[BL] Accidentally Becoming the Healer of the Deranged Archduke novel Chapter 342

Chapter 342: The Late Night Visit

The night market, which the system had described to Xion, was actually more dazzling than he had assumed.

He knew this side of the North, being closer to the Darkhelm Castle, had privileges that other sides didn’t.

If nothing else, the rowdiness was quite similar to Myrthiana, the royal capital.

Even though he was prepared, the intense cheering, the fire-lit stalls, and the loud shouts of hagglers still startled him.

His attention was soon taken away by the view.

Lanterns glowed as if they were miniature suns strung across the sky, bathing the streets in warm, golden hues. The air was filled with the scent of roasted meats and spices.

There were even game stalls, like those for shooting targets.

Darius, on the other hand, had no interest in the night market. None at all.

His entire focus was on the hyper kitten beside him. Wide blue eyes glowed with awe, darting from one stall to the next like he had discovered a new world.

It was rare to see Xion so excited after he lost his eyesight.

He was well aware that what he was seeing was far different than what Xion saw. Perhaps he couldn’t even properly make out what was being sold at the stalls.

"They are trading bracelets made from crystals for money or even food. And the left ones are rings."

Grabbing the delicate hand, Darius led Xion all the way, constantly naming items with such seriousness that it sounded like he was discussing national affairs.

Listening to the baritone voice near his ear, Xion’s lips curled up ever so slightly.

"They hunt during the day and come here to sell the meat," Darius explained, keeping their hoods drawn low.

If anyone recognized them, the scene would turn chaotic. The enchanted hoods kept them safe all the way.

Safety was important after all. Even for all the living beings surrounding them.

Precisely because of that, most people wouldn’t dare to enter the forests during the night. Hunting was reserved for the hours of sunlight. That left little time to sell the prey before the sun dipped below the horizon.

Hence, anyone who wanted to sell or buy the fresh meat would flock to these special markets. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Every night was like a lively occasion, except on nights when the snowfall became too heavy.

Darius, who had grown up watching all of this, found it bland. Only the radiating person beside him held his attention.

With a protective hand around Xion’s shoulders, he led him to a special restaurant.

The owner greeted them with utmost respect, which made Xion suspect their identities weren’t entirely concealed.

But it might be due to the heavy gold coin Darius flicked onto the counter that bought them this kind of consideration.

Soon, they were escorted upstairs to a private room with a wide window view. From here, Xion could take in the full beauty of the market’s shimmer and buzz without being disturbed.

"It looks so pretty, right?" Xion leaned out slightly.

"Did you hear? The Archduke hunted a beast for his lover!"

"I’ve heard His Grace’s partner is an unparalleled beauty blessed by the goddess. Is it true?" Someone asked.

"Yeah, I went there with my master. His Grace, Xion, has black hair as dark as the night."

There were more murmurs before someone said with disdain.

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