The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 519

Felix's expression darkened. Xena had been taken away right after sending him that message. "Did they say why?"

"They just said they need her to 'cooperate with an investigation. But it can't be good! Mr. Zeller, when the Disciplinary Affairs Committee shows up from headquarters, it means serious trouble. They don't appear unless something's very wrong." Last night's conversation with Nala flashed through Felix's mind. His eyes glinted coldly. Got it."

After hanging up, he quickly called Hector, who answered promptly. "Felix, are you calling about Phoenix Warlord?"

Given Hector's intelligence, he must have noticed something between them when Xena had asked about Felix last time.

"Yes, Mr. Downy. How serious is it?"

on how the committee classifies it. This morning, headquarters received an anonymous tip claiming that during her time as the goddess of war, Xena abused her position to help her uncle, Perry Glover, establish Goldwind Chamber of Commerce. "She also used her connections to build relationships

was speechless. Dragging a dead man

allegations

flawless on the surface, but headquarters will need to investigate to determine the truth. Xena will remain in custody during

his son Ted dead. Their deaths

lose her position, and she won't even be demoted to the goddess of war. The best-case scenario is

Warlords aren't invincible. We can't just dictate terms. As you know, there are many above us who can overrule us. I might be able to help if Xena were a minor figure, but her

Chapter 519

motive, as proven by last night's threat. "Could the Shadowdragon Warlord intervene?" Hector gasped a little. It showed how surprised he was

wanting to approach Nala, Felix

his words to Nala last night, as being manipulated by her