The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
Billionaire With Husband 422

Chapter 422

Felix rolled his eyes but decided to speak honestly.

He said, "It was a woman of unimaginable beauty. She was truly indescribable! A woman like that doesn't exist in the real world. She's something that would only appear in a dream.

He found himself recalling those images again. They were just so vivid. And that woman- she was the only one he could call perfect.

"Well, I guess you must have enjoyed it very much." Averill scoffed. "Goodbye."

Even long after Averill had left, Felix was still sitting on the bed, murmuring to himself, " Could a woman like that actually exist in real life?"

Meanwhile, atop a remote mountain in Dragonia, stood an opulent building. It was the headquarters of the Martial Alliance. Inside one of its rooms, four individuals were seated when Vivian entered.

"Mr. Lawrence, you called for me?" she asked, taking a seat unceremoniously. Her face showed no expression. After all, according to Felix, she couldn't let the prestige of Dragon Alliance be diminished, even if it had been on a downward slope for quite some time.

At the head of the table sat a gray-haired man. He was Titus Lawrence, the leader of the Martial Alliance. His strength was renowned, leaving little need for further introduction. However, before Titus could speak, the man seated to his left-a middle-aged man- snickered. "Humph! Dragon Alliance really isn't what it used to be. The Dragon Lord is just a little girl at the level of Martial King. Well, isn't this interesting?"

Vivian's brows furrowed as she shot him a look, her tone icy. "Since when does Dragon Alliance need your input, Samuel?"

Upon seeing him, Vivian understood that Andrei most likely had connections with Samuel Hawkins, which was how he obtained the Sacred Martial Order. Their shared surname was a telling clue. 1.

"Oh, of course, no need to consult me. The mighty Dragon Alliance is surely above us peasants."

At this point, Titus raised his hand, cutting off the exchange. "Dragon Lord, reports say you encountered the Sacred Martial Order, but you didn't take it seriously. Is that true?" Titus was a man of few words, only addressing matters that genuinely concerned him.

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Chapter 422

Vivian let out a soft laugh, shaking her head. "Then, may I ask you, what would you consider as taking it seriously?"

When Theodore showed up with the Sacred Martial Order, he eventually took the man away. Martial Alliance didn't suffer any losses. Wasn't that enough?

"How arrogant! The Sacred Martial Order is a command that every martial artist must obey, yet you dared to threaten the one holding it. Are you suggesting I'm fabricating things?"

The resentment in Samuel's gaze was obvious, as if he were ready to openly declare his connection to Andrei.

"Mr. Lawrence, are you suggesting that just because someone holds the Sacred Martial Order, they're free to act however they want, regardless of right or wrong?" Vivian challenged.

Titus spoke evenly, meeting her gaze, "Not to that extent. We're the Martial Alliance, not bandits. Dragon Alliance and Martial Alliance, while not equals, once held a mutually respectful agreement.

"This time, however, you went a bit too far. The Sacred Martial Order was issued to resolve the situation. Nobody should be threatening the bearer of the order or teaching them a lesson.

Since even the leader of the Martial Alliance was speaking that way, Vivian shot to her feet

"Oh, so you think the Dragon Alliance's decline means we're fair game for anyone's bullying now?"

The leaders of the Martial Alliance were playing the good cop and bad cop approach very well.

Just then, Samuel joined in with a smug grin as he stood as well, "Exactly! This world is all about survival of the fittest. For instance, I'm bullying the Dragon Lord right now. What can Dragon Alliance do about it?" Suddenly, the door burst open as a fierce gust swept in, carrying with it a chilling voice." Dragon Alliance isn't something you're allowed to criticize, you scum.