[BL] Accidentally Becoming the Healer of the Deranged Archduke novel Chapter 91

Chapter 91: A Plant Called Dishro?

Xion was bewildered. He was waiting for Soren to come closer so he could blow his brain with the bazooka but someone kicked the bastard away!

Well, at least that saved him some merit points.

He groaned as he tried to move his arms. Even his eyes were fighting to remain open.

The exhaustion and alcohol were catching up to him, dulling his senses. All he wanted now was to relax just for a moment.

Anyway, if Soren dared to come closer again, he’d use his weapons.

He was rich now, after all. That meant he was allowed to be a little willful... like, say, driving a tank over Soren, right?

Sleep sounded like a great idea.

And that was exactly what he was about to do—until... he was picked up.

Xion, "...???"

For a moment, he thought it was Ray. But the not-so-muscular arms wrapped around him told him otherwise.

He blinked at the male. With hair like Soren and eyes like the sun, he looked like a prince straight out of some anime.

Then he recalled. "Nikolai?"

In his drunken stupor, Xion forgot that just a few hours ago, he had seen Nikolai with the royal heir. That was enough of a proof of his identity.

"You recognize me. That makes me glad." Nikolia’s voice was so gentle as if afraid to alarm the teary-eyed healer.

"You! How can you call his Highness by his name?!" Soren roared and ended up spitting out a mouthful of blood.

But the outburst took its toll as his body gave out. He collapsed onto the ground unable to move.

Meanwhile, Ray, who had just arrived at the back garden, heard the furious shout. A bad premonition settled in his gut.

He hurried forward only to stop dead in his tracks.

There, standing under the moonlight, was His Highness, Nikolai Valaria, holding Xion in his arms and looking at him so... sweetly?

Nikolai was the son of His Majesty’s younger brother, Lucian Valaria, and the older cousin of the current royal heir, Silas Valaria.

Unlike his cousins and siblings, who fought both openly and in the shadows for the throne, Nikolai steered clear of political struggles, indulging instead in beauty, poetry, and leisure.

This made his presence in noble circles far more elusive.

It was no surprise that Allen failed to recognize him. Like Xion, the alchemist had rarely ventured beyond the North, and this trip to Myrthiana was his first.

But Ray knew better. In fact, he was far more wary of Nikolai than of Silas, the heir apparent. He had many reasons to think like that.

At first glance, it seemed like Nikolai had been squandering his time doing absolutely nothing.

Others might think that he was a waste, however, Ray thought otherwise.

Maintaining harmonious relationships with all three royal siblings, never showing ambition for the throne, and winning the favor of the branch families... All without drawing suspicion?

It was nothing short of a miracle, especially when every single one of them was hungry for supreme power.

Secondly, because Nikolai was looking at silly Xion with adoration!

Ray hastily walked toward Xion.

"Oh, Nikolai... It’s really you! How is your stomach?" Xion’s occupational disease took over his mind.

Ray almost tripped.That’s not how you talk to royals, Xion!

Nikolai, however, only chuckled, flashing a set of perfect white teeth. "Thanks to you, I’m fine."

Xion shifted to find a comfortable position in Nikolai’s embrace and started asking questions regarding his health.

Ray, "..." I don’t want to die just yet!

Afraid that Xion might say something more inappropriate than calling the royal by his name which was nothing short of treason, Ray stepped closer, "Your Highness."

Ray bowed before giving Xion a look to stay silent. Shut up. Right now.

"Xion is drunk, your Highness. Please forgive him for making such a terrible mistake."

Nikolai raised his brow at the famous Raymond Eldritch. This was the knight who was the main force under Darius. Also, the one who kept the little archduke safe on the battlefield.

"As astute as ever, Raymond," Nikolai titled his head slightly as he gave the knight once over. "Looks just as good too."

This was another reason. Nikolai was a real flirt!

Darius, on the other hand, remained silent. Unlike Nikolai, he had long since accepted that Xion had a habit of spewing incomprehensible words. However, even he couldn’t decipher what in the world a Dizko ball was supposed to be.

Darius, however, was unimpressed. He turned to Xion, who was now frowning. You’re comparing me to a useless leaf now?