The Rise of a Master It Starts With Rejection novel Chapter 988

One of the Maximus family's elders said, "It doesn't matter who she is. The mission failed. Unless Dean takes action himself the next time, no one from the family will make another move for a long time."

"Exactly. And we still have to worry about whether Delilah or Harmony Clinic will come knocking on our door for an explanation. Let's just forget about that terrifying woman."

In truth, there was one thought Atlas hadn't shared—those who died were the ones who attacked Felix.

Could that woman have been Felix's ally?

But he refused to consider that possibility, as admitting it would mean that there was no hope left for them.

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Meanwhile, Dickson and Felix slowed their pace. Dickson, for one, felt like he'd narrowly escaped death.

"I've faced countless life-and-death situations, but never before have I experienced true despair. That woman managed to make me feel it."

Wiping the sweat off his brow, Dickson couldn't help but shudder. Although the dead were all middle-stage Transcendent Realm fighters, he, as a late-stage Transcendent Realm martial artist, still wouldn't have stood a chance against that monstrous woman. How could he not be afraid?

"No matter what, she resolved our crisis. We should be grateful to her." Dickson forced a bitter smile.

Felix's emotions, however, were far more complicated. Who could've guessed he'd see Zara in such a moment—and in such a disoriented state?

"She did save us," Felix admitted at last.

Dickson didn't mention that Delilah had brought a group of skilled fighters who were waiting in the shadows, ready to intervene at any critical moment.

However, that mysterious woman had derailed their plans.

"Let's keep moving and reach Harmony Clinic headquarters as soon as possible. I don't want to run into that woman again."