The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
Billionaire With Husband 803

Chapter 803 Felix smiled wryly.

Francis was the mystic from King Aurelius' court over two millennia ago, and his identity remained a mystery. If anything of his had survived until now, it would be among the rarest treasures imaginable. Finding such an item seemed impossible. "Let me ask around first."

Felix's original plan had been to investigate and eliminate targets one by one. But Nala's data matched Luna's-there were over a hundred Steele members. They weren't just abroad but scattered across various Astorian cities. How could he hunt them all? After a few deaths, the Steeles would go into hiding for sure. Given their connection to Reagan, even a dog's death would warrant investigation. Once Astorian authorities got involved, complications would multiply.

Felix was not confident he was invincible worldwide yet, and Reagan's true strength remained unknown. The situation could turn dangerous.

He had rushed here from Dragonia because he was furious to see so many countrymen used as test subjects. Some of them were dead, and others ended up worse than dead by being transformed into blood-drinking monsters. How could he remain indifferent? Even after recognizing these challenges, he had planned to kill as many as he could. Then, Luna appeared and offered a new approach. Now that Kyro had called in favors, Felix had to at least try.

After contacting Seven, Averill quickly called back. "Felix, I heard you ran off to Astoria? I'm hurt! Am I not exciting enough for you?"

Felix awkwardly lowered his voice. "You know that's not true. Let's focus. Can you find any surviving items from Francis Thane? Yes, the one from King Aurelius' time."

Thankfully, Averill turned serious and said, "That's ancient history. I have nothing here. You seem urgent, so let me ask the other fellow apprentices and call you back."

It was over 2,000 years ago, so it was ancient indeed.

Luna's phone rang. Given the casual conversation, she answered in the study. She turned to Felix afterward. "May called. She tried arranging that meeting with her CEO but found he'd already left Astoria." John had left? Felix confirmed the timing. It was right after he had boarded in Dragonia.

Given May's surprise, John must have been tracking Felix's movements. He would not care if they were both in Dragonia, but he'd take action once Felix flew out of the country.

Felix bristled. That bastard John did not seem to know fear, yet he wouldn't even stay in the same country as Felix. Fine! They would see about that.

Chapter 803

Ten minutes later, Averill called back. "Sorry, Felix. I asked everyone, even Eloise. No one has anything from Francis or even a lead. What now?

Felix laughed helplessly. If all his fellow apprentices came up empty, that path was dead. Back to the original plan-with Kyro's help, he could eliminate far more Steeles than alone. He was about to speak when Nala's image flashed through his mind, leaving him conflicted.