, which was beyond Gabriel's control.

Hector stopped in his tracks. He was middle-aged, with a presence that made the air seem to go still, even though he wasn't intentionally exerting any pressure. His gaze was deep and intense, making the atmosphere tenser. "Gabriel, what crime have you committed?"

Gabriel didn't dare lift his head.

"I failed my mission. All my teammates perished, and only I managed to survive. That is my crime!"

His sorrow was evident in his words. For a soldier, there was no greater pain than losing their comrades in battle.

Hector raised his right hand slightly, and Gabriel felt a gentle force helping him to his feet.

in your heart is one that no one else can

fell silent, then took a small box from his pocket. "This is the Veilflower

Hector took just one look at the box and said, "We're looking for the Veilflower for an old war hero. Its importance is something you can probably understand, so

the box, Felix, who had been standing quietly

Downy, it's been

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shouted angrily, "How dare you address

also shot Felix hostile looks, seemingly

to take him

turned to look, his eyebrows twitched a few times, and then he smiled

""Felix Zeller?"

gave him a small smile. "I thought

appeared and started talking to Gabriel, he hadn't even glanced at

1. it.

Hector suddenly