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."

such a grand force. They had sent six masters

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

no hint of worry. "I'm not helpless prey to

forced apart years ago, would he have grown to

took you

hadn't expected this question. "Yes,

and thank him. Without

mentioned Layne, Cordelia continued and told Felix her doubts back

generations product

extraordinary martial talent. They progress rapidly

such person once thought I could break free from family tradition and live freely.

away from Imperial City for long. Felix, I look forward to seeing you stand at

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