The Rise of a Master It Starts With Rejection novel Chapter 1026

"Probably," Ophelia said with a shrug. "Mr. Hoffman only mentioned that the Three Forbidden Lands could be helpful to you. He wasn't too sure about the specifics. He's too busy, so he sent me to help you explore them."

Felix was startled. "Ophelia, don't tell me… you've already been to all Three Forbidden Lands?"

When Ophelia nodded, Felix was stunned. The Three Forbidden Lands were places people in Martial City feared to even talk about, yet she had gone to all of them and returned unscathed. It was hard to believe.

"How else could I gather information for you? Look at you, acting all surprised. Honestly, Naomi would've been better suited for this task, but she couldn't give up on her dream of helping her village prosper. So here I am."

Felix chuckled bitterly. His fellow apprentices really went above and beyond for him.

"Still, the results weren't bad! I can't guarantee everything, but I'm quite proud of one thing. I've figured out the correct order to visit the Three Forbidden Lands. You have to go to Echo Cavern first, then Corpse Town, and finally Mist Ridge. If you mess up the sequence, there's a high chance you'll end up in mortal danger."

"I can't go with you, though," Ophelia added, her tone serious. "I could only keep myself safe and make it out alive. I couldn't delve too deeply into them. If I were to join you, it might even trigger unforeseen complications. It's too risky."

Felix's expression became conflicted. Hesitating for a moment, he tentatively said, "Um, Ophelia, would you believe me if I said I've already been to Echo Cavern?"

It was Ophelia's turn to be caught off guard, and she widened her eyes in shock. "What? You've actually been to Echo Cavern?"

Felix blinked innocently, and Ophelia patted her chest in relief.

"Phew! That was close! Good thing it wasn't one of the other two zones. Otherwise, we'd probably be building a grave for you right now. Ugh, I can't believe I underestimated you like this!