177 – Rest (1)
“It can’t be helped. Everyone, don’t be too disappointed.”
Unlike me, who knew the result from the beginning, my colleagues could not hide their gloomy expressions.
No one could heal the wounds that Celica could not heal in the first place.
Because we knew in advance about the possibility of permanent injuries.
She decided to live with her scars for the rest of her life.
“Seohyun…”
“Tyria. Are you okay.”
“But because of me…”
Tyria looked full of dejection.
Apparently, while she was trying to protect her village, she came face to face with Catherine.
It seems that he thought that he caused me to get hurt.
But it wasn’t Tyria’s fault at all.
It was simply the result of my shortcomings and misfortune.
However, Tyria could not easily erase her guilt.
“I will try my best. “I will find a way to repair the wound.”
“Celica. Thank you. “It’s okay though.”
As far as I know, permanent wounds cannot be treated.
Even Celica could not do anything about this injury.
But there was no way Celica knew that fact.
Even though I tried to dissuade her, she remained determined and determined.
I fully conveyed my love for myself, but it wasn’t right to cling to something impossible.
It was right to give up on impossible tasks, but looking at the will reflected in her eyes, it seemed difficult to stop her.
‘…I hope you don’t overdo it.’
“Master…”
Kayla couldn’t open her mouth.
She had already let her know that her wounds could not heal.
Of course, there was no way I was in a good mood.
And Erina also looked depressed and was silent.
Maybe she vaguely knew.
At least you know that the best healer in this world is Serika.
“Let’s all go back.”
“Yes…”
Now that the healer had given up, there was no reason to remain here.
While leaving the capital temple and returning to the mansion,
I could see someone fighting in front of the healing center.
“No, why do I have to come to a place like this?”
“Sister. It’s just a diagnosis. “Let’s just check, right?”
Two people with familiar voices. Catalina and Malcolm.
It seems they also visited the capital’s temple.
“Ah, Seohyun. “Hello, how are you?”
When Malcolm saw me, she lowered her head with a tired look.
And when Catalina saw me, she raised one hand to welcome me.
“Ah! You guys are here too. “It looks like you’ve already received treatment.”
“Yes. “I just received it.”
“Really? “What did the healer say?”
“They said that treatment would probably be impossible.”
“Yes? Is that true?!”
Then Malcolm asked back with a surprised expression.
I was embarrassed because I thought I would completely recover.
And Catalina, who was listening next to her, raised her voice.
“What did I say? “All healers are quacks!”
Rather, Catalina became proud and raised her voice.
The people inside the temple glared with stinging eyes.
I left the healing center with Catalina and Malcolm in preparation for any possible disturbance.
“Kill your temper. “People are listening.”
“Sister. “It’s dangerous to make a fuss in the capital.”
No matter how much Malcolm and I tried to dissuade Catalina, she didn’t listen.
She seemed rather annoyed, as if she was unpleasant.
“Did I say something wrong?”
Isn’t there a way to listen to what other people say?
Nothing has changed since I first met her.
By the way, I understand that Catalina’s injury has almost completely recovered.
I was also curious as to why they came to the healing center.
When she asked Malcolm her reason, she sighed and answered.
“Didn’t you give a speech yesterday afternoon?”
“Yes. It did.”
“My sister was also at the scene and got caught up in the fight.”
The audience booed me.
Of course, not everyone was dissatisfied with me.
And if we say that Catalina intervened in the situation.
‘They probably got into a gang fight.’
In the end, it is said that dozens of people were beaten until the security guard calmed down the situation.
Fortunately, the fight ended without anyone being arrested.
Considering her usual behavior, I was worried.
Catalina smiled and invited me to have a drink with her, whether she knew how I felt or not.
“Anyway, Julia said she wanted to have a drink later. “You too, come.”
Then Celica, who was listening next to her, stepped forward and stopped her.
“Seohyun’s wounds haven’t healed yet.”
“A. It looks fine now. And the alcohol…”
“No. “Alcohol is bad for your health.”
Catalina sighed and shook her head at Celica’s assertion.
But before the argument got too long, I stepped forward.
“Yes. “I’ll go too.”
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Then Celica turned to me in surprise.
Catalina smiled and looked at me.
“That’s right! “I’m in the capital, so I have to have a drink at least once!”
“Seo, Seohyun! “No matter what, drinking is bad for your health…”
“It’s okay. Serica. “I’ll just have a little drink.”
According to Serika’s words, this means that one must abstain from drinking for the rest of their life.
This is an injury that I will have to deal with anyway, so I guess this is okay.
When I accepted the invitation, Catalina’s expression brightened as if she was excited.
“I will tell this to Julia as well. “She says she’ll pick me up later.”
“Where is the place?”
“I don’t know either. “I heard it’s a restaurant in the capital.”
Is this the restaurant where I had lunch with Julia the other day?
It was a place she usually liked, so the odds were high.
“See you later then. “Don’t be late for dinner.”
“Yes. Okay.”
After making dinner plans, Catalina and Malcolm disappeared in the opposite direction.
I decided to go back to the mansion with my colleagues.
Meanwhile, Celica looked at me with a worried expression.
“Seohyun. “No matter what, alcohol…”
“I won’t drink much.”
“Then, please just have one drink.”
“… Wouldn’t one bottle be okay?”
“No! One bottle is too much! “You can get drunk!”
Although the alcohol was not strong, I was able to drink enough for about two bottles.
Of course, you have to be careful, but isn’t one bottle enough?
However, Celica stubbornly blocked it as if she could not allow it.
“Don’t worry. Even if Catalina or Julia suggest it, I will stop it.”
It seemed difficult to get Celica’s permission.
It would be better to drink it in moderation.
“Master. As Serika said, it is dangerous if you overdo it.”
“Yes. “Drinking can still be dangerous.”
Of course, Kayla and Tyria were also trying to dissuade him.
Everyone says this because they are worried about me, but I was able to control myself.
“Don’t worry though. “Maybe Julia and Catalina know about my condition.”
Before we left for Tarn Village, we all drank together.
Even back then, I did not get drunk and drank in moderation.
Perhaps it will be similar this time too.
But I was anxious because everyone had different thoughts than me.
***
“Drink it quickly! “The first drink is usually a one-shot!”
I’m sure Serica told me to just drink one drink.
As soon as she arrived at the restaurant, she was handed a glass of wine by Catalina and a full glass of wine by Julia.
The two had already been drinking and the bottle of wine was gone.
Before Celica could stop her, she downed the second bottle.
Since they pour you a drink, you can’t not take it.
When she received the glass, she made a toast and drank it.
“Seohyun! “Eat it slowly!”
Tyria, who was next to me, tried to stop me, but she had already finished her drink.
The wine in the glass was reduced by half.
Is it possible to get drunk with just one drink?
However, in the heated atmosphere, it seemed like I would soon run out of alcohol.
“Yes! “Looks like you know how to drink too!”
“Don’t worry, I’ll buy all the food and drinks you ate today.”
When Julia offered to pay all of her money, Catalina brought her different types of alcohol from the cupboard.
At this rate, I wouldn’t be so drunk that I would drown.
I had a feeling that I would be swept away by the atmosphere and become speechless.
“Sister. “Because Seohyun’s wounds haven’t healed yet…”
“Come on! Malcolm. “You drink too!”
Malcolm, who was trying to stop Catalina, also received alcohol.
“Everyone, get a drink first. “Why are you just watching?”
He handed out glasses to my colleagues and tried to force them to drink.
Meanwhile, I quickly walked to Erina’s side and pushed her glass away.
“No Erina.”
“A. “One drink is okay!”
“Absolutely not. Erina can’t drink her drink.”
Actually, I didn’t know if Erina was good at drinking.
But she didn’t know what would happen if she got into an accident due to her drunkenness.
“Erina. Don’t drink alcohol. Got it?”
“…Yes.”
Also, it was clear that she did not like this position.
No matter how much she glared and threatened, Catalina did not flinch.
And Kayla was also worried that her identity would be revealed, so he stopped her from drinking.
The only people who could drink were Tyria and Serica.
“As a servant of the goddess, I cannot drink alcohol.”
Celica stubbornly held on without even accepting the drink.
In the end, the only person left is Tyria.
“Now, wait a minute! “I haven’t even finished drinking it yet!”
I had to handle the alcohol that should have been served to four people by myself.
She looked at us with eyes hoping for her help.
Although Tyria also said that she can drink alcohol in her own way.
It was not enough to match the speed of the two people.
As the atmosphere heated up and the bottles ran out.
“Ugh…”
Tyria could not hold on any longer and staggered to her seat.
Her face was red and I supported her as she took a deep breath.
“Tyria. Are you okay?”
“Yes… “Can I have some water?”
It seemed like I drank a lot, but it was only two bottles at most.
To begin with, she didn’t seem to be good at drinking her alcohol either.
“What? “Is it over already?”
Yulia smiled at Tyria, who was leaning against her table.
Her current situation without her Schnella is bothering her.
She was completely let loose.
“Come on! Then you should get it!”
The bottle of alcohol is headed towards me again.
I felt sorry for letting Tyria drink more like this.
Finally, the moment when I step forward and get the drink.
“Master. “I will drink it.”
Kayla, who was watching her, picked up her bottle and held it out towards Yulia.
Then, Julia also looked at Kayla with an expression of surprise.
“You want to drink it? “I heard you can’t drink at all?”
“You can drink in moderation.”
As Julia poured her a full drink, Kayla poured it into her mouth.
She immediately took over the bottle and filled Julia’s glass.
“What? “You drink better than I thought.”
Yulia also looked at Kayla in an embarrassed voice.
Kayla, who had been surprisingly quiet, seemed surprised when she drank her drink all at once.
“Master. From now on, I will drink everything.”
“…Are you going to be okay?”
Then Kayla nodded her head with a faint smile.
“It’s a shameful truth, but before I met you, I liked drinking.”