The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 241

Chapter 241

"What!"

Belle stared in disbelief. She thought she had misheard.

"You... You said the Warlord of the East is here?!

Oh, my God! Why would the Warlord of the East appear out of the blue? Usually, visits like these were always announced in advance. There was no way anyone would be caught off guard like this. Moreover, Xena was attending a meeting in Yartford. Belle had never welcomed such a high-ranking figure alone, and she was nervous.

"Hurry up! Lead the way!" she urged.

As they rushed outside, the subordinate, feeling slightly calmer, quickly said, "Ma'am, I'm sorry! I got too excited and misspoke. It's not Mr. Downy himself. It's his deputy, Lady Leia. Was it Leia Woods? It didn't calm Belle. This was no trivial matter, either. Why would someone like Leia visit without warning?

Just like how she represented Xena in Yartford, Leia represented the Warlord of the East. Even if it wasn't as overwhelming as Hunter's own visit, her presence was similarly intimidating.

She strode quickly to Xena's office and pushed the door open. As expected, Leia was already there, looking over some photographs displayed on the wall.

"Lady Leia." Belle greeted politely.

from the

of her accomplishments. How admirable they are!" Although the comment was somewhat baffling

But, Lady Leia, you are also someone I greatly admire. How many women are qualified

but she

need both virtue and talent, and you must constantly anticipate the needs of those you serve. Sometimes,

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many more."

respond with a forced laugh. She was

Leia's visit.

in Yartford, and Bradley is off dealing with bandits in Lofrenia. Right now, you, Belle, hold the highest rank in the Phoenix Legion." Belle's face paled as she hurriedly clarified,

on official business," Leia said. "But we'll have to wait for one more person

had to be incredibly important. Belle wracked her brain

later, a

"Come in," Leia called.

in. He

Legion.

we've

himself stepped in. Belle's eyes widened in shock. Her mind went blank for