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

to be a doctor already in Canraville, so

Felix

your age named Ethan Calhorn. He said

Haven, huh? Then it should

about Medic's Haven, having learned about it from Gerald. It was considered a sacred place in traditional medicine, revered for its dedication to preserving

Medic's Haven, though from different generations. The haven was steeped in

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for years.

to train there for ten years-no exceptions. After that, they had to leave the haven to make their own

leave the haven 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

always admired the ethos of Medic's Haven, and everything his

who facilitated their entry, was far more relaxed. Thanks to him, Felix and Alistair smoothly

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

later, Ethan finished placing the last of his silver needles

patient is

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slightly. "Thank you, Dr. Calhorn. Your timely arrival was