The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 379

Brandon felt conflicted. Silas' medical skills far surpassed his own. Though they were only one rank apart, he knew the true gap between them.

Compared to Felix, Silas would certainly be the safer choice. Brandon had only agreed to help Felix due to the urgent situation. But things could be different now with a better option available

Xena shared this thinking, which gave her the courage to speak out. "Felix, I know you wouldn't joke about something like this, but Dr. Grayson's skills are legendary, and you know it. For these children's safety, don't let pride cloud your judgment." Gale seized the opportunity to say, "Exactly! Even Dr. Quinn acknowledges Dr. Grayson's superior skills. It's best to wait for him to arrive."

He thought, "Hmph! You got lucky, kid. If Dr. Quinn wasn't involved, I wouldn't even bother speaking up."

He worried that if anything happened to these children, his mentor would be the one to bear the brunt of criticism, while Felix would face minimal consequences. That was the celebrity effect. Felix glanced at a suffering child, and his voice grew heavy. "If it were just 30 more minutes of pain, and you all trust Silas so much, I wouldn't argue. But they can't wait."

girl's forehead, memories flooded Felix's mind. He recalled an incident years ago in a village with Gerald. It was so similar to what was happening now and was impossible to forget. Felix explained, "The Bloom Seeds aren't as simple as you think. These emissions from the children's bodies come at a price and will grow worse with time. Back then, eight children. were

children attend elementary school, he can only play in the village. Perhaps he's innocent and carefree,

another 30 minutes, every one of these dozen children will suffer irreversible organ damage from the Bloom Seeds. I've said my piece, so the decision is

these children alone? Yes, but it would take longer. Felix did not want to repeat the village tragedy, which was why he needed Brandon's help. If Brandon insisted on waiting for Silas, he would accept it. Everyone fell silent. If Felix was telling the truth, who could bear that

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Brandon patted Felix's shoulder. "I can tell you're being honest. Very well, I will take this risk with you. If anything happens, I'll take responsibility for

immediately protested, "Dr. Quinn, don't be rash! He's so young. Even

pushed Gale aside and looked at the little girl. "My decision is final. Felix, shall

Xena

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