Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 246: Conversation with Xue Tianao [1/5]

Within the Skye Dome Palace, in the magnificent reception hall adorned with gold and jewels, the long dining table was adorned with nearly a hundred exquisite dishes and fine wines from various regions of the Ancita Continent. In this spacious hall, only two figures remained. After Xue Tianao escorted Miss Yu into the room, all the servants and guards were dismissed, leaving the two of them undisturbed in their own world.

At this moment, Xue Tianao sat confidently on one side of the square table, his handsome face adorned with a charming smile. Directly across from him sat the stunning black-haired girl he had been yearning for days on end.

The black-haired girl, dressed in an elegant and flowing black silk dress, possessed a beauty that seemed as if the Creator had personally carved and polished it, capable of making all things pale in comparison. The exquisite attire and subtle makeup added to her allure, making her resemble a sprite from a painting, captivating the hearts and souls of those who beheld her.

As Xue Tianao gazed at the black-haired girl, her features softly illuminated by candlelight, his heart was filled with an intoxicated feeling...

--

At the same time, outside the Palace, Lilian and Olivia, members of Xue Tianao’s harem, managed to persuade Toma to relax his surveillance on them.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, they had come to a nearby vantage point on a high platform.

Although the two of them were not particularly powerful, they were able to use the "telescope" Xue Tianao had gifted them to observe the happenings inside the Skye Dome Palace through the windows. Naturally, they witnessed the scene where Xue Tianao and the young lady from the Black Rose family were having dinner together.

Upon seeing the incredibly beautiful black-haired girl, the once-settled hearts of the two girls became restless once again.

Having spent considerable time with Xue Tianao, they had come to understand a part of his nature.

They were well aware that despite his sweet words and enthusiastic promises, it was highly likely that he would "submit" to the enchanting young lady from the Black Rose Duchy.

Realizing this, the two girls clenched their fists tightly.

"That despicable woman! How dare she seduce Brother Tianao!"

Lillian, who was younger and akin to a little sister, couldn’t help but angrily curse.

Beside her, Olivia, though not directly lashing out, cast a hostile gaze toward the unfamiliar black-haired girl.

"This... vixen..."

"Olivia, what should we do? I don’t want to see Brother Tianao with another woman by his side!"

Lillian said, her voice filled with distress.

"Well, in that case, I will inform Father and ask him to help resolve this... silently,"

Olivia responded with determination.

Like her Father’s intention...

She had dreamt of becoming a queen or a princess, but now, the presence of Mengxi and this girl would undoubtedly have a significant impact on her position.

Father, though reluctant to involve himself in such matters, would likely intervene in the end!

Upon hearing this, Lillian’s face immediately lit up, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Lord Rockefeller, will undoubtedly eliminate this woman with ease! How dare this daughter from a nouveau riche family seduce our Tianao! She must face the consequences!"

"Yes..."

Olivia nodded slightly, her deep purple eyes filled with jealousy and resentment...

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Ignoring the envious and even slightly murderous gazes from the two girls outside, Yumo chose to disregard them. After all, their limited abilities posed no threat to her, and she had no interest in squabbling with young girls. Her focus remained on the man with golden hair sitting across the dining table.

Xue Tianao.

Every time she laid eyes on him, Yumo’s heart couldn’t help but feel conflicted. Unlike when she recently saw Mengxi, the Heroine, but for this Chosen one… there was no trace of joy in Yumo’s heart for various reasons. Instead, an indescribable disgust festered within her.

For instance, this time, as soon as Yumo saw Xue Tianao, her brows furrowed involuntarily.

"What on earth is he wearing?!"

’A rainbow-colored rooster?’

Looking at Xue Tianao’s dazzling and vibrant attire, along with the splendid peacock-like tail extending from his outfit, Yumo’s deep blue eyes were filled with speechlessness. Her eyebrows twitched uncontrollably. Yumo despised such flashy and ostentatious clothing... It was excessively gaudy, downright nauseating, especially when paired with Xue Tianao’s perpetual nauseating smirk. It was simply ludicrous.

Furthermore, apart from the attire, the food... Yumo had a great fondness for good food, both preparing it herself and savoring it. After spending so much time as an inanimate building, she had always planned to thoroughly explore the cuisine of this unfamiliar world once she took human form. However, as she surveyed the array of dishes on the table, Yumo couldn’t summon any enthusiasm. The reason was simple:

"I detest sour flavors!"

And it seemed that about eighty percent of the food on the table somehow incorporated sourness!

Not only that, but the ambiance of the lavishly decorated palace room, the peculiar scent of perfume lingering in the air... and the abundance of drinks…

In any case, Yumo was extremely displeased with everything around her. Was the other party doing it on purpose?! She always felt that this Chosen One was intentionally provoking her?! Everything he prepared was something she detested?

As if she couldn’t stand it anymore, Yumo’s internal dissatisfaction continued to rise even before she officially began to interact with Xue Tianao.

’So annoying...’

Yumo cursed in her mind. However, despite that, Yumo managed to control her inner displeasure and put on a polite demeanor and a kind smile.

Facing Xue Tianao’s toast, Yumo symbolically returned the gesture by finishing the drink in her cup.

’Disgusting...’

After seeing Yumo drink the glass of wine, Xue Tianao, sitting across from her and leisurely sipping his own drink, couldn’t help but slightly lift the corners of his mouth.

A look of eager anticipation appeared in his deep blue eyes.

’Hehe, everything is going according to plan,’

Xue Tianao whispered with great satisfaction in his heart. The attire and behavior of Miss Yu Black Rose in front of him were almost identical to what Mo Xiao had predicted before.

This further confirmed Xue Tianao’s belief in the reliability of Mo Xiao’s investigation.

This candlelit dinner was meticulously prepared by Xue Tianao based on the information provided by Mo Xiao, after thoroughly researching Miss Yu’s preferences and habits. Whether it was his own attire, the gourmet dishes on the table, or the perfume sprayed early on, everything was prepared with a purpose in mind!

Although there were no obvious changes in expression, the young lady’s inner joy must have reached its peak.

What’s more...

’She drank it!’

Looking at the empty glass on Yumo’s hand, Xue Tianao’s confidence began to soar rapidly.

The accumulating goodwill, coupled with the assistance of the elixir,

’hehe~ it seemed that tonight was destined to be an unforgettable night...’

After a brief moment of fantasizing about the scene of the beautiful black-haired girl enjoying herself under him, Xue Tianao looked up at the charming young lady.

In order to turn fantasy into reality, he needed to make more effort.

"Miss Yu, are you satisfied with the hospitality here?"

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am quite ’satisfied’,"

the black-haired girl replied gracefully with a smile.

"It’s actually Your Majesty who invited me for dinner on the eve of the coronation ceremony. I wonder if there’s anything you need to discuss?"

"Hahaha, nothing, nothing. I just wanted to chat with someone from the Famous Black Rose Duchy. After all, I’m curious about what the southern continent is like. Also, since Miss Yu has come from afar, I was worried about your well-being and wanted to express my concern."

"I see, Your Majesty, you don’t need to worry. I’m doing fine now."

"Oh, that’s good to hear. If Miss Yu encounters any problems or has any questions during your stay in my empire, feel free to approach me."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Miss Yumo nodded slightly ’respectfully,’

but...

At the next moment, just as Xue Tianao was about to begin his strategic plan, the expression of the black-haired girl subtly changed.

A hint of unnoticed coldness appeared above her smiling face. More importantly, the girl took the initiative to speak first.

"Speaking of which, I do have quite a few questions that I’d like to know."

Yumo, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, causing Xue Tianao to pause for a moment. However, being experienced in the realm of emotions, he quickly regained his composure.

"Oh? Questions, please go ahead."

"Um, first of all, it’s about the extraordinary relationship between you and Miss Mengxi. Rumors are spreading throughout the entire kingdom, and I heard that you already have five close female companions. So, I’m curious... how do you view Miss Mengxi? Do you like her?"

"Hmm?"

Upon hearing these words, Xue Tianao couldn’t help but furrow his brows.

’Why is she suddenly asking this question? And what’s with that peculiar look in her eyes?’

However,

Based on Mo Xiao’s information, this young lady had a strong possessiveness and was loyal in matters of the heart. She wouldn’t be willing to share the same man with other women. In that case, in order to improve her favorability, he must first clarify his relationship with those few women from his household and with Mengxi...

With these thoughts in mind, Xue Tianao let out a bitter smile as if he had been misunderstood by the world for a long time. He sighed deeply, looking up at the sky.

"Ah, Miss Yu, you’ve misunderstood. Those girls are just rumors among the common people. The relationship between me and them is merely a political alliance, nothing more. I believe you can understand that. As for the relationship between me and Miss Mengxi, it’s also just a rumor. According to the prophecy of the Asumos Church, we might unite in the future, but it would be solely for the purpose of combining our powers to save this world. Although Miss Mengxi is beautiful, I don’t have any romantic feelings for her. Actually..."

As he spoke, Xue Tianao slowly stood up,

Step by step, he approached Miss yu,

And when he reached her side, Xue Tianao deliberately used a tender and affectionate tone and, following Mo Xiao’s advice, tried to imitate a "domineering CEO." He raised his hand and pressed it against the chair next to the black-haired girl, performing an imposing wall slam,

"Miss Yu, do you know? In fact, compared to the Girl of destiny, the one I truly like is that slightly mischievous yet inherently innocent dark-haired girl, just… like... you, Miss Yu~"

"..."

At that moment, Yumo fell into a momentary silence,

Then,

She narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly and replied coldly,

"...You, you’re quite disgusting..."

"Hmm?"