Chapter 265: Sins of the Fathers

Chapter 265: Sins of the Fathers

Doctor.

You know, I could have been a [Doctor] back on Earth. Sorry, a doctor, I tell the hot woman as we track down the idiot who threw a knife at Princess Bianca in the market.

I couldnt have not been one, she replies back.

What? I say, crossing my eyes.

My fathers influence on my life was too big. I was destined to be a doctor from the day I was born to my mother. Could have never become an architect like her. Did not have a knack for beauty like she did. But, as luck goes, I had my fathers knack for wanting to fix stuff.

Daddy issues?

What kind of doctor were you?

Cardiothoracic surgeon, she says with a smirk. At least I one-upped my father in that. I worked for Doctor Without Borders for most of my life. Worked in warzones as well.

Oh, what kind of doctor was your father?

Orthopedic surgeon.

Well, could have been a good [Necromancer].

God, Penelope says with a sudden shiver. Dont even say that.

Why? Wouldnt a bone doctor be good at skeletons?

Or boners, hehe.

Good? My father would make it his life mission to be the strongest [Necromancer] ever to live.

Why? Wait, was he a good orthopuppy?

Penelope tches and shakes her head.

Good? He was considered the best. Did a couple of heart surgeries to prove to me he could do that as well when I made fun of him for being a second-rate surgeon.

What? Can you do that?

As Penelope gently moves his leg on the couch, having him lie down, I scratch my head at a loss for words. I dont know where to start, honestly. Do I say that I apologize but that he was a massive dick for trying to knife down Princess Bianca? Do I also tell him he was being a racist pig? Meh. That wouldnt be an apology.

Something my father told me a long time ago comes to my mind.

These Americans can never say sorry, the old man roared, furious, even when they make a huge mistake, theres always a goddamn excuse. St. Peters grace, Joey, never do that! Children and idiots do that! When you apologize, especially if its a senior you are apologizing to, just say that you are sorry for what you did and shut up! If the other person is smart enough, they will apologize back if they have any fault in it. Otherwise, you have done your stupid part, and you can go your way. They wont better themselves just because you did the right thing, but at least you will have done the right thing.

Hey man, Im sorry about my pig, I say, Ill pay for whatever she broke.

I almost add at normal market prices, but then I bite my tongue. Lets not add anything to avoid a meaningless conflict.

The Elf looks at me, ruminating on a response, while Penelope is moving her fingers around his knee. I see some weird stuff moving under his flesh, but the guys gaze is clearly focused on me, and he doesnt seem to be paying any attention to his body.

We got word that you tried to assault Princess Laura.

As soon as I hear those words, I can feel the blood rushing to my ears. I have to take a deep breath to avoid shaking or shouting because this is just preposterous!

That conniving little bitch!

She came to me because she wanted to go on with the engagement, I tell the guy. But wait a second. You know what? Do you have a truth stone, maybe one that is lie-proof?

I have a normal one, he says, fishing it out from his bag of holding.

Perfect, put it on the table. Fuck personal relationships.

He cautiously moves it to the table, where everyone, even his wife, can see it.

[Princess] Laura refused to talk to me after those cunts in the arena tried to kill me. The fact that I was considered a criminal for months stopped her from pursuing the initial agreement we had. And the original conditions were that if I won the duels, she would accept the engagement. Marriage would come after more conditions had been fulfilled. And I had the highest-ranked member of the Royal fucking Family guarantee that. So, she reneged her promise and then came back as soon as I got myself out of my problems with the [Archmages] by agreeing to teach them and the academy what I know about magic. They agreed. When she came back to me and we are talking about the same woman who did nothing when Marcus wanted to fucking kill me I told her to fuck off. So, I gather that she took offense and started spreading rumors about me. Well, fuck her. Im not just a better [Mage] than her sorry ass will ever be, but Im also more fucking honest.

Green. Green. Green. And guess what? Motherfucking green!

Im raging inside as the man looks at me with wide eyes and looks back and forth between me and the stone.

And man, if you dont believe me, please get a better truth stone. Or even get people with fucking truth stones for all that matters. I dont give a fuck. Ill prove it to anyone who doesnt believe me. I surely made a couple of mistakes with [Princess] Laura, but shes lying her ass off to save some face.

I turn to see that the woman has a palm covering her mouth, and the small child in her arms is stirring.

Your leg is ok now. I set the bone. Drink some health potion, and it will be all right. It will take a few weeks before the bone is as strong as before. Try not to overdo it. You can move weight around, but dont push it. You might break the bone again.

Penelope winks at me right before asking: Anyway, do you happen to have any tea?