The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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"Yes. Lady Summers is at the foot of the mountain," Timothy said.

"I'm not part of your organization, so there's no point for me to claim credit. Give them all to Xena," stated Felix.

Watching Felix vanish, Timothy examined his battered body and sighed deeply. "Damn! The ladies really do have it better."

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At the mountain's base, Xena and Alistair grew anxious as time dragged on.

"Lady Summers, could something have gone wrong?" Alistair asked.

Xena shook her head. "That's unlikely. Timothy reached the level of Martial Saint last year. He should be able to handle Dexter."

then, Alistair spotted

Timothy's battered state and torn clothes. "Did Dexter

The rest of him is

dragged the unconscious Dexter over. The sight of his severed legs was gruesome, but the mission

at the

worry. I'll live. I know my own limits. But Lady Summers, you've caught another of the Thirteen Aces. This will cement your position. No one will dare question you behind your back now." Xena started to nod, then caught herself. "Wait. What do you mean I

Though she and Timothy were friends, letting her take the credit seemed too generous. "I didn't take him down. Look at me. I nearly died. I underestimated Dexter's zombie

this well. Felix saved my life and captured Dexter. He said to give you the credit. Understand? It'd be a shame to refuse. Don't worry about

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the door, he knew she must have

in to free her and encourage her to pursue happiness become

wants to speak with