The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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Jaden's sudden proposal caught Xena completely off guard. In all honesty, the man kneeling before her checked all the boxes of her ideal partner-handsome, kind, accomplished, and backed by the prestigious Crimson Sage Sect.

Sadly, the timing was not right. Xena explained gently, "Jaden, you know my grandpa asked me to date Felix for a month. There's still about two weeks left. I hope you understand."

Jaden stood up, looking somewhat embarrassed. "I'm sorry. I completely forgot about that.

The euphoria from his breakthrough had made him impulsive, momentarily forgetting about Felix, whom he considered insignificant. Nonetheless, he noticed the look in Xena's eyes and felt he still had a chance, especially considering Xena's promotion to Warlady would happen much later.

Shortly after Jaden left, the doorbell rang. Xena was a little annoyed, wondering how everyone seemed to know her whereabouts so easily. Then again, it could be Felix.

who it was, she went straight

door was Hector's deputy, Leia, with whom she

There are some matters we

important. Thus, Xena invited her

troops aren't just any military unit-they're meant for a Warlord. While your promotion

aren't truly disloyal. The difference lies in how they follow orders. Do they think strategically about accomplishing

stop after one step, or think ahead on how

think strategically." After all, every leader

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admiral potential, but he'll