The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 411

Solomon took a sip of his drink and laughed. "How could I possibly guess what the higher-ups are thinking? I just do what I'm told. Besides, isn't Dr. Hoffman's apprentice human too?"

Ryan felt a chill at Solomon's words, considering Gerald's reputation was enough to make anyone think twice before making a move. He had known Solomon for a long time; Solomon's family was powerful, but the man was simply obsessed with martial arts. Solomon showed no interest in money or women. Instead, he would follow anyone who could make him stronger. While Ryan had never heard of the Elders' Council before, he knew they were definitely not a simple bunch of people.

"Mr. Gill, do you think Dr. Hoffman's apprentice will agree?" Ryan asked uncertainly.

Solomon shook his head. "How would I know what he's thinking when I've never met him? But since you've spoken so highly of him, I'll allow you to make an introduction. I must say, I admire anyone who would risk themselves to save those poor orphans." Ryan laughed, bowing slightly. In some ways, he and Solomon were alike. Just then, they heard movement, and Ryan turned to see Felix emerging from the woods with a dark expression. "Who told you to come out? You-" Ryan quickly turned to explain to Solomon, "This is the person I told you about. He doesn't know the rules well, Mr. Gill, please don't mind." Solomon, who was about to take another drink, froze with his flask mid-air. He stared at Felix with an odd expression and asked, "This is the man you admire?" Ryan nodded, walking over to Felix. "Go back! How can you be so impatient? Didn't I tell you to wait for my signal?"

I'm in a

you can leave. Even Dr. Hoffman's apprentice can't save him." Ryan frowned. "Mr. Gill, isn't

shook his head. "Because he's Dr. Hoffman's apprentice. We could've avoided this ridiculous misunderstanding if you had mentioned his name earlier." Ryan's eyes widened as he stared at Felix. "Y-You're Dr. Hoffman's apprentice?"

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skills that even

Council." Surprisingly, Felix laughed as Solomon turned to leave. "Maybe you're not as bad as I thought. Draw your sword. As Dr. Hoffman's apprentice, if I wanted people to believe I'm powerless, no one would be able to tell the difference." "What!" Ryan's hand trembled as he pointed at