Chapter 39: Hangover

‘Hmm…’

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★ 【Licorice】 Thanatos Crown LV195 3rd generation

【Ability】

HP: 1,994/1,994 + (871,790)

MP: 1,894/1,721

Attack: 1,994

Magic: 1,894

Defense: 1,894

Magic Resist: 1,894

Agility: 0

【Skills】

「Area Control LV1」

「Crimson Apocalypse」

「Freeze Block LV8」

「Photosynthesis LV6」

「Extinction Toxin」

「Black Muscle Protrusion LV6」

「Pollen Bloom LV2」

「Pollen-Temptation LV9」

「Pain Tolerance LV4」

「Selflessness LV8」

「Pollen-Paralysis LV3」

「Pollen-Recovery (True) LV2」

「Pollen-Bleeding LV4」

「Pollen-Corrosion LV3」

「Pollen – Corruption LV4」

「Delicious Honey LV7」

「Honey – Will LV9」

「Red Fog LV6」

「Red Moon」

「Overpower LV3」

「Brilliance LV1」

「Poison Resistance LV5」

【Trait】

[Inferno Stigma]

[Michel’s Cheer]

[Magic]

[Prostia’s Attachment Plant]

[Bloodthrift]

[Michel’s Flower]

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‘…Huh? Status window?’

I’ve never thought of it…

But I’ll check it after a long time.

My level and skills have gone up a lot.

Is it because I killed a lot of knights?

But what’s with the poison resistance?

I drank alcohol a little while ago…

‘…Gasp!!’

Memories suddenly came flooding back to me.

I drank alcohol, hugged my master by my roots, and even confessed to him!

And in front of everyone!

The flower petals shriveled up in embarrassment, and even the stamens shriveled.

‘Ah… What did I do…’

It felt like a dream, so I thought about it again.

I must have been drinking…

and hugging my master tightly…

and saying, ‘I love you, Master…’ ?

Oh no!

My handwriting must have been a mess, scratching the floor!

But I still felt a warm feeling inside.

I finally got the courage to say it!

It’s embarrassing, but I absolutely must not regret it!

I slowly came to my senses and looked around.

My master was standing next to me.

Her silver hair was shining like moonlight, and instead of her usual cold expression, she had a gentle smile on her face.

There were humans gathered in a corner of the room, and they were all looking at each other with awkward expressions.

Flap flap!

Miel circled around me, flapping her wings as if she was happy.

Her transparent wings sparkled blue.

Cecilia also spread her fiery wings wide, and Glessia… was still sleeping in the corner.

I’m really a freeloader…

“Master… I’ve come to my senses…”

I carefully scratched the floor with my root.

The writing was crooked, but it was still much better than before.

The flower shape was also drawn beautifully!

“Oh? You’ve come to your senses.”

The master smiled and stroked my petal.

His cold hands ran down the petal and brushed against the stamen, sending shivers down my body.

“Our Rico was so cute. The way he hugged me tightly with his roots while drunk and confessed his love to me…”

‘Euuuu!’

The petal trembled in embarrassment.

“I… love Rico too.”

‘Euuuu!’

The petal opened in happiness and then closed again in embarrassment.

Was this a dream!?

The master accepted me… me…! My confession!

Flap flap!

Flap flap!

Miel flew around even more excitedly.

Cecilia also seemed to be congratulating me, her fiery wings shining brightly.

And so did Bugles.

But Glessia… was still sleeping.

At this crucial moment!

“But what are we going to do with the knight those humans brought?”

‘Ah!’

Then I remembered again.

That’s what they came for.

They were so caught up in their drunken confession that they completely forgot!

Knock knock.

He moved his roots to call the humans.

Brian approached Edgar, carefully holding him.

Edgar’s face was still pale, and his clothes were torn in places.

Blood was still pooling in the wound.

Light green pollen fluttered from my petals.

The pollen with healing powers enveloped Edgar’s body with a soft glow.

The pollen danced beautifully like cherry blossoms in spring and landed.

I could see the pale skin gradually turning red, and the blue frozen blood vessels melting.

The wounds were also healing one by one.

“Really… thank you very much.”

Brian’s eyes turned red.

His trembling voice was sincere.

“But, the knights, including him, suddenly came and tried to capture me.”

“You’re crazy. How could you…?”

Hapel said in an angry voice.

Her hand gripped the handle of the greatsword tightly.

“That… there’s a rumor going around about you.”

Lane spoke carefully.

His eyes kept glancing at his master.

It was a little funny to see him looking at his master like that.

“Huh? What rumor?”

“A sacred flower that gave miracles to saints and warriors…”

‘Oh!’

My heart swelled with pride.

I felt good because I felt like I had done well in carrying out the role of Michel-nim’s ordeal.

At first, I only received help from Michel-nim, but now I was an important person who conveyed Michel-nim’s revelation!

“Actually… That’s why we came here too. Our party… wants to become stronger.”

Rain said, still keeping an eye on the master.

Behind him, Harwin was looking at me with eyes full of excitement.

‘Huh?’

All I did was correct his wrong beliefs and give him items from his warehouse?

“Rico doesn’t have that ability.”

The master’s firm voice rang out.

The humans flinched at that voice, as cold as ice.

“But… I heard that everyone who drank the honey became stronger.”

Adrian said cautiously.

‘Huh? My honey?’

His hands were still fiddling with the alchemy bag.

The bag that contained 95-degree alcohol…

Thanks to you, something good happened, so thank you!

“Really? I didn’t feel it?”

Rub rub!

‘Heeeek!’

The master took a sip of honey from my weakness.

“…What exactly?”

“It’s said to be especially effective for those who believe in the God of Light…”

Adrian said in a trembling voice.

‘Huh. Master Mikel? Is that perhaps the hidden ability of [Mikel’s Flower]?’

At that moment, I felt the air around me suddenly become cold.

“Hmm…Mikel keeps drooling on me.”

The master’s gaze became sharp.

A fearsome aura filled the room.

Ice crystals instantly bloomed on the ice wall.

‘Mine…!’

My heart pounded at those words.

I like the master more than Master Mikel!

However, the humans flinched, overwhelmed by the master’s aura.

Adrian stumbled back and bumped into Harwin, and the blood drained from Lane’s face.

Even Havel and Brian seemed to hold their breath.

“Don’t give honey to humans carelessly anymore.”

“Yes! I understand!”

The root proudly scratched the floor.

I also drew hearts around the text.

I will make honey just for you, Master!

I could see the faces of Rain and the others hardening.

Hmm…

Still, it must have been hard for you to come this far…

Especially Adrian, you even gave me alcohol.

I drank really strong alcohol earlier and did something embarrassing…

But thanks to that, I got closer to you, Master!

“Master, can I give you honey this one last time?”

The Master looked at the humans with sharp eyes for a moment, then slightly raised the corners of his mouth.

“Okay. Do whatever you want.”

The humans lined up in front of me.

Hapel and Brian also stood there, hunched over.

In an orderly manner, like they were standing in line for school lunches.

How cute!

“Huh? You ate it before, right?”

“It was so delicious… I want to eat it again.”

Hapel said shyly.

Where was his usual confident demeanor?

He was just looking at his feet like a child.

“I… I think I’ll get stronger if I eat a lot…”

Brian followed.

His eyes were filled with earnestness.

The master’s cold gaze pierced through the two.

The temperature dropped again.

“Of course you can eat it!”

I hurriedly engraved the letters.

I also drew flower patterns all around the letters.

The faces of the humans who ate the honey spread with admiration.

“It tastes divine…”

“This is the first time I’ve felt such sweetness…”

“It’s like heavenly honey…”

I was proud that my honey was so delicious.

Brian carefully asked Edgar if he wanted to give it to him, but he declined because he had a history of attacking me.

“Now get out quickly.”

A thought suddenly crossed my mind at the master’s words.

If word of me had spread, they would keep coming…

“Wait a minute!”

I stopped the humans who were about to turn around.

《Let’s spread the rumors differently!》

“Differently…?”

Harwin tilted his head.

The other humans also looked at me with puzzled expressions.

《If you come to see me, make sure to bring alcohol!》

The humans’ faces smiled.

“Hehe, do you want to drink again?”

The master asked playfully.

It was a sweet voice, different from his usual cold one.

《Next time, something weak…!》

The flower petals trembled slightly in embarrassment.

But it’s not like I won’t get drunk on weak alcohol because of my new tolerance, right?

Hey… No way…

Flap flap!

Miel circled around me.

It was as if she was telling me to drink and act out a romance again.

“Then, we’ll be off…”

Rain was about to say goodbye, but Brian stepped forward.

“Licorice… Thank you very much. And…”

Brian hesitated for a moment and bowed deeply.

“From now on… Can I bring alcohol sometimes?”

《Of course! Bring something different next time!》

The humans smiled and left.

Relief was felt from Brian’s back, who was supporting Edgar.

Hapel waved his hand loudly one last time, and Lane and his party bowed their heads politely.

Now alone with the master again…

‘Ugh…’

My heart pounded.

The flower petals shrank in embarrassment as I remembered what I confessed earlier.

“Rico.”

‘Eek!’

The flower petals trembled at the master’s call.

“You should drink moderately.”

《Yes…》