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."

it, he changed the subject. "So, headquarters sent someone? They got

exactly. There happened to be a doctor already in

they walked toward the infirmary, Felix asked,

said he was from Medic's Haven. After examining

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

was considered a sacred place in traditional medicine, revered

different generations. The haven was steeped in tradition, with rules that had been

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for years.

was required to train there for ten years-no exceptions. After that, they had to leave

three times, each stint lasting no less than six months, to travel across Dragonia and provide free medical care. This practice instilled both hands-on experience and a deep

of Medic's Haven, and everything his mentor had shared left him with a favorable impression

was far more relaxed. Thanks to him, Felix and Alistair

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

the last of his silver needles and smiled

patient

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"Thank you, Dr. Calhorn. Your timely arrival was critical This