The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 672

"You must be quite famous to scare this kid just by showing up," Felix joked.

Kurt remained respectful, remembering Clement's warning that if Felix were dissatisfied, Kurt's position would be forfeit. His status in Gray City might be impressive, but compared to Clement, he was nothing. "Since he's troubled you, Mr. Zeller, I'll take him away and handle it to your satisfaction," Kurt offered.

Huxley was terrified but knew he had to beg for mercy-if Felix spoke about this incident, the consequences would be devastating. Everyone knew those who crossed Kurt met terrible fates, often along with their families. "Please, no!" Huxley sobbed, but Felix waved dismissively.

"Get out of here, and don't let this happen again," Felix said, having no interest in wasting time on such trivial matters.

"You heard Mr. Zeller," Kurt prompted.

Huxley scrambled away, vowing never to harass anyone again, no matter how ordinary they seemed.

After George and Kurt left 30 minutes later, Felix finally had some peace. Though he had not seen any patients yet, the experience reminded him of his time in Eden Village, and he missed the company of his senior apprentices. "Well, well, it really is you," Melissa said, walking in and making herself comfortable across from Felix.

be a coincidence since Melissa's tracking skills were not good enough to follow

marked me? By

in!

"Fine, 5000 dollars a month if you want

hand without hesitation. "Deal!" She had decided to follow her master's advice-having Felix as a

and return to

Felix simply nodded.

a man in his 30s walked in with an awkward, crab-like

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asked, noticing the man seemed otherwise

around, the man whispered, "I think

few days ago, I