[BL] Accidentally Becoming the Healer of the Deranged Archduke novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24: The Feast of Herbs

Xion looked around the vicinity. Activating his map, he went toward the left side. There, deep in the forest, was a tiny pink sprout of Mikosa Ribitiyon.

He crouched down, examining the tiny, closed bud. This tender pink bud, when bloomed, could be used as an aphrodisiac. However, Xion was more interested in its other lesser-known property.

This plant had a medicinal specialty as a sleeping agent. If inhaled in different quantities, it could even put someone under hallucination.

He carefully dug the roots out before putting them in a small glass bottle and with light hands, placed it in his sling bag.

Humming a theme song from an anime he had seen before, he collected a few more plants before heading back.

He had only wandered off for ten minutes or so before rushing back to the camp Ray and others had set.

Xion tugged his hoodie down his chin as he made his way to where Lady Nazia had pointed him earlier.

The lady had tied her long red hair in a low bun. It somehow gave him the impression of a strict principal of his school.

As she noticed his arrival, she spun around with a slight smile. "Ah, young master Xion is back. The fire is ready. Please tell me what ingredients you need from the list."

While speaking, she showed Xion a list where all the edibles were listed.

Glowroot Tubers, Silverleaf Greens, Firefruit Peppers, Eubergine, Crystal, Fungi, Green Spinach, Skygrain Flour, Starlight Nectar, Frostsalt, Emberberries...

The list was not too long but the new names popping on the list sure gave him a headache.

Xion could easily understand why Lady Nazia was so attentive.

It was never easy to serve someone from a high status, especially a child with such a scary Archduke as his father.

One mistake and his own head might be the one rolling on the dusty ground.

He slowly rubbed his neck while he glanced at the list. He had to cook something that could satisfy His Grace's hunger as well as his 'royal' taste buds.

"Is your throat perhaps uncomfortable? Do you want some warm water?" A calm voice brought Xion back from his wandering thoughts. His hand instantly shot down from his neck.

"No, thank you. Could you gather these, please?" he asked, pointing to a few items on the list.

While the ingredients were being placed on the counter, Xion secretly bought a small bottle of special sauce from his system.

He was not fond of pain, so it was better to be safe than sorry.

After washing his hands and ensuring his sling bag was in sight, Xion approached the open fire.

"Golden Umami Glaze and Herbal Bliss Sauce," he muttered to himself, shaking his head. "You better not fail me or I might die soon."