[BL] Accidentally Becoming the Healer of the Deranged Archduke novel Chapter 127

Chapter 127: The Order of The Prince

The day had been so enjoyable that when Xion returned to their temporary residence, he barely had time to process the sudden invitation to a night party.

At the royal palace, no less.

How did this even happen?

To understand, time needs to rewind a little.

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Allen had bought a brooch, some writing quills, and ink. All this while, Xion had done nothing but enjoy the view and indulge in playing dress-up with Noxian at every clothing store they passed.

Judging by Noxian’s glowing face, the day had clearly been enjoyable for all of them.

"Thank you, Brother! You’re the best!"

Noxian’s grin was so infectious that Xion couldn’t help but ruffle his hair.

"Go on, try them on. If there’s anything you don’t like, we’ll get a new one."

"Okay!"

"As if he’d ever dislike them," Allen muttered under his breath, eyeing Noxian as he bounced around excitedly in his new shoes.

With both hands overloaded with bags, the giggling boy made an eager dash toward his quarters.

Watching this, Xion chuckled. He was about to follow when Allen spoke up.

"You’re spoiling him, Teacher," Allen said flatly. "He’s not even learning properly now."

Xion arched a brow. "Are you actually competing with him?"

Allen stiffened. "...Of course not."

But Xion could tell. He had that faint air of sulkiness around him. Although it was subtle, it was there.

The corner of Xion’s lips twitched. Allen was definitely fighting for favor. Again...

But what could he do? He really wanted to spoil Noxian.

"Kids are supposed to be spoiled."

Allen hummed lightly in response. His gaze was fixed on Noxian while a whimsical idea popped into his mind.

If he had met Xion the way Noxian did, what kind of life would he live?

But it was impossible to even imagine. Xion must have started talking when he was kicked out of his family.

His thoughts were interrupted when a sudden crash echoed.

Some of the bags had fallen, while the purple-haired boy struggled to gather them all in his tiny arms.

The boy obviously couldn’t carry everything alone, so Allen silently stepped forward and took the heavier ones without complaint. While Noxian carried his toys and ran away.

Just the way they had been doing throughout the journey.

"And you say I spoil him too much."

Allen stiffened slightly. "...I simply don’t want him dropping them."

Xion simply laughed at his red ears. "Sure."

Before Allen could reply to save his dignity as an elder, Noxian yelled from a distance.

"Sir Allen! Hurry up, I want to try everything!"

Allen, "... Fine."

He bowed to Xion just the way he always did and then followed behind the over-excited puppy.

Amused by the Alchemist’s words, he recalled Allen’s actions of protecting Noxian from bumping into anything during the day.

They were really like a mischievous little brother and his exasperated, overprotective older sibling.

Laughing to himself at such a picture, he turned the corner. His destination was of course his room. But he did not get the chance to reach it.

Nikolai directly blocked Xion in the hallway. After what happened the previous day, he felt it was a very big insult to his royal status, and he also hated the way Xion looked at him with such blatant vigilance.