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. "They're

Timothy's battered state and torn clothes.

did. The rest of

unconscious Dexter over. The sight of his severed

the Wolfie

off. "Don't 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,

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

and captured Dexter. He said to give you 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 you say?

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

had swooped in to

Lady Nala wants to speak