The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
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Chapter 691

When Felix arrived at the villa's entrance, Silas, despite coughing up blood, stood firm in

front of Zara.

Standing across from them was none other than Karina. Who would have thought she would arrive so quickly? It was as if she had been nearby the whole time.

"If you insist on this, don't blame me for being ruthless," she said.

Karina's expression was cold and unyielding. She had already injured Silas with one strike, but she hadn't delivered a fatal blow out of consideration. However, seeing that Silas refused to step aside, she had no reason to hold back anymore. Felix knew how serious Karina was about her tasks, especially when they came from their

mentor.

Without wasting time on pointless pleas like "spare him", he pushed his speed to the limit. Even resorting to using the Speed Talisman Gerald had given him, he barely managed to intercept Karina at the critical moment. Knowing he wasn't her match, Felix shouted as he threw himself at Karina, holding her back.

"Take her and go!"

Taking the chance, Silas grabbed Zara and darted to the side. If they didn't leave now, escaping later would be impossible.

"Felix, do you think you can stop me? This is Mr. Hoffman's order!" Karina's expression didn't falter. She was well aware Felix couldn't hold her off for long.

"Karina, forgive me!"

The next moment, Felix leaned forward and pressed his lips against hers.

Karina, who had been about to incapacitate him, froze completely. Her mind went blank, and even her tightly clenched teeth instinctively parted.

No one knew how long that kiss lasted. When their lips finally parted, Felix looked visibly

nervous. 1

"Karina, things haven't reached a point of no return yet. Please, just give me a little more time. Can you do that?"

Karina's face turned crimson. Embarrassed and furious, she glared at him.

"Fine! I'll give you one day."

She could no longer sense where Zara and Silas had gone. She knew she could track them

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Chapter 691

down if she wanted, but Felix's unexpected kiss had completely caught her off guard.

After Karina disappeared, Felix stood there with a wry smile. Karina always kept her word. If she said one day, she wouldn't make a move until then.

He immediately called Silas to ask for his whereabouts.

In a suite at a hotel in Gray City, Felix finally saw Silas again.

"How are your injuries, sir?" Felix asked.

Silas waved his hand dismissively. "I'll live. I've already started treating myself."

A pang of guilt crossed Felix's face as he apologized. "I'm sorry, sir. This is all my fault. If I hadn't said anything, you and Zara wouldn't have almost lost your lives."

Silas's expression shifted several times before he said, "When you called me earlier and said someone was out to kill Zara, I never would've guessed it'd be the infamous Silver Flute,"

At this point, there was no use hiding the truth. Felix came clean. "I'm the youngest apprentice of the miracle doctor."

Silas's eyes widened in shock. "Y-You're the miracle doctor's most mysterious apprentice? That explains it! No wonder your medical skills are terrifyingly advanced. And no wonder you managed to hold back the miracle doctor's third apprentice, Silver Flute." As expected of the second-best master healer in Dragonia, Silas was well-informed. The last person to recognize Karina as the miracle doctor's apprentice had been Vilebane.

"My mentor said that nothing else can be done apart from the Ultimate Needle Technique."

Silas let out a bitter laugh. "Even the miracle doctor said that? It seems her fate is sealed."

It was time for Felix to address his lingering questions. "You clearly have the strength to forcibly take Zara away. Why did you say you couldn't do it?"

"Because Zara threatened me. She said if I forced her, she'd escape at the first chance she got, reveal her true appearance, and live in some random city. Sooner or later, she'd find true love."