The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 287

Everyone was shocked when they learned that the judge for this competition would be Xander Fielding. He was ranked tenth among the ten best master healers of Dragonia.

Even though he held the last spot, being one of the top ten was still a prestigious position, especially among those studying traditional medicine. Many considered him a role model. After a while, William returned, looking utterly respectful as he walked beside Xander.

"Dr. Xander Fielding!"

Everyone stood up to greet him, including Zara. Regardless of who their masters were or how their skills compared to Xander's, showing respect to a senior was a given.

Felix also paid his respects. Even though it wasn't his first time meeting Xander, he saw no reason to act arrogantly. 1

Seeing Xander as a potential savior, Timothy wasted no time complaining, "You've arrived just in time, Dr. Fielding. These youngsters decided on the outcome in private without realizing how crucial tomorrow's event was."

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no guarantee she would fully commit to the competition. Xander's presence was now seen as

nodded, then directed his gaze toward the nine nominees. His expression shifted noticeably when his gaze landed on Felix, and a

Felix would be among the candidates. If he were, then the outcome

"If I'm not mistaken, the winner you all decided

Xander gestured, everyone was stunned. His guess was spot-on as he was pointing straight at Felix. However, how could Xander have known? Xander's medical skills were extraordinary, but they didn't grant him the ability to see the future. "How did you know, Dr. Fielding?" William couldn't contain

before and have witnessed his medical skills. Since he's here, there's no way anyone else would be the

many in awe. It wasn't common to hear the tenth-ranked master healer speak so highly

only one unhappy was Timothy, who had hoped for support but

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instead. This was

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need for an internal competition. I'll take my leave now. As for tomorrow's showdown, there's no need to worry. With

With a

final remarks were almost over the top. It was as if he no longer considered Felix a junior but saw him as an equal. Otherwise, why would he confidently declare victory? "Well, even Dr. Fielding agrees. What do you