The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 516

"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 movement.

rushed forward, shocked to see Timothy's battered state and torn

pointed. "His legs did. The rest of him is

The sight of his severed legs was gruesome, but

the Wolfie troops

of the Thirteen Aces. This will cement your position. No one will dare question you behind your back now." Xena started to

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 creation. I couldn't claim this victory." Though Xena was confused, she quickly said, "But I can't take credit, either. I just

the credit. Understand? It'd be a shame to refuse. Don't worry about me. I know exactly what to report." Xena's eyes went wide. "Who did

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door, he knew she must have been waiting for him. There was no avoiding it. He opened the door.

who had swooped in to free her and encourage her to pursue happiness become so

to speak with you on the phone," she