The Rise of a Master It Starts With Rejection novel Chapter 1056

Hearing Andre's words, Felix asked, "And what if I had a way? One that guaranteed the royal family couldn't find me."

Andre smiled. "If you really do, Shepherd and I will help you put on a show."

Behind the wheel, Shepherd sighed. "Why drag me into this?"

"Stop complaining! After this failed attempt, the royal family will contact you. Am I right?"

Everyone in Martial City knew Shepherd valued profit above all else—at least to the ones in the car. Andre's words rang true.

"Fine. We'll put on a show. I'll be the good guy just for once," Shepherd agreed.

Deborah smirked. Playing the good guy? He simply saw better odds backing Felix than the overbearing royal family.

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In Imperial City, Zayn's face darkened as he hung up the phone. "Ean! Have you heard? The six masters of Transcendent Realm failed. It feels like a nightmare."

Ean Palmer remained notably calmer, contemplating before speaking, "It seems Felix has multiple ways to save himself. Or perhaps Deborah arranged a hidden backup."

Zayn fumed. He had thought Felix's death was certain. "What now? Should we make another attempt when he leaves the city?"

Ean shook his head. "We can't gather that many masters again so soon. We need to break them from within.

"Have someone contact Shepherd. That old fox would kill his own mother for the right price."

Zayn grinned. "Always so steady, Ean. That's a good plan. If we get Shepherd on board, three masters of Transcendent Realm should be enough for Felix.

"I doubt he has another trump card capable of killing a few masters of Transcendent Realm."