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.

always said. You're a hero, not a criminal. But the barrier in your heart is one that no one else can help you with. You'll have to overcome it

a small box from his pocket. "This is the Veilflower you've

seeking it. At last, after relentless efforts, he received good news from home. 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 you've done a great service this time!"

as Hector was about to take the box, Felix, who had been standing

"Mr. Downy,

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an instant, Gabriel shouted angrily, "How dare you address the Warlord

Hector also shot Felix hostile

to

eyebrows twitched a few times, and

""Felix Zeller?"

gave him a small smile. "I thought you wouldn't

had appeared and started talking to Gabriel, he hadn't even glanced at Felix. It wasn't arrogance-it was just a habit.

1. it.

Hector suddenly hugged Felix