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.

waist, Bennett wiped it with a tissue. His gaze, complex and conflicted, fell on Finnegan. “We have no old scores, yet

over his shoulder, steadying the man

carried Finnegan

freshly dug pit, three meters

owe you a life debt. From this moment, I promise to protect your family, ensuring

descended swiftly toward Finnegan’s

blur of black intercepted it. A dark, mesmerizing saber clashed against Bennett’s weapon, aimed at his

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spun his scimitar into a defensive maneuver.

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

was not expecting

icy wave of hostilitý surged, and the aura

like a phantom, engaged Bennett with

resounding clash forced Bennett to retreat again. He scrutinized them, his expression growing more grave. “Are you

silent, their focus on

his eyes, clear and alert. The drunken haze had vanished entirely.

no old scores. Why do you want

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

as a doctor, I recognized ‘A Thousand Dreams’ herb in it. And I could detect the scent

to

asked, “Was that why you were so guarded?”

cultivation is at the Preliminary Rank of Terra Realm. Plus, you seemed to be cautioning everyone to drink less earlier, but your eyes betrayed

and sighed,

you tell

of Duncan and Doom Star blocking any escape, confessed, “You and I bear no grudges, and I have no personal reason to harm

is it?” Finnegan

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