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.

With the looming threat of the Westerio Order, he felt it safer for her to

be hard 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 confident

six miles away, watching Felix through a high-end telescope mounted on

call, signaling the beginning of the spectacle. Minutes later, beams of light pierced

least a dozen trucks were heading his way. As they got closer,

with heavy machine guns. Dozens of men emerged carrying AK

arsenal.

threats in the distance, likely snipers, which seemed

The command rang out, and the night erupted with gunfire

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have been left of him-not

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 cleared to reveal Felix