Shire felt tipsy after just drinking two small glasses.
Later, he learned that the strength of absinthe did not match its pure and lovely color at all. The alcohol content ranged from 45 degrees to as high as 89.9 degrees.
Major Fernan gave Shire a 50-degree drink, no wonder he was so generous in his treat!
Just when Shire felt head-heavy and feet-light, there was a sudden uproar in the club.
Following the sound, he saw a slightly chubby officer being teased by other officers.
Whether it was due to the effect of alcohol or the dim lighting, Shire couldn't see his rank clearly. Others were passing a letter back and forth, while the chubby officer anxiously chased it, shouting angrily.
Major Fernan merely smiled and continued drinking his wine.
Such occurrences were common in the military. Soldiers often snatched each other's letters and read them aloud to relieve boredom, and it became routine over time.
