Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 244: Investigation [5/5]

Outside the dungeon, within the estate of Marquis Cowport, countless guards of the Cowport family were currently "sleeping" on the ground, basking in the bright afternoon sunlight. Amongst the chaotic group of people, a young boy with white hair stood anxiously outside a small cottage, waiting for news from his black-haired big sister.

As it turned out, the young boy’s initial choice was indeed correct. His black-haired big sister was a trustworthy presence.

"boom~"

accompanied by a powerful surge of azure aura, the small cottage in front of the young boy, which concealed the dungeon beneath it, instantly vanished in a burst of blue light. Subsequently, under Ed’s expectant and excited gaze, imposing black-armored knights holding sharp swords slowly emerged onto the ground.

Accompanying these black-armored knights were numerous children dressed in tattered clothes, emerging from the depths of despair. When the radiant sunlight once again shone upon these exhausted children after many days, tears of excitement involuntarily streamed down their faces.

Amongst these children, a white-haired girl with brown eyes stood out, her exquisite appearance already remarkable. Moreover, she was being held in the arms of a Black Rose Knight. The moment Ed saw this little girl, he was overwhelmed with joy and disregarded his own pain, running excitedly toward her.

"Aisya! You’re safe, Thank god!"

"Big brother?! Big brother, wuwuwu!"

The white-haired girl, Aisya, was equally overwhelmed with excitement upon seeing her brother after being separated for many days, tears flowing from her adorable eyes.

Although the burly knight holding the little girl appeared fierce and brutal, he seemed to possess a gentle heart. He tactfully released the girl from his embrace.

Soon after, without any surprises, the two siblings who had narrowly escaped death embraced tightly, creating a heartwarming scene.

...

...

Yumo slowly walked out from behind, naturally witnessing this reunion. However, Yumo didn’t do anything but rather crossed her arms in front of her chest, silently observing the scene of the siblings reuniting.

At this moment, the elderly butler, Sebastian, who had weaker stamina, finally managed to defeat the "staircase" with the support of his cane and arrived by Yumo’s side. After glancing at Ed, Aisya, and the nearby group of homeless children, Sebastian pretended to be puzzled and looked toward the black-haired girl next to him.

"Miss Yumo, how do you plan to handle these children?"

Sebastian asked with feigned puzzlement, knowing very well what Yumo had in mind. When it came to children, especially those without parents to care for them, Yumo could never turn a blind eye. Otherwise, there wouldn’t have been that peculiar scene in the Haunting Winter Forest where over thirty children huddled together in the Demon’s Lair overnight...

As Sebastian had anticipated, Yumo remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking up,

"Please, take care of these children just as before. Bring them back to the Black Rose and ensure their well-being and safety."

"Understood, Miss Yumo. We will take good care of these children," Sebastian respectfully replied.

"Very well,"

Miss Yumo responded with a hint of seriousness. She then glanced at the staircase not far behind her, leading to the dungeon, and the heavily damaged Marquis’s mansion in the distance after the autumn mists had dispersed.

"Little Sai," Yumo called.

"Yes, Miss Yumo, is there anything else you command?"

Sebastian asked.

"What are your plans for this place? The Black Rose family attacked the residence of a Marquis, which could lead to diplomatic issues. I... seem to have been a bit reckless just now,"

Yumo’s tone carried a tinge of guilt.

Sebastian quickly shook his head, denying her self-blame.

"No, no, no, Miss Yumo, please don’t say that. The decision to act was ours as well. As for diplomatic issues and such, you don’t need to worry at all."

"Hmm?"

Curiosity sparked in Yumo as she noticed Sebastian’s confident expression.

"I don’t need to worry at all?"

"Yes, indeed, My lady,"

Sebastian responded confidently.

However, before Sebastian could elaborate, a cute girl with dragon horns flapped her wings and flew excitedly to Yumo’s side. Among the members of the Black Rose family, there was a peculiar trait: their behavior differed greatly when they were near Yumo compared to when they were not. Xizhi, who was usually introverted in the sunlight, instantly transformed into an energetic and playful young girl in front of Yumo.

Helpless but indulgent, Yumo couldn’t help but smile,

"Why are you so confident?"

"Well, after all, we have done this many times!"

Xizhi boasted.

"Hmm? Many times?"

Yumo raised an eyebrow at the statement.

Hastily correcting herself, Xizhi shook her head,

"Oh no, no, that’s not what I meant. I meant we’ve practiced it many times during drills! This real-life exercise will definitely be okay!"

Before she could finish her sentence,

Amidst the bewildered gazes of countless onlookers, a horrifying pillar of fire erupted from the ground not far behind Xizhi, shooting up into the sky.

"Boom~"

accompanied by a thunderous explosion, a searing blast wave swept in all directions, instantly vanquishing the winter chill. Under the relentless blaze, the dungeon crumbled to nothingness, reduced to a mere memory.

With her back to the inferno, Xizhi grinned mischievously, clasping her hands together and tilting her head, seeking acknowledgment from her mother-like figure Yumo.

"Hehe, Miss Yumo, now no one knows what occurred here. This dungeon has been decimated due to a mishap caused by internal magic leakage. No one can trace it back to us. Rest assured, Miss Yumo."

"Hmm, well done,"

Yumo praised with a smile. She gently patted Xizhi’s head, and the dragon-horned girl closed her eyes, savoring Yumo’s tender touch.

"Hehe~"

After satisfying the young girl’s desires, Yumo turned her attention to the aging butler standing by her side.

"Little Sai."

"Yes, My lady."

"Xue Tianao sent me an invitation, right?"

"Yes, My lady... Have you made a decision?"

"Yes, let us accept the invitation. I long to meet that person again."

As she spoke, Yumo gazed thoughtfully toward the location of the Skye Dome Capital.

"Oh, by the way, Little Sai."

"Is there anything else, Miss Yumo?"

"Thoroughly investigate what this Chosen One has been up to in private."

Upon hearing this, a subtle smile tugged at the corners of Sebastian’s mouth.

"Understood, My lady. We assure you that we will unveil every detail."