All Chapters of When He Becomes The Prince's Only Salvation: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Caelum nodded and gave Leon’s shoulder a reassuring pat. “Let’s go. The sooner we find him, the better.”Leon took a deep breath and bolted after Caelum. His mind was a chaotic whirlwind—anxious for Aric's safety and uneasy about Elian's methods. Yet, at this moment, he had no choice but to pray they could find Aric before everything spiraled out of control.The dim corridor stretched before him as Leon sprinted, his pounding footsteps echoing like a relentless countdown. He paid no heed to whether Morgana or Jasper might be pursuing them; his thoughts were consumed by a single name—Aric.Why had Aric vanished so suddenly? Leon couldn’t make sense of it. Why hadn’t he followed the plan he had painstakingly agreed upon with Elian? They’d been certain that without taking a life, Aric’s curse would remain subdued. But now, it seemed like the curse had broken free, untamed. Or was it something else? Could his own harsh words—thoughtlessly spoken—have pushed Aric over the edge?“Damn it, I

"I said it’s great!" Leon blurted out, his eyes sparkling as he looked at Aric. "Because my herbs work—it helped you!"But his excitement didn’t seem to reach Aric. Instead, Aric’s expression grew colder, a shadow of danger creeping over his face like a silent storm brewing on the horizon."Are you pitying me now?" Aric’s voice was low, laced with restrained anger.Leon froze, his smile stiffening. He hadn’t expected such a response from Aric."No, of course not!" he quickly explained, panic flickering. "I’m just happy because the herbs and portion actually worked!""So..." Aric stared at him, his gaze dark and icy, "you’re happy because your herbs worked and indirectly it helped me." His voice was terrifyingly calm, yet it sent a chill straight to the bone. "It seems, then, that what makes us ‘happy’ isn’t quite the same.""Huh?" Leon was completely baffled, even a bit lost. But the next second, Aric’s eyes sharpened, their edge cutting straight into Leon’s chest like a blade."Your

“Lady Lisa?” Leon answered, “But I haven’t had the chance to speak with her in person.”“That’s probably for the best,” Rose scoffed lightly, her tone tinged with disdain. “Her methods are so cruel; just imagine how dangerous she must be herself. Remember this—if you ever cross paths with her again, and you don’t have anyone reliable by your side, don’t engage with her too deeply.”There was a sincerity in her words that made Leon’s heart warm. He felt a deep sense of gratitude, moved by the care she showed him. In just a few brief encounters, she had offered him a kind of concern he’d never felt before, not even from his human stepmother.He spoke softly, his voice filled with sincerity. “Thank you, Rose.”Rose gave his shoulder a gentle pat, smiling. “Silly boy, there’s no need to thank me for that.”Then, suddenly, her tone shifted. “Now, tell me, how’s life at Aric’s place?”Leon blinked, caught off guard. The question hung in the air for a moment, and he found himself swallowing

A warmth spread through Leon’s chest, and he quietly followed Elian down the path. Yet, despite the comfort of Elian’s presence, Selena’s sharp, dangerous gaze and her parting words, “I suppose we’ll meet again if fate allows,” lingered in his mind like an unshakable shadow.“What does she really want?” The question gnawed at him, sharp and insistent, like a needle piercing his thoughts, leaving him with a sense of unease he couldn’t quite shake off.As Leon pushed open the door, he found Aric already waiting inside. The soft glow of the evening sun streamed through the windows, wrapping Aric in a halo of warm light. Yet his eyes betrayed a hint of unease, layered with emotions too complex to decipher.Leon hadn’t intended to say much, but the sight of Aric’s face immediately brought back the mortifying memories from that morning. His brows furrowed instinctively, and an awkward tension settled between them like an invisible wall.Elian, ever practical, gave Aric a brief set of instru

Leon’s brow furrowed deeper, clearly dissatisfied with the answer. Without wasting another moment, he stepped forward, turning Aric to face him. They stood face-to-face, and without hesitation, Leon grabbed Aric's cheeks, squeezing firmly, forcing their gazes to lock.“Think carefully!” Leon’s voice was almost a command, carrying a stubborn insistence that left little room for refusal.Aric paused for a moment, then smiled, a knowing grin curling at the corners of his lips. “You’re rather fierce.”Leon didn’t respond. He simply stared at him, his clear eyes filled with urgency and determination, making it impossible for anyone to look away.Aric raised an eyebrow, then suddenly bent down, his hands gripping Leon effortlessly as he lifted him and placed him on the nearby table."Give me a kiss, and I’ll think seriously," Aric said, straightening up, his hands casually resting on the edge of the table, his tone light and teasing.Leon froze for a moment, then instinctively flushed. “You