A Healer’s Journey

Chapter 272

Chapter 272 Yet I Must Kill You

Jaxon feeling the effects, admitted defeat. “I talked big for nothing. You guys carry on, I need a break.” He stumbled over to a hammock and collapsed into it.

Zephyr taunted him, “So much for being Jadeborough’s ‘Night Prince’. Can’t even handle your drink?”

Upon hearing this, Shaun nudged Zephyr, suggesting another round. “Let’s not brag and just drink.” They both raised their glasses and downed their drinks.

Bennett cautioned, “Though my wine doesn’t cause hangovers and feels fine the next day, you should still take it easy. I don’t want anyone getting an upset stomach.”

“No problem, if Zephyr doesn’t collapse tonight, then I will!” Shaun declared, egging on Zephyr.

Casper, intrigued, joined their drinking contest.

The table buzzed with lively chatter, lifting everyone’s spirits. Rhiannon, Yuliana, and Nancy, initially planning on non-alcoholic beverages, decided to join in with another round of pineapple wine.

Bennett invited Finnegan, “Come on, let’s have a drink too.”

Finnegan laughed lightly, cautioning, “Take it easy, Bennett, I’m not great with alcohol.” He clinked glasses with Bennett and drained his in one go, then

engaged in casual conversation.

By nine, Shaun and the others were thoroughly intoxicated, staggering about in disarray. Rhiannon and the other ladies had succumbed to sleep, snoring softly at the table.

Finnegan, his face flushed, set down his glass. “I can’t drink any more, Bennett…”

Mid-sentence, Finnegan slumped forward, collapsing onto the table.

Meanwhile, Bennett remained unaffected, as if he hadn’t touched a drop.

clear, he emptied his half-full

Bennett wiped it with a tissue. His gaze, complex and conflicted, fell on Finnegan.

Finnegan over his shoulder, steadying the man with one arm.

asleep, Bennett carried Finnegan toward the orchard.

later, they arrived at a freshly dug pit,

tree, his scimitar gleaming in his hand. “I owe you a life debt. From this moment, I promise to protect your family, ensuring no harm comes to them,” he vowed.

scimitar descended swiftly toward

it was mere centimeters away, a blur of black intercepted it. A dark, mesmerizing saber clashed against Bennett’s weapon, aimed at

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with lightning speed, spun his

up his new opponent. Doom Star, dressed entirely in black, stood protectively in front of Finnegan. His saber was lowered, but his eyes blazed

aback, was not expecting this

of hostilitý surged, and

a phantom, engaged

scrutinized them, his expression

Doom Star remained silent, their focus on Finnegan.

Finnegan, who should have been incapacitated, opened his eyes, clear

confronted Bennett, “We have no old scores. Why do you want to

unexpected recovery. “How are you unaffected?” he questioned, realizing

any sedative. But as a doctor, I recognized ‘A Thousand Dreams’ herb in it. And I could detect the scent of its antidote, ‘The Awakening’, on you.”

to

“Was that why

is at the Preliminary Rank of Terra Realm. Plus, you seemed to be cautioning everyone to drink less earlier, but your eyes betrayed a hope that they’d drink more. With these peculiarities,

oversight and sighed, “I’ve clearly underestimated

that I’ve answered your question, can you tell

escape, confessed, “You and I bear no grudges, and I have no personal reason to harm you. However,

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