The old man gritted his teeth, his face twisted with fury. "That's right! I just took your medicine and nearly died! I'm still feeling awful all over!" After the severe beating he took, he felt justified in trying to extort them for every penny.
"Oh? Where does it hurt? Let me take another look," Gabriel stepped forward with a calm, steady voice.
The old man, who had just managed to get back on his feet, recoiled in fear. "W-what are you doing? I warn you, stay back!"
Gabriel smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry. You've come back from the brink of death, but your symptoms aren't fully cured. Let me give you another check-up, just to be on the safe side."
"Gabriel, here's the knife you wanted!" At that moment, Lily came running over with excitement shining in her eyes, holding a large kitc
