The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 1052

Cordelia asked, "You must have known my identity for a while. Now that we've met, is there anything you need me to do for you?"

Felix smiled softly. "No need. I'll seek justice with my own hands. If you could have helped earlier, you would have, right?"

Felix was truly brilliant, and Cordelia was delighted at such a realization. He was indeed her and Victor's son.

"The attack on you was ordered by the King, carried out by the fourth and sixth princes. Felix, your presence threatens the balance the royal family has maintained for years."

Felix's brow furrowed as realization dawned. "Are you talking about alchemy?"

"Exactly. Specifically, the Ascension Pill that creates masters of the Transcendent Realm. The royal alchemists' success rate may not be the highest, but it far exceeds both Bern and Madam Goddard. That's why there are so many masters in the royal family.

"Your emergence means more powerful warriors outside royal control. What if they rebel one day? The royal family won't allow even the slightest chance of that happening."

They had sent six masters of

do next? They won't give up after this failure. Even the city might not be safe

hint of worry. "I'm not helpless prey to be hunted at will.

he have grown to be who

who took you

expected this question.

thank him. Without his mercy back

and told Felix her doubts

generations product

extraordinary martial talent. They progress rapidly without

once thought I could

Felix. "I can't stay away from Imperial City for long. Felix, I look forward to seeing you stand

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