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

to see Timothy's battered state and torn

did. The rest of him

over. The sight of his severed

the Wolfie

my own limits. But Lady Summers, you've caught another of the Thirteen Aces. This will cement your position. No one will

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,

captured Dexter. He said to give you the credit. Understand? It'd be a shame

Chapter 516

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

in to

me. Lady Nala wants to speak with you on the