The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 789

Felix focused on Cairo Crest, the man who had jumped from the fighter jet. He had a square face and carried an imposing presence. He was clearly no ordinary person as he radiated such a powerful air.

Being able to command a fighter jet meant he had to be with the headquarters. After Aiden whispered something to him, Cairo said, "So you're the Dragon Knight working under the Phoenix Warlord? Come here! I am the Tideborne Warlord." Before Xena, there were the Four Great Warlords-the Shadowdragon Warlord, the Warlord of the East, the Warlord of Thunder, and the Tideborne Warlord. Felix had met the first three; today he faced the last.

The Greene family must be so influential to be able to summon even a Warlord. They had clearly come prepared and détermined not to let the Frost Crystal slip away.

As Felix approached, Cairo spoke again. "Give me the Frost Crystal."

Aiden smiled beside him. From his perspective, the Frost Crystal was as good as theirs. How could a mere admiral refuse a Warlord's order? "Lord Cairo, the Frost Crystal is a prize from this mission. By the Phoenix Warlord's orders, I must turn it over to headquarters," Felix said simply. Cairo's brows furrowed in displeasure. "Are you questioning my orders? Consider your position carefully. I'll give you one more chance to answer.

key factor was that Xena, the Phoenix Warlord, was not present. "Lord Cairo, this incident has major implications. Unless the Phoenix Warlord herself orders it, I cannot hand it

operation near Pine Valley but hadn't gotten the

face immediate dismissal!" In his eyes, Xena was nothing but an upstart. How dare

in check. Worse, he dared not call her since the Frost Crystal had been taken secretly. If that law-abiding woman found out,

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nodded. "Indeed. Since you insist, I have to bring up Hugh's name. Feel free to verify this with a call.

Felix was, Cairo hesitated. He needed to verify this. It would be fine if