Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 214 - 215: Hypocrisy

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At noon, inside the crucial checkpoint outside the Sky Dome Imperial City of the Snowy Night Empire,

"Boom~"

The sudden roar caught the attention of everyone in the checkpoint, who curiously looked up at the sky. At this moment, a dazzling white meteor abruptly cut through the sky and rushed toward the checkpoint at an unimaginable speed. In the next moment, as the meteor landed, dust rolled up, and the terrifying pressure of holy power came with it, causing everyone to involuntarily hold their breath and even tremble...

The looks in people’s eyes when they saw the white light were filled with horror. Fortunately, the surge of energy quickly subsided, as the figure within the white light waved her hand. The surrounding dense light attribute holy power and the terrifying pressure disappeared without a trace. When the intense white light dissipated, two slender girls appeared in front of everyone. At this moment, almost everyone’s gaze was directed at these two girls, as they were incredibly beautiful, especially the silver-haired girl, who looked like a goddess descended to earth. When they saw this silver-haired girl, the rare beauty outside the checkpoint seemed dull and tasteless in comparison. Many people thought about approaching her, but after feeling the cold gaze of the white-haired female knight beside her, they gave up on the idea. Although they wanted to get to know the beauty, they weren’t willing to risk their lives for it. They could only appreciate the girls’ faces from a distance, feeling somewhat reluctant.

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Feeling the gazes filled with various desires from all around, a hint of disdain emerged in Bai Yanluo’s blue eyes, ’Boring ...’ After giving those people another warning glance, Bai Yanluo slowly turned her head to look at the expressionless Mengxi behind her. Seeing Mengxi’s delicate face, Bai Yanluo couldn’t help but show a touch of envy, but it was tinged with helplessness,

"Mengxi, I think you should wear a mask next time."

"I did that before." Mengxi sighed helplessly, "I’ll get a new mask later."

"Alright, how are you feeling now? I saw you didn’t get much rest last night."

"I’m fine." Mengxi waved her hand, indicating that Bai Yanluo didn’t need to worry, "I’ve rested with my eyes closed for quite some time, and I feel pretty good now."

Mengxi sighed inwardly. After leaving Yumo, she had to overcome this strange condition in her body. She didn’t want to be seen as a weird child by Yumo in the future. However, speaking of which,

’Is Sister Yumo doing well now? With Sister Yumo’s personality, could she hide her identity as an abyssal demon? If discovered, it would be very dangerous... If I was with her, I might be able to help cover it up. But now... No, if she’s with the Black Rose family now, she should be fine...’

Mengxi rubbed her head while pondering some unsettling thoughts.

And just as Mengxi was struggling with her thoughts...

A slightly hoarse voice, filled with a sense of vicissitude and magnetic charm, suddenly reached Mengxi’s ears, causing the girl’s delicate body to tremble slightly,

"Ah! Mengxi, my dear child, you’ve finally returned!"

Huh?

Whose voice is this? Following the sound and looking ahead, Mengxi’s eyes narrowed slightly. At this moment, under the escort of dozens of ’Sunlight’ knights, a white-haired old man in a platinum robe, with a ’Gandalf’ demeanor, approached Mengxi with a smile, full of excitement. The next moment, to the slight astonishment of the onlookers, the nearly six-foot-tall old man directly embraced Mengxi in his arms and patted her back with great ’emotion’,

"Ah, my child, it’s good that you’re safe. Do you know? When I learned that you were attacked by the Divine Punishment Sect, I was so worried! It’s great to see you safe and sound now!"

’Worried about me? You’re worried about your position in the church plummeting if something happened to me, right? You’re worried about losing the qualifications to run for the Pope, right? ’

Facing the man’s emotional expression, Mengxi disdainfully thought. Despite her disdain, Mengxi still wore a sweet smile full of gratitude on her face. Her disgust at the old man’s embrace was deeply hidden in her heart.

"I’m sorry, Archbishop Nick, for making you worry."

"No need to apologize, no need to apologize. It’s our responsibility to let you face danger,"

said Nick, feigning ’anger’ as he looked at Bai Yanluo,

" Bai Yanluo, have you found the third hero, Arella?"

"I’m sorry, Your Grace, we haven’t found her yet."

Bai Yanluo lowered her head and replied respectfully. Although Nick wasn’t particularly powerful, as one of the three archbishops recognized by the Pope and Bai Yanluo’s superior, she had to give him enough respect, even if she didn’t like him.

"Once you find her, take her directly to the Hall of Judgment! Such dereliction of duty that put the Chosen One in danger must be severely punished! Even if she’s the third Apostle of earth!"

Nick said righteously, his tone full of anger. However, Nick’s heart was filled with joy. The reason was simple: the Chosen One under his management had returned safe and sound, which made him incredibly happy. Meanwhile, the two derelict heroes were not under his management, so he had no responsibility for them! Instead, he could take this opportunity to weaken the power of the other two archbishops, gaining a greater advantage in the future struggle for the position of Pope.

’Hehe, my lovely Mengxi, you truly are my lucky star~’

Looking at the girl in his arms, Nick thought smugly. Afterward, as long as he could somehow bring this girl together with his foolish son, he could bind her completely to their family. With the identity of the Chosen One’s ’father,’ why should he worry about defeating the other two archbishops?

’Hehe~’

Nick’s heart became increasingly joyful.

After noticing the laughter in Nick’s eyes, Mengxi could guess his intentions with a high degree of accuracy. A trace of disgust flickered imperceptibly in her light purple eyes. At the same time, feeling the breath of Nick, Mengxi couldn’t help but clench her fists...

The nauseating feeling was completely different from the comfort she felt in Yumo’s arms. If she didn’t need the protection of the Asumos Church, Mengxi really had the impulse to punch Nick away. However, considering the bigger picture, she had to endure.

Helplessly, Mengxi gave a faint smile and tilted her head, seemingly recalling something, she curiously said,

"Um, Archbishop, isn’t it about time for us to enter the city?"

"Oh?"

Nick finally let go of Mengxi, reminded by her words, and looked at the clock beside them,

"Yes, it’s about time to enter the city."

After nodding, Nick looked into Mengxi’s light purple eyes again and showed a ’kind’ smile.

"Hehe, let’s chat more after we enter the city and settle in the VIP residence." Then Nick turned his head to look at a blonde-haired man behind him, his son Phillipe,

"Phillipe, inform everyone to prepare to leave."

"Yes, Archbishop,"

Phillipe respectfully replied before immediately turning into a blue light and rushing toward the Asumos Church delegation nearby...

Following Archbishop Nick’s instructions, the Asumos Church delegation, consisting of nearly a hundred people, proceeded grandly toward the Snowy Night Imperial Capital’s Sky dome under the leadership of Bai Yanluo and Phillipe.

Mengxi rode a specially prepared white warhorse, following Nick’s carriage, looking ahead at the magnificent Sky dome City just within reach, Mengxi’s light purple eyes couldn’t help but show a strong sense of resistance.

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After dozens of minutes, when all the necessary registration and security checks were completed, the towering and majestic city gate of the Sky dome finally opened slowly. ’Can’t this be done faster?’ Mengxi couldn’t help but think, looking at the city gate before her. She hoped the tedious entry ceremony would end quickly since she didn’t like these cumbersome and formalistic rituals. At the same time, the young girl couldn’t help but pray in her heart, ’I hope he doesn’t show up...’

However, it seemed that Mengxi’s prayer was not answered by heavens. When the city gate fully opened, a welcoming crowd formed by the royal knights appeared in Mengxi’s sight. Seeing the crowned, smiling blonde man at the center of the knights, Mengxi’s face immediately darkened, ’Xue Tianao...’

After the entire Asumos Church delegation had entered the city, the blonde man slowly opened his arms and spoke in a magnetic voice,

"Welcome to the Sky dome, esteemed guests of the Asumos Church."

Mengxi: "..."

’Damn it...’