The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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"Bring it on," Ryan muttered under his breath. He knew Felix would not care much since he was Gerald's apprentice, but he gave an early warning because Malcolm was not someone to be taken lightly.

Among Nala's suitors, Malcolm was one of the few who made Ryan wary, especially since Malcolm had the backing of the Crayden family, one of the Eight Great Martial Families. This alone gave him every reason to be arrogant and aggressive. Early the next morning, Jeffrey from the Saphira family was already waiting at the gates when Felix opened his door.

"Have you picked the location?" Felix asked.

Jeffrey nodded and replied, "Yes. It's all set."

"Then, let's go," Felix said, heading out.

He had notified Jeffrey because of what happened last time with Ethan. Since the Saphira family had stepped in to help, any confrontation with Malcolm would inevitably involve the Saphiras.

"Mr. Zeller, you're right. Malcolm did contact me and suggest that we meet at a specific location," Jeffrey said as they drove.

and replied, "Skip the flattery. While I might not understand your father's true intentions, I've already agreed

curious about

you at any cost, even if

answer. Given how extreme the Saphira family patriarch's support seemed, he

must have been conflicts and

this caliber would be devastating

strange look flickered across Jeffrey's eyes before

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the Elders' Council."

to hear about the Elders' Council from Jeffrey's mouth, though he was unsure if it was

about the Elders' Council?

50 years ago, composed of the most senior elders from the Eight Great Martial Families. "They hold elections every decade,

continued, "When conflicts between the Eight Great Martial Families become impossible to resolve, the Elders' Council intervenes. After all, every family has their elder on the

the Elders' Council doesn't necessarily mean you're the strongest in your family,"