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.

spent the entire day indoors while Luna returned home at his request. With the looming threat

in such an isolated location. This was John's chosen meeting spot. Felix was not worried about

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,

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

his way. As they got closer, he

Dozens of men emerged carrying AK rifles, while others wielded RPG launchers-an

arsenal.

in the distance, likely snipers, which seemed

and the night erupted with gunfire and

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man, nothing would have been left of him-not even scraps to bury.

standing, and the attackers began to laugh. They were confident that nothing could have survived such an assault. "That felt pretty good," a casual voice cut through their celebration. The men