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.

Luna returned home at his request. With the looming

to come by in such an isolated location. This was John's chosen meeting spot. Felix was not worried about John escaping after their fight. After all, someone as cautious as John would not have initiated the confrontation unless he was absolutely

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

immediately made a phone call, signaling the beginning of the spectacle. Minutes later, beams of light pierced through

got closer, he whistled under his breath and mumbled, "Well, no surprise-this really is a

Dozens of men

arsenal.

snipers, which seemed inevitable given the scale of this armed force. Chapter

out, and the night erupted with gunfire and explosions, turning the

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him-not even scraps to bury. After several minutes of relentless bombardment, the shooting finally

pretty good," a casual voice cut through their celebration. The men froze in horror as the smoke cleared to reveal Felix standing exactly