The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection

Chapter 126

Xena began, "Mr. Holt Senior, I can assure you that the Phoenix Legion would never..."

Ernest shot Xena a sharp glance before she could finish her sentence.

"Xena, you're still young. There are some things you shouldn't speak about so definitively. There is a difference between not knowing something and not revealing something." Just as Xena was about to make another firm statement, Belle piped up, "I'm sorry, Mr. Holt Senior. S-something like that did happen. I just found out about it as well." Xena abruptly turned to Belle, looking as if she wanted to devour the latter.

"Do you know what you're saying?"

Belle, filled with fear, replied, "Y-yes, it's true. And the person who was taken is Felix Zeller."

Right then, Ernest patted Bradley on the shoulder.

"Let's head to your office, Brad. I'll be leaving right after. I'm not as energetic as I used to be now that I'm older."

After they left, Xena had a grim look on her face.

"Speak! Tell me everything, down to the last detail!"

In the interrogation room, the person across from Felix was slamming the table every so

often.

"Hey! Your attitude could affect the final sentencing. What, do you think self-defense gives you the right to kill someone? I suggest you fess up."

Felix remained unafraid throughout. After all, he knew exactly what had happened.

"I've already told you-I just smacked him. I didn't kill him."

It was then the door suddenly opened, and someone walked in. Felix recognized him as one of the people who had apprehended him.

""You can leave now."

When the door was closed, the originally stern expression on the man's face turned into a pitiful look.

"Mr. Zeller, there's been a misunderstanding. I have elderly parents and young children to take care of. Could you please give me a chance?"

What the man said took Felix by surprise. Felix hadn't sought help from anyone, so why had this person's attitude changed?

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"What do you mean by this?"

"Lady Summers will be here soon. Could you explain this to her, Mr. Zeller? Tell her we were misled by those people at the time, but we know the truth now and are about to arrest those who trespassed." Xena? Now, this was getting interesting.

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"Don't you know that justice will eventually be served? If Xena hadn't come, you very well what would have happened to me today. I can help you, but if you want my help, you need to expose Belle." The man smiled bitterly.

"Mr. Zeller, you've really misunderstood. This has nothing to do with the deputy. It was entirely my decision."

Felix had finally pieced everything together. With the scandal now exposed, Belle had her scapegoat take the fall. As expected of a favored person by Xena's side, Belle was quite the cunning one. Since the man was dead set on it, no matter what Felix said, it would be impossible to make him betray Belle.

A few minutes later, Xena came in with Belle. The man from earlier bowed his head without saying a word. "Take him away! He'll be dealt with according to military law!"

"Yes, milady!"

Xena acted swiftly, not giving the man a chance to plead his case. The man was immediately taken away.

Only then did she turn her gaze to Felix. Belle also turned to Felix, her expression very calm. Since someone had already admitted to it, Belle was cleared of any involvement.

Moreover, with how much Xena disliked Felix, Xena's mind wouldn't be changed in the slightest, no matter how hard he tried to convince her.

"Belle, remove his handcuffs."

Just as Belle was about to do so, Felix looked at Xena and said, "You can remove them, but you need to agree to one condition, Lady Summers. If you don't, you can just leave me here.