The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 421

"You'll do it instead?" Averill sized up Zara, silently musing to herself.

While Zara was a little ugly, Averill figured all that mattered was if she could save Felix's life. If Zara hadn't shown up, Averill would have done it, even though she cherished her own first time. After all, Felix's life was the most important.

However, she had to admit Felix's charm. Zara might not be much to look at, but she was still a woman. Since she volunteered herself, it meant she was at least somewhat willing. What other reason could there be?

"Don't get the wrong idea. I-I'm not suggesting anything like that!" Zara stammered, waving her hands as Averill stared at her. She figured that she'd gotten the wrong impression.

"What do

you mean?"

"I mean, I have a special acupuncture technique that can remove the poison in Felix's body. However, I'd need you to get that other woman out of here first. The poison's coming from her, and if I try to block it, I won't be able to concentrate on the treatment." Nodding, Averill promptly tossed the woman onto the roof for the time being, planning to grab her on the way out.

"If it's just acupuncture, why are you blushing?"

had to clarify, or the misunderstanding

sort of thing

"Well, since it's only

she was about to cry. Why did Averill have so

though it's only a mental image, I'll... see everything he imagines, as if I'm actually part of it." Averill finally understood the situation. Since Zara was clearly inexperienced, it made

"Alright. Please

go

treatment.

an hour later, Zara came out of the room. With Averill's keen senses, she could tell at a glance that Zara's legs were a bit shaky,

1/2

battle. "Felix is better now, miss," Zara said. "He should wake up in a couple of hours. I'll head out now." "Thank you, Zara. I'll make sure he knows how much he owes you for this," Averill said happily,

you finally

quickly asked, "Did something happen,

all over me like a wild animal. That someone almost tore my clothes off." "Huh?" Felix wracked his brain, horrified. "Oh, my God! D-Did I actually... do something to you that