The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

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Craig responded with great confidence, "Based on your physical condition, I'd say you have at least two months to live. But it's hard to say if we factor in the backlash from your martial energy." Candace sneered. "Ha! I knew you were a joke. Dr. Zeller could tell with just one look that I only had a few days to live. You can't compare to him! Hurry up and bring Dr. Zeller to treat me!" Craig, who had been crouching, stood up in fury.

"Fine! Let's see how capable this Dr. Zeller of yours really is. You said he's better than me? Warlord of Thunder, go bring him back this instance."

In fact, Craig had already thought it through. He didn't have much confidence in treating Candace. If her martial energy activated during treatment, he would be the one responsible for her death, destroying his hard-earned reputation. But with Felix as a scapegoat, he could easily shift the blame onto him.

The Warlord of Thunder was astonished.

Craig was one of the best physicians in Donia. Aside from the top-ranked master healer, Lemuel Morris, other physicians like Silas and Xander couldn't compare to him. Could Felix really be better than such a skilled healer?

that Felix could surpass him in strength at such a

present, Felix soon re-entered the clinic. Candace's attitude shifted immediately upon seeing him. "Dr. Zeller! Please, save me! If you cure me, I'll tell you the secret you want to know." Since Felix had already

However, Craig suddenly interjected.

of us. Candace is an important person; we can't afford any accidents. Who knows what you might do once you're out of our sight." Though Craig planned to shift the blame onto Felix, he didn't bother hiding his disdain for him. He refused to

Candace is very important, so I allowed all of you to remain in the clinic; otherwise, I would've asked you

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about being watched during treatment. Clearly, you're hiding

the blame on Felix, claiming he had intentionally killed her

Was it because he felt disrespected in his own field of expertise? "Fine! If you

Craig 'was already treating him with such an attitude. It was

big temper. Either you treat her now under our watch or scram! There's no room for negotiation," Craig said confidently. When it came to treating Candace, he held absolute authority, and no one dared to challenge him, especially given his unique status in headquarters. Felix exchanged a glance with Xena, tryin