Sky-Splitting Sword 27: Potion Addiction

On the bed, Guy fought the side effects in a half-conscious state.

He curled up, groaning as uncontrollable tremors wracked him.

It wasn't as bad as the pain caused by violating the duel contract.

But that only made Guy suffer more.

This pain wasn't enough to let him simply lose consciousness.

If only he could pass out—how much easier would that be?

—About thirty minutes.

To Guy, it was an endlessly long stretch of time, with no end in sight.

The pain eased a little.

It hadn't disappeared completely, but he could at least move his body...