The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 999

Felix never imagined he would one day be so close to Cordelia or even meet her. Truthfully, he was not mentally prepared for this.

From that video, it was clear the royal family despised him. If discovered, they would likely try every means to eliminate him. No wonder Nala had said that if he revealed his identity, he would need to stay by the Empress' side-otherwise, he'd be in danger.

"What's wrong?" As an experienced elder, Deborah immediately noticed Felix's

unease.

"Nothing's wrong. Please go ahead, Madam Goddard. I'm focusing on alchemy right now and would rather avoid any contact with the royal family."

Hearing this, Deborah did not question further. Felix had only recently arrived in Martial City and already faced trouble from both Jared and the Maximus family. Who knew whether dealing with the royal family would be a bad thing?

"Very well. We'll discuss this another time."

Sitting in his chair, Felix felt bitter. Learning that his parents had abandoned him to save his life made it impossible to maintain any real hatred. With these thoughts, he quickly picked up his medical book to distract himself.

would require advanced pills. Aside from specific purposes, intermediate pills no longer helped with his

state, he couldn't yet create advanced pills.

should head

Felix stood waiting for Deborah to depart for

to see him off, worry etched on

Felix. This thought filled her with guilt, leaving her only able

worry. I'm traveling with

chubby young man with a smile that somehow

Clearly, Laura knew

puppy now. Others may not want you, but I can

should come warm my bed instead. That's better than wandering the streets

caught sight of Felix approaching. Before she could stop him, it was too

the car window, Felix delivered a

now, there was no reason he should be wary of someone like this. He did not even need to know the fatty's