The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 598

Though Magnus usually wore a kind expression, he now showed his absolute authority in front of everyone. Others held their breath in fear. Even Jasper trembled, afraid of being implicated.

They were shocked by how defensive Magnus was of Felix. But they were even more curious about what gave Henrik the courage to challenge the respected Supreme Elder. Surely he hadn't lost his mind over his disciple, had he?

To everyone's surprise, Henrik showed no fear. He met Magnus' gaze and said, "What if I choose neither?"

Just as Magnus' brows furrowed, a voice rang out. "Magnus, has all that seclusion made your temper worse?" Another elderly man appeared. Though also white-haired, he appeared much more vigorous than Magnus. "Greetings, Mr. Hartford!" Everyone bowed. From the title, Felix realized who this was. It was another Supreme Elder.

Magnus understood now. "No wonder this little fellow dares challenge me. I assume he has your backing, Sebastian?"

Sebastian Hartford's appearance gave hope to the kneeling and trembling Ethan. This was the one who had cured him of Felix's poison. Even Ethan had not known Henrik was so close to Sebastian. Perhaps he would not have to die after all. "You, Felix..." His mind began scheming again.

There's no conflict here. He's just defending his disciple. What's wrong with that? If Medic's Haven can't protect our own, what reason do we

don't care what relationship this guy Felix has with you. Since he

Magnus held the highest position, Sebastian handled most affairs and cultivated many loyal followers. His prestige was second only to Magnus', so he did

excuse me for making you witness such

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Felix could only nod. "Take

Sebastian. "Are you really

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"This isn't about disrespect. It concerns Medic's Haven's future. You should calm down

coldly. Did Magnus really think he still held absolute power? Those days were long gone. He might have been able to maintain his status if he had continued to stay in seclusion, but meddling in the valley's affairs would be a wholly different