The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 713

No one expected Felix to be so harsh toward Craig. Even Xena was startled.

"You!" Craig's expression darkened; no one had ever dared treat him this way. It was utterly humiliating.

"Get out of my clinic! Now!" Felix would not have gone this far if Craig had apologized earlier. But now he was only apologizing because he realized it was the Seven Points of Transcendence. That was too late! "Hmph!" It would be too humiliating for Craig to stay there, so he turned and stormed out. Only Xena remained.

"You went too far. Craig holds a high position at headquarters."

Felix's smile returned. "Don't worry. I couldn't care less about trash like him."

Before Xena could respond, she remembered something. Their legendary Chief

Commander was Felix's fellow apprentice. If Craig tried to use his position against Felix, he would be fighting a losing battle.

"Got it. Anyway, thank you for everything," Xena said.

with a chuckle. "If you want to thank me, how

before leaving. Felix chuckled to himself. After today's events, he knew that his chances of reconciliation would be very high if Willow were

the Necrobound, which was nearly evolving into a Skybound Revenant, that was not

drive home, Felix spotted Clement entering a small restaurant only a few doors down. Felix had

excellent. Most shop owners in the area went there for lunch. Felix went in without hesitation.

pasta."

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today?" The earlier lockdown had been kept strictly confidential. No one knew what

the next table, Clement looked up from his table when he heard Felix's voice.

you here alone?" Felix

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over. "You should join me. I was just thinking it's boring drinking alone. Do you have time for a few drinks?" There was a bottle of premium liquor on the table. Felix sat down across from him. "Sure, I've got nothing else going on anyway." After the food arrived, Felix had a few drinks before asking, "Something seems to be bothering

was helping a drunk Clement to his front door when Willow rushed 'out. "He's just drunk,

you help me get