Izzan's Mother's Reaction
Seeing her son sprawled on the ground, Mira Elric immediately concluded that Izzan had fainted out of fear after witnessing the fireball, which she believed was cast by Bramir. Her face flushed with anger, she glared at the confused Bramir and began to berate the drunken mage with a fierce tone.
Mira Elric (shouting angrily): "What were you thinking?! How dare you use fire magic in front of my child! Look what you've done! This child is so frightened he's passed out! You useless drunk!"
Unable to tolerate the escalating situation, Lara Swiftclaw took action. She swiftly forced Bramir's head down, making him bow before Mira.
Lara Swiftclaw (forcing Bramir to bow, seriously): "Apologize now, Bramir. You've caused a big problem."
Bramir Firehand (reluctantly, while bowing): "I... I'm sorry, Mrs. Elric. I didn't mean to scare your child…"
Lara then reached into her pocket and pulled out a heavy pouch of coins. She handed it to Mira quickly, hoping this would appease Izzan's mother and ease her anger.
Lara Swiftclaw (politely, handing over the pouch): "This is compensation for the chaos Bramir has caused. Please accept it, and let's consider our business done without further issue."
Though still angry, Mira accepted the pouch of coins. She nodded slightly, feeling a bit relieved that they were at least taking responsibility for Bramir's actions.
Mira Elric (sighing, calming herself): "Alright, I'll accept the compensation. But remember, never do this again around my children."
Unfinished Business
After the incident, Lara, Rogar, and Nyra conversed among themselves. They looked displeased with Bramir, who had once again caused trouble.
Nyra Moonshadow (annoyed): "Bramir, you're really a nuisance. Now we have to finish the work left behind by Mrs. Elric."
Rogar Stonehoof (commandingly): "You're going to complete this task, Bramir. No exceptions. This is your punishment."
Bramir could only sigh and grumble as he began lifting the heavy crates on the dock—tasks that Mira and Izzan should have finished.
Bramir Firehand (complaining while working): "Why does it have to be me? This isn't my job. I shouldn't be doing menial labor like this…"
Lara Swiftclaw (cutting off Bramir's complaints sharply): "Because this is all your fault! If you hadn't been drunk and boasting all the time, we wouldn't be in this situation. Now stop whining and get on with it!"
Nyra Moonshadow (sarcastically): "You should be glad they didn't report us to the local authorities. We could be in much bigger trouble."
Rogar Stonehoof (grumbling softly): "Consider this a lesson, Bramir. Finish the job without further complaints, or you'll regret it."
Bramir continued to grumble throughout the work but dared not argue further. He knew his friends were right, and this time, he had no choice but to face the consequences of his careless actions.
Meanwhile, Mira carried the still-unconscious Izzan back home, trying to calm herself while deeply worried about her son's condition. Athena, on the other hand, remained panicked in her thoughts, desperately searching for ways to help Izzan recover from his mana exhaustion.