The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 872

Felix bowed deeply to Kendrick and said solemnly, "Sir, forgive me."

During the drive back, Luna noticed Felix's somber mood, so she refrained from saying anything to him.

Once they entered the city, Felix broke the silence and asked, "Do you have any connections for unofficial border crossings?"

"Yes, we have someone from Astoria who handles that. It's completely reliable," Luna replied.

Felix nodded thoughtfully. "Let's keep it as a backup plan. We might need it someday."

After encountering the Westerio Order, Felix suspected they might interfere with his mission. Given their absolute control abroad, legal routes home might become impossible. Hence, having alternative plans seemed wise.

while Luna returned home at his request. With the looming threat of the Westerio Order, he felt it safer for her to

in such an isolated location. This was John's chosen meeting spot. Felix

Aimee, John would surely want to witness Felix's death personally. Sure enough, John was perched on a nearby hill about six miles away, watching Felix through a high-end telescope mounted on a sturdy tripod. John muttered to himself, his voice filled with cold determination. "Tonight, I'll kill you and

fingers, and an aide immediately made a phone call, signaling the beginning of the spectacle. Minutes later, beams of light pierced

closer, he whistled under his breath and

consisted of civilian armored vehicles mounted with heavy machine guns. Dozens of men

arsenal.

the distance, likely snipers, which

erupted with gunfire and explosions, turning the barren

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nothing would have been left of him-not even

that nothing could have survived such an assault. "That felt pretty good," a casual voice cut through their celebration. The men froze in horror as the smoke