Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 217 - 218: Yu-Black Rose

Accompanied by the welcoming attendant’s announcement,

The atmosphere in the banquet hall changed slightly, and almost everyone stopped their conversations, focusing their attention on the entrance. For the Black Rose family, now the most powerful in the Sadiq Empire and notorious across the continent, everyone couldn’t help but show curiosity.

It is known that the Black Rose family, though famous, rarely participates in events and does not accept invitations, making them a rather mysterious family. The fact that this time the Sadiq Empire’s representative would be from the Black Rose family was undoubtedly beyond many people’s expectations.

In recent decades, even when they occasionally attended events, the Black Rose family only sent servants. This was true even for the Sadiq Empire’s new emperor’s ascension. It could be said that the direct descendants of the Black Rose family had never appeared in the public eye.

However, this time?

The Black Rose family actually sent a direct descendant? Moreover, this ’Yu-Black Rose’ seemed to be the sister of the Black Rose Duke? It seemed that the Black Rose family also attached great importance to Xue Tianao’s ascension ceremony...

And so,

Under the curious gaze of the crowd, the doors of the banquet hall slowly opened,

Escorted by several attendants, a black-haired girl slowly stepped into the hall,

?!!

"This?! This, she, she is Yu-Black Rose?!"

The moment they saw the girl’s face, almost everyone’s heart shuddered, and their eyes filled with disbelief.

Many people stared fixedly at the girl from the Black Rose family, dumbfounded.

The black-haired girl could be described as astonishingly beautiful,

Her shiny black hair fell over her shoulders, her clear and authoritative blue eyes were bright and lively, her soft and full lips, and her delicate and exquisite nose were beautifully, gracefully, and elegantly placed on her lovely face. Combined with her smooth and delicate cheeks, and her delicate skin, she was truly a peerless beauty.

In terms of appearance,

Among the people present, probably only the Girl of Destiny could compare to her.

At this moment, the young lady from the Black Rose family was dressed in a black strapless gown, delicate purple lace accentuating her fair legs, tall and straight, with a perfect curve. Casually, she touched the corner of her lips and brushed her hair, her fingertips as light and lively as an elf.

A faint lingering fragrance remained where her black hair had swept past. Her gaze was like the ripples of an autumn day, full of deep affection, her every frown and smile, elegant and poised. She not only possessed the charm of a young girl but also had the imposing presence of a person in power without needing to show anger.

She wore a butterfly-shaped hairpin, elegant and refined, with her hair naturally falling down, brushing past her ears.

On her fair and tender earlobes, she wore a pair of exquisite sapphire earrings.

The black-haired girl’s face always carried an elusive smile, her bright eyes and white teeth showcasing her noble temperament to the fullest extent. Born with natural beauty, combined with the exquisite gown, she appeared like a fairy that had walked straight out of a fairy tale, enchanting everyone’s soul.

Although her appearance was on par with Mengxi,

The crowd was more prepared for the Girl of Destiny,

The appearance of the young lady from the Black Rose family, however, was completely unexpected. Many people who were unprepared showed a slightly flustered expression upon seeing her. Not only the young lady, but the other two female attendants behind her also drew people’s attention.

One was a black-haired girl with dragon horns, wearing a sexy black gown, exuding an imposing aura.

The other one, a pink-haired Lolita in a cute dress, petite and adorable.

Although they seemed to pose no threat in appearance, their bodies were filled with a thick, murderous aura and an imposing presence that should not be underestimated. In addition to these two female attendants, there were also six burly male attendants behind them, equally imposing...

Although it was just an ordinary entrance, it gave everyone an indescribable sense of pressure.

Fortunately, everyone present had good psychological qualities and quickly recovered from the shock.

--

"Is she really the young lady of the Black Rose family? She’s so beautiful, her looks are no less than the Girl of Destiny, right?"

"They should be on par. But I prefer her slightly more enchanting appearance."

"But Yu is the sister of that Duke, right? That means she should be quite old this year, so why does she look so young?"

"That elusive aura, she’s at seventh-tire. It’s quite normal for her to rejuvenate."

"Really, such a beautiful person, how come we’ve never heard of her before?"

"Yeah, the Black Rose family’s secrecy is really not bad..."

"Besides, these attendants must have killed quite a few people, right?"

"Hehe, how could they become the largest family in the Sadiq Empire, second only to the royal family, without killing a few people? No, if you ask me, the Sadiq Empire’s royal family probably doesn’t dare to provoke the Black Rose family anymore."

...

...

After the appearance of the Black Rose family, it was no surprise that they attracted everyone’s attention. Everyone’s topic of discussion turned to this extremely mysterious family and the black-haired girl who led them. Even the members of the Asumos Church were no exception.

After briefly sizing up the black-haired girl, Bai Yanluo also showed a surprised expression,

"Wow, this girl is really beautiful, isn’t she, Mengxi? ...Huh? Mengxi?"

Seeing that the silver-haired girl beside her kept ignoring her, a touch of confusion appeared in Bai Yanluo’s blue eyes, and she curiously looked at the silver-haired girl.

At this moment, Mengxi’s Light purple eyes were trembling, her gaze locked tightly on the face of the black-haired girl.

’ Sister... Yumo...’

--

Yesterday,

Outside the Albiro Canyon, atop a certain cave,

"You’re saying that Kalina, that child, might be... in danger?!"

Upon hearing Qiu Mingtong’s words, Yumo was stunned.

She was one of the most reliable and powerful children in her family. How could she be captured? Was this the power of the protagonist’s halo? Xue Tianao managed to defeat Kalina?

The Son of Destiny defeated a demon king’s existence.

If this happened 500 years ago when Yumo had just arrived on the Ancita Continent, she would undoubtedly be very happy, even urging the protagonist to hurry up and kill the demon king! Completing an epic quest.

However,

Now?

After truly caring for the children, Yumo felt panic and deep regret upon learning this news. She regretted allowing Kalina to continue traveling alone on the continent...

When she thought about her child, who she had painstakingly raised, possibly being imprisoned, abused, and even in mortal danger, Yumo’s heart was filled with anxiety.

After a moment of anxiety,

The idea of rescuing Kalina directly emerged in the girl’s mind.

Yumo’s eyes gradually became somewhat empty, filled with a horrifying crimson light. Even a faint, indescribable, eerie aura appeared deep in her pupils, more profound than the abyss and more oppressive than death. An indescribable impulse gradually took over Yumo’s heart.

The power of Shadow within her began to ripple unconsciously.

As this feeling of impulse emerged,

An invisible and terrifying force suddenly surged out of Yumo’s body like a flood, sweeping toward everyone in the cave. This made everyone, whether they were ordinary members of the Nightingale Organization or powerful individuals like Xizhi and Qiu Mingtong, feel suffocating pressure.

Under the enormous pressure, these two Saint-level girls couldn’t help but kneel on one knee,

A few drops of cold sweat began to flow down Qiu Mingtong’s forehead.

’As expected,’

Lady Yumo now, after learning that Lady Kalina was in danger, would become like this...

Really, if I had known, I would have let Sir Sebastian deliver the news!

Qiu Mingtong couldn’t help but complain inwardly. Looking at Yumo’s cold gaze, which was completely different from her usual demeanor, and feeling the suffocating anger in her eyes, Qiu Mingtong couldn’t help but hold her breath and hurriedly infused her magic power into a rare communication magic stone beside her.

As the communication mode activated, a magnetic and reliable male voice suddenly sounded.

The owner of this voice was none other than the head of the Black Rose family, Xiao-Black Rose.

"Lady Yumo, please calm down. Kalina is safe for now. The Son of Destiny has no intention of killing her. Moreover, if you act impulsively, you might actually endanger Kalina’s life."

As Xiao’s words reached her ears, Yumo, who was about to transform into countless bloody butterflies and rush to the capital to save her child, suddenly stopped. The eerie black glow depths in her pupils gradually dissipated, and she regained some sanity. Pressing her head firmly and suppressing the strange impulse, Yumo looked at the communication device emitting a blue light beside her, puzzled.

"Xiao? What do you mean by this? What do you mean by me harming Kalina?" Yumo asked.

"The Chosen One intends to study the power within Kalina’s body and make a secret trade with the Church. So they won’t kill Lady Kalina. However, Lady Kalina’s true form has been pierced by the Chosen One’s sword. If you rescue her, the Chosen One may unleash the terrifying divine power contained in the sword. At that time, Lady Kalina will truly be in danger of losing her life..."

Xiao explained, his words filled with worry and unease.

Listening to Xiao’s concerned words, Yumo couldn’t help but raise her hand to her forehead.

"How did it come to this..."

"But Lady Yumo, there’s no need for you to worry. Leave it to us. We will figure out how to rescue Lady Kalina..." Xiao assured her.

--

Now, back to the present in the banquet hall. Qiu Mingtong, looking at the beautiful black-haired girl in front of her, sighed as she recalled the events in the cave earlier. It turns out the Duke was reliable after all, managing to deceive Lady Yumo at the critical moment. If Lady Yumo had really taken action and saved Lady Kalina, it would have been a definite outcome. However, that would only result in causing "a bit" of damage to the main plan...

But that clearly wasn’t their ultimate goal.

With these thoughts in mind, Qiu Mingtong gazed through the window, looking into the distance at the palace. To make Lady Yumo agree to take action, they needed to put in a little more effort.

"Hopefully, this ’savior’ will cooperate a bit," she thought.

’No, he will definitely cooperate...’