Chapter 13 Spectral Citadel

• Meanwhile, Felix was preoccupied with something else.
• Brayden and the hotel owner extended a gracious invitation to Felix, ushering him into an exquisitely luxurious private room.
• Once they were all settled, Brayden wasted no time offering his heartfelt apologies, saying earnestly, "Master Cohen, today's debacle only happened because of my mistake! Please accept my sincerest apology."
• "Don't worry about it," Felix replied lightly. He was genuinely unfazed by today's ordeal.
• So, he wasn't about to waste his time dwelling on something so dull.
• Brayden breathed a sigh of relief upon observing that Felix wasn't lying about his true feelings. Then, he promptly introduced his companion.
• "Master Cohen, may I present my friend and the esteemed owner of this establishment, Caio Solari. I'm sure you've heard of the Solari Family hailing from Cubrus?"
• "Well met, Mr. Cohen!" Caio calmly extended his hand toward Felix.
• Although Brayden had briefed him on Felix's remarkable medical skills, Caio didn't really believe the man. It wasn't because he didn't trust Brayden. It was just that Felix's youth and his current occupation as a courier didn't really sell the image of a wizened medical practitioner.
• Thus, Caio harbored a great degree of skepticism regarding Felix's medical expertise. He wasn't about to believe that someone like Felix was better than Brayden, who had come from an esteemed family filled to the brim with medical practitioners in various fields.
• Nonetheless, he still greeted Felix amicably out of deference to Brayden.
• Alas, Felix could still discern a hint of disdain in Caio's demeanor.
• He didn't pay it any mind as he shook hands with Caio.
• However, a vision flashed before Felix's eyes the second their hands met.
• In his vision, he saw Caio sitting in the back of a Mercedes-Benz as the vehicle rolled to a stop.
• Suddenly, a speeding dump truck collided with Caio's vehicle with a mighty bang.
• This brief yet impactful vision left Felix dumbstruck.
• Could this be Spectral Citadel's hidden skill? If I recall correctly, it has something to do with fortune and, well… by the looks of it, misfortune. Felix mused.
• He had gained libraries' worth of knowledge upon receiving the Spectral Citadel legacy. Naturally, there were several cultivation methods and medical scrolls. Nonetheless, he also caught a glimpse of numerous mystical techniques that were jealously guarded by the Spectral Citadel.
• It just so happened that one of the techniques would bless the owner with the power to foresee fortunes and misfortunes.
• Three years ago, Felix had been completely transfixed by this secret art when he inherited the Spectral Citadel's teachings.
• Alas, he struggled to grasp its practical application despite hours upon hours of slaving away.
• He didn't expect he would gain such a revelation just by shaking Caio's hand.
• That's how it works, huh…
• "Mr. Cohen? Is everything alright?"
• Felix's lingering hold on Caio's hand annoyed him. Thus, he immediately assumed Felix had peculiar habits.
• "It's nothing," Felix realized his faux pas and casually released Caio's hand.
• Soon, the waiter presented the specialty dishes Brayden had chosen just for this meal.
• The bond between Brayden and Felix grew stronger after they enjoyed a wondrous meal together.
• Felix had come to learn that a heart of gold was hidden beneath Brayden's arrogant exterior.
• Perhaps Brayden's rather snobby attitude stemmed from his privileged upbringing. He had undoubtedly been drenched by constant adulation. It was only natural that such words would eventually get into his head. Still, he was already a better man than most.
• Now that Felix had the time to truly get to know Brayden, he quickly discovered that Brayden was actually quite modest. So, he grew rather fond of the man.
• Thus, he didn't see the need to hide any of his insights when Brayden humbly sought his advice on medical challenges he faced.
• Of course, he withheld details regarding the Spectral Citadel's medical skills. He hadn't mastered any of them just yet. It wouldn't be good to teach someone when he barely understood the texts himself.
• Fortunately, Felix had trained under a renowned traveling physician before he delved into the Spectral Citadel's wealth of medical knowledge. As a result, he did have a great deal of practical experience to match his theoretical ones.
• Since Felix required Brayden's aid in sourcing medicinal herbs, they didn't linger at the restaurant for long.
• After a good chat, the trio took the elevator and made their way down to the underground parking lot. Felix joined Brayden in his car as they were both headed for Hamiltons' Herbal Remedies in Riverford.
• In the meantime, Caio had climbed into his Mercedes, which was parked nearby.
• When Felix laid eyes on the Mercedes, he immediately recognized it as the exact match to the one he had envisioned. This realization struck him like a bolt of thunder. This can only mean one thing. Caio might get into a car accident very soon.