The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 816

"We still can't confirm if he's really from the Bronze Age over 2000 years ago," Felix mumbled thoughtfully.

Everyone studied Benjamin carefully, finding it hard to believe. Yet, considering that his body had been used for ancient alchemical experiments by the greatest mystics of the time, it was not entirely impossible.

"I'm sure I'll have a way to verify it once we're back in Dragonia," Felix added confidently.

At dawn, Felix and Nala were set to return home while Selmer stayed behind. The plan was for Reagan to gather the Steele family that night, eliminate them all, and then return. They were not worried about the Elders' Council for now, as Felix's betrayal would not be discovered anytime soon. 2

"Thank you for everything," Felix said on the private jet, still feeling guilty about the night's

events.

"Don't mention it. I've already decided to pursue you, so helping you is only natural," Nala replied simply.

Felix frowned at her words. "A relationship between us is impossible. You should give up on that idea-business and personal matters should remain separate."

remained unfazed by his rejection. "It's

landing in Gray City, Nala headed to the clinic while Felix

follower? He looks

showered and changed into

you here because of him. His name is

while. "Hold up, someone from over 2000 years ago? Are you

"It's absolutely true. Take him to see Mr. Hoffman-I'm sure he can give us a definitive

you did the right thing this time.

instructing Benjamin to follow Averill, the two left. When Felix arrived at the clinic, he caught the scent of something

Chapter 816

from the inner room. "Oh Felix, you're back! Nala's cooking. With all

Nala's status would be cooking. When

it's great that you're back, Felix. This food smells amazing," Billy said between

Billy suddenly looked at Felix with a serious expression. "I sense dark energy around you. You'll soon be haunted by malevolent spirits." Felix

persisted, "Look, I'm being serious! Come to my shop-I'll sell you some protection talismans that can ward off evil