Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Chapter 394 " Are you sure she's as strong as she claims ? She could just be making it up to get close to you ! " Julia snapped , her tone sharp with indignation . Byleth didn't flinch . She looked utterly uninterested in explaining herself . I was the one who felt awkward . " Julia , I've verified her skills myself , okay ? She's the real deal . " " Fine , fine . I'll believe you just this once , " Julia muttered , conceding a temporary truce . That didn't stop her from shooting several dirty looks at Byleth when she thought no one was watching .

Half an hour later , we arrived at the villa . To his credit , Renault hadn't skimped on the décor or festivities . The place looked extravagant under the evening lights . But as soon as we stepped out of the car , I spotted Renault along with Lambert and a few of his usual thugs waiting by the gate . " Oh my god , you two actually came , " Renault said , his voice tinged with grudging respect . " Didn't think you the guts . " I raised a brow . " Why wouldn't I ? " " Well , well . Looks like your wrist healed up , " he said , his eyes flicking toward it in mock interest .

Then his gaze shifted to Byleth , and his expression froze . She was stunning . Not in the same way Julia was , but in a way that turned every head without trying . had " Oh , I see , " Renault sneered . " You know you can't beat me , so you brought another beautiful woman to buy Julia's freedom . Unfortunately , I have standards when it comes to choosing my women . I don't go for anyone with a pulse . " He turned to his men and ordered , " Bring out the table . " A long table appeared moments later , lined with bottles of white wine that glimmered under the villa lights .

Renault gestured grandly . " First test , Sebastian . You can only enter after finishing all the wine on this table . After that , I'll inspect your offering a bit more closely . If she doesn't meet my standards , your little plan goes up in smoke . " His henchmen broke into laughter . " Ha ! Look at this clown ! " " He's dead meat . That stuff could knock out an ox ! " Byleth remained perfectly calm , while Julia looked horrified . She grabbed my sleeve and cried , " That's insane ! You'll get liver poisoning from that ! That's it ! We're leaving !

" She tried to pull me away , but Renault called out mockingly " I thought you were supposed to be ballsy , Sebastian . Didn't think you'd hide behind a woman's skirt . Go on , the Run . I'll take both Julia and that one for myself . " I pulled Julia back with a smirk . " Relax . It's just a drinking contest . Why would I be scared of a baby boss like you ? Tell you what : if you can drink even three pints , I'll drink a four . Deal ? " ADMINJ