Chapter 20: Like Father, Like Son (1)
In the Sefira family’s infirmary, Katherine, with one eye bandaged, was leaning against the bed when the doctor examined her. He was amazed.
“Who treated you? It’s so cleanly done... There’s no need for any further intervention. Just rest and recover.”
Katherine couldn’t help but be surprised at the doctor’s examination. When Keter had offered to treat her, she thought he was planning to torture her; the treatment had been so fast and painful that she had braced herself for the possibility of going blind, but it was perfect. This made Keter even more fascinating.
Who is he? He uses archery that’s not from Sefira, and he’s quite good at medicine, too. What kind of place is Absinthe...
Katherine glanced at Keter, who was sitting nearby. As she could sense his presence, she was able to look in his direction even with her eyes covered. Her head was racing with thoughts.
Keter, acting as her guardian, was busy peeling an apple with a knife.
“Open your mouth.”
Katherine felt a bit touched by Keter. Not only was he peeling an apple for her, but he was also feeding it to her. However, what entered her mouth wasn’t the sweet apple flesh but the bitter peel.
“Ugh...”
“Don’t spit it out.”
Chewing reluctantly, Katherine noticed how well he had peeled the apple: not even a speck of flesh clung to the peel, leaving only the bitter taste. Despite the unpleasant flavor, Katherine clenched her teeth and forced herself to swallow it.