Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 248: Spirit Medicine [3/5]

"Miss Yu, oh... no... I should address you as Miss Bloody Butterfly,"

Xue Tianao said with a smile. His tone was filled with teasing, along with a thick sense of confidence. At that moment, it seemed like Xue Tianao had completely taken control of the conversation.

Upon hearing Xue Tianao’s word’s, Yumo couldn’t help but pause for a moment, a confusion expression appeared on her face. How could he see through her true identity as the ’Bloody Butterfly’ when she had been operating undercover, concealing her true self? Did this chosen one possess some other special ability? These thought crossed the girl’s mind.

Meanwhile, observing the slightly astonished black-haired girl, Xue Tianao couldn’t help but reveal a smug expression.

"Hehe, it’s not only the Black Rose family who has a powerful intelligence network. I have also gathered quite a bit of information about you, Miss Bloody Butterfly."

"Information?" she asked.

"Hehe, it’s quite unexpected. Who would have thought that the heiress of the Black Rose family has become a new Abyssal Demon king? If this were to get out, what would happen to the reputation of the Black Rose Duchy? It would surely be in ruins,"

Xue Tianao’s tone seemed to carry a hint of threat.

Upon hearing this, Yumo furrowed her brows in an unsurprised manner. She despised being threatened...

Simultaneously, upon hearing the term ’heiress,’ the black-haired girl’s gaze became strange.

’Bloody Butterfly? It seems he doesn’t know much yet and still sees me as a newly ascended Demon king. Well, I guess no one would jump to that conclusion about the Demon Temple...’

However, he had only scratched the surface of her understanding, yet Xue Tianao acted as if he knew everything, presenting himself as if he held all the cards.

’I am Truly... speechless...’

While Yumo was silently criticizing in her mind, Xue Tianao moved closer to her, their faces now only two fists apart. Seeing that Yumo remained silent, Xue Tianao earnestly admired her exquisite features.

"Ah, Abyssal Demons, heh…? It’s hard to believe that such a beautiful lady like you could be one of those bloodthirsty creatures. And to top it off, you’re even in human form? Miss Bloody Butterfly, you truly are a unique existence."

Faced with Xue Tianao’s constant marveling by her ear, Yumo showed a look of impatience.

"Even if I’m unique, I’m still an Abyssal Demon. Your Majesty, getting so close to me and exposing my identity, aren’t you afraid I’ll tear you apart?" she questioned.

"Afraid? Why should I be afraid?" Xue Tianao asked nonchalantly.

"I understand very well that you’re different from other Abyssal Demons, Miss Bloody Butterfly. You don’t follow the instincts of the Abyssal Demons. Otherwise, you would have already made a move when you were with Miss Mengxi before. Besides, I know that you won’t harm me."

"Why are you so confident?" she asked.

"Hehe, for various reasons,"

Xue Tianao teased, tilting his head.

"But the main reason is that I know your objective, Miss Bloody Butterfly."

"My... objective?"

Yumo furrowed her delicate eyebrows.

"What is it? How do you know?"

"Naturally, you underestimated me, Miss Bloody Butterfly,"

Xue Tianao replied with immense confidence. The information obtained from the communication device Pelochi brought back from Wind City included not only Bloody Butterfly’s appearance but also parts of her conversation with the High Priest of the Divine Punishment Sect.

"Your objective, Miss Bloody Butterfly, isn’t it to defeat the Abyssal Demons, eradicate the Demon Temple, and restore peace and tranquility to the world?"

"You... What are you saying?"

"You don’t need to concern yourself with how I know,"

Xue Tianao said, raising his hand confidently and pointing to his head.

"I have many cards up my sleeve. But... I must say, I’m quite relieved, Miss Bloody Butterfly. Even after becoming an Abyssal Demon, you haven’t forgotten your human identity. You’ve maintained your sanity, not going mad. In fact, you’re even fighting for human forces."

"Relieved? Have you forgotten that your brother died under my attack?"

"My brother? Bernard? He brought it upon himself by provoking you."

"Heh. It seems there’s not much affection between you and your brother?"

"Not at all, since childhood."

"I see..."

Miss Yu tilted her head indifferently, casting a casual glance at Xue Tianao beside her.

"But with this understanding, Your Majesty, your invitation to the palace is probably not just for pleasantries, is it? And now that you’ve directly exposed my identity, what exactly do you intend to do? Do you want to treat us, the Black Rose family, as enemies, just like how you dealt with the Marquis family?"

"Hahaha, very straightforward, Miss Bloody Butterfly."

Xue Tianao’s hearty laughter resounded throughout the restaurant.

"Fine, since you’re being so direct, I’ll get straight to the point as well. I don’t intend to target the Black Rose family. My objective is simple: I want to cooperate with you!"

Saying that Xue Tianao extended his index finger, pointing it at the stunning black-haired girl in front of him.

"Cooperate with me? Why?"

"Hehe, it’s simple. I am the Chosen One! What I want to do is unify the entire continent of Antica. In the future, there may be conflicts with the Sadiq Empire, but if we can establish a good relationship with your Black Rose family, it will reduce a lot of pressure during those battles. Moreover, if we become allies, I can guarantee that your Black Rose family will remain a top force on the continent, and even rise further. Additionally, Miss Bloody Butterfly, you are a Demon King. As a Demon King, you can command countless ordinary Abyssal Demons. With your assistance, defeating the Abyssal Demons will be much easier."

"..."

"Most importantly, by cooperating with me, your desire to expel the Abyssal Demons and destroy the Demon Temple can be fulfilled. Together, we can bring peace and stability to the entire world! This is a win-win choice. Why not embrace it?"

Xue Tianao’s words were filled with arrogance and wildness. Every word he spoke exuded strong confidence. His imposing aura, coupled with his self-assured speech, would likely stir up a surge of emotions in ordinary people. However, when these words entered Yumo’s ears, they only brought a trace of skepticism to her expression.

"Defeat the Abyssal Demons? Easier?"

she questioned.

"Your Majesty Xue Tianao, you seem quite confident. Aren’t you underestimating the Abyssal Demons? They have been terrifying monsters threatening the continent for centuries. Yet, you speak as if they can be easily defeated. Have you forgotten that not long ago, the border defenses of the Snow Night Empire were effortlessly destroyed by the Abyssal Demons?"

"Hahaha, that?"

Xue Tianao still wore a dismissive expression.

"That was merely because the Wind City’s army was too weak and outdated. Ordinary Abyssal Demons are nothing more than a group of bloodthirsty and brainless beasts. They are nothing but paper tigers in the face of a military equipped with modern weapons. Miss Bloody Butterfly, you’ve witnessed it firsthand, haven’t you? The power of the Magic Bomb? With just one attack, it can turn thousands of Abyssal Demons into ashes. Is it difficult to defeat these Abyssal Demons?"

"..."

"As for those Demon king existences, they are indeed strong, but they are not invincible! Not long ago, didn’t I defeat the arrogant Flame Demon Inferno? There are only a few Demon Kings, and once the forces on the continent are consolidated, under my leadership, eradicating the Abyssal Demons is not mere empty talk! The times have changed..."

...

After uttering a series of bold statements, Xue Tianao looked enthusiastically at the black-haired girl in front of him.

"Miss Bloody Butterfly, let’s cooperate. By doing so, your long-cherished wish can also be fulfilled."

As he spoke, Xue Tianao reached out his hand, gesturing an invitation to Yumo. In his eyes, his proposal was undeniably enticing. Accepting it would not only help Bloody Butterfly fulfill her own wish but also safeguard the secret of his own transformation into an Abyssal Demon, protecting the honor of the Black Rose family.

However, after extending his hand, Xue Tianao was surprised to find that despite his persuasive words, the girl’s expression remained indifferent, devoid of any emotional response. Her gaze, locked with his, felt as icy as the frozen depths of the abyss, chilling him to the bone and freezing his soul.

After a moment of silence, under Xue Tianao’s perplexed gaze, the girl couldn’t help but let out a scoff.

"Your Majesty, you... are truly naive. Naive to a terrifying extent."

In her words, there was mockery and a disdainful attitude, as if she had heard a joke.

With the sound of her words ringing in his ears, Xue Tianao’s smile dissipated visibly, and his outstretched hand slowly retracted.

This condescending remark dealt a severe blow to Xue Tianao’s self-esteem, who had enjoyed smooth sailing for a long time.

However, these words also made Xue Tianao realize the profound disgust the other harbored toward him deep within her heart.

Though he was unsure why his likability in her eyes had plummeted to such an extent, given the current circumstances, he couldn’t expect to win her over in the short term. If that was the case, he would stick to his original plan...

With this in mind, a smirk crept back onto Xue Tianao’s lips.

"Hehe. It seems, Miss Bloody Butterfly, that you still don’t understand the power at my disposal. Oh well, I can’t be bothered to explain further."

As he spoke, Xue Tianao slowly raised his hand, fingers splayed, aiming at Yumo. A faint golden glow emanated from the palm of his hand.

"No matter what, at this moment, you can only cooperate with me."

"And... why are you so confident?"

"Why? It’s because of the Spirit Medicine you’ve already Dinked..."

Before his words could fully sink in, Xue Tianao suddenly activated his power, triggering the effect of the medicine within Yumo’s body.