56 A TINY HOPE

Veronica heard the man groaning painfully. She glanced at the wounded soldier. The man opened his eyes and looked at her as well.

"I… I don't feel pain…" the man said in a hoarse voice. "Did… you heal me?"

Veronica felt a bit shy when that guy asked her directly. She scratched her head and spoke uncomfortably, "Yes, do you feel better now?"

"Yes, I do. Thank you! Cough! Cough!" before he could finish speaking, he started coughing due to his dry throat.

Veronica gave him a glass of water and said, "Here, have some water."

"I want some alcohol. Is there any?" that man could hardly talk.

"Yes, please wait a bit." She took out a bottle of brandy she was using to treat wounds and gave it to him saying, "Here."

The soldier sat up with a great effort with her assistance. Then, he gulped down the whole bottle of brandy as though he was drinking water. "…Thank you, Miss Healer. You are kind."