Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 239: The Black light

Facing Yuan’er’s pleading gaze, Youlan sighed helplessly and proceeded to inform the little girl of recent events within the Snow Night Empire. Although it was unclear if Yuan’er could fully comprehend the political issues, she undeniably grasped one thing—her grandparents’ lives were in danger.

Upon realizing this, Yuan’er became restless and anxious. The joy that had blossomed from successfully transforming into an elemental was completely extinguished, leaving behind only a thick sense of unease.

The plan to go to the hot springs was now completely forgotten. The only thought occupying Yuan’er’s mind was to save her grandparents.

The mere notion that her grandparents were at risk of execution caused Yuan’er’s heart to beat frantically. She had already lost her parents and twin sister, and her grandparents were her last family. She couldn’t afford to lose them! Absolutely not!

Looking at the older sister before her whom she trusted deeply, Yuan’er pleaded,

"Sister Youlan! I know I promised not to leave here until I fully control my powers, but now... now, I’m sorry! Can you let me go first? I have to save Grandpa and Grandma!"

"..."

"I’m begging you, Sister Youlan!"

Yuan’er pleaded once again. After spending these few days together, she was well aware of Youlan’s strength. If the sister before her didn’t allow her to leave, she wouldn’t be able to break free from this barrier...

Listening to Yuan’er’s desperate words and meeting her restless and anxious gaze, Youlan nodded slightly after a moment of silence.

"Go ahead, I won’t stop you."

"Huh?! Are you... are you serious?"

"Yes, anyway, you don’t have the mood to continue practicing now. Go save your grandparents first." As she spoke, Youlan raised her hand and snapped her fingers. Suddenly, a massive rift appeared at the peak of the colossal barrier that enveloped the mountain range.

"Sister Youlan..."

After seeing Youlan agree to her request, Yuan’er slowly revealed a grateful expression. After holding onto Youlan with excitement for some time, she left Youlan’s embrace and leaped up. Surrounded by the power of black shadows, she transformed into a black radiance and rushed out of the barrier through the fissure. In the blink of an eye, she disappeared into the sky.

"This girl has indeed mastered it well..."

Watching Yuan’er depart, Youlan couldn’t help but feel emotional. At the same time, a middle-aged man with gray hair, wearing a bloody-red robe, slowly emerged from the bushes behind her. With a wave of his hand, he dispelled the magic that shielded his presence. The man looked perplexed as he gazed in the direction where Yuan’er had left.

"Tower Master, did you let her go just like that? Is it really appropriate? Although she has already reached the Demon King stage, there are numerous experts in the SkyDome now. It’s unlikely that this newly ascended Demon King can save the Marquis couple... Tower Master? Have you considered going together?"

The man cautiously offered his suggestion. Upon hearing these words, Youlan shook her head.

"It’s fine. There are people in the SkyDome who will protect that child. As for me going together with her..."

Speaking up to this point, Youlan couldn’t help but smile bitterly. She lowered her head and stared thoughtfully at her palm.

"It’s better if I don’t go to the SkyDome. Sigh... Let’s not talk about it. Just pay attention to matters in the SkyDome and inform me if there are any emergencies."

"Understood, Tower Master."

"Good, you may leave now."

"Understood."

After receiving Youlan’s instructions, the gray-haired man respectfully bowed and silently retreated into the forest. Soon, he disappeared without a trace within a cluster of black mist.

Once her subordinate had left, Youlan’s gaze slowly shifted toward the communication magic stone emitting a faint blue light by her side. With Yuan’er’s departure, the warmth vanished from Youlan’s face, and her expression gradually returned to its usual sickly and cold demeanor. A hint of chilling and ruthlessness flickered in her azure eyes.

"Anfrere"

Youlan softly called out the name of her subordinate.

Upon hearing Youlan’s cold words, the person on the other end of the communication magic stone trembled all over and spoke anxiously, "T-Tower... Tower Master..."

"Anfrere, as I have mentioned before, you should report matters after obtaining my approval, not mindlessly blurt them out as soon as the communication connects."

"I’m sorry... I’m sorry, Tower Master. It was my negligence. I was too anxious earlier and didn’t pay attention..."

"I don’t want to hear excuses."

"Yes..."

"Three strikes, and you have already committed the second one. If you make the same mistake a third time, you know the consequences."

Upon hearing these words, the man on the other end of the communication with Youlan’s voice became noticeably trembling and filled with a deep sense of fear, even though they were thousands of miles apart. It seemed like he could sense Youlan’s extreme displeasure in her heart at this moment.

"Yes, I understand! I-I will never make the same mistake again!"

"Let’s hope so. Is there anything else you need to report?"

"N-No... Nothing for now."

"Then, that will be all."

With that, Youlan completely disregarded the man’s further explanations. Her eyes shimmered with a dangerous azure light as the communication magic stone, which emitted a blue glow, transformed into a strange white liquid. Anfrere’s attempts to explain came to an abrupt halt.

Afterward, Youlan slowly stood up and looked thoughtfully toward the east, in the direction of the capital of the Snow Night Empire.

’Are they going to make a move against the son of Destiny again? Sigh... This approach won’t fundamentally solve the problem...’

’Wait a minute?’

’Suddenly, Youlan frowned, realizing something grave.’

’Did that girl Yuan’er know the location of the SkyDome? She just rushed out without asking anything?’

"She’s so impulsive..."

--

At the same time, in the commercial street of the eastern part of SkyDome City, ...

The scene was abuzz with excitement. As the vibrant commercial district of the city, it had always been teeming with people.

Now, with the arrival of delegations from various countries and influential factions in the SkyDome, many of them also flocked to this place, further heightening the liveliness of the scene.

And as a few figures clad in coats adorned with the black rose emblem made their way into the area, the atmosphere reached its pinnacle.

The attention of everyone present was riveted on these black-clad people. No, to be more precise, it was fixated on the captivating black-haired girl, ensconced within their protective embrace.

The girl possessed a seductive, hourglass figure, and her lustrous black hair cascaded down her back like a velvet waterfall, igniting envy in those who beheld it. The tantalizing crimson-red tips of her locks danced like tongues of fire, evoking the allure of flowing blood. Though partially veiled, her brows arched like a phoenix in flight, and her bewitching eyes, adorned with captivating sapphire irises, ensnared the hearts of onlookers. In that fleeting moment when their gazes locked with her mesmerizing orbs, a sensuous spell was cast, leaving them breathless and intoxicated by her irresistible charm.

With such captivating eyes and the watchful guardianship of the Black Rose Knights, even though her face remained concealed, many swiftly deduced her identity as the recently renowned young miss of the Black Rose Duchy.

This realization sparked the interest of many individuals, who eagerly approached, hoping to befriend the captivating beauty or establish connections with the prestigious Black Rose family. However, their hopes were dashed, and their attempts ended in disappointment.

As these people drew near, the several amiable and robust knights stationed around the black-haired girl would grace them with a "friendly" smile. The charm exuded by these smiles was so potent that many found themselves frozen in place, their initial plans of initiating a conversation abandoned.

However, while she refrained from direct interaction with these people, Yumo couldn’t escape the ceaseless influx of emissaries representing various factions, journalists clamoring for attention, and the cacophony surrounding her. An involuntary sigh escaped her lips as she instinctively raised a hand to support her weary forehead.

Having grown accustomed to the serene ambiance of the Great Winter Forest, the bustling marketplace proved a somewhat overwhelming experience for Yumo. When compared to the capital, the scene she had witnessed in Windy City felt insignificant in comparison.

Yumo briefly felt regret for coming to this place. However, what bothered her the most was not the crowd of people around her, but rather the incessant chatter of her elderly butler by her side, who couldn’t seem to stop talking.

"Miss Yu, as a noble lady, it is not appropriate to eat while walking on the streets. It lacks elegance!"

"Miss, you shouldn’t drink either. Keep your lips covered! It is not suitable for a lady."

"Miss Yu, your walking pace is too fast. It goes against proper etiquette and lacks refinement."

"Miss Yu, please open your umbrella to maintain an elegant appearance. Otherwise, it would be considered lacking in refinement."

...

Listening to Sebastian’s nonstop talking, Yumo’s face gradually filled with irritation. Anticipating Sebastian’s complaints about her removing her coat, Yumo silenced him with a fierce glare, conveying her message through her eyes:

"If you dare mention elegance again in front of me, I’ll make you regret it! And not only that, once you regret it, Limo will take care of all your daily needs, and Liyu will handle your meals!"

Upon hearing this, Sebastian immediately swallowed the words he was about to say.

"Is there anything else you want to say?"

"N-No, nothing more, Miss Yu..."

Sebastian nervously shook his head, prioritizing his own safety over his OCD tendencies(Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). It would be a fortunate outcome for him, an elderly man, to escape unharmed from the impact of a feather duster and the wrath of Limo and Liyu, let alone finding a peaceful resting place...

"It’s alright. I was just thinking, Miss Yu, since you don’t enjoy being here, let’s leave. There’s a small path here that seems to lead to the Mage Association. How about taking a walk there?"

"Hmm? The Mage Association? The organization beneath the Holy Tower?"

Upon hearing the name of the place, Yumo’s interest was mildly piqued.

"Alright then, let’s go and check it out."

"Very well, Miss Yu, please follow me."

With that, Sebastian led Yumo and several Black Rose family knights into the nearby pathway, a subtle smile curling up at the corners of the butler’s mouth. Outside the alley, many people wished to follow along, still unwilling to give up on the possibility of forming a good relationship with the Black Rose family. However, they were quickly dissuaded by the friendly gazes of the Black Rose knights.

No longer under the scrutiny of others and free from Sebastian’s chatter, Yumo felt a great sense of relief. She removed her veil and walked while enjoying the "candied hawthorn" dessert she had bought earlier.

Everything appeared calm,

However, after taking a few steps,

A sudden cry for help captured Yumo’s attention, causing her to raise an eyebrow involuntarily.

"Help... help... help me... Please, someone… help me!!"

’Hmm?’

’A child’s voice?’

’And...’

’This scent… blood...’