The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Selmer immediately stepped in and said, "Ms. Emmerson, Mr. Zeller instructed us to keep him alive. Please don't act impulsively."

However, Louise was more direct. He stepped in front of Shane without hesitation. He had just arrived and was not that familiar with Melissa or the others, so he only followed Felix's orders.

"Alive? No way!" Melissa shot back, her voice filled with fury. "Felix knows exactly what's going on here. Don't try to fool me!"

Blinded by hatred, Melissa could not think rationally. The sight of Shane brought back horrifying memories of being treated like livestock at the auction, and it made her seethe with rage.

She commanded, "Ronan, kill him for me!"

Ronan did not hesitate. Although he had great respect for Felix, his heart belonged to Melissa. He warned Selmer and Louise, "Get out of my way, or I might just use force on you too."

Though Ronan was only at the Blood Realm major mastery stage while Selmer and Louise were True Blood Realm fighters, as a member of the Warlock family, he could fight above his level.

Once his bloodline powers were activated, his combat strength would increase significantly, and he was confident he could take them on.

he moved to block Ronan. Although he respected Melissa, his loyalty was

"Melissa," Selmer said firmly.

was no help at all. Instead, he casually pulled out a packet of chips and began snacking while watching the unfolding chaos like it was a show. His nonchalant attitude left everyone speechless. Thankfully, Nala stepped in with a stern shout. "Enough of this nonsense. Don't you trust

the immediate tension had dissipated, giving them time to call Felix. Ten minutes later, Felix arrived at the

his hand and pointed a

can't kill him yet," Felix explained calmly. "But don't worry, he'll get what's coming to him. Or do you think

she looked at Felix, her tone softening. "Of course, I trust you. It's just frustrating to let this bastard live even a moment

to Martial City-obtaining the Dragonspine from Kayden. Given the unknown dangers that awaited him, he needed

to be Kayden's grandson, might alert Kayden to Felix's actions. He

the sect leader Terry was inspecting his disciples' training while

not worried at all?" Stamford asked

since the Martial