The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 678

After a moment of silence, the first man in black rubbed his chin thoughtfully as he stared at the box. He said, "What you're saying might actually be true.

"According to the notes our ancestor left behind, if this box is opened, whatever is inside. will fly out on its own. Something that magical really could be what they're after."

We

"No kidding!" the second man retorted, his voice laced with impatience. "Why else would

go through the trouble of using the old portrait instead of opening the box for a fresh picture? If the notes are right and it flies away, we'd be left with nothing but regrets."

He licked his lips and added, "If this actually works out, it'll all be worth killing those six idiots in the family. That took some effort, didn't it?"

Suddenly, the door burst open with a loud bang, and a gust of wind swept through the room. Before the two men could even react, they collapsed unconscious on the floor. When the dust settled, the only thing missing was the box on the table-everything else remained untouched.

Naturally, Felix was behind it. From the moment he overheard part of their conversation, he knew waiting any longer would only bring complications. There was no telling what kind of buyers these two were meeting, so snatching the box before anyone else arrived was the safest move.

Moreover, he could confirm with absolute certainty that the box contained a Dragonspine.

up at the front entrance. Felix froze as the back door opened, and to his surprise, Asher stepped out. Following him was none other

they be the buyers?" Felix wondered,

If his

he was not sure he could win-not yet, at least. Aiden's strength was

was wrong.

a sharp slap across the unconscious men's faces, Aiden brought

as they regained clarity, only to realize the box was

one of them cursed. "The box is gone! Someone

expression darkened as he spun on his heel toward the

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muttered under his breath.

asked, following close behind with visible caution. He knew his brother's temper

who's been coming and going. Though I doubt we'll find much. Whoever dared steal from me must

Felix handed over had left Aiden uneasy-it felt off in ways he could not quite explain. Without a proper reference point, he could not pinpoint the issue, but this new lead had felt like a chance to get clarity. Now, it

returned with an update, looking

on this floor blacked out