[BL] Accidentally Becoming the Healer of the Deranged Archduke novel Chapter 30

Chapter 30: Mana Circle

The dusty memories strangled his chest, forcing Xion to exhale heavily. As his eyes fluttered open, he gazed at the dark grey tent. Unfamiliar yet strangely comforting.

Cocooned within the thick duvet that shielded him from the cold morning air, he lay there in silence for a bit longer. Oh, how he loved those rare moments when he could sleep for a few more minutes.

And yet, even with no one to drag him awake this time, the discipline ingrained over years of routine wouldn’t let him stay in bed much longer.

Shifting carefully, he tried not to make any noise that would disturb the boy, who, he assumed, must be resting behind the curtains separating the tent’s sleeping quarters.

His movements were quiet as he crept outside. The brisk morning air greeted him with icy hands sending shivers down his entire being.

He instinctively hugged his arms around himself as he began wandering around the camp. His steps seemed aimless at first until he reached the glimmer of water through the trees ahead. A lake.

These people had chosen a perfect camping spot which was close to a natural water source. The faint rustle of the wind and the soft lapping of the water brought a small smile to Xion’s lips. _{freēwebnovel.com}

It was serene here, almost peaceful. And he was here to disrupt it.

Xion glanced around before deciding to seize the opportunity for a quick test. Since he had arrived in this world, he had been learning about the mana and its control.

He was able to sense it running in other people’s bodies, and through that, he could judge the perimeter of the injury.

However, after learning from the system last night, there was a sharper awareness of mana’s existence. And it was not just within others but in the air, the earth, and even in the gentle currents of water nearby.

It was as if the world itself had a heartbeat.

Taking a deep breath, he focused on the steady beat of his heart, trying to align it with the subtle rhythm of nature’s energy.

This was a new skill, one he had barely begun to grasp. Slowly, he extended his hand with his palm open.

At first, nothing happened. The air was still.

But Xion refused to give up on the knowledge he had spent all his merit points on!

He closed his eyes, concentrating on the faint tendrils of energy he had sensed around him.

Then, a spark lit up.

It was a faint, barely visible wisp of yellow, like the glimmer of warm sunlight through leaves.

Xion grinned as excitement flickered through him. Encouraged, he cupped his hands together and focused harder to draw in the mana around him.

The yellow light shimmered again, wavering like a candle in the wind before steadying. The spark grew into a tiny, translucent ball of energy, no larger than a marble.

"Come on, just a little more," he muttered to himself.

The ball began to grow, the faint yellow hue deepening as it expanded to the size of a bright golden orange.

A giggle escaped Xion’s parted lips as he marveled at the pulsating orb in his hands. He gave it an experimental toss, and the glowing ball arced through the air before plunging into the lake.

The surface erupted in a small splash. As the sunlight broke through the ripples and scattered across the water, a radiant, fleeting rainbow shimmered above the lake.

Xion’s eyes widened, and his heart raced with awe. "I did that..."

While gasping for air, his gaze remained fixed on the dissipating rainbow. The result brought him an unexpected prize.

There was a reason why most people needed Mana crystals to channel the mana or cast spells. Their bodies did not have that much of energy to support the external use.

However, if Xion had managed to learn to draw a large amount of mana directly from nature, he would not have needed those crystals at all!