The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 1017

Nerissa could clearly sense how deeply Deborah cared for Felix. Even though most people in Martial City would let things go for the sake of political alliances and self-interest, Deborah was not one of them.

"Madam Goddard, please try to stay calm," Nerissa urged gently. "Before you returned, I kept an eye on the Maximus family. They're already gone-Dean lost control and killed several people before fleeing. No one knows where they are now."

Deborah clenched her teeth in rage. Of course, Dean would plan ahead, knowing full well that after driving Felix to his death, both she and Harmony Clinic would retaliate.

Deborah replied, "Thank you for the information. I'll handle the rest from here."

...

Two days later, Deborah sat cross-legged outside Echo Cavern. Dickson and Shepherd stood silently beside her, keeping her company as she stared into the cavern's dark entrance.

Ezra, the head of one of Harmony Clinic's branches, approached. He asked, "She's still not leaving, huh?"

"Yeah," Dickson answered. "Madam Goddard only ever took on one apprentice. Even though they've only known each other, I think you, of all people, understand how much he meant to her."

Shepherd, unusually solemn, comforted Ezra with a pat on the shoulder. "You have our condolences. Felix was remarkable—practically a prodigy. It's a huge loss for everyone, not just her."

devastating blow to Deborah

Ezra urged softly. "The Maximus family may be in hiding, but they can't stay hidden forever. We've already held a meeting

bowed respectfully to Ezra. "Thank you, but I still have two Ascension Pills of my own. I refuse to

spread like wildfire across Martial City. The offer of five Ascension Pills caught the attention

martial artists, especially those on the verge

the pills. Even those who did not need them personally saw the value in

All they had to do was eliminate Dean of the Maximus

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