The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 503

Felix's lips curved into a subtle smile, though his words carried a polite tone. "Xena, I wasn't trying to dodge, really. It's just that-"

"Come if you want! I don't care!"

The call ended abruptly with a sharp click. Felix rubbed his nose, chuckling at her short temper. Her promotion clearly came with a proportional rise in her fiery attitude.

Of course, he was going to go. But since this was Xena's domain, he figured he might as well use the opportunity to make her owe him a favor, If she could soften her stance and influence Curtis, things would undoubtedly take a smoother turn. When Feliz arrived at the Wolfie troops' base, Alistair was already waiting at the entrance.

"Where's the wanted criminal?" Felix asked.

"In the infirmary," Alistair replied, hesitating slightly.

Felix raised an eyebrow. "Out with it. What's the issue?"

"Well... someone's already treating him."

Felix tilted his head, intrigued. "Didn't you say your doctor couldn't handle the situation? What happened? Did someone suddenly have a miracle epiphany?"

said you couldn't Alistair shifted uncomfortably under Felix's gaze. "Mr. Zeller, when you make it earlier, I contacted headquarters and informed Lady Summers afterward. But then, when Lady Summers called you, you agreed to come."

embarrassed. Hoping to move past it, he changed the subject. "So, headquarters sent someone? They

happened to be a doctor already in Canraville, so they dispatched

the infirmary, Felix asked, "Who

He said he was from Medic's Haven. After examining the

piqued. "Medic's Haven, huh? Then it should be

a sacred place in traditional medicine, revered for its dedication to preserving

had emerged from Medic's Haven, though from different generations. The haven was steeped in tradition, with rules

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for years.

who passed the rigorous entrance exams was required to train there for ten years-no

to travel across Dragonia and provide

Haven, and everything his mentor had shared left him

haven's strict protocols, Ethan, who facilitated their entry, was far more

standing quietly, her expression neutral. She glanced briefly at Felix but said nothing, her neutral demeanor giving

Ethan finished placing the last of his

the patient is

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arrival