The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 232

"Refreshing!"

Inside a room, Hector and Felix had downed half a bottle of liquor in one go, and the smile on Hector's face grew even wider.

"It's always the best to drink with you, young man."

Felix hadn't expected that the Veilflower Gabriel found was meant for the one and only Warlord of the East. He knew him because of Gerald.

He'd met him more than once before. What left Felix speechless was how Gerald casually called him "Hector", as if his prestigious title meant nothing in Gerald's eyes.

However, Felix couldn't do the same. He had to show respect by calling him "Mr. Downy". After all, the man was a hero who protected the nation.

After hearing Felix's story, Hector furrowed his brows.

"Do you need the Veilflower, too? That's going to be tough."

that even he found it difficult showed that the other person needing the Veilflower was equally

Downy, about that old war hero you

Hector shook his head.

not him. He's close as a brother to Brandon Quinn, who is currently the third-ranked master healer in Dragonia. It's Brandon who needs the Veilflower, so I was helping him search for it. This flower is truly rare. Aside from Gabriel's discovery, there's no trace

to speak, Hector slapped his thigh. "I must be getting old! Felix, take the Veilflower with you. I'll explain the situation to Brandon

Felix didn't hesitate to accept it. "Thank you, Mr. Downy. If you

was gravely injured and your mentor wasn't around, weren't you the one who saved me? I owe you my

of liquor, Hector, clearly busy with other matters, was about

like a student of mine, and you might've heard of her. She's Xena Summers, the goddess of war. If you need anything while I'm traveling around, you can reach

Xena Summers.

hadn't expected that the person supporting

Mr. Downy. I can take care

Xena, and that wasn't what he wanted. He needed to wait until

thinking too much. Given your skills, what trouble