As days passed, N never left. She would only enter the wooden house after Felix had finished his treatments,


    Over time, Felix also discovered the presence of an elderly person living somewhere nearby. This person only appeared during meal mes, bringing them food. Felix figured he was likely there to protect Lionel On the fourth day, after finishing his treatment Felix stepped outside and saw someone approaching,


    ""Zara?" he called out.


    Felix was surprised. He hadn''t expected to see ara here at such a time and ce. Her face, as always, could only be described as unattractive.


    "Felix!" Clearly, Zara was equally stunned to run into him here. But the next moment, she quickly looked away. "My... my mentor told me not to speak to you."


    If it hadn''t been for this reminder, Felix would''ve forgotten about the conversation with Ss and the promise he had made.


    At that moment, N appeared, and Zara hurriedly spoke up. "Lady N, this is a new medicine my mentor developed. It can''t cure the Shadowdragon Warlord''s illness, but it can at least ease the pain."


    N shook her head and pointed at Felix. "Please thank your mentor for his kindness, but it''s no longer necessary. Felix can heal my grandfather.


    Zara was stunned, then overwhelmed with joy. "Felix, your strength has recovered?"


    Felix smiled. "Yes, by chance."


    "That''s great! I knew you could do it!"


    Before she could finish her sentence, Zara recalled her mentor''s words and turned around


    to run off.


    As she watched Zara''s retreating figure, N suddenly stood beside Felix, her lips curving into a smile. "You really are a man full of charm. Every woman whoes into contact with you seems to develop feelings for you." Felix shrugged. "Whether you praise me or not, I''ll still do my best to treat him! Zara and I are good friends. Do you really think there''s no room for friendship between a man and a woman just because there''s no love involved?" With that, Felix headed off to rest, leaving N behind.


    "Friendship?" she thought to herself. "If I can''t even see the affection Zara has for you


    when she looks at you, then I don''t deserve to be called Lady N."


    Just as she was lost in thought, she heard Felix''s voice again.


    "By the way, do you have a satellite phone?" he asked.


    There was no cell signal in these deep mountains and forests, and Felix had tried countless times without sess.


    "I do. What do you need it for?"


    "To contact someone. Duh."


    N didn''t realize it, but Felix''s blunt tone didn''t anger her at all. Instead, she simply left and returned shortly with a satellite phone.


    "Thanks."


    Felix took the phone and went to his room. In truth, there was no urgent need to contact anyone, but he wanted to call Xena. Theirst conversation had gone well, and he didn''t want to let that feeling fade. After a long wait, Xena''s voice finally came through. "Who are you looking for?"


    "Xena, it''s Felix. I''ve been gone for a few days and didn''t want you to worry, so I thought I''d give you a call."


    Xena''s tone immediately changed. "Would I worry about you? Are you crazy? I''m hanging up!"


    Felixughed. Though her words weren''t very nice, there was still an undercurrent of yful banter. It seemed there might still be a chance with her.


    Meanwhile, outside, standing in the shadows, N''s expression darkened with fury.


    "He... he''s interested in Xena? I''m right here, and yet he''s thinking about another woman? How dare he!" N fumed.