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."

a bit 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

infirmary, Felix asked, "Who is it? Xander? Wesley?

named Ethan Calhorn. He said he was from Medic's Haven. After examining the patient,

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

was considered a sacred place in traditional medicine,

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

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for years.

for ten years-no

haven three times, each stint lasting no less than six months, to travel across Dragonia and provide free medical care. This practice

admired the ethos of Medic's Haven, and everything his mentor had shared left him

entry, was far more relaxed. Thanks to

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

the last

the patient

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