The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 124

"I'll send you the relevant information right now." Joshua hung up the phone before stretching lazily.

"Handling one measly martial artist is too easy

Joshua believed that Xena's fiancé was just some loser, so it was only natural for Xena not to care about him.

To Joshua, this issue could already be considered resolved. Even if they decided it was excessive self-defense, Felix would still get a few years in prison.

At the Phoenix Legion base, Belle entered the interrogation room where Felix was being held with a tablet in hand.

"Felix, do you know why you were brought here?"

Felix stared at Belle expressionlessly. "If I find out that you're involved in this, not even Xena can save you."

Belle immediately grew anxious at his words.

"Are you really threatening me right now, Felix? Can't you see where we are? Do you really think you can leave here unscathed just because of your meager connections with Ms. Summers?" With that, she placed the tablet on the table.

"The person you hit has died after failed rescue efforts. Do you realize how serious this is?" Was he dead? Felix frowned at the scrolling information on the tablet, but he wasn't nervous.

He was fully aware of his own strength; a single hair wouldn't fall if he intended it not to. That smack would, at most, have knocked the burly man out; how could he possibly be dead? Felix could bet his life that something shady was going on.

"So, you're saying I've been identified as the one who killed him?"

With a sneer, Belle crossed her arms.

"I'll just ask you one question: Did you hit this person?"

"I did."

Belle was surprised that Felix didn't deny hitting the man after finding out he was dead. "Then why even ask? Felix, you're a martial artist; you know how powerful a single blow

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can be. You could even kill a bear with one hit, let alone a normal person."

Felix now had a feeling that Belle was involved somehow. Even if he didn't know everything, he was sure that the basic procedures weren't being followed. There was undoubtedly something going on. +25 BONUS

"Where's the autopsy report? Is the Phoenix Legion always this careless when detaining someone?"

With a bang, Belle slammed her hand on the table, her icy gaze fixed on him.

"Do we need you to teach us how the Phoenix Legion operates? Felix, someone will come to interrogate you about the incident. You'd better be honest, or your sentence will be even longer!"

Right then, there was a knock on the door, and someone walked in.

"Ma'am, Lady Summers wants you to see her right now."

"Understood."

Belle felt a bit nervous. Could Xena have found out about the matter?

But then again, that didn't seem likely. She had sent only a few of her trusted subordinates, and there was no way Joshua had said anything. The chances of anyone knowing were slim. As she headed toward Xena's office, Xena suddenly opened the door and walked out. "Milady, what's the matter?" Belle asked.

Xena walked away quickly, with Belle trying to keep up.

"Mr. Holt Senior has come. I just received the news; come with me to welcome him."

Ernest Holt? Belle's jaw dropped, her heart racing wildly.

Why would Ernest come to the Phoenix Legion at such a critical moment? It was practically unheard of for someone retired to do so.

Images of Ernest fishing with Felix suddenly flashed in her mind, causing Belle to cover her mouth.

Could he be here because of Felix?