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.

eyes clear, he emptied his half-full glass.

His gaze, complex and conflicted, fell on Finnegan.

Finnegan over his shoulder, steadying

Bennett carried Finnegan toward

pit, three meters deep, hidden

a life debt. From this moment, I promise to protect your family, ensuring no harm comes

descended swiftly toward Finnegan’s head.

when it was mere centimeters away, a blur of black intercepted it. A dark,

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reacting with lightning speed, spun his scimitar into a defensive maneuver.

Star, dressed entirely in black, stood protectively in front of Finnegan. His saber was lowered,

not

hostilitý surged, and the aura of a Preliminary Rank Terra Realm

a phantom, engaged Bennett with his cutlass.

them, his expression

Star remained silent, their focus on Finnegan.

eyes, clear and alert. The drunken haze had

have no old scores.

beat at Finnegan’s unexpected recovery. “How are you unaffected?” he questioned, realizing

effective than 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’,

remained cautious throughout, discreetly using his spiritual energy to neutralize the

curious, asked, “Was that why you were

Plus, you seemed to be cautioning everyone to

oversight and sighed,

answered your question, can you tell me why you’re doing this?” Finnegan pressed.

“You and I bear no grudges, and I have no personal reason to harm you. However, I owe a life debt that must

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