A Healer’s Journey (Finnegan and Nuthana)

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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.

His complexion normal, eyes clear, he emptied his half-full glass.

a tissue. His gaze, complex and conflicted, fell on Finnegan. “We have

his shoulder, steadying the man with

carried Finnegan toward the

a freshly dug pit, three meters deep, hidden within the orchard’s

in his hand. “I owe you a life debt.

scimitar descended

of black intercepted it. A dark, mesmerizing

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spun his scimitar into a defensive maneuver.

in black, stood protectively in front of Finnegan.

was not expecting

icy wave of hostilitý surged, and the aura

engaged

to retreat again. He scrutinized them, his

Star remained silent, their

have been incapacitated, opened his eyes, clear and alert.

confronted Bennett, “We have no old

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

is potent, more effective than any sedative. But as a doctor, I recognized ‘A Thousand Dreams’ herb in it. And I

to neutralize the alcohol’s effects as he sipped his drink.

that why you were

seemed to be cautioning everyone

his oversight and sighed, “I’ve clearly underestimated you.”

that I’ve answered your question, can you tell me why you’re

I have no personal reason to harm you. However, I owe a life debt that must repay by taking your life.”

it?” Finnegan inquired.

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